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21 February 2025 08:48

Treehouse CEO Explains How Fixed Income Could Be Key to Widespread DeFi Adoption
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/treehouse-ceo-explains-how-fixed-income-could-be-key-to-widespread-defi-adoption

MediaTreehouse CEO Brandon Goh recently discussed the potential of fixed income in decentralized finance (DeFi), calling it a key factor for the sector's institutional adoption.

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21 February 2025 08:48

XRP Price Jumps 7.5% as SEC Acknowledges Multiple ETF Filings and Brazil Approves First Spot XRP ETF
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/xrp-price-jumps-75percent-as-sec-acknowledges-multiple-etf-filings-and-brazil-approves-first-spot-xrp-etf

MediaXRP saw a 7.5% price increase on Feb. 20, 2025, hitting $2.71, following key developments regarding its potential for institutional investment.

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21 February 2025 08:48

Franklin Templeton Unveils Crypto Index ETF Tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/franklin-templeton-unveils-crypto-index-etf-tracking-bitcoin-and-ethereum

MediaFranklin Templeton has introduced the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ), which offers exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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20 February 2025 15:23

EigenLayer, Polymarket, and UMA Collaborate on Next-Generation Oracle System
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/eigenlayer-polymarket-and-uma-collaborate-on-next-generation-oracle-system

MediaEigenLayer, Polymarket, and UMA have announced a collaboration to research and potentially develop a next-generation oracle system, leveraging EigenLayer’s infrastructure.

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20 February 2025 12:41

[CMC Live] Future of Gaming with John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games

📍 Set a reminder & tune in at: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/355275131/

🔥 Get the scoop on Mythical Games' vision and what's next for $MYTH token.

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20 February 2025 09:18

Mark Cuban Cancels Plans To Launch Meme Coin Following Controversy Surrounding Libra Token
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mark-cuban-cancels-plans-to-launch-meme-coin-following-controversy-surrounding-libra-token

MediaMark Cuban has decided not to move forward with plans to launch his meme coin after a tumultuous week for meme tokens.

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20 February 2025 09:13

World Liberty Financial Co-Founder Zak Folkman Aims To Revive ICOs, Critiques Venture Capital’s Role in Crypto
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/world-liberty-financial-co-founder-zak-folkman-aims-to-revive-icos-critiques-venture-capitals-role-in-crypto

MediaZak Folkman, co-founder of World Liberty Financial (WLF), expressed a desire to revitalize initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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20 February 2025 08:53

EU Approves 10 Stablecoin Issuers Under MiCA Regulations, Excludes Tether From List
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/eu-approves-10-stablecoin-issuers-under-mica-regulations-excludes-tether-from-list

MediaThe European Union has approved 10 firms to issue stablecoins under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, excluding Tether, the issuer of USDT.

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19 February 2025 15:34

BitGo Launches Over-the-Counter Trading Amid Speculations of 2025 IPO
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitgo-launches-over-the-counter-trading-amid-speculations-of-2025-ipo

MediaBitGo has launched a global over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk for digital assets, coinciding with reports of a potential initial public offering (IPO) in late 2025.

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19 February 2025 12:08

[CMC Labs] 🚀 Decentralized AI art generator Sogni.ai joins the #CMCLabs Accelerator Program. They're developing the fastest creative DePIN infrastructure and pushing GPU capabilities to limits we didn't know existed.

The future of AI-powered creativity enters Web3! 👇
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sogni-ai-joins-coinmarketcaps-prestigious-cmclabs-accelerator-program

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19 February 2025 09:13

Tether Co-Founder Reeve Collins Launches New Stablecoin Offering Yield in $225B Market
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tether-co-founder-reeve-collins-launches-new-stablecoin-offering-yield-in-dollar225b-market

MediaTether co-founder Reeve Collins is backing a new stablecoin project that will introduce competition to the market he once helped pioneer.

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19 February 2025 09:13

FTX’s $1.2B Repayments Represent Major Milestone in Long-Awaited Recovery of Crypto Industry
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ftxs-dollar12b-repayments-represent-major-milestone-in-long-awaited-recovery-of-crypto-industry

MediaFTX Digital Markets is set to begin repaying $1.2 billion to its creditors, marking the first major distribution since the exchange collapsed in 2022.

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18 February 2025 15:53

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy's $170,000 Mistake With LIBRA Token Fuels 3,000% Spike
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/barstool-sports-founder-dave-portnoys-dollar170000-mistake-with-libra-token-fuels-3000percent-spike

MediaBarstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has unintentionally invested nearly $170,000 in a lesser-known LIBRA token, leading to significant price fluctuations.

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18 February 2025 15:53

Hyperliquid's HyperEVM Goes Live on Mainnet, Promoting General-Purpose Programmability
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hyperliquids-hyperevm-goes-live-on-mainnet-promoting-general-purpose-programmability

MediaHyperliquid has officially launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), known as HyperEVM, on its mainnet.

