US to Release Jailed BTC-e Operator Vinnik in Russia Prisoner Swap
Alexander Vinnik, the jailed former operator of once mighty bitcoin exchange BTC-e, is being released from U.S. custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia. Vinnik, 44, is being swapped with jailed American teacher Marc Fogel, who returned to the U.S. last night after negotiators struck a surprise...
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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Falls 4.7% as Index Inches Lower
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3136.62, down 0.6% (-20.46) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Six of 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: APT (+1.8%) and DOT (+1.7%)....
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Galaxy, Ripple CEOs lent $160M to MoonPay for TRUMP token launch
The Trump memecoin hit a high of approximately $79 one day after launching — causing widespread congestion issues across crypto platforms....
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Record-High Egg Prices Drive Inflation Higher In January
January’s inflation data came in hotter-than-expected Wednesday morning with the cost of groceries rising again, due in part to a jump in the price of eggs. What To Know: The average price of a dozen eggs reached a record-high of $4.95 last month, rising 15.2% and contributing to a...
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Web3 reality show ‘Killer Whales’ returns with $1.5m fund, new judges
Killer Whales, the Web3-focused business reality TV show, is set to launch its second season on March 6, 2025, with episodes streaming on X and Hello TV. A wider release on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, TUBI, and Google Play will…...
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Liquity Protocol urges users to exit ‘Earn’ Stability Pool over undisclosed issue
The incident highlights the importance of transparency and proactive communication in maintaining user trust in decentralized finance platforms. The post Liquity Protocol urges users to exit ‘Earn’ Stability Pool over undisclosed issue appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Return of The King? CZ Takes Aim At Binance Listing System
Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, former CEO of Binance, has made a candid critique of the exchange token listing process. In a series of posts on social media, CZ has expressed his concerns that the system is “a bit broken,” in light of the recent listing of a new...
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Phoenix Group, Abu Dhabi’s Bitcoin Mining Firm, Announces 236% Surge In Revenue For 2024
Phoenix Group, a popular Bitcoin mining company based in the UAE, has reported a staggering 236% increase in its 2024 revenues. On 12 February 2025, the company revealed that its mining revenue reached $107 million in 2024, a significant leap from $32 million in 2023 and $5.4 million in...
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There’s a Secret Bullrun Catalyst Bigger than US Bitcoin Reserve That No One is Talking About
Bitcoin catalysts often receive less attention than they perhaps deserve to ignite the bullrun. One catalyst by Gumi and the gaming industry can dwarf even the impact of significant institutional adoption like the WLFI and US Bitcoin reserve. While not widely discussed, the gaming industry and the adoption of...
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30% Central Banks Confirm Delaying CBDC Plans, Survey Reveals
The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) and Giesecke + Devrient (G+D) released their latest survey on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to the public on 11 February 2025. The report revealed that round 30% central banks have confirmed delaying CBDC plans. Despite growing concerns and delays, 67%...
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