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Ethereum Layer 1 accumulates $1.67 billion in fees from DeFi
On-chain data analytics platform Growthepie has revealed that the Ethereum Layer 1 blockchain has accumulated over $1.67 billion in gas fees from DeFi, accounting for over 30% of all the fees accumulated from all DeFi ecosystems. Base, ZKsync Era, and Arbitrum One are the chains taking the 2nd, 3rd,
Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
METALS-Copper dips ahead of expiry; US-Russia talks in focus
SHANGHAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Copper prices dipped on Tuesday as traders rolled forward-positions in anticipation of expiry and attention shifted towards the unfolding developments around U.S. efforts to end Moscow's nearly three-year conflict in Ukraine.Three-month copper on the London Metal Exc...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks That Could Double by 2030
Doubling your money within five years is no easy task. It requires careful consideration of what stocks you choose to buy. Even investrors who concentrate their search on quality companies at reasonable valuations isn't going to get every stock pick right. One way to improve your chances at finding ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
DeepSeek AI Was Asked to Pick One Crypto Under $1 to Beat Solana & Dogecoin in 2025, Here’s Its Choice
As the 2025 bull run approaches, finding the next big crypto is no easy feat. While Solana and Dogecoin remain top players in the market, their large market caps limit growth. As such, investors are always on the lookout for ‘the next Dogecoin or Solana.’ An analysis by DeepSeek AI, points to a new token […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Brent oil prices tick down after gaining on Caspian pump station attack
By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Brent crude oil prices paused in early trading on Tuesday after gaining in the previous session following a drone attack on an oil pipeline pumping station in Russia that reduced flows from Kazakhstan.Brent crude futures LCOc1 ticked down 7 cents, or 0....Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
GungHo shareholders challenge CEO’s high salary amid declining performance
GungHo Online Entertainment, a Japanese video game developer, has rejected the shareholders’ demand for a change in stream and policy on executive pay. The proposal by investment firm Strategic Capital cited issues such as CEO pay, financial performance, and transparency. Strategic Capital, which has a 5.4% stake in Gunho, said GungHo has failed to launch a new game of […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
XRP slides below $2.72 as Elon Musk's DOGE shift focus to SEC
Ripple's XRP saw a 4% decline in the early Asian session on Tuesday following an announcement that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the next agency to face its examination process.
Fxstreet
Tue, Feb 18
Other
Russia frees American prisoner ahead of talks with US, New York Times reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Russian government on Monday released a U.S. citizen that had been detained on charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana, ahead of talks between Russian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, the New York Times reported. Kalob Byers Wayne, 28, had been deta...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - February 18
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Starmer vows to 'spend more' on UK defence but other areas face cuts- Buyout firm EQT names Per Franzen as chief executive- Ang...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Gold inches higher on concerns over Trump tariff threats
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs continued to dominate sentiment, reinforcing bullion's appeal as a safe-haven asset amid fears of a potential global trade war.
Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Finally Independent? BTC-S&P 500 Correlation Hits Zero
Data shows the Correlation between Bitcoin and S&P 500 has declined to zero recently, a sign that BTC is no longer attached to the stock market. Bitcoin Correlation To S&P 500 Has Witnessed A Plunge Recently In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has discussed abou...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Otter Tail Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Otter Tail Corp OTTR.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.37. The mean expectation of three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.27 per share. Wall Street...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
LG Display Targets Gaming Market with OLED Monitor Panel featuring World's Best Picture Quality
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has officially begun mass production of a 45-inch Gaming OLED monitor panel with ultra-high 5K2K resolution. By producing the world's highest-resolution G...PR Newswire
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Benitec Biopharma Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Benitec Biopharma Inc BNTC.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 33 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $-2.64. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 77 cents per share. Wal...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
Delaware bill would limit investor lawsuits as companies threaten to leave the state
Bill limits shareholder lawsuits, access to internal recordsCompanies consider leaving Delaware due to legal concernsState's corporate court has come under attack by MuskBy Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Delaware lawmakers on Monday proposed changes to the U.S. state's ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Economic Indicator
China President Xi calls to boost country’s private sector
On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a meeting with Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and other prominent entrepreneurs, signaling Beijing’s support for a long-marginalized private sector now considered key to reviving the economy, per Bloomberg.Fxstreet
Tue, Feb 18
