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ZKsync Terminates Ignite Rewards Program Amid Market Volatility

ZKsync Terminates Ignite Rewards Program Amid Market Volatility

The ZKsync governance team has announced the early closure of the Ignite rewards initiative, which was designed to boost liquidity in DeFi markets.

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VanEck Advances Crypto ETF Offerings with AVAX Filing

VanEck Advances Crypto ETF Offerings with AVAX Filing

VanEck has officially applied for an Avalanche spot ETF with the SEC, taking another step toward mainstream crypto adoption.

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OCC Lifts Restrictions: U.S. Banks Gain More Freedom for Crypto Transactions

OCC Lifts Restrictions: U.S. Banks Gain More Freedom for Crypto Transactions

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has introduced major regulatory changes, greenlighting crypto services for banks.

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Michael Saylor Urges Trump to Buy 25% of All Bitcoin

Michael Saylor Urges Trump to Buy 25% of All Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is urging the U.S. government to acquire 25% of all BTC as part of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

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XRP, SOL, and ADA Decline After White House Crypto Czar David Sacks’ Statement

XRP, SOL, and ADA Decline After White House Crypto Czar David Sacks’ Statement

As the White House moves forward with plans for a national Bitcoin reserve, XRP, SOL, and ADA experience sharp corrections amid investor uncertainty.

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Coinbase Expands Workforce: 1,000 U.S. Jobs Coming Soon

Coinbase Expands Workforce: 1,000 U.S. Jobs Coming Soon

Coinbase plans to add 1,000 jobs across the U.S. by 2025, strengthening its team to meet growing demand for crypto services and compliance.

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No Bitcoin in Switzerland’s Reserves – What’s the Reason?

No Bitcoin in Switzerland’s Reserves – What’s the Reason?

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has declined to include Bitcoin in its reserves, citing major risks highlighted by its president, Martin Schlegel.

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Ethereum Foundation Welcomes New Co-Executive Leadership

Ethereum Foundation Welcomes New Co-Executive Leadership

Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a leadership shake-up, introducing Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak as co-executive directors.

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BlackRock Adds Its Spot Bitcoin ETF to Model Portfolio

BlackRock Adds Its Spot Bitcoin ETF to Model Portfolio

BlackRock, a global asset management giant, has officially integrated its spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) into its model portfolio for financial advisors. This decision could serve as a key catalyst for boosting investor interest in IBIT.

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Trump to Host First-Ever White House Crypto Summit

Trump to Host First-Ever White House Crypto Summit

Next Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump will host the first White House Crypto Summit, bringing together top industry leaders, experts, and government officials shaping crypto regulations.

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Kyle Chasse: Bitcoin Will Remain Volatile Without Real Investors

Kyle Chasse: Bitcoin Will Remain Volatile Without Real Investors

Kyle Chasse, founder of Master Ventures, argues that Bitcoin volatility will persist until the crypto market sees more long-term investors, not just hedge funds using Bitcoin for short-term speculation.

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THORChain Crisis: Core Developer Resigns Over Lazarus Group Ties

THORChain Crisis: Core Developer Resigns Over Lazarus Group Ties

THORChain’s decentralized exchange is under fire after a vote to suspend Ethereum trading was revoked, prompting core developer Pluto (9R) to walk away from the project.

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Pi Network Price Rise—75% Surge Sparks Frenzy

Pi Network Price Rise—75% Surge Sparks Frenzy

In just one day, Pi Network (PI) price has climbed over 75%, approaching $3 as excitement grows over a potential Binance listing.

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Bitcoin Is Down, But Are There Any Sellers Left?

Bitcoin Is Down, But Are There Any Sellers Left?

Andre Dragosch, Head of Research at Bitwise Europe, notes that Bitcoin’s blockchain data points to a sharp decline in selling pressure after the latest market dip.

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Bitcoin ETFs Face Historic Sell-Off—$938M Pulled in a Day

Bitcoin ETFs Face Historic Sell-Off—$938M Pulled in a Day

CoinGlass data confirms the largest-ever single-day outflow from Bitcoin ETFs, with $938 million in investor withdrawals shaking the market.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Breaks Silence on X

Sam Bankman-Fried Breaks Silence on X

Prison walls aren’t stopping Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) from posting. The FTX founder took to X with an unexpected 10-post thread about government layoffs, leaving many scratching their heads.

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Is the U.S. Cutting Off Stablecoin Issuers from Treasury Bonds?

Is the U.S. Cutting Off Stablecoin Issuers from Treasury Bonds?

Framework Ventures’ co-founder Vance Spencer believes that a new crypto law in Washington, D.C. is likely to block international stablecoin issuers from purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds.

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Metaplanet Buys 135 BTC—Right Before Bitcoin’s Price Plunge

Metaplanet Buys 135 BTC—Right Before Bitcoin’s Price Plunge

Metaplanet purchased 135 BTC for $96,000 each—just before Bitcoin tumbled below $90,000. Was this strategic foresight or an expensive miscalculation?

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Pectra Update Stumbles—What’s Next for Ethereum’s Testnet?

Pectra Update Stumbles—What’s Next for Ethereum’s Testnet?

The Pectra upgrade was activated on the Holesky testnet on February 24, but unexpected transaction finalization issues now cast doubt on its effectiveness.

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BTC Crashes Below $88K—But Kraken Traders Are Buying Big

BTC Crashes Below $88K—But Kraken Traders Are Buying Big

Fresh data from Kraken shows a strong buying trend among BTC futures traders as Bitcoin tumbled below $88,000.

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Bitcoin Crashes Below $87K—What’s Triggering the Crypto Market Sell-Off?

Bitcoin Crashes Below $87K—What’s Triggering the Crypto Market Sell-Off?

Another sharp decline has shaken the crypto market. On February 25, Bitcoin fell below $87,000, Ethereum dipped under $2,400, and Solana dropped beneath $140. Is this just short-term volatility or a sign of a deeper downturn?

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Ye (Kanye West) and Crypto Chaos—What’s Behind Swasticoin?

Ye (Kanye West) and Crypto Chaos—What’s Behind Swasticoin?

The crypto world is buzzing after Ye’s latest social media posts. On Saturday, the rapper-turned-entrepreneur made waves by claiming he’s launching Swasticoin, a meme token that has already sparked heated debate. What’s really going on?

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10x Research: The Bitcoin ETF Market—56% Is Arbitrage

10x Research: The Bitcoin ETF Market—56% Is Arbitrage

10x Research’s Markus Thielen reports that just 44% of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF purchases are for long-term investment, raising questions about institutional strategies.

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Bybit Replenishes ETH Reserves After Hack, Ethereum Prices Surge

Bybit Replenishes ETH Reserves After Hack, Ethereum Prices Surge

After suffering a massive hack with losses estimated at $1.46 billion—the largest in crypto history—Bybit is now actively restoring its ETH balance. This recovery effort is believed to be contributing to the recent rise in Ethereum prices.

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Bybit Reserves Cover Liabilities Despite $4.3B Withdrawals

Bybit Reserves Cover Liabilities Despite $4.3B Withdrawals

After the largest hack in its history, Bybit users withdrew over $4.3 billion within days. Despite this, the exchange’s reserves continue to exceed its liabilities.

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How the Ethereum Foundation Is Shaping the Future of Crypto

How the Ethereum Foundation Is Shaping the Future of Crypto

For over a decade, the Ethereum Foundation has been the driving force behind Ethereum’s growth—from Vitalik Buterin’s white paper to a global financial and technological revolution.

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.