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Iraq denies reports that it faces US sanctions if oil exports from Kurdistan not resumed, Iraqi official says
BAGHDAD, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Iraq denied reports on Saturday that it would face U.S. sanctions if oil exports from the Kurdistan region were not resumed, Farhad Alaaldin, a foreign affairs adviser to the Iraqi prime minister told Reuters.Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Bollinger Bands Tell A Bullish Story, Here’s The Level To Watch
Dogecoin’s price action with the Bollinger Bands indicator shows it is now at a junction of either a breakout to the upside or another downward move. Technical analysis shows that Dogecoin’s interaction with the Bollinger Bands suggests it could go on a swift upwards move. However, there...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Altcoins Ready For Round Two? CryptoQuant CEO Says Altseason Already Begun
As the cycle progresses, many investors are awaiting the long-anticipated Altseason, with opinions split on whether it will happen. Several market watchers have affirmed that Altcoins (Alts) are getting ready for an explosive breakout, but others, including CryptoQuant’s CEO, have suggested a differ...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
US stock market crashes in its worst day since 2024
The US stock market collapsed on Friday, posting its worst single-day loss since December 2024, as traders dumped risk assets on fears of a weakening economy and stubborn inflation, as new economic data showed shaky consumer confidence, declining home sales, and slowing business activity—all while the White House ramped up its tariff war. By the […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Other
California governor requests $40 billion for fire aid, Washington Post reports
Feb 21 (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires, the Washington Post reported on Friday citing a letter."It's going to take an al...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF On The Brink Of Major Change With NYSE’s Staking Proposal
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has submitted a proposed rule change aimed at allowing the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (EZET) to stake their ETH holdings. This proposal is particularly noteworthy because it seeks to enable the trusts to earn rewards on th...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Analysts blame deregulation for $1.5 billion Bybit hack
Crypto traders woke up to big wins and bigger losses on Friday. Just as Coinbase celebrated the SEC dropping its lawsuit, Bybit got drained of $1.5 billion, the biggest crypto theft ever recorded. The Dubai-based exchange, which handles $36 billion in daily trades, confirmed the breach almost immediately as CEO Ben Zhou shared via a […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Kanye West will launch his memecoin YZY next week
In a recent X post, Kanye West announced that he will launch his coin YZY next week. He also clarified that all the current coins are fake. Just a day before this announcement, the odds of Kanye launching a coin spiked to 83% on Polymarket with a volume over $9.3 million. ALL CURRENT COINS ARE […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Other
'He's a real general': How Trump chose Dan Caine to be top US military officer
Caine met Trump during a 2018 visit to Iraq by presidentFormer F-16 pilot to take over military reeling from change Caine's career path is unconventional compared to predecessorsFocus on whether Caine can keep military out of politicsBy Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - D...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Cut Back Selling Pressure Amid Market Uncertainty, A Major Move Looming?
Since the general crypto market entered a volatile period, Bitcoin has faced persistent heightened selling pressure from investors and traders in the past weeks, causing BTC’s price to drop sharply toward the $93,000 support level. After a period of bearish behaviors, optimism seems to have re...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
Other
Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup
Trump announces unprecedented military leadership shake-upTrump to nominate retired Lieutenant General Dan Caine as Brown's successorDefense Secretary Hegseth skeptical of Brown's appointmentAdds details on Hegseth in paragraphs 16, 27By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reu...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Bulls Need This Break For A Shot At $6
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto (@egragcrypto) has outlined both short-term and long-term trajectories for XRP, pinpointing potential upside targets that range from $4–$6 in the near term to $33–$60 over the long haul. The shared chart focuses on historical resistance levels, Fibonacci extension points,...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
NATO’s Turkey is still interested in joining the BRICS
Turkey is not giving up on BRICS. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the country is still actively seeking membership in the economic alliance led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa after decades of being shut out of the European Union. Speaking to Bloomberg on Friday, Fidan confirmed that Turkey is “exploring joining groups […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Remittix ICO Soars Past $12.6M Raised After Drawing XRP, XLM Comparisons, Is It The Best Crypto Presale To Buy Now?
Considering that XRP and XLM have long held the mantle of being the leading blockchain projects offering global payment and remittance solutions, it is remarkable how a new contender has taken the $190 trillion market by storm. This new challenger is fast rising with a project introduced with what has been dubbed the best crypto […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Memecoin Libra Under Fire: Allegations Of Parallel Project In Nigeria Surface
The recent controversy surrounding the memecoin Libra (LIBRA) has sparked significant global attention, particularly following revelations about its alleged ties to prominent political figures and “questionable business practices.” According to reports from The Big Whale, the team behind Libra was a...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
Other
Doping-World Anti-Doping Agency drops lawsuit against US counterpart
Adds USADA statement in paragraphs 8-9 Feb 21 (Reuters) - The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Friday it has dropped its lawsuit against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in a dispute involving 23 Chinese swimmers who failed drug tests in the lead-up to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. News of the positive tes...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Other
Australia says China failed to explain inadequate navy live-fire notice
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.Defence Minister Richard Marles said the government did not yet ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Economic Indicator
Rubio says he discussed with Poland the 'need' for NATO allies to raise spending
Rubio, Polish counterpart discussed Russia-Ukraine warPolish foreign minister says he thinks US wants lasting peaceTrump has urged Zelenskiy, Putin to work together after being critical of ZelenskiyBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met Po...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
