The crypto market today is now buzzing with the news about the U.S. SEC dropping the 5-year old lawsuit against Ripple. This update came to light after, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse making the official announcement on X. This news led to XRP price shooting up an astounding 12% to $2.52.
The XRP price has shot up an impressive 12.12% to $2.52, this spike was in minutes, after the news around the U.S. SEC dropping the lawsuit surfaced on the internet. Talking about its intraday trade volumes, the numbers are currently up 34.68% to $4.68 Billion. And the market capitalisation has risen by 10% to $145.86 …
Spain’s BBVA has received regulatory approval to offer Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) trading, aligning with the EU’s MiCA regulations, according to Reuters. This marks the end of a multi-year effort to expand into digital assets. Initially, BBVA planned to launch crypto services in Switzerland due to its clear regulations. The bank also introduced crypto …
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Tether’s USDT as a regulated cryptocurrency, allowing it to be traded and used for payments. The updated regulations, set to take effect on March 16, 2025, aim to enhance flexibility in the digital asset sector. With USDT accounting for 40% of local crypto volumes, this move strengthens Thailand’s …
PAWS Labs has introduced the “Solana OG Checker,” a tool to verify eligibility for the OG-level PAWS token airdrop. Covering top Solana projects like WIF, BONK, TNSR, MOBI, and MADLAD, this airdrop rewards early adopters in the memecoin and DeFi space. Check eligibility now to claim your PAWS tokens!
MicroStrategy plans to raise up to $21 billion by issuing 8.00% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential Bitcoin acquisitions. The company reiterated its commitment to its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, leveraging equity financing, debt financing, and operating cash flow to support its efforts. This move further …
As per the data released by TenArmor and SoSoValue, Bybit has recorded an inflow exceeding $4 billion in the past 12 hours. This includes 63,168.08 ETH, $3.15 billion in USDT, $173 million in USDC, and $525 million in CUSD. The majority of these transactions involve transfers from Bybit’s cold wallets to hot wallets, facilitating withdrawals …
Franklin Templeton has filed for an S-1 registration with the SEC for a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This has come after establishing the Franklin Solana Trust in Delaware. The firm now joins Grayscale, Bitwise, VanEck, and others in seeking approval for a Solana-based ETF. This signals growing institutional interest in Solana investment products and the …
February 20, 2025 07:20:07 UTC Pi Coin Price Today Crash 50% Pi Network (PI) IOU fell 42% in the past 24 hours as investor confidence waned amid growing doubts about its upcoming mainnet launch on February 20 and persistent rumors suggesting it might be a pyramid scheme. Technical indicators, including a sharp reversal in the …
February 19, 2025 07:01:48 UTC Elon Musk’s X in Talks for $44B Valuation Funding Round According to PANews, Elon Musk’s social media startup, X, is apparently in talks with investors about raising capital at a $44 billion valuation. This valuation corresponds to the sum Musk paid for the company in 2022. Following Musk’s takeover and …
February 18, 2025 06:09:26 UTC Grok 3: Elon Musk Debuts xAI’s Next-Gen Chatbot in Live Demo Tuesday Billionaire Elon Musk announced that xAI’s Grok 3, his advanced AI chatbot and ChatGPT challenger, will debut in a live demo at 9:30 AM IST on Tuesday, February 18. Dubbed the “smartest AI on Earth,” Grok 3 is …
February 17, 2025 06:20:05 UTC Melania Meme Unlocks 3% Tokens on Feb 19-20 Melania Meme’s team tokens will unlock on February 19–20, releasing 3% (30 million tokens) valued at $39 million. According to the schedule, tokens are locked for 30 days before 3% is immediately released. Over the following 12 months, an additional 2.25% (22.5 …
Stay informed with crypto live news and real-time market updates all in one place. February 15, 2025 05:25:58 (UTC) LIBRA Crashes 85% Amid $87.4M Sell-Off According to Bubblemaps, the team behind the LIBRA token, which the Argentine president promoted, has reportedly sold and withdrawn around $87.4 million worth of USDC and SOL. This development correlates …
Ethereum developers have set key dates for the Pectra upgrade, planning to activate it on the Holesky testnet on February 24 and Sepolia on March 5. If successful, Pectra could go live on the Ethereum mainnet around April 8. During the latest Ethereum Core Developer call, they also discussed Beiko’s proposal to finalize the Fusaka …
A crypto whale scooped up 40 million Broccoli tokens, spending $5 million to become its largest holder. This triggered a 160% price surge, fueled by social media hype and increased investor interest. Inspired by Binance founder CZ’s dog, Broccoli-themed meme coins have flooded the market, with one even hitting a $1.5 billion market cap. DOGE, …
