Goldman Sachs reported over $2 billion in crypto exposure through Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETF) as of Dec. 31, according to its latest 13F form.  According to its 13F form, the lender had a $1.56 billion exposure to Bitcoin at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, over 2x higher than […]

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Four.Meme has suspended its PancakeSwap liquidity pools following a malicious attack. …

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The altcoin sector is undergoing one of its most severe devaluations amid widespread sell-side pressure, with liquidity concentrated on a few trading pairs. According to a recent Glassnode report, weak adoption and product-market fit have compounded these struggles. This has led to broad-based losses across all altcoin subsectors, and in recent weeks, altcoins have significantly […]

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As crypto firms and their new government allies rail against U.S. regulators for chasing them out of banking, Powell says such tales are a worry he’ll address. …

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The BTC purchase is part of Gumi’s broader expansion into the blockchain sector, which includes acquiring and managing “high-quality tokens.”

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Cardano’s price just popped 17% following a surprise ETF filing from Grayscale, potentially paving the way for more institutional adoption. Meanwhile, the Solana-based L2 platform Solaxy is going viral in its presale – and is quickly closing in on the $20 million funding milestone. Grayscale ETF News Sends ADA Price Soaring Cardano’s ADA token is […] …

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Gemini has secured in-principle approval from Malta’s financial regulator for an investment firm license, marking a significant step in its European expansion, according to a Feb. 11 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval moves the exchange closer to offering regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area (EEA). European expansion […]

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Lido V3 introduces stVaults, a customizable staking system designed for institutions and more complex investment strategies. …

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced a regulatory framework allowing non-bank payment service providers (NB-PSPs) to access Eurosystem central bank payment systems. This move marks a shift in the region’s payments ecosystem. It enables payment institutions and e-money firms like stablecoin issuers to connect directly to key infrastructures such as SEPA and TIPS without […]

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