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Feb 25: Digital Assets Framework, Principles, and Opportunity for the United States
A clear digital asset framework can position the US as a global leader. Standardized classifications, legal clarity, and streamlined compliance will boost innovation. Faster, cheaper issuance and broader market access could unlock trillions in value. A strategic policy would strengthen the dollar, expand capital markets, and drive economic growth. RESOURCES https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltdef7a3f3c28ddd84/bltbd460db477d23baf/67659dbf8f5c6e6a7aaf224d/Digital_Assets_Framework.pdf https...
Feb 25, 2025•17 min
Feb 24: Bybit Funds on the Move
North Korean hackers linked to Lazarus Group are laundering $1.46 billion stolen from Bybit, using anonymous exchanges and Bitcoin mixers. Meanwhile, OX.FUN faces insolvency accusations, Arbitrum DAO’s investment plan sparks backlash, and Berachain surpasses $3.26 billion TVL. Crypto exchanges and protocols are under pressure amid growing hacks, fraud, and governance disputes. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/307430/bybit-funds-on-the-move-could-be-headed-for-bitcoin-mixers-next-elliptic https://www...
Feb 24, 2025•21 min
Feb 21: SEC Folds on Coinbase, Opensea’s Comeback, Bitcoin ETFs Glow Up
The SEC drops its case against Coinbase, marking a major win for crypto. Opensea regains NFT dominance with its $SEA token launch. The ECB explores blockchain-based payments. A new SEC unit tackles crypto fraud. Franklin Templeton launches a Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs surpass $750B in trading volume. RESOURCES https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/21/coinbase-says-the-sec-has-agreed-to-end-enforcement-case-against-crypto-exchange.html https://www.theblock.co/post/342557/franklin-templeton-la...
Feb 21, 2025•18 min
Feb 20: Binance.US Restores Banking, Nigeria Sues for Billions, XRP ETF Incoming
Binance.US restores USD banking after 19 months, Nigeria sues Binance for $81.5B, and Brazil approves the first spot XRP ETF. Solana’s Pump.fun sees a sharp decline after Argentina’s LIBRA token collapse, while Japan’s Metaplanet expands its Bitcoin holdings. Crypto markets face legal battles, political fallout, and shifting investor sentiment. RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud6GuH7gSDw https://dailycrypton ews.net/p/project-insight-blockv-vee?r=3jqevb&utm_medium=ios&triedRedi...
Feb 20, 2025•18 min
Feb 19: China Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree?
The SEC reviews a spot XRP ETF, China’s FX outflows signal a Bitcoin surge, and meme coins crash amid fraud scandals. Meanwhile, Howard Lutnick becomes Commerce Secretary, boosting crypto policy. Consensus Hong Kong highlights risk management gaps, and Indian authorities recover $190M from BitConnect. Crypto markets brace for major shifts. RESOURCES https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/china-fx-outflows-soar-beijing-prepares-next-currency-devaluation-priming-next-bitcoin https://shorturl.at/ACtCI h...
Feb 19, 2025•20 min
Feb 18: China’s Brain Control, Argentina's Chaos, Solana’s Memecoin Fallout
The LIBRA token’s collapse has rocked Argentina’s politics and Solana’s memecoin ecosystem. Once valued at $4.5B, LIBRA plummeted 90%, triggering fraud investigations and impeachment threats for President Milei. Insider trading allegations surfaced, deepening Solana’s liquidity crisis. The fallout continues, shaking Argentina’s markets and exposing crypto’s volatile ties to politics. RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/02/18/libra-apparent-rug-pull-is-latest-sordid-episode-emerging-f...
Feb 18, 2025•19 min
Feb 17: Libra Rug, Insider Sniping, Milei is F*cked?
Argentine President Javier Milei faces fraud charges over the LIBRA memecoin, which surged to $4.5B before crashing. Insiders, including Kelsier Ventures, profited $110M, while influencers secretly promoted it. Coffeezilla exposed the scheme, linking it to other pump-and-dumps. The scandal shakes Argentina’s crypto scene and Solana’s ecosystem. RESOURCES https://x.com/bubblemaps/status/1891289507338580028 https://x.com/rektmando/status/1891456915596628333 https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/02...
