Day: 13 February 2025

Metaplanet is set to be included in the MSCI Japan Index at market close on February 28, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company. The MSCI Japan Index, managed by Morgan Stanley Capital International, tracks large and mid-cap stocks in Japan and is a key benchmark for global funds ...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller advocates for a regulatory framework that permits banks and non-banks to issue stablecoins. He believes stablecoins could enhance the U.S. dollar's global influence, but their effective adoption requires clear regulations. Speaking at a conference in San Francisco, Waller reiterated this stance, emphasizing that financial institutions ...

As Bitcoin (BTC) drops below the $100,000 mark, many investors and analysts fear the worst: a potential price crash. WallitIQ (WLTQ), the altcoin catching the eye of crypto analysts and experts alike, is still in presale at $0.0420. Analysts say to hedge your investments against a Bitcoin (BTC) crash with ...

Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted Form 19b-4 to the SEC to seek approval for staking Ethereum in the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. This would be the first U.S. ETF to propose staking, enabling investors to earn rewards on their ether holdings, a feature not currently offered in Ethereum ETFs. Staking ...

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has voiced his support for prioritizing decentralized application (dApp) development over launching new blockchain networks. His comments come amid growing concerns about the underperformance of newly launched blockchains following their Token Generation Events (TGEs). In a February 12 post on X, Zhao stated, “Need ...

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to nominate Brian Quintenz, a key figure in the cryptocurrency policy space, as the next chair of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Bloomberg, citing a White House document sent to Capitol Hill, Quintenz’s appointment could reshape the regulatory landscape ...

In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, catapulting itself into the global spotlight. President Nayib Bukele's Bitcoin Law promised a revolutionary economic transformation—from tackling financial exclusion to reducing remittance costs and fostering digital innovation. For a nation where over 70% ...

KuCoin's native token, $KCS, is set to be listed on the Hong Kong-based crypto trading platform HashKey Global. According to a press release by the exchange, trading will commence on February 14, 2025, at 08:00 UTC, with deposits and withdrawals opening on February 12 at the same time. The KuCoin ...

Let’s be real—we all have regrets in crypto. If you’re reading this, chances are you missed Ethereum’s early days, when it was just a $0.30 token in 2015. Back then, no one could have imagined it would become the powerhouse of DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts, reaching highs of nearly ...

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has announced the launch of “Macro Strategy,” a strategic token reserve aimed at strengthening its position in the cryptocurrency market by supporting leading projects such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets. According to WLFI, the Macro Strategy will diversify the company's holdings across a range ...