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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The Office of the Pardon Attorney has a backlog of roughly 10,000 petitions. Unless a convict has political connections, the chances of clemency are slim.

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Ether’s brief run to $2,850 on Monday was due to a catch-up trade that could reverse later, one trader said. …

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Deaton challenges the notion that XRP is a security, highlighting its decentralized structure and legal arguments under the Howey Test. …

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Ethereum transactions burning over 500 ETH and sending 591 ETH to WikiLeaks drew attention on Tuesday. Blockchain data show that an account identified as “Hu Lezhi” executed a series of transfers that included donations to WikiLeaks-designated addresses, transfers to null addresses representing token burns, and payments to grant providers. The transactions, totaling over 1,000 ETH […]

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Following a rejection at the crucial 100-day moving average, Ethereum experienced an impulsive decline, reaching the crucial $2K support. Nevertheless, the price has bounced back and is going through a rather muted price action, indicating a potential consolidation stage. ETH Price Analysis: Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Ethereum faced heavy selling pressure at […] …

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