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Bybit crypto exchange hacked with ~$1.4 billion ETH & stETH stolen
Bybit confirms its Ethereum cold wallet was compromised due to a UI spoofing attack. Hackers altered the smart contract logic, gaining control and drained over $1 billion of funds.
👉 x.com/Bybit_Official/status/1892965292931702929
Latest projects added to Binance Alpha listing pool
Binance Alpha is a pre-listing selection platform enhancing transparency in the token listing process. Tokens showcased on Binance Alpha are handpicked using Binance’s industry expertise and advanced analysis.
Registration for Obol (OBOL) ICO on CoinList starts on Feb 24th
Hard cap: up to 13,050,000 OBOL. Sale price: $0.23 ($115M valuation) - Sale price: $0.25 ($125M valuation). Users will need to hold at least $20 worth of wstETH or weETH to be eligible for the $0.23 sale price.
👉 coinlist.co/obol
Ontology (ONT) introduced 2025 Roadmap: decentalized ID, cross-chain infrastructure, and more
Key innovations from 2025 Roadmap include cross-chain infrastructure, staking upgrades, privacy messaging/DID-linked communication for Web3 apps, decentralized identity and reputation powering health, gaming, and AI-driven marketplaces.
👉 x.com/OntologyNetwork/status/1892537183434650045
SecondSwap launches its Mainnet on Ethereum with future Solana expansion
SecondSwap is revolutionizing OTC trading by providing a secure, transparent, decentralized marketplace for locked tokens. In November, SecondSwap secured $1.2 million in Seed funding led by GSR and Animoca Ventures.
👉 x.com/secondswap_io/status/1892378764924837901
Spheron has unveiled SPON tokenomics ahead of its TGE
Spheron is a platform that connects developers with independent GPU providers. Its trustless, cost-efficient model enhances security, scalability, and affordability while enabling seamless deployment of AI, blockchain, and high-performance computing applications.
👉 x.com/SpheronFDN/status/1881834829139878006
MANSA has secured $10M funding in two rounds
The funding was led by Tether and Polymorphic Capital, with other participants including Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital. Mansa is a fintech company specializing in providing liquidity solutions for cross-border payments.
👉 theblock.co/post/342337/tether-leads-10-million-funding-in-cross-border-payments-firm-mansa
Crypto Events Recap, February 18-19
👉 cryptodiffer.com/feed/analytics/crypto-events-recap-february-18-19-2025
Universal Protocol announced the closure of $9 million funding round led by a16z
Other investors include Coinbase Ventures, Four Cities Capital, and Data Tech Fund. Universal introduces uAssets, a 1:1-backed wrapped token that lets users trade native assets without leaving the selected chain. The app is live on Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum.
👉 x.com/universaldotxyz/status/1892220117578133517
Kaito (KAITO) launches on Binance HODLer Airdrops
Kaito AI is building an AI-powered InfoFi network that enables the market to redistribute attention and capital more efficiently while rewarding all participants. KAITO listing is expected to occur on multiple exchanges on February 20th, 1:00 PM UTC.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/introducing-kaito
Strategy is launching a $2B convertible note offering
The offering allows investors to convert debt into equity. This approach enables Strategy to expand its BTC holdings without immediately selling company stock. The notes mature on March 1, 2030, unless repurchased, redeemed, or converted earlier.
👉 strategy.com/press/strategy-announces-proposed-private-offering-of-2b-of-convertible-senior-notes_02-18-2025
Caldera introduced native token of its ecosystem - ERA
ERA token is designed to support its growing rollup ecosystem. It will play a key role in governance, staking, and incentivizing, further decentralizing the platform. Caldera is a deployment platform that enables the launch of high-performance rollups.
👉 mirror.xyz/calderafdn.eth/oogpCYcH1yVGqsmkQ_Uw-k-Nmi-kHM-xp9xppNeGipA
VM-agnostic framework builder Altius has raised $11 million to futureproof blockchain performance
Founders Fund and Pantera Capital led the funding round. Among other participants are Archetype VC, Reforge, DCG, No Limit Holdings, and Amber. Altius is designed to optimize blockchain performance through a VM-agnostic execution framework.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/ribbit-leads-50-million-investment-in-crypto-security-platform
Top-15 Total Value Locked (TVL) gainers in the last 30 days
Among the top performers are b14g, a Bitcoin Merge Staking platform, SatLayer, a Bitcoin restaking layer, and Dolomite, a decentralized money market and DEX that runs on Arbitrum.