Feb 17, 2025•25 min
Feb 14: Dogecoin ETF, Trump’s DeFi Play, GameStop’s Bitcoin Bet
The SEC reviews Grayscale’s Dogecoin ETF proposal, potentially boosting institutional adoption. Trump-backed World Liberty Financial makes major crypto investments. GameStop considers Bitcoin, fueling stock gains. Doodles launches DOOD token on Solana. South Korea lifts institutional crypto trading ban. OpenSea unveils OS2 and plans a SEA token airdrop to stay competitive. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/305915/sec-acknowledges-grayscales-dogecoin-etf-filing-review-clock-yet-to-start https://www.th...
Feb 14, 2025•14 min
Feb 13: Coinbase’s India Return, Ethereum ETF Staking, Worldcoin’s Ban
Coinbase seeks reentry into India, while the first Ethereum ETF with staking awaits SEC approval. Brazil upholds its ban on Worldcoin over data concerns. Audius rewards artists with a $3M airdrop. Franklin Templeton expands tokenized finance on Solana. Meanwhile, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs see $494M in outflows amid stagnant BTC prices. RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/13/coinbase-in-talks-for-return-to-india-2-years-after-exit-report https://www.theblock.co/post/340538/cboe-bzx-exchange...
Feb 13, 2025•16 min
Feb 12: JailStool, Solana ETFs & Future of DOT
Trump’s memecoin skyrockets before crashing, Solana ETFs gain momentum with SEC filings, and Goldman Sachs doubles down on Bitcoin ETFs. Meanwhile, The Open Network (TON) integrates LayerZero for cross-chain liquidity, and DOT’s potential remains underdiscussed despite its ETF filing. Plus, Central African Republic’s memecoin collapses 97% within 24 hours. RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/02/12/ripple-galaxy-execs-usd160m-loan-helped-moonpay-handle-trump-memecoin-launch https://ww...
Feb 12, 2025•17 min
Feb 11: Ripple vs. SEC: The Final Round?
Ripple’s four-year legal battle with the SEC may soon settle as regulatory shifts favor crypto. A spot XRP ETF is gaining traction, while Binance’s case is paused under new SEC leadership. OpenSea denies KYC airdrop rumors, Gumi Inc. invests in Bitcoin, and Cardano eyes an ETF. Crypto’s regulatory landscape is evolving fast. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/339894/binance-and-sec-file-joint-motion-to-halt-legal-dispute-for-60-days?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.coindesk.com/...
Feb 11, 2025•15 min
Feb 10: CFPB Crumbles, Musk & Armstrong Cheer, and Memecoin Mania Explodes
Russ Vought halts CFPB operations, earning praise from crypto leaders like Elon Musk and Brian Armstrong. Coinbase, facing 7,600 complaints, stands to benefit. Kraken lists Portnoy’s JAILSTOOL memecoin, CAR’s $CAR token raises scam concerns, Proton launches a Bitcoin wallet, endowments invest in crypto, and Brazil expands Bitcoin options and futures. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/339663/coinbase-gemini-ceos-cheer-as-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-chief-defangs-agency?utm_source=rs...
Feb 10, 2025•22 min
Feb 7: XRP ETFs Heat Up & Utah Passes Bitcoin Reserve Act Hurdle
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev is released from prison to appeal his money laundering conviction. Cboe files for spot XRP ETFs , following Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approvals. The Czech Republic exempts long-term crypto gains from taxes. Utah nears Bitcoin reserves , while Brazil sees massive stablecoin adoption. “Hawk Tuah” girl’s crypto flop sparks backlash. RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/07/tornado-cash-developer-alexey-pertsev-set-to-be-released-from-prison https://w...
Feb 07, 2025•22 min
Feb 6: MicroStrategy Rebrand, Ethereum’s Identity Crisis, Hunt for Satoshi
Saylor rebrands MicroStrategy to ‘Strategy,’ making Bitcoin its core focus. CFTC’s Caroline Pham pushes for legal prediction markets. OSL expands into Japan. Berachain’s BERA airdrop fuels $3B liquidity. JPMorgan warns of Ethereum’s struggles. Kraken may hold clues to Satoshi’s identity. ETHDenver launches Ethereum branding initiative. RESOURCES https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/02/05/michael-saylor-microstrategy-rebrands-strategy-bitcoin-treasury-company/ https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/0...
Feb 06, 2025•19 min
Feb 5: David Sacks Press Conference, XRP Goes Down, FTX Repayments Coming
David Sacks prioritizes stablecoin regulation as White House AI and crypto czar, while the SEC shifts to a transparency-focused approach. XRP Ledger briefly halts, Ondo Finance launches a tokenized securities platform, FTX begins creditor repayments, and WazirX warns of potential decade-long delays following its $234M hack. Crypto markets react to regulatory shifts. RESOURCES https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/04/trump-crypto-czar-david-sacks-says-priority-is-stablecoin-legislation.html https://www.co...
