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Mantra (OM) Prices Skyrocket, Raising Alarm Over Stability Following March Airdrop
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mantra-om-prices-skyrocket-raising-alarm-over-stability-following-march-airdrop
MediaMantra (OM) has recently become a key player in the real-world asset (RWA) token sector, witnessing a remarkable 185% increase in value over the past 30 days.
Hamster Kombat Launches Hamster Network on TON Layer-2
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hamster-kombat-launches-hamster-network-on-ton-layer-2
MediaThe popular Telegram game Hamster Kombat has introduced the Hamster Network, a new layer-2 blockchain built on The Open Network (TON).
Fear & Greed Index: 26 - HODLers being tested.
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Dogecoin Drops Below $0.20 as Meme Coins, Bitcoin, and Ethereum Suffer Double-Digit Losses
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dogecoin-drops-below-dollar020-as-meme-coins-bitcoin-and-ethereum-suffer-double-digit-losses
MediaDogecoin has fallen below $0.20 for the first time in months, marking a significant drop of over 11% in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin Could Plunge to $81K if $85K Support Breaks, Analysts Warn
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-could-plunge-to-dollar81k-if-dollar85k-support-breaks-analysts-warn
MediaBitcoin’s price dropped to a three-month low of $86,008 on Feb. 25, falling below the $90,000 mark for the first time since Jan. 13.
Metaplanet Acquires $12.9 Million in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 2,235 BTC
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanet-acquires-dollar129-million-in-bitcoin-total-holdings-reach-2235-btc
MediaJapanese investment firm Metaplanet announced on Tuesday that it has acquired an additional 135 Bitcoin, investing approximately $12.9 million in the top crypto.
$ZOO Token Officially Listed on Major Exchanges Today, Feb. 25
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dollarzoo-token-officially-listed-on-major-exchanges-today-feb-25
MediaThe $ZOO token has officially launched today, Feb. 25, on several major crypto exchanges, a notable milestone for the digital asset community.
SEC Ends Investigation Into Robinhood Crypto After 9 Months, No Enforcement Action Taken
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-ends-investigation-into-robinhood-crypto-after-9-months-no-enforcement-action-taken
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ended its investigation into Robinhood’s cryptocurrency business without recommending enforcement action.
Adam Back Blames Ethereum’s EVM Design for Bybit’s $1.4 Billion Hack
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/adam-back-blames-ethereums-evm-design-for-bybits-dollar14-billion-hack
MediaThe Bybit hack, which resulted in the loss of $1.4 billion in Ethereum-related tokens, has sparked debate over its root cause.
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Kaito AI Token Surges 50% Post-Airdrop Amid Market Speculation
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/kaito-ai-token-surges-50percent-post-airdrop-amid-market-speculation
MediaKaito AI has experienced a significant 50% increase in price following its recent airdrop launch on Feb. 20.
Franklin Templeton Files for Solana-Based ETF as Cryptocurrency Investment Products Grow in Popularity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/franklin-templeton-files-for-solana-based-etf-as-cryptocurrency-investment-products-grow-in-popularity
MediaOn Feb. 21, 2025, Franklin Templeton, a major global asset management firm, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Ether’s Path to $3,000: Investor Sentiment Shifts After Crypto Exchange Breach and Large-Scale Buyback
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethers-path-to-dollar3000-investor-sentiment-shifts-after-crypto-exchange-breach-and-large-scale-buyback
MediaEther’s price is at a critical point following the Bybit exchange hack on Feb. 21, in which over $1.4 billion worth of liquid-staked Ether and other digital assets were stolen.
Bybit Releases Blacklisted Wallet API and Offers 10% Bounty To Recover $1.4 Billion Stolen in Hack
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-releases-blacklisted-wallet-api-and-offers-10percent-bounty-to-recover-dollar14-billion-stolen-in-hack
MediaBybit has launched a blacklisted wallet API to aid in the recovery of funds stolen in a $1.4 billion hack linked to the Lazarus Group.
Pi Network Achieves Record-Breaking $12.6 Billion Airdrop Amid Challenges
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pi-network-achieves-record-breaking-dollar126-billion-airdrop-amid-challenges
MediaPi Network has officially set a new benchmark in the crypto space, becoming the largest airdrop in history with a valuation of $12.6 billion.