Japanese energy firm Remixpoint boosted its crypto holdings by over 8,000% in nine months, investing 9 billion yen ($59 million), mainly in Bitcoin. The move aligns with its strategy to hedge against the yen’s depreciation, mirroring Metaplanet’s approach. Following Donald Trump’s election win, the firm accelerated crypto accumulation, sending its shares up 360%. Despite reporting …
President Donald Trump teased on Truth Social Thursday a new round of reciprocal tariffs, aiming to match the higher rates other countries charge on American imports. He described it as “THE BIG ONE” in his post, calling it a key step to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.” Reciprocal tariffs were a key part of Trump’s campaign. …
OpenSea Foundation is set to launch its SEA token and confirmed that US users will be able to take part in the token distribution. The foundation clarified that token allocation eligibility will depend on historical platform usage, not just recent activity. They also mentioned that the claim process will be easy and accessible, with a …
JPMorgan recently suggested that Tether may need to sell some of its assets, including its large Bitcoin holdings, to comply with potential new U.S. stablecoin regulations. To this, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, has fired back at JPMorgan, accusing its analysts of being “salty” because they don’t own Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Under the …
Binance Alpha has added a fresh batch of crypto projects to its pre-selected pool, boosting trading options for users. The latest additions include RWA protocol ONDO, lending protocol MORPHO, and decentralized exchange Aerodrome (AERO). Also joining the list are AI token launcher Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), Solana-based DeFi platform Kamino Finance (KMNO), and blockchain security provider …
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has made a major move by depositing a total of 49,200 ETH into various DeFi platforms. According to on-chain data, EF transferred 4,200 ETH to Compound, 10,000 ETH to Aave, and a massive 30,800 ETH to Spark. Another 4,200 ETH was later added to the Compound. This comes after the community …
Binance Futures is expanding its trading options by launching the B3USDT perpetual contract with up to 25x leverage. The contract will go live on February 13, 2025, at 11:30 UTC. B3 is officially described as a Layer 3 game-specific chain on Base, aiming to enhance blockchain gaming experiences. At launch, the maximum funding rate for …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has expanded its crackdown on Bitcoin mining ASICs, seizing devices from MicroBT, Canaan, and Bitmain at the request of the FCC. The issue stems from AI chips in these machines that lack FCC approval. Previously, CBP only targeted Antminer models, but now multiple manufacturers face customs clearance delays at …
Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a proposal to allow staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, the first such filing with the SEC. The proposal, outlined in Form 19b-4, awaits regulatory approval. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart noted that this could mark a shift in SEC policy, which previously pushed firms to exclude staking from ETF …
New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. has introduced a bill to create a 17-member crypto task force to examine the impact of cryptocurrencies on the state’s economy, tax system, and regulations. The study will also assess environmental concerns and compare New York’s crypto rules to other jurisdictions. If approved, the task force must present …
Phantom, the popular non-custodial multi-chain crypto wallet on Solana, experienced a short service outage on February 12, as announced by the Phantom team on X. The Phantom team confirmed the temporary outage and requested the community’s patience while developers worked on a solution. The issue was quickly resolved, and services were restored with an update …
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform linked to U.S. President Donald Trump, has launched a new initiative to navigate the fluctuating crypto markets. WLFI’s ‘Macro Strategy’ token reserve will help protect against recent crypto market swings, supporting major coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The platform noted that Macro Strategy will serve as …
The X account of Eric Semler, the chairman of Semler Scientific, appears to have been hacked. After the hack, several posts were made suggesting the creation of a new cryptocurrency token on the Solana blockchain. This token is supposedly being launched using the same ticker symbol that Semler Scientific uses for its stock on the …
CoinSwitch officially announced that its X account was hacked to promote a scam token, SWITCH, on the Solana blockchain. The hackers falsely claimed it was CoinSwitch’s native token, with trading set to start at 8 AM UTC. CEO Ashish Singhal confirmed the breach, assuring users that the platform remains secure and funds are safe. The …
Pionex will list Pi Network (PI) on February 20, 2025, at 08:00 (UTC), opening PI/USDT spot trading. The exchange advises caution, noting that crypto trading carries significant risks with the potential for both profits and losses. While Pionex aims to offer high-quality assets, it does not guarantee returns and won’t be responsible for trading losses. …