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Nintendo’s new anti-Palworld patent gets approved in the US
Nintendo recently secured another anti-Palworld patent in the US, which is central to its lawsuit against Palworld filed in Japan in 2024. Earlier in 2024, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company jointly filed a lawsuit against Plaworld creator Pocketpair. Nintendo alleged that the game infringed various aspects of Nintendo’s intellectual property. So far, this lawsuit has […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Microsoft Gaming announces the new head of Minecraft developer studio
Microsoft Gaming has appointed Kayleen Walters as the new head of Mojang Studios, the creator behind Minecraft. The former head, Asa Bredin, exited the company for personal reasons. Kayleen Walters will work under the leadership of Helen Chiang, who heads game content and studios at Microsoft. A report by Variety shared Chiang’s note to her […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Tesla could become collateral damage in Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E crusade
Tesla is backed into an uneasy spot as CEO Elon Musk juggles his core roles at the electric vehicle-making company and his expanding portfolio of government responsibilities at the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E). Tesla stocks have fallen by about 20% since Trump’s inauguration and over 30% from a closing high of $480 per share […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH eyes $3,000 as Trump and Putin agrees to begin negotiations on ending Ukraine war
Ethereum (ETH) saw a 3% gain on Wednesday following United States (US) President Donald Trump's agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations to end the Russian-Ukraine war.
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Wed, Feb 12
Franklin Templeton launches the OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) on Solana
U.S.-based asset management firm Franklin Templeton has added Solana to its list of blockchains supporting trading its OnChain Money Market Fund (FOBXX). This recent development signals the growing interest in the Solana blockchain from tokenization issuers.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Robinhood's profit surges as post-election trading frenzy lifts volumes
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Trading platform Robinhood HOOD.O reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, fueled by frenetic activity in equity and crypto markets following Donald Trump's presidential election victory. The Menlo Park, California-based company reported a profit of $916 million...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Ethereum Whales On The Move—224,000+ ETH Withdrawn In Record Outflow
Ethereum tokens to the tune of 224,410 were pulled out of exchanges in the last 48 hours, causing a huge wave of withdrawals that have rocked the cryptocurrency scene. According to Santiment data, the massive exodus that took place on February 8 and 9 represents the largest net outflow in almost two...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 12
Elon Musk says D.O.G.E will cut interest payments for for all Americans
Elon Musk says Americans are about to pay less for everything—from mortgages to business loans—all thanks to D.O.G.E. “As it becomes clear that D.O.G.E is working, you will see the long-term Treasury bill yields fall. And all Americans will benefit from lower interest payments on mortgages, small business debt, credit card and other loans,” Elon […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Avalon Labs is exploring a Bitcoin-Backed Public Debt under the SEC framework
Bitcoin-based DeFi protocol Avalon Labs has announced its plan to launch a Bitcoin-backed debt-focused public fund compliant with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. In an announcement on X, the firm said this is part of its plan to expand its products in the US. According to the company, it is currently researching […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Liquity Protocol investigates potential issues with its V2 stability pools, urges users to close positions
The Liquity protocol V2 reported potential issues, urging all users to withdraw funds from the 'Earn' vault. So far, no losses have been reported and no tokens have been frozen.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Elden Ring: Nightreign release date revealed with early tests in February
Elden Ring Nightreign is finally releasing on May 30th, 2025. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have also announced an early Network Test for selected players beginning in February. Nightreign’s standard edition costs $39.99 and its early access pre-orders are currently open. On the other hand, the Deluxe edition costs $54.99. It includes a digital artbook and […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Will Litecoin Bounce Back? $113 Becomes Key After Recent Rejection
Litecoin recent price action has left traders at a crossroads as the cryptocurrency struggles to recover from a sharp rejection at $131. After an attempt to push higher, LTC failed to hold its momentum, turning $113 into a critical level that could shape its next move. With bullish hopes now hinging...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 12
Bitcoin In: Japanese Gaming Powerhouse Gumi Snaps Up 1 Billion Yen In BTC
Two large corporate entities are pouring big money in cryptocurrencies, and the corporate surge into Bitcoin doesn’t appear to be slowing down.With its bold 1 billion yen ($6.7 million) Bitcoin acquisition, Japanese game producer Gumi is creating waves. Meanwhile, KULR Technology Group is also...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 12
Bitcoin plunges on shocking CPI report – Is the crash just beginning?
The crypto markets have taken a hit after the release of the U.S. January Consumer Price Index report, which indicated a higher inflation and consumer price surge than expected. The CPI rose by 0.5% month-on-month, measuring the cost of consumer products, raising inflation to 3.0%.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Edison International, Onestream, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Edison International, Onestream and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, on Wednesday.HIGHLIGHTS* Edison International EIX.N: JP Morgan assumes coverage with neutral rating* Moli...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Ondo Finance confirms partnership with Trump’s WLFI after yesterday’s glitch
It is now official! Ondo Finance has formally announced a partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a Web 3 platform backed by the Trump family on its social media account. The goal is to promote the adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWA). In the new post, the organization wrote, “ We’re excited to announce a […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Did A Massive Bitcoin And Ethereum Sell-Off By Binance Trigger The Market Crash? Crypto Exchange Responds
There have been recent concerns within the crypto community regarding Binance’s recent activities after a claim surfaced that the exchange had been offloading large amounts of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Binance selloff trend was first noted on social media platform X by a market participant kno...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 12
Each of These 3 Penny Cryptos Have More Potential Than Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Combined in 2025
As we look toward 2025, five penny cryptos—Lightchain AI, VeChain (VET), and XDC Network(XDC)—are gaining attention for their potential to outperform Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) combined. Lightchain AI, in particular, is generating significant buzz due to its blockchain and AI integration. The Lightchain AI Presale has already raised over $15.3 million at a […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks steady a little while Powell talks
Dow off ~0.4%, S&P 500 off ~0.3%, Nasdaq edges upEnergy weakest S&P 500 sector; Cons Disc leads gainersDollar edges red; crude off ~2.5%; gold, bitcoin up slightlyU.S. 10-Year Treasury yield jumps to ~4.63%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters report...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
