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US to release Russian Alexander Vinnik as part of exchange that freed Fogel - New York Times
Feb 12 (Reuters) - The United States will release Russian Alexander Vinnik, a suspected cybercrime kingpin, as part of an exchange with Russia that freed Marc Fogel, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. Vinnik operated BTC-e, once one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. He was ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Is Ethereum ‘Most Hated Rally’ About To Begin? Analyst Finds Bitcoin Cycle Similarities
After a relatively subdued price performance in 2024, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of a significant breakout. A recent analysis by a well-known crypto analyst suggests that the second-largest digital asset may soon enter what they call its “most hated rally.” Is It Finally Ethere...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 12
SoftBank reports $2.4 billion loss as it prepares for major AI investments
SoftBank just took a $2.4 billion hit in its fiscal third quarter, sinking into losses as the Japanese tech giant prepares to throw billions into AI. The company, led by Masayoshi Son, reported the loss on Wednesday, missing analyst forecasts of a $1.57 billion profit, according to LSEG data. It’s a huge downturn from the […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Astra Nova’s AI Entertainment Ecosystem Gains Momentum with Shib Army Support
TL:DR Imagine a future where gaming and digital entertainment will merge seamlessly, blurring the lines between reality and virtuality. Imagine a world where your favorite movies, like Game of Thrones, and your favorite games become interactive experiences, a future where you can influence the storyline. That future is around the corner as Astra Nova pioneers […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Google Whisk image remixing tool now in 100+ countries, skips parts of Asia, UK, EU
Google Whisk, which was only available in the US can now be found in more than 100 countries. However, Whisk is not available in countries and regions like India, Indonesia, the EU, and the UK. Google officially made the announcement on its social media platforms. Google Whisk has plenty of image-generation tools that create images […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
When Will The Ripple Lawsuit End? Lawyer Predicts SEC’s Next Move
The lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be poised for a significant turning point under the agency’s new leadership. With Donald Trump once again occupying the White House, Paul Atkins has been nominated as the new SEC Chairman, succeeding Gary Gensler. I...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 12
Bitcoin OTC Balances Decline, Raising Market Supply Questions
Bitcoin has experienced a challenging period recently, with its price consistently declining over the past several days. After failing to maintain its position above the six-figure mark, the leading cryptocurrency now trades below $97,000. At the time of writing, BTC trades at a price of $96,939, ma...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 12
Arbitrum Helps Tether Overcome Challenges – Next Big Crypto Coins, New Horizons
As $USDT struggles to comply with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulations, Arbitrum helps Tether by providing it with infrastructure to link its new stablecoin $USDT0 to its network, alongside Ethereum, Tron, and Ton. $USDT0 is Tether’s new stablecoin, strategically designed to add...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 12
Senator Elizabeth Warren says Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E is harmful to US consumers
Yesterday, Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Elon Musk and Donald Trump of leaving American consumers completely exposed to financial exploitation after “illegally shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).” Elizabeth fought to establish the CFPB in 2011, and she has come forward to slam the decision as an assault on financial regulation, saying, “Donald Trump […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Is the SEC backing off Coinbase in landmark securities legal tussle?
One of the precedent-setting lawsuits for the digital assets industry, the Coinbase vs. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case, is expected to be paused. The prospective ruling follows a similar resolution in the Binance’s case with the financial regulator. A key deadline looms for the US SEC to decide whether digital assets on Coinbase […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
4 Best Meme Coins to Watch as Trump’s Crypto Company Announces Bitcoin Reserve
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto project Trump has financial interests in, has launched a Macro Strategy Reserve aimed at boosting leading crypto tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the like. This reserve will help the fund diversify its portfolio into tokenized assets and combat increasing m...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 12
Best Altcoins to Buy as Top Crypto Firms Eye IPOs
Five top crypto firms (Circle, Kraken, Gemini, Ripple, and Bullish) are looking to launch IPOs. This comes as yet another reflection of renewed trust in the US government to take crypto forward. Let’s explore these moves in more detail and analyze how they affect which altcoins to buy right no...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 12
Could Bitcoin Hit $250K as Fed Says No to CBDCs? This New Meme Coin Says ‘Yes’
Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell said the US won’t roll out a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) so long as he’s in charge. Crypto advocates exhaled in relief. President Trump is also strongly against CBDCs – at the end of January, he banned the ‘digital dollar’ development. Ultimately, t...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 12
Super Bowl LIX and $CHONE: Betting on Crypto in Sports Events
Crypto no longer resides within the walls of traditional crypto ecosystems. The growing expansion of cryptocurrencies globally has triggered the mixture of cryptocurrencies with other major industries. One major mixture is crypto and sports. Crypto is playing a bigger role in sports sponsorships, fan engagement, and even betting markets. The recent Super Bowl LIX wasn’t […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
BRIEF-Bitdeer Announces January 2025 Production And Operations Update
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Bitdeer Technologies BTDR.O:BITDEER ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2025 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS UPDATEBITDEER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP: JAN SELF-MINED 126 BITCOINSSource text: ID:nGNX1SX3WXFurther company coverage: BTDR.OReuters
Wed, Feb 12
The Best Crypto To Buy As Oklahoma Votes To Advance State’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
In a major boost for the crypto industry, Oklahoma’s State Commission has voted to advance its plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the state. This means even more bullish times ahead for cryptocurrencies, as more US states rush to embrace Bitcoin. So what crypto coins should you be lookin...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 12
