Both bitcoin and ether ETFs started the week positively, with net inflows of $66.19 million and $11.65 million, respectively. Fidelity’s FBTC led bitcoin ETF inflows, while Fidelity’s FETH was the primary contributor to ether ETF inflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Kick Off Week With Positive
Having spent over a decade immersed in the cryptocurrency space, I’ve seen countless projects make grand promises—many touting revolutionary returns and cutting-edge decentralized technology. Today, however, a trend has emerged where “Bitcoin DeFi” or “BTCfi” projects present themselves as decentralized marvels using slick dApps, crypto lingo, and smart contracts. Yet
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth through blockchain technology. This strategic partnership will focus on education, innovation, and sustainable technology practices, facilitating the
Argentine President Javier Milei denied any wrongdoing regarding his involvement in Libra, a cryptocurrency he shared on social media, the price of which tanked hours later. Milei stated that he didn’t endorse Libra and compared this investment to going to the casino. Milei Refers to Investing in Libra as Going to the Casino Argentine President […]
US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly pressured Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on controversial influencer and memecoin promoter Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, who face serious allegations in Romania. Currently under judicial control, the Tates can travel within Romania under specific legal conditions, while both brothers
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how the recent debacle of Libra, a token endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei, might become a positive event for the future of Argentina’s crypto policy. Latam Insights Encore: Javier Milei’s […]
On February 18, 2025, Japanese Bitcoin-standard company Metaplanet announced a stock split aimed at improving liquidity and expanding its investor base. Following a significant rise in stock price after a reverse split in August 2024, the company will split each share of common stock into 10 shares, effective April 1, 2025. This decision comes as […]
If memecoins are considered commodities and not securities, then investors can’t sue for insider trading, says Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies Jeff Park. Insider Trading May Not Apply to Certain Memecoins, Says Bitwise Executive Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies Jeff Park on Monday said memecoin rug-pulls are not always illegal, while adding the caveat that […]
Based on fresh data from the prediction marketplace Polymarket, there is a 78% probability that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year. Wagers Point to High Odds for SEC-Approved XRP, LTC and SOL ETFs Enthusiastic bettors on Polymarket believe the SEC will authorize an XRP ETF […]
Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives? Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order? Russia claims that it has the technical ability to reconnect to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication










