Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has warned against insider trading linked to memecoins, emphasizing that such activities are illegal and could lead to prison time. In a post on X on Feb. 19, Armstrong highlighted concerns over insider trading in the memecoin market. He cautioned that some traders had crossed legal boundaries, making it clear that […]

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Institutional use of these cryptocurrencies will increase once rules are in place, the report said. …

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The Blockchain Association, representing 76 crypto firms, urges Congress to repeal the IRS DeFi broker rule, arguing it threatens US crypto innovation and unfairly burdens blockchain firms.

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XRP solidified itself as a top 3 cryptocurrency. …

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XRP surged ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past 24 hours after securing its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in Brazil. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the token’s value jumped by 6% during this period, reaching $2.75, making it the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. This upward trend […]

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The annualized transaction value of stablecoins surpassed $15.6 trillion in 2024, or 119% of those by Visa and 200% of Mastercard.

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Rootstock’s aim is to end Bitcoin’s “isolation” from other chains due to its lack of native smart contracts. …

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More and more financial institutions are increasing their exposure to Bitcoin, according to researchers.  …

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A recent YouGov poll suggests around 2 million Australians could form a pro-crypto voting bloc at the next federal election slated for May.

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Solana’s defenders highlight its tech and innovation, arguing meme coin chaos doesn’t define the chain’s potential or progress …

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