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The Ethereum Foundation supplies 10K ETH to Spark and Aave, doubling down on DeFi
Spot On Chain data has revealed that The Ethereum Foundation supplied 10,000 ETH each to Spark and Aave, valued at approximately $53.4 million. The foundation has supplied 30,800 ETH in total to Aave today, worth a little over $85 million, with 10,000 ETH going to Aave Prime and 20,800 ETH going to Aave Core. Spot On Chain explained that the transfers were part of the foundation’s plans to engage more in decentralized finance.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Metaplanet completes raise of 4.0 Billion JPY in Ordinary Bonds to purchase Bitcoin
Metaplanet confirmed receipt of 4.0 Japanese Yen from Evo Fund to purchase more Bitcoin today. The company reviewed its use of funds partially to optimize fund management. On Monday, it announced that it had issued 4 billion yen of ordinary bonds.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Rumor: Will Musk’s DOGE Pick Cardano? What We Know
Cardano is at the center of fresh speculation after reports emerged that Elon Musk—now heading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—is exploring blockchain technology to streamline federal operations. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Musk has suggested that a digital l...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 13
Vitalik Buterin pitches Railgun model as privacy and fraud pre-screening solution
Railgun received another endorsement from Vitalik Buterin, after achieving some of its most successful months. The mixer aims to offer complete services for DeFi with an added layer of confidentiality.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Bitcoin Dips Below $95K as January CPI Data Shows Increasing Inflation. Can $MEMEX 100x?
The January US CPI data is in, and it’s not what the market anticipated. Consumer prices surged by 0.5% in the first month of 2025, exceeding the expected 0.3% increase. On a year-over-year basis, CPI rose 3%, slightly above the forecasted 2.9% and higher than December’s 2.9% reading. The unexpected...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 13
JPMorgan says Tether may need to sell Bitcoin to comply with US stablecoin regulations
The US has introduced two stablecoin bills to regulate stablecoin issuers. According to JPMorgan analysts, for Tether to follow the planned US stablecoin rules, it might have to sell assets that don’t follow the rules. These could include Bitcoin, precious metals, corporate paper, and secured loans. The two bills are Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Astra Nova and Shiba Inu Forge Alliance to Elevate AI in Entertainment
Have you ever wondered about a world where artificial intelligence doesn’t just react to interactions as pre-encoded but evolves? Where blockchain isn’t just an open ledger to store transactions or information, but a stage. Astra Nova and Shiba Inu join forces to make this world a reality, colliding to rewrite entertainment’s DNA. Astra Nova, an […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Silicon Valley jumps into Trump’s second term: Tech surrounds Washington
US President Donald Trump, being a businessman himself, has always been fond of what Silicon Valley has to offer. But this time, unlike his first term, which was characterized by MAGA populists and political outsiders, Trump has returned to the White House with the tech industry’s biggest names by his side. At the heart of […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Mass Bitcoin sell-off? Why this could actually be bullish
The Bitcoin bull rally ground to a halt after Donald Trump took over the White House despite his promises of pro-crypto regulations. Uncertainty still persists in the digital assets market as BTC price failed to regain the $100K mark, showing major fluctuation in investors’ sentiment. Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have sparked a […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Bitcoin To $1.5 Million? Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Says It’s Coming
ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood is steadfast on her estimate that Bitcoin may rise to $1.5 million by 2030, despite a bold projection that is causing a stir across the crypto space. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales On The Move—224,000+ ETH Withdrawn In Record Outflow Known for her lofty tech forecast...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 13
SEC Vs Coinbase: US Regulator’s Next Move To ‘Reveal A Lot’ About New Crypto Approach
After the news of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance’s request to halt their legal battle, some believe other crypto litigations will be next. However, Coinbase’s “unique” situation could shed some light on the regulatory agency’s new crypto approach. Related Reading: Hacker Pl...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 13
4 Best Meme Coins to Watch as Trump’s Crypto Company Announces Bitcoin Reserve
Last year, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that his company has partnered with 10 governments to develop their respective Central Bank Digital Currencies. Working with the central banks of countries like Colombia, Georgia, Montenegro, and Palau could speed up the adoption of digital currencies...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 13
Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E to shut down NASA
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) is officially inside NASA, with its staff set to dig through every financial record at the space agency. Acting Administrator Janet Petro confirmed the development on Wednesday while speaking to reporters at a Washington conference. “So we are a federal agency; we are going to have D.O.G.E come,” […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Best Altcoins to Buy as 21Shares Files to Stake Its Spot ETH ETF – Crypto Bull Run Incoming?
Earlier today, CBOE BZX Exchange filed for 21Shares to stake its spot $ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF), sparking optimism of a crypto bull run. If approved, 21 Shares would break new ground, so it’s not surprising that the 24-hour trading volume for $ETH has shot up by ~35% alongside the news spreadi...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 13
Top Meme Coins to Invest In As Binance’s CZ Contemplates New Pet Coin
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has been goaded by some fans to launch a meme coin inspired by his own pet dog. The entire thing went down on X, where CZ was first asked whether he even has a pet dog. As every man and his dog look to launch meme coins of their own, we review some of ...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 13
Sony bets high on gaming profits as PS5 sales exceed expectations
Sony’s gaming division increased its revenue expectation as it maintains high PlayStation 5 sales with increased user counts. According to a Bloomberg report, Sony sold 9.5 million PS5 units during the December quarter, a 15% increase from the previous year. Game software sales increased by 7%, and network services jumped nearly 30%, bringing PlayStation online […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA) launches with Sandbox, Animoca Brands and Outlier Ventures on board
The Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA) has launched with three global Web3 players SandBox, Animoca Brands, and Outlier Ventures, as collaborators. Outlier Ventures is a global Web3 accelerator, Sandbox is an immersive metaverse platform, while Animoca Brands is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
SEC To Crypto: We’re Not Enemies Anymore, Commissioner Hester Peirce Says
A new era of cryptocurrency regulations is about to be unveiled as a commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that the agency would move in the opposite direction of its strict oversight policies. Related Reading: Bitcoin On The Fed’s Radar? Journalist Notes Growing ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 13
How Elon Musk’s business empire stands to benefit from his ties to president Trump
Mr. Elon Musk has humorously inserted himself into the Oval Office. The self-proclaimed First Buddy has six companies, which are already bringing in $20 billion from government contracts, and now he’s leading the federal cost-cutting task force D.O.G.E and reshaping policies that directly affect said businesses. Let’s start with X (formerly Twitter). Elon bought Twitter […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