Feb 05, 2025•19 min
Feb 4: THORChain in Crisis
Kraken secures an EU license for derivatives trading. Coinbase's CLO to testify on 'Chokepoint 2.0.' Crypto.com and Kalshi face scrutiny over Super Bowl bets. Hong Kong’s SFC expands crypto oversight. Coinbase gains UK approval for digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF inflows shrink amid market volatility. RESOURCES https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/04/kraken-secures-license-to-enter-eu-derivatives-market https://decrypt.co/304275/coinbase-clo-to-address-operation-chokepoint-2-0-in-con...
Feb 04, 2025•27 min
Feb 3: AI Wars, Tariff Turmoil, & Blood
OpenAI’s Deep Research AI is shaking up web research, outperforming China’s DeepSeek in intelligence tests. Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China sent markets tumbling, impacting stocks and crypto. El Salvador keeps buying Bitcoin despite IMF pressure, and TON Foundation’s TVM Ventures launches a $100M fund to back blockchain startups. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/304102/openai-responds-to-deepseek-hype-with-deep-research-chatgpt-agent https://decrypt.co/304089/trumps-trade-war...
Feb 03, 2025•19 min
Jan. 30: Pump, Dump, and Trump - The Wild Meme Fest Continues
30 JAN: What's happening in crypto today? El Salvador Scales Back Bitcoin Law to Secure IMF Deal SEC Acknowledges First Litecoin ETF Filing from Canary Capital Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Are Selling—And That’s Bullish TRUMP Memecoins Can Now Be Used to Buy Trump Merchandise PEPE Whale Turns $3K Into $52M, Dumps 500B Tokens Pump.fun Money Printer? AI Bot Churns 18,000 Tokens for $3.7M Today, we answer questions about mtnDAO and crypto payments, plus we dive into the day's headlines around Bitcoin,...
Jan 30, 2025•17 min
Jan 29: Table for Lummis & Arizona at The Bitcoin Reserve
29 JAN: What's happening in crypto today? Lummis: Bitcoin Reserve Could Slash U.S. Debt in 20 Years Arizona Pushes for a State Bitcoin Reserve Czech Central Bank Chief Eyes 5% Bitcoin Allocation Berachain’s Boyco App Launches with $2.2B in Deposits EFF Urges Dismissal of Roman Storm in Tornado Cash Case Ethereum Active Addresses Jump 37% Amid Institutional Surge Thank you to the friends of the show Popcorn Today. CyberStrategy Institute. Summ3r. Vara Network. Follow @popcorn_today on Telegram fo...
Jan 29, 2025•16 min
Jan 28: LINK Among Potential ETFs?––And Is Jupiter’s Rise Good or Bad For Solana?
Headlines for Tuesday, January 28 "Ripple’s Garlinghouse: Forget Maximalism, Embrace a Multichain U.S. Reserve" "KuCoin Fined $297M, Exits U.S. After Guilty Plea in DOJ Case" "Tuttle Bets Big: Leveraged Crypto ETFs for LINK, ADA, and Even Melania Coin" "SoFi’s Crypto Comeback: Noto Eyes Aggressive Expansion Under Trump" "Jupiter’s Solana Moves: Growth Catalyst or Decentralization Threat?" "Jim Cramer’s Take: Own Bitcoin, Ditch MicroStrategy" Show Partners Secure your Business & Digital Life ...
Jan 28, 2025•18 min
Jan 27: Markets Bloody Against Policy Tug of War
It’s the 27th of January, and this is what's happening in crypto today? Bitcoin Dips as Traders Cash Out Post-Trump Crypto Order Market Bloodbath: Solana, Dogecoin, XRP Tumble 10% Brazil Bans Worldcoin's Crypto Rewards for Biometric Data Blackrock Bitcoin ETF May Allow BTC Redemptions, Says Nasdaq Crypto Czar Sacks Says NFTs, Memecoins Aren't Securities ETF Proposals for XRP & Litecoin Filed by Grayscale, CoinShares Show Partners Secure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy In...
