Four have been arrested for allegedly stealing $50,000 worth of trading cards, along with firearms, car keys and six crypto ATMs.

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a public consultation on guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of professionals providing crypto-asset services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The consultation, published on Feb. 17, aims to standardize the qualifications and experience required for individuals advising on or informing clients about digital assets. […]

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Bitcoin miners contribute $4.1B to the U.S. economy, create 31,000+ jobs, and help stabilize energy grids through flexible power consumption. …

Learn MoreBitcoin Mining Industry Generates 31,000+ Jobs in the US: Report

The ability to earn yield on bitcoin and potentially unleash a new wave of liquidity into the DeFi ecosystem has become a hot topic of late. …

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Digital asset investment products have suffered their first significant outflows of 2025, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. According to CoinShares, investors pulled $415 million from these products last week, marking a sharp reversal from the consistent inflows since the US elections in November 2024. The Feb. 17 report noted that the products attracted $24.9 […]

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Ether price rallied 7% after a new memecoin protocol was launched, but data shows traders are not buying the hype.

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Learn MoreEthereum price rallies to 2-week high above $2.8K — Data suggests it’s a pump-n-dump

Raydium and Orca saw steep declines in trading volume, while Meteora stood out with an 18% increase, defying the trend. …

Learn MoreSolana DEX Trading Volume Drops to $2.61B, Lowest Since Mid-December

Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong arm (SCBHK), in collaboration with Animoca Brands and telecom firm HKT, announced a joint venture to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.  According to a Feb. 17 statement, the initiative is pending regulatory approval from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Since July 2024, SCBHK, Animoca Brands, and HKT have actively […]

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