Argentina’s President Javier Milei has denied endorsing the controversial LIBRA memecoin, a project that triggered massive investor losses. In a Feb. 17 interview, Milei addressed the situation, stating that he did not actively promote the token but merely shared information about it. He maintained that he acted in good faith and had nothing to hide. […]

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The NFT market has failed to reach the dizzying heights of 2022, but maybe it doesn’t need to. …

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Hyperliquid plans to enable ERC20 native transfers and precompiles in an upcoming upgrade to improve smart contract capabilities on HyperEVM. …

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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is “at the gates” of the SEC, according to reports.

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[PRESS RELEASE – Please Read Disclaimer] Community-driven IP platform “Xross Road” and advanced AI technology provider “Allora Network” have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate business growth and success in the IP industry. Through this collaboration, the two companies will jointly develop next-generation AI x IP solutions leveraging AI technology to create a new dynamic […] …

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TRUMP is down 8% in the past 24 hours alongside a slide in the broader crypto market. …

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The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking feedback on proposed guidelines for staff at crypto asset service providers.

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Bitcoin (BTC) has remained locked in a tight trading range of $91,000 to $102,000 for the past 81 days, reflecting traders waiting for clearer macroeconomic signals before making decisive moves, according to Bitfinex. The firm’s latest Alpha report highlighted that BTC has shown little directional momentum despite escalating global geopolitical tensions. Its weekly performance posted […]

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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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