Jan 27, 2025•23 min
Jan 24: Trump Signs Crypto Executive Order & Makes Davos Declaration
Here's What We're Covering Today: Trump declared at Davos that he wants the US to become a hub for AI + crypto, and he signed an Executive Order regarding crypto. Solana-based stablecoin supply hits a new peak, surpassing $10 billion, and SOL becomes the first blockchain in history to surpass $200B in monthly DEX trading volume. Vitalik Calls for added focus on Ether as part of the network's scaling plans amidst a leadership shakeup at the Ethereum Foundation. Rune drops 30% as THORChain suspend...
Jan 24, 2025•16 min
Jan 23: Your Satire Makes Memes into ETFs
Here’s what we’re covering today: Bitwise files for a Dogecoin ETF as the meme coin gains new traction. Goldman Sachs CEO expresses doubts about Bitcoin’s potential to rival the US dollar. Justin Sun explains why Donald Trump’s DeFi project is stacking Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). Lido founder addresses rumors of a “Second Foundation” in the Ethereum ecosystem. Nasdaq’s official X account was hacked to promote a fake memecoin. Bitcoin resembles a “coiled spring” poised for a major price move, key ind...
Jan 23, 2025•19 min
Jan 22: Pardon Me, Did You Hear The Memecoin Bell?
Welcome to Daily Crypto News for Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Here are today’s headlines: Circle acquires the world’s largest tokenized money market fund, USYC. Uniswap v4 begins its rollout, bringing key upgrades to DeFi. MicroStrategy shareholders approve plans for even more Bitcoin purchases. Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was pardoned by President Trump. Hong Kong pushes for stablecoin regulation to strengthen its crypto hub status. Ethereum core developer Eric Conner departs amid leadershi...
Jan 22, 2025•17 min
Jan 21: Trump Day 1: No SBR. No Ross Pardon.
The cryptocurrency market faces turmoil with $1.28B liquidations as Trump’s inauguration sparks controversy, from no Bitcoin mentions to unfulfilled Ross Ulbricht pardon promises. Bitcoin dipped 2.2%, while altcoins saw sharper declines. Trump ousted Gary Gensler, signaling a pro-crypto SEC shift, as debates over meme coins and regulatory clarity heat up. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/335794/crypto-liquidations-surge-to-1-28-billion-as-trump-inauguration-speech-makes-no-mention-of-bitco...
Jan 21, 2025•18 min
Jan 20: Inauguration Day: Trump Memeguration
Donald Trump launches a meme coin, "Trump Coin," causing chaos in the crypto world. Overnight, its value skyrockets, raising ethical and financial questions. Is it a power move against Elon Musk, a grift, or a game-changing political strategy? Amid speculation, the coin's tokenomics spark concerns about credibility and the industry's future. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/335684/trumps-memecoin-rebounds-to-over-60-after-robinhood-listing-announcement?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss htt...
Jan 20, 2025•21 min
Jan 17: Trump, Ripple, Lummis, & Pokemon!
A $200K PSA 10 Charizard auction faces payment delays; Ripple’s XRP skyrockets $125B since Trump’s re-election; Trump plans pro-crypto executive orders, including a national Bitcoin stockpile; Senator Lummis probes FDIC over alleged crypto misconduct; and Tether eyes U.S. expansion amid record profits and regulatory shifts. RESOURCES https://decrypt.co/301363/ripple-xrp-holdings-gain-125-billion-trump-election https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3295144/trump-plans-make-cryptocurrency-n...
Jan 17, 2025•14 min
Jan 16: Bitcoin Reserves, Ripple's Battle, Litecoin ETF Buzz
Oklahoma proposes a Bitcoin reserve, Litecoin ETF gains approval momentum, Ripple battles the SEC over XRP classification, and Trump’s pro-crypto agenda sparks industry optimism. Meanwhile, Hong Kong uses blockchain for legal notices, and Bitcoin hits $100K briefly, reflecting growing ties to traditional finance and a shifting regulatory landscape in the U.S. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/334941/oklahoma-lawmaker-proposes-bill-for-state-to-invest-in-bitcoin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium...
Jan 16, 2025•20 min
Jan 15: Korea’s Plans, Emmer in as Vice Chair, Corporate Bitcoin
South Korea plans a second crypto regulatory framework, emphasizing transparency and investor protection, while pro-crypto Rep. Tom Emmer takes on a leadership role under Trump’s administration. The SEC delays crypto ETF decisions, NFTs face a tough market, corporate Bitcoin adoption grows, and analysts predict Solana and XRP ETFs to draw billions. RESOURCES https://www.theblock.co/post/334657/south-korea-second-crypto-law-in-second-half-of-2025?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss https://www.theb...
Jan 15, 2025•18 min
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