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CZ wallet receives more than he donated towards LIBRA victims
After donating to LIBRA investors who lost billions when the meme token plummeted, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) address has received more crypto than he initally handed away. The ex-CEO promised to donate all the additional funds to reimburse TST and BROCCOLI victims.
Wed, Feb 19
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells taxpayers their data is safe with Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E
In a Fox News interview on Tuesday, newly-appointed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended his president Donald Trump’s decision to allow Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) look through Treasury data in its mission to cut federal spending and save the US economy.
Wed, Feb 19
Is the US Congress powerless against Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E?
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley admitted on Tuesday that Congress is powerless to stop Elon Musk’s sweeping government cuts. “Congress can’t do anything except complain,” Grassley said on a press call, according to a report from RadioIowa.
Wed, Feb 19
Fed’s Michael Barr weighs in on crypto and debanking—Do it right or not at all
Michael Barr spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York about concerns regarding debanking and regulations on cryptocurrency as he steps down from his role as Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank.
Wed, Feb 19
Michael Saylor’s Strategy to raise $2B in convertible debt to expand Bitcoin holdings
Michael Saylor’s Strategy is going all in—again. The company announced on Tuesday that it is raising $2 billion in 0% convertible senior notes to buy more Bitcoin, betting even bigger on the long-term value of its holdings.
Wed, Feb 19
Emerging-market equities hit 3-month high as China’s tech-fueled by DeepSeek AI
Emerging-market equities surged to a three-month high, driven by a rise in sentiment from China. This was fueled by Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s integration of DeepSeek’s AI model and Beijing’s signal of support for the private sector, which was seen as crucial for sparking economic recovery.
Tue, Feb 18
Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E discovers $4.7T Treasury payment code hidden in budget
A $4.7 trillion black hole in US government spending just got exposed. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) discovered that nearly five trillion dollars in Treasury payments had been processed without a mandatory identification code today, making the money nearly impossible to..
Tue, Feb 18
White House says Elon Musk has no official role or decision-making power at D.O.G.E
Elon Musk has no official control over D.O.G.E, the White House confirmed on Monday, shutting down speculation that the billionaire has decision-making power in Trump’s government efficiency overhaul. The statement, filed in federal court, makes it clear: Elon can advise Trump, but he doesn’t run...
Tue, Feb 18
JPMorgan ramps up crypto ETF holdings by 30% in less than a year
JPMorgan Chase has increased its stake in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 30% since May 2024, when it disclosed $760,000 in Bitcoin ETFs.
Tue, Feb 18
Ethereum Layer 1 accumulates $1.67 billion in fees from DeFi
On-chain data analytics platform Growthepie has revealed that the Ethereum Layer 1 blockchain has accumulated over $1.67 billion in gas fees from DeFi, accounting for over 30% of all the fees accumulated from all DeFi ecosystems. Base, ZKsync Era, and Arbitrum One are the chains taking the 2nd, 3rd,
Tue, Feb 18
U.S. state funds increase holdings in strategy shares for Bitcoin exposure
Several U.S. public state funds have significantly increased their holdings in Strategy, which was previously named MicroStrategy, indicating an augmented demand for exposure to Bitcoin.
Tue, Feb 18
Trump meme launches Presidents’ Day airdrop for official product buyers
As the United States celebrates Presidents’ Day, the Trump meme project’s team also announced an airdrop incentive for those who showed their support during the election season.
Tue, Feb 18
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Wall Street abandons China investment plans over Trump-related economic uncertainties
Wall Street is abandoning China as uncertainty over president Donald Trump’s economic policies makes investing in the country more dangerous than ever. According to a Bloomberg report, banks that once poured billions into China are now cutting staff, shutting down units, and preparing for a...
Mon, Feb 17
Meta issues Trump warning to EU regulators in regulatory standoff
During the Munich Security Conference, Meta’s recently appointed chief of global affairs Joel Kaplan, told the audience that Meta will not shy away from involving Trump if the company continues to face regulatory issues with the EU.
Mon, Feb 17
Solana records fifth straight week of DEX volume decline
Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on Solana recorded approximately $20.2 billion in the week that ended February 16. The numbers extend a streak of declining weekly trading volume for the fifth straight week, based on DeFiLlama data.
Mon, Feb 17
Fed chair Jerome Powell has been in touch with the White House many times
Mr. President Donald Trump is the most unpredictable person on the planet. Turns out, Jerome Powell has been in direct and frequent talks with the White House, despite the president’s very public dislike of him.
Mon, Feb 17
China’s central bank says the yuan could save global economy
People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng told global leaders at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia that while other currencies are crumbling against the rising U.S. dollar, the yuan has stayed steady.
Mon, Feb 17
Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E looks to update US gold reserves with Bitcoin after Fort Knox audit
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) has its next mission: find out if Fort Knox actually holds the 4,580 tons of gold it claims to have. Elon was pulled into the debate today when an X user asked him to check if the US gold reserves still exist.
Mon, Feb 17
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
The social media giant reappeared on Apple’s App Store and Google Play late Thursday, nearly a month after it was pulled from both platforms.
Fri, Feb 14
Michigan is the newest state to suggest a crypto reserve bill
The total number of crypto reserve-related legislatures in the US has risen to 20 as Michigan becomes the latest state to propose a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill.
Fri, Feb 14
