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Crypto rises on multiple regulatory wins. Nasdaq considers listing digital assets. SEC drops broker-dealer case against DeFi. Trump signs EOs to end war on crypto. ECB considers blockchain payment system. SEC launches crypto fraud unit. SEC set to issue guidance on staking. Australia criticises SEC’s looser crypto stance. New coins IP & BERA both see large weekly gains. Pi goes live at $9bn FDV. Kraken & Coinbase in talks to buy Deribit. Brazil to launch spot XRP ETF. Binance US restarts USD offramps. Czech CB governor urges BTC investment. Metaplanet buys $6.6m more BTC. APT community takeover chatter increases. Vitalik criticises casino culture in crypto. Nigeria files $80bn+ lawsuit against Binance. Special guest Sam Spratt.Source link
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Short-Term Bulls Eye $98,800 Breakout for Rally Toward $100,000
Bitcoin edges higher to $97,973 to $98,323 over the last hour, as traders assess macroeconomic and inflation signals alongside key technical levels. BTC Bitcoin’s daily chart shows price action stabilizing between $96,000 and $98,000, following a 10.3% retreat from its January 20, 2025, all-time high. The macro trend remains in a pullback phase, with criticalSource link
Stablecoin Legislation Could Unleash 1,000 Tether and USDC Rivals, Expert Says
A federal framework would embolden countless companies to dive into the stablecoin market, according to Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel.Source link
Bitcoin Hashrate Growth Slows Amid Tough Market Conditions for Smaller Miners
After months of rapid expansion, Bitcoin’s hashrate growth slowed down in January, according to the latest report from TheMinerMag. The network’s difficulty saw its first decline since September, indicating that even though publicly listed companies have kept increasing their hash power, their growth isn't enough to compensate for the capitulation of other, probably smaller operators.The total revenue made from bitcoin (BTC) mining remained stable at $1.4 billion for the month. Publicly traded mining companies, which collectively hold 99,000 bitcoin (worth roughly $9.7 billion), accounted for about 30% of the hashrate market share in January.Competition between the biggest publicly traded companies has also increased.The leading mining firm, Marathon Digital (MARA), retained its top spot with a realized hashrate of 41.65 EH/s,...
Ethereum Onchain Costs Slip Below 1 Gwei as Decimals Return
In 2025, onchain fees on Ethereum have significantly dropped, echoing the easing seen in Bitcoin’s transfer fees. According to the latest metrics gathered on Feb. 20, a high priority fee on Ethereum stands at 0.924 gwei or $0.05. Ethereum Transaction Fees Drop to Sub-1 Gwei Levels In August of last year, the popular blockchain explorerSource link