Riot Platforms’ VP of Research, Pierre Rochard, yesterday testified before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce in support of Senate Bill 21, which would establish a state Bitcoin reserve. His testimony on Feb. 18 detailed the proposal’s role in strengthening state finances amid economic uncertainty and emphasized Bitcoin’s verifiable ledger and capped supply […]

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The permit will also strengthen MANTRA’s presence in the Middle East region. …

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[PRESS RELEASE – Victoria, Seychelles, February 19th, 2025] Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company will be attending Consensus 2025, set to be held in Hong Kong, scheduled from February 18 to 20 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Consensus’ expansion into Hong Kong highlights Asia’s growth as a global powerhouse for […] …

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“It seems like it’s some sort of price suppression,” said Mow during a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong.

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Hayden Davis, a key figure behind the Solana-based Libra memecoin, is at the center of allegations suggesting he reportedly claimed to have influence over Argentine President Javier Milei, local media outlet La Nación reported on Feb. 18. The report noted that Davis boasted about paying Karina Milei—President Milei’s sister and a key player in his […]

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“$140 is the next resistance target, and above that, we will see a rally towards the $170 resistance target area,” one analyst predicted. …

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[PRESS RELEASE – Road Town, BVI, February 19th, 2025] Diffuse, a zkServerless protocol, has announced a strategic collaboration with Symbiotic ecosystem to implement Collateral Abstraction, a groundbreaking approach set to revolutionize decentralized finance (DeFi). This partnership aims to unlock the untapped potential of assets locked across various Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, enhancing capital […] …

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