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. …

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

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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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Bitcoin rewards just got easier with BTC Bull Token – a military-themed meme coin that’s already raised over $2 million in its presale. This coin dishes out real Bitcoin airdrops whenever BTC hits certain price milestones. Early BTC Bull Token (BTCBULL) investors believe this use case could be the key to long-term success. BTC Bull Token […] …

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Best Wallet is making its mark in early 2025. The project’s presale just topped $10 million, driven by the team’s goal to become the world’s top cross-chain crypto wallet. Could Best Wallet (BEST) be the next DeFi token to take off? Best Wallet Token Presale Hits $10M as Staking APYs Reach 162% Crypto wallets might be […] …

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