Month: February 2025

Crypto Regulation Heats Up in US House: Can Lawmakers Find Common Ground?

In a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, lawmakers revealed differing approaches to stablecoin and cryptocurrency regulation, reflecting long-standing partisan tensions. The hearing, which took place on Tuesday, highlighted various legislative proposals and viewpoints on digital asset oversight. While some legislators argued for greater federal involvement, others championed state-level...
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Israel Approves BTC Funds While New Crypto Meme Index Disrupts Meme Trading

The Israeli Securities Authority (ISA) approved six Bitcoin ($BTC) mutual funds, managed by local firms Migdal Capital Markets, More, Ayalon, Phoenix Investment, Meitav, and IBI. $BTC mutual funds are different from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched in the US in 2024. Still, this move shows growing institutional acceptance of crypto...
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TRUMP jumps 10% after Upbit listing announcement

The official Trump meme coin saw a 10% increase after Upbit announced it will be adding the presidential meme coin to its platform. Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, will launch the official Trump meme coin, TRUMP (TRUMP), nearly a…...
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Bitcoin Bounces Back From CPI Dip as BNB Breaks $700 (Market Watch)

Bitcoin’s price dipped by a few grand yesterday after the worst-than-expected US CPI data but bounced off and even tapped $98,000 briefly before settling at around $96,000. BNB, HYPE, and SUI have emerged as the biggest gainers from the larger-cap alts today, while ETH failed at $2,700 following positive...
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TRUMP, POPCAT, and PENGU Skyrocket After Securing Major Exchange Listings

TL;DR Popcat (POPCAT) and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) soared after Coinbase added support, whereas Official Trump (TRUMP) reacted positively to Upbit’s announcement. TRUMP’s rally sparked optimism for another bull run, with analysts predicting a potential short-term surge to the $35-$40 range. Outperforming the Leaders The meme coin sector has rebounded...
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Bulletproof No More? Russian Zservers Sanctioned For Alleged LockBit Crypto Crimes

International authorities are ramping up their efforts to stop groups and individuals using the LockBit ransomware to target unsuspecting users. The latest was the crackdown on the Russia-based Zservers, a bulletproof hosting service provider that allegedly had links with the LockBit cryptocurrency ransomware group. In a media statement, the...
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