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Zelenskyy blocks Trump’s Truth Social network across Ukraine
Multiple reports on social media say US President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, has been shut down in Ukraine. The app’s countrywide block comes on the backdrop of Trump calling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections.” Through a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Donald Trump took a few digs at Zelenskyy, accusing […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
After years of economic pain, Russia reverses course on the US
For the past three years, Russia has had the United States as its number one enemy, attacking its leadership, economy, and influence at every turn. Moscow framed Washington as an imperialist force trying to dominate the global order, and Washington, in turn, took every opportunity to paint Russia as a collapsing power. US sanctions crippled […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
ECB to create a blockchain-based payment system
The European Central Bank (ECB) is officially bringing blockchain into the European financial system, launching a new payment system to settle central bank money using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The decision, announced today by the Governing Council, will take a two-phase approach: first, a short-term fix that connects DLT platforms with TARGET Services, and second, […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
On-Chain Metrics Reveal The Most Critical Resistance For Bitcoin – Can BTC Break $97.5K?
Bitcoin continues to trade within a tight range, holding above the $94K level while struggling to break past the $100K mark. The long-term outlook remains bullish as BTC maintains key demand levels, but short-term price action remains uncertain. Investors and analysts are closely watching for a brea...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 20
Top 2 Crypto Coins to Turn Your $100 Into $10,000 in 2025
Turning $100 into a substantially larger sum may seem ambitious, yet the right cryptocurrency choices can make this goal more attainable. Two digital assets currently attracting attention for their potential to deliver strong returns by 2025 are Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). Mutuum Finance takes priority here, thanks to its practical DeFi framework […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
EU stocks outpace Wall Street since Trump took office
European stocks have done better than US stocks under Trump’s administration. The main Stoxx Europe 600 index has gone up 5.6%, while on Wall Street, the S&P 500 has gone up 2.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has gone up 2.2%. According to analysts, this great performance is a result of Trump’s decision not to put […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d’Haussy, forecasts DeFi boom to start in September
Charles d'Haussy, the dYdX Foundation CEO, projected that September would be the start of a months-long DeFi boom. d’Haussy argued at the Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong that "DeFi Summer" was an inadequate term to describe the upcoming growth. He preferred the term "DeFi Festival" because he believed the bull run would be a long event that would last several months.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Pi Network open mainnet goes live – What does it mean for pioneers and PI coin?
Pi Network officially launched its open mainnet today at 8:00 AM UTC. The launch ended investors’ wait and mining for the past six years. The long-anticipated transition from an enclosed mainnet, which had been operational since 2021, will now allow “pioneers” to trade their Pi coins freely and integrate with external networks. Pi coin surged […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Ripple And Brazilian Bank Join Forces To Launch XRP Ledger Stablecoin
Ripple and Brazilian financial heavyweight Braza Group have announced the launch of a new stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The stablecoin, called BBRL, is pegged to the Brazilian Real and is designed to offer secure, cost-effective solutions for both individuals and businesses. Ripple Expands In...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 20
The 10x Altcoin Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Investors Are Loading Up on This Month
Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) investors are increasingly turning their attention to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a promising altcoin with strong growth potential. While meme coins remain popular, investors are realizing that hype alone isn’t enough for long-term gains. That’s why many are shifting to Mutuum Finance, an emerging DeFi-focused altcoin. Priced at $0.01 in […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Former Bybit payroll manager sentenced to nearly 10 years for stealing $4.2M
A former payroll manager for Bybit Fintech has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from the company’s accounts. Ho Kai Xin, 32, misappropriated about $4.2 million while overseeing payroll operations and attempted to cover up her actions by falsifying records and lying to authorities. As reported by local […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Polymarket to launch real-world event oracle system to verify bets
UMA Protocol announced its work on a real-world event oracle, to resolve bets on Polymarket. The oracle will be built in partnership with EigenLayer and Polymarket, utilizing the liquidity of the re-staking protocol and the EIGEN token. Polymarket is partnering with UMA Protocol and EigenLayer to build a new oracle for marking undeniable proof of […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Solana Faces Double Trouble: 55% Network Drop And Price Woes
SOL, the native token of the Solana network, is one of the worst-performing cryptos in recent days. Once the darling of the meme coin crowd, the popular blockchain is facing its toughest test yet with its massive price drop and dip in network activity. SOL is currently trading at $173, but it’...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 20
Top New Crypto to HODL as BitGo Launches OTC Trading Services amid 2025 IPO Rumors
BitGo, a popular crypto custody service firm, has now introduced over-the-counter (OTC) trading for digital assets. This will allow traders to trade in derivatives of more than 250 digital assets. BitGo will also offer yield-generating products and lending services. Matt Ballensweig, BitGo’s CEO, sa...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 20
XRP In Demand: Whales Go On $400 Million Buying Spree
On-chain data shows the XRP whales have participated in a large amount of net buying recently, a sign that could be bullish for the asset’s price. XRP Whales Have Gone On An Accumulation Spree Over Last 48 Hours As explained by analyst Ali Martinez in a new post on X, the XRP whales have incre...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 20
SEC is ‘very’ interested in crypto staking, wants to work with the industry on it
The SEC is taking a closer look at crypto staking, asking industry players for detailed explanations on how it works and what benefits it offers. According to Fox Business’ Eleanor Terrett, the agency is “very, very interested” and could soon release official guidance on staking. “My source expects to see some kind of agency guidance on […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Dems say they want to work with DOGE, but Musk and company are making it hard
Democrats have expressed interest in helping Musk and DOGE to reduce waste and fraud. However, Musk is coming off too hard, especially after going after the federal workers. Now, they are torn between showing people that they support what is right and offending federal workers whose votes they need after 4 years. Democrats lost both […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Bitcoin Bulls Rejoice: Fed Minutes Confirm QT Is Ending
On Tuesday, February 19, the Federal Reserve released their meeting minutes, revealing that central bankers are considering an end—or at least a significant slowdown—to quantitative tightening (QT). The document states: “Several participants suggest halting or slowing balance sheet reduction pending...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 20
Swiss-regulated Sygnum Bank weighs in on mainstream enthusiasm for crypto ETFs
Max Stuedlin, head of strategic digital asset solutions at Sygnum Bank challenged the mainstream enthusiasm around crypto exchange-traded funds. Stuedlin opined that ETFs carried along numerous negatives presented by traditional finance tools.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 20
Bitwise Rallies Industry with $150K Donation for Bitcoin Development, Setting Up 3 Crypto Projects for Victory
Bitwise, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto asset managers, has announced a $150K donation to Bitcoin development, in a rallying call for the whole industry. The donation will be distributed among three non-profit organizations: Brink, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), and Open Sats. B...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 20
