Bybit scrambled to process over 350,000 withdrawal requests after a massive hack, with executives calling it possibly the worst financial breach ever. Bybit in Crisis Mode—350,000 Withdrawals Flood the System Ben Zhou, CEO of crypto exchange Bybit, provided an update on social media platform X on Feb. 21 regarding the… Listen ⇢

Splinterlands stands out as a pioneering title in the blockchain gaming landscape, blending fun, strategy, and the benefits of decentralization. It is remarkable because of the blockchain integration, accessibility, and unique gameplay. We are playing state-of-the-art play2earn, as Splinterlands allows players to truly own their in-game assets, trading them securely… Listen ⇢

The Ethereum ecosystem is constantly evolving, with upgrades designed to enhance performance, scalability, and user experience. The upcoming Pectra upgrade, slated for March 2025, is a significant milestone in this evolution. Combining features from both the Prague and Electra releases, Pectra aims to improve network performance through technical updates and… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin vs. Gold When Will Bitcoin Finally Take Over? If you’re wondering why Bitcoin hasn’t exploded yet, you’re not alone. The answer? Gold. Money doesn’t just disappear — it moves. Right now, a lot of institutional capital is still sitting in gold, and these investors aren’t about to sell at… Listen ⇢

The SEC has closed its investigation into OpenSea, deciding not to pursue charges over NFTs as securities. OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer called it a win for Web3, arguing that regulating NFTs as securities would stifle innovation. The SEC is also dropping its lawsuit against Coinbase, signaling a potential shift in… Listen ⇢

Franklin Templeton filed to create a Solana ETF with staking options today. Earlier this month, it filed for a Solana Trust, and today’s proposal builds on that initial effort. Presently, any ETF staking activity under this proposal would fall entirely under Franklin Templeton’s proposal. Nevertheless, previous industry efforts to establish… Listen ⇢

Story (IP), CLANKER, and DOGEAI are the top-performing AI coins of the third week of February 2025. Story has surged 150% in the last seven days, becoming the 7th largest AI cryptocurrency with a market cap of $1.1 billion. CLANKER is up 130%, gaining traction as a launchpad on the… Listen ⇢

OpenSea was facing a potential lawsuit from the SEC over NFTs being classified as securities. Key Takeaways The SEC is ending its investigation into OpenSea without filing securities charges. OpenSea had prepared a $5 million legal fund for potential SEC actions against NFT artists and developers. The US SEC is… Listen ⇢

Add Franklin Templeton to the list of asset managers seeking approval for exchange-traded funds tracking the ongoing price of Solana.  The issuer on Friday afternoon filed an S-1 prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a Franklin Solana ETF.  “The Fund seeks to reflect generally the performance of the… Listen ⇢