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18 February 2025 09:13

Bitcoin Investment Products Lose $430 Million as Inflation Concerns and Fed’s Caution Drive Market Shifts
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-investment-products-lose-dollar430-million-as-inflation-concerns-and-feds-caution-drive-market-shifts

MediaBitcoin investment products saw substantial outflows last week, totaling $430 million, marking the first major decline of 2025.

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21 February 2025 08:48

SEC Forms New Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit To Tackle Crypto Fraud and Cybercrime
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-forms-new-cyber-and-emerging-technologies-unit-to-tackle-crypto-fraud-and-cybercrime

MediaOn Feb. 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat cybercrime and fraud in the blockchain.

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21 February 2025 08:48

SEC Approves First Interest-Bearing Stablecoin in U.S., Offering 3.85% Yield to Verified Holders
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-approves-first-interest-bearing-stablecoin-in-us-offering-385percent-yield-to-verified-holders

MediaThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first interest-bearing stablecoin registered as a security in the United States.

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20 February 2025 15:33

Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 2,100 BTC After Recent 68.59 BTC Purchase
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanets-bitcoin-holdings-reach-2100-btc-after-recent-6859-btc-purchase

MediaMetaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 68.59 BTC, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 2,100 BTC.

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20 February 2025 15:23

KAITO Token Airdrop Claims Launch on Base Ahead of Exchange Listings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/kaito-token-airdrop-claims-launch-on-base-ahead-of-exchange-listings

MediaThe KAITO token, which has a total supply of 1 billion tokens, is now available for airdrop claims on the Base network.

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20 February 2025 12:01

[CMC Labs] Canza Finance is offering rewards up to 2000 USDT for early supporters.

Join their community task and get a chance to earn! 🎯

Check it out 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/355221316/

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20 February 2025 09:18

Coinbase Urges Congress To Transfer Spot Cryptocurrency Market Oversight to CFTC, Reducing SEC’s Role
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-urges-congress-to-transfer-spot-cryptocurrency-market-oversight-to-cftc-reducing-secs-role

MediaCoinbase has asked Congress to transfer authority over the spot cryptocurrency market to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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20 February 2025 09:13

Bitcoin’s Price Action ‘Looks Very Manufactured’—Samson Mow Questions Market Dynamics Amid Institutional Inflows
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoins-price-action-looks-very-manufactured%E2%80%94samson-mow-questions-market-dynamics-amid-institutional-inflows

MediaBitcoin’s price has been a point of concern, with some experts believing that its recent movements appear to be “manufactured.”

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19 February 2025 15:34

OpenSea Pauses Airdrop Reward System Amid User Criticism
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/opensea-pauses-airdrop-reward-system-amid-user-criticism

MediaOpenSea has suspended its airdrop reward system, initially introduced with the OS2 beta, following significant backlash from users.

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19 February 2025 15:13

Abstract Reports $400,000 Ether Theft From 9,000 Wallets Due to Cardex Exploit
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/abstract-reports-dollar400000-ether-theft-from-9000-wallets-due-to-cardex-exploit

MediaA recent security incident involving Cardex, a blockchain-based game, has compromised approximately $400,000 worth of Ether across 9,000 user wallets.

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19 February 2025 09:13

Solana Falls 8.8% Following LIBRA Meme Coin Crash and $2 Billion Token Unlock Threat
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-falls-88percent-following-libra-meme-coin-crash-and-dollar2-billion-token-unlock-threat

MediaSolana’s price has dropped 8.8% in the past 24 hours, hitting $169.01, marking its lowest point since mid-December.

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19 February 2025 09:13

Bitcoin Price Faces Volatility as Market Braces for Potential $85K Breakdown Following August 2023 Pattern
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-price-faces-volatility-as-market-braces-for-potential-dollar85k-breakdown-following-august-2023-pattern

MediaBitcoin's price is showing signs of volatility, with recent fluctuations sparking comparisons to its movements in August 2023.

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19 February 2025 09:13

SEC Begins Review of Two XRP ETF Applications as Institutional Interest in Crypto Grows
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-begins-review-of-two-xrp-etf-applications-as-institutional-interest-in-crypto-grows

MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged filings from Cboe BZX Exchange to list spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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18 February 2025 15:53

Major 2.0 Gaming Season Set To Launch This February
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/major-20-gaming-season-set-to-launch-this-february

MediaThe Second Gaming Season for Major 2.0 is set to kick off this month, bringing a fresh wave of updates and features aimed at enhancing the gaming experience.

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18 February 2025 09:18

Jupiter: Milei-Endorsed Libra Token Was ‘Open Secret’ in Meme Coin Circles Before $100 Million Crash
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/jupiter-milei-endorsed-libra-token-was-open-secret-in-meme-coin-circles-before-dollar100-million-crash

MediaJupiter Exchange, a decentralized exchange, is under scrutiny following the collapse of the LIBRA token, a Solana-based meme coin endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei.

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18 February 2025 08:58

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Partner To Launch Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin as Regulatory Framework Advances
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/standard-chartered-animoca-brands-and-hkt-partner-to-launch-hong-kong-dollar-backed-stablecoin-as-regulatory-framework-advances

MediaStandard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT have partnered to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.