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The biggest Fundraising Rounds conducted in the last 7 days
Projects that received the most funding are Blockaid ($50M), a Web3 security startup, Cygnus ($20M), a modular real yield layer and first Web3 Instagram App Layer, and Kinto ($20M), an Ethereum L2 with built-in compliance mechanisms.
Strategy (MSTR) has acquired 20,356 BTC for ~$1.99 billion
The average purchase price per one BTC is ~$97,514. The total Bitcoin holding is 499,096 BTC acquired for ~$33.1 billion at ~$66,357 per Bitcoin.
👉 x.com/saylor/status/1894010574494687441
Top-15 tokens by Current ROI launched this winter
Among the top performers are MyShell, a platform that enables to build, share, and own AI apps, Vameon, a Web3 game development studio, and Sonic SVM, a first atomic SVM Layer 2 for gaming.
Bybit has restored ETH stocks 1:1 after a $1.4 billion hack
According to Lookonchain, Bybit recovered 446,870 ETH through various means, including OTC purchases, exchange buys, and loans.
However, concerns remain as institutional investors may hesitate due to North Korea’s alleged involvement, raising questions about how and when the $1.4 billion in stolen funds will be laundered.
DAILY CRYPTOMARKET REVIEW
Total Market Capitalization: $3.27T (-2.85%)
BTC Price: $95,793 (-0.82%)
BTC Dominance: 58.1% (+0.10%)
Fear & Greed Index: 49 (Neutral)
Total Value Locked: $176B (-2.36%)
The SEC agreed to dismiss its lawsuit case against OpenSea
U.S. SEC ended its OpenSea probe weeks after the NFT platform confirmed its SEA token airdrop, hinting at a possible shift in the SEC’s stance on crypto enforcement.
👉 x.com/dfinzer/status/1893086281300582772
Crypto Events Recap, February 20-21
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Performance of the latest projects launched via CoinList
The next CoinList project to hit the launchpad is Obol (OBOL), network that strengthens Proof-of-Stake blockchain security with Distributed Validator Technology (DVT).
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%)
YZi Labs announced an investment in crypto-AI startup Vana, focused on data ownership
As part of the investment, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has joined Vana as an advisor. YZi Labs' investment comes shortly after Vana launched its Mainnet and token last December.
Vana's Layer 1 blockchain allows users to pool their data into Data DAOs, earn rewards, and retain ownership in AI models built from their contributions.
👉 theblock.co/post/342999/yzi-labs-crypto-ai-vana-cz-joins-advisor
Ethena (ENA) has raised $100M to fund finance foray
Investors in this round include Franklin Templeton and F-Prime. Funding will support the introduction of dollar-pegged coin token aimed at traditional financial institutions. Ethena is a creator of a yield-bearing stablecoin, USDe.
👉 news.bloomberglaw.com/crypto/ethena-crypto-project-raises-100-million-to-fund-finance-foray
pump fun is reportedly testing its own AMM feature
pump fun's AMM feature, allowing to trade tokens within its platform, aims to enable in-platform token trading, reducing reliance on Raydium and capturing more volume. RAY token experienced a 25% decline after an on-chain analyst "trenchdiver" shared evidence.
👉 x.com/trenchdiver101/status/1893814646718730393
Infini neobank has been hacked for $49.5 million
The attacker converted stolen funds into DAI using Tornado Cash and later used them to purchase 17,696 ETH to obscure the trail of illicit transactions. Following the hack, Infini’s co-founder has assured customers that they would receive their funds back.
👉 x.com/CertiKAlert/status/1893863045861879928
Projects by Diluted Valuation launched this week
Let's discover the latest projects making waves in the space. Leading the list are Pi Network, a project that enables users to mine crypto using smartphones, Kaito, an AI-powered search engine, and Quai Network, a fully scalable and programmable Layer-1.
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN FEBRUARY-MARCH!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Top NFT Collections by Monthly Sales Volume Distribution
Monthly NFT Sales dropped to $614 million, reflecting a 56.7% decline. Leading the pack by volume are Pudgy Penguins, Azuki, Doodles, Milady Maker, and Kaito Genesis.
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
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