Bybit Web3 Announces Massive Airdrop: 45 Million Web3 Points Featuring MNT and PENGU
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-web3-announces-massive-airdrop-45-million-web3-points-featuring-mnt-and-pengu
MediaBybit has announced the launch of its largest airdrop campaign to date, distributing 45 million Bybit Web3 Points to engage its community of over 3 million players.
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Bybit CEO Declares War on Lazarus Group and Launches $140 Million Bounty After $1.4 Billion Hack
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-ceo-declares-war-on-lazarus-group-and-launches-dollar140-million-bounty-after-dollar14-billion-hack
MediaOn Feb. 21, 2025, Bybit, one of the major cryptocurrency exchanges, was hit by a hack that saw over $1.4 billion in assets stolen by hackers associated with North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
SEC Closes Investigation Into Uniswap Labs, Marking a Key Victory for DeFi Industry
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-closes-investigation-into-uniswap-labs-marking-a-key-victory-for-defi-industry
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Uniswap Labs, the company behind the decentralized exchange Uniswap, after months of scrutiny.
Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval for Polkadot ETF Following XRP and Cardano Filings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grayscale-seeks-sec-approval-for-polkadot-etf-following-xrp-and-cardano-filings
MediaGrayscale Investments has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Polkadot’s DOT token.
GAP Season 8 Airdrop Announced
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/gap-season-8-airdrop-announced
MediaThe Association has announced an airdrop in celebration of the active community surrounding GAP Season 8.
Berachain Surpasses Arbitrum and Base, Becomes Sixth-Largest DeFi Blockchain With Over $3.2B in TVL
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/berachain-surpasses-arbitrum-and-base-becomes-sixth-largest-defi-blockchain-with-over-dollar32b-in-tvl
MediaLayer-1 blockchain Berachain has seen its total value locked (TVL) rise to over $3.26 billion, making it the sixth-largest decentralized finance (DeFi) network.
Wintermute Withdraws $38M in Solana Ahead of $2B Token Unlock, Raising Concerns Over Market Impact
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/wintermute-withdraws-dollar38m-in-solana-ahead-of-dollar2b-token-unlock-raising-concerns-over-market-impact
MediaWintermute withdrew over $38 million worth of Solana (SOL) from Binance on Feb. 24, just days before the largest token unlock in Solana’s history, scheduled for March 1.
Bitcoin Down 8% in February as Daily Transfers Drop 76% and ETF Outflows Reach $364M
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-down-8percent-in-february-as-daily-transfers-drop-76percent-and-etf-outflows-reach-dollar364m
MediaBitcoin has dropped 8% in February and is on track for its first negative monthly return since February 2020.
Farm Frens Game Shifts to Line Following Troubled Token Airdrop on Base
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/farm-frens-game-shifts-to-line-following-troubled-token-airdrop-on-base
MediaFarm Frens has announced its intention to migrate to the Line messaging app following complications during the launch of its FREN token on the Ethereum layer-2 network Base.
Rejuve.AI Announces Upcoming Airdrop of RJV Tokens on March 3
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/rejuveai-announces-upcoming-airdrop-of-rjv-tokens-on-march-3
MediaRejuve.AI has officially announced a significant airdrop event set to begin on March 3, 2025, during which it will distribute a total of 50 million RJV tokens.
SEC Closes Investigation Into OpenSea, Declining To Pursue Charges Over NFT Marketplace Operations
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-closes-investigation-into-opensea-declining-to-pursue-charges-over-nft-marketplace-operations
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace.
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Linked to $1.4 Billion Bybit Hack and Solana Meme Coin Scams
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/north-koreas-lazarus-group-linked-to-dollar14-billion-bybit-hack-and-solana-meme-coin-scams
MediaNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group, the primary suspect behind the $1.4 billion Bybit hack on Feb. 21, has been linked to a series of meme coin scams on Solana’s Pump.fun platform.
Bybit Exchange Loses $1.4 Billion in Major Security Breach, Ethereum Price Falls
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-exchange-loses-dollar14-billion-in-major-security-breach-ethereum-price-falls
MediaBybit loses $1.4B in hacked wallet transfer, remains solvent despite the breach as Ethereum price drops 2%.
Telegram Game Zoo Launches Airdrop Claims Ahead of ZOO Token Release
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/telegram-game-zoo-launches-airdrop-claims-ahead-of-zoo-token-release
MediaPopular Telegram game Zoo has initiated its airdrop claim period for the upcoming ZOO token, which will be launched on The Open Network (TON).