Monad launches its public testnet on February 19th
The Monad testnet will offer developers an environment to explore the platform's features while enabling users to validate their app settings. Monad is a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1.
👉 x.com/monad_xyz/status/1891549662336676009
US SEC agreed to dismiss its unlawful enforcement case against Coinbase
The Securities and Exchange Commission will vote soon on a deal negotiated with Coinbase to entirely drop the agency's legal pursuit of the crypto exchange. The SEC alleged Coinbase violated federal law by not registering as a clearing house, broker, or trading venue almost two years ago.
👉 coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/20/sec-poised-to-drop-coinbase-lawsuit-marking-big-moment-for-u-s-crypto
Hatom (HTM) launches USH stablecoin on MultiversX mainnet on March 3rd
To participate, users should prepare their EGLD for minting USH at 0% fees through Isolated Pools or stake it via Hatom Liquid Staking for passive rewards. Hatom is an algorithmic protocol for lending, borrowing, and staking on MultiversX.
👉 x.com/HatomProtocol/status/1892582415018713492
DAILY CRYPTOMARKET REVIEW
Total Market Capitalization: $3.36T (+1.36%)
BTC Price: $98,279 (+1.33%)
BTC Dominance: 57.9% (0.00%)
Fear & Greed Index: 55 (Greed)
Total Value Locked: $171B (+1.86%)
Top NFT Collections by Trading Volume Growth in the last 30D
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Top-15 Projects by Daily Active Addresses (DAA) growth in the last 30 days
Daily Active Addresses is the number of distinct addresses that participated in a transfer for the given asset on any given day. Each address is counted only once for the day.
Kasu (KSU) has launched its RWA private credit platform
The platform offers RWA private credit opportunities with 12-25% APY and lends to top-tier accounting firms & their clients in the US, Canada & UK, ensuring returns uncorrelated to crypto volatility.
👉 x.com/KasuFinance/status/1892206728957002164
DAILY CRYPTOMARKET REVIEW
Total Market Capitalization: $3.32T (+1.23%)
BTC Price: $97,015 (+1.33%)
BTC Dominance: 57.9% (0.00%)
Fear & Greed Index: 49 (Neutral)
Total Value Locked: $168B (+2.12%)
Aptos (APT) DeFi Ecosystem Overview
Aptos DeFi ecosystem TVL – $1.31 billion, with a 15.5% loss in the last 30 days. Leading the ecosystem are Aries Markets ($306 million), Echo Protocol ($244 million), and Amnis Finance ($193 million).
Binancе US restores fiat deposits and withdrawals for the first time since 2023
Сustomers can deposit and withdraw dollars on the platform for the first time in almost two years. Fiat functionality was suspended in June 2023 after the SEC sued Bіnаnce US, alleging violations of securities laws.
👉 theblock.co/post/341730/binance-us-restores-fiat-deposits-withdrawals
Latest projects added to Binance Alpha listing pool
Binance Alpha is a pre-listing selection platform enhancing transparency in the token listing process. Tokens showcased on Binance Alpha are handpicked using Binance’s industry expertise and advanced analysis.
Latest projects that were listed on the Bithumb exchange
Bithumb has just listed Gnosis (GNO) on its crypto exchange under the Korean Won (KRW) trading pair. Let's take a look at its previous listings on Korean markets and the details behind them.
DAILY CRYPTOMARKET REVIEW
Total Market Capitalization: $3.27T (-0.15%)
BTC Price: $95,681 (+0.25%)
BTC Dominance: 57.9% (-0.10%)
Fear & Greed Index: 44 (Fear)
Total Value Locked: $165B (-0.68%)
Crypto security firm Blockaid secured $50 million in Series B funding
Ribbit Capital led the funding round with participation from GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, alongside existing investors including Variant and Cyberstarts. Blockaid plans to use the money to fund operational growth and research and development.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/ribbit-leads-50-million-investment-in-crypto-security-platform
Hyperliquid (HYPE) launched HyperEVM on mainnet
HyperEVM introduces general-purpose programmability for its ecosystem, enabling developers to build custom dApps while maintaining high-performance trading infrastructure. Hyperliquid is a perpetual DEX built on its own high-performance Layer 1.
👉 x.com/HyperFND/status/1891730068151599464
DAILY CRYPTOMARKET REVIEW
Total Market Capitalization: $3.27T (-3.31%)
BTC Price: $95,480 (-0.58%)
BTC Dominance: 58.0% (+0.60%)
Fear & Greed Index: 47 (Neutral)
Total Value Locked: $166B (-0.28%)
