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Mastercard shifts focus from crypto experimentation to “real solutions”
Raj Dhamodharan, who heads Mastercard’s crypto and blockchain division, says many traditional finance firms, including Mastercard, are shifting their focus from crypto experimentation to practical solutions. In a recent interview, Dhamodharan discussed “moving beyond (crypto) experimentation” and focusing on real solutions. He also mentioned Mastercard’s move to allow stablecoin payments for financial institutions to promote […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Abstract Chain users have been compromised, most likely linked to Cardex app
Abstract Chain saw an ongoing, widespread attack of drained wallets. Abstract wallets, which gave a permission to Web3 apps, are getting drained of ETH, with estimates for losses between 9.9 ETH and up to 300 ETH.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Why Litecoin Won’t Break Out—Analytics Firm Reveals the Cause
The market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has explained the reason why Litecoin has been stuck inside the $90 to $130 range recently. Litecoin Exchange Netflow Has Followed An Interesting Pattern Recently In a new post on X, the analytics firm IntoTheBlock has discussed about a pattern that the ...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 18
VanEck executive alleges that Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin's pseudonymous inventor was the subject of debate across the crypto community on Tuesday as VanEck's Mathew Sigel claimed that former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is the long-unidentified creator of the number one cryptocurrency.
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Tue, Feb 18
Michael Saylor’s Strategy flags profitability risk amid Bitcoin volatility and tax worries
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) faces trouble after stocking a large number of Bitcoins in recent months. Today, in a 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it warned of lower profits due to a possible higher tax load. A 10-K filing is an annual financial report that publicly traded businesses must send to the […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
SEC acknowledges Cboe’s request to list 21Shares XRP ETF
According to a Feb. 14 regulatory filing, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged Cboe BZX’s request to list asset manager 21Shares’ XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). Not to be confused with an actual XRP ETF approval, the acknowledgment is a sign of progress for US exchanges seeking to list ETFs containing spot […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Nigeria is amending regulations to allow crypto trading
Nigeria is changing its crypto rules, as the government wants digital asset transactions taxed and regulated. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed on Tuesday that it is working on new rules to bring all eligible transactions into the formal tax net. A bill outlining a tax framework for crypto is currently with lawmakers and […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Ethereum Retests Symmetrical Triangle Pattern, Analyst Sets Next Target
Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has provided a bullish outlook for the Ethereum price, predicting it could soon witness a massive move to the upside. As part of his analysis, Trader Tardigrade also revealed how high ETH could reach as it enjoys this upward trend. Ethereum Set To Rally To $3,180 As ...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 18
Cheap Crypto Priced at $0.01 to Challenge Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) in 2025
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) have been top players in crypto for years, but 2025 is seeing a new coin Mutuum Finance (MUTM). Priced at $0.01 in its first phase of the presale, this low-cost gem is gaining momentum fast, with investors seeing it as a potential disruptor in the decentralized finance (DeFi) market. While […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Allegedly, the Bridgewater hedge fund holds a $3.1B Ethereum (ETH) short position
Social media parody accounts spread claims that a large-scale hedge fund had a $3.1B Ethereum directional short position. The alleged leak arrives at a time when ETH still awaits a short squeeze to push the price to a higher range.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
SEC acknowledges Bitwise Spot XRP ETF filing
According to new reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed the receipt of an application for a Bitwise spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). According to earlier reports, Bitwise initially filed an application to launch the product back in early October. The acknowledgment follows last week’s XRP ETF filings wins submitted by Grayscale […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Ripple (XRP) Investors Are Flocking to a $0.006 Token Expected to Skyrocket 80x Before XRP Hits $6
With Ripple’s XRP gaining momentum in the market, many investors are looking for high-growth alternatives that can deliver faster and larger returns. While XRP continues its battle for mainstream adoption, an emerging AI-powered blockchain project—Lightchain AI—is attracting a wave of new investors. Currently in Stage 14 of its presale at just $0.006 per token, Lightchain […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Bankrupt FTX starts refunding users $1.2 billion today
Many FTX creditors who use Kraken confirmed on Tuesday via Reddit that refunds have started landing in their accounts, covering creditors with claims under $50,000. Sunil, an FTX creditor tracking the process, said the exchange has already paid out $800 million from a $1.2 billion round of distributions. So far, 162,000 accounts have received payments […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
The Silver To Bitcoin’s Gold: Why A Litecoin ETF Could Drive Price To $800
Crypto analyst EXCAVO has alluded to the potential Litecoin ETFs and how they spark a massive price surge for LTC. The analyst also revealed how high LTC could rally to at the end of this bull cycle thanks to these ETFs. How The Litecoin ETFs Could Drive LTC’s Price To $800 In a TradingView post, EX...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 18
Investor Who Turned $86 into $105,000 with Shiba Inu in 2021 Invests in New SHIB Rival at $0.01
A cryptocurrency investor who famously transformed an $86 investment into $105,000 during Shiba Inu’s 2021 rally is making headlines again. This time, they are backing Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending platform currently priced at $0.01 during its opening presale phase. The project has already raised $665,042.06, with over 60% of its first-phase allocation claimed […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Dogecoin Shows Striking Resemblance With 2017’s Price Trend, Will It Trigger Another Surge To New Heights?
A potential shift from bearish performances in Dogecoin’s price seems to be on the horizon as the chart shows an encouraging trend of growing bullish momentum. With DOGE’s upside strength gradually building, analysts believe that the meme coin could be entering the beginning of a notable...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 18
