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US SEC Clears Bitwise ETF Offering Dual Bitcoin and Ethereum Holdings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing and trading of the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). This decision allows NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the fund, which will hold both Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside cash reserves. The approval was granted on… Listen ⇢
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Telegram Game 'Farm Frens' Airdrop Delayed as Devs Call TON 'The Closed Network'
Telegram game Farm Frens is delaying its FREN token airdrop on the Base layer-2 network until February, citing important roadmap adjustments as a result of “unreasonable deadlines” from Telegram and The Open Network. The game sounded off about “heavy-handed restrictions” that stem from the recent announcement that all Telegram mini… Listen ⇢
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ECB President Lagarde Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset for Member States
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has poured cold water on speculation that member countries will add Bitcoin to their reserves any time soon. At a Thursday press conference in Frankfurt, Lagarde said Bitcoin’s volatility and ties to illicit finance make it unfit as a reserve asset. “There is a… Listen ⇢
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FARTCOIN Price Gains 30% as Market Cap Reclaims $1.2 Billion
FARTCOIN’s price has risen more than 30% in the last 24 hours, bringing its market cap back to $1.2 billion and trading volume to $435 million. Despite this strong surge, technical indicators show mixed signals about the trend’s sustainability. The ADX remains low, suggesting weak momentum, while the Ichimoku Cloud… Listen ⇢
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Crypto Fraud Surge: Chainalysis Reports Rising Pump-and-Dump Schemes
You are here: Home / News / Crypto Fraud Surge: Chainalysis Reports Rising Pump-and-Dump Schemes Chainalysis reports 5% of crypto tokens launched in 2024 show pump-and-dump scheme characteristics. Over 3 million tokens were launched in 2024, but only 1.7% saw active trading, highlighting a huge gap. $2.57 billion in wash… Listen ⇢
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Grayscale Seeks XRP ETF Approval as Trump-Era Regulators Warm to Crypto
NYSE Arca has filed an application with the SEC seeking to convert Grayscale’s XRP Trust into an exchange-traded fund. If approved, Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC will serve as the custodian. At the same time, BNY Mellon Asset Servicing will act as the fund’s transfer agent, according to a 19b-4… Listen ⇢
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Fed Chair: Banks Are Perfectly Able to Serve Crypto Customers
The Federal Reserve sees a future for crypto in banking, with Chair Jerome Powell saying banks can serve crypto customers—if they manage risks responsibly. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Breaks Silence on Crypto: What the Fed Thinks About Bitcoin Now Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a postmeeting press conference on… Listen ⇢
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Bitcoin In Texas’ Future? Gov. Dan Patrick Unveils Reserve Plan
Texas is poised to be at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoptions through its ambitious legislative proposal. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has an ambitious plan to set up a Bitcoin reserve for the state as part of his legislative priorities in 2025. This is a new shift at the state level… Listen ⇢
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GTA Meme Coins Flood Solana as ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Hype Builds
Unofficial Game Theft Auto-themed meme coins continue to flood onto Solana, with a handful of new takes like GTA 6 Coin and GTA Guy reaching higher than a $1 million market cap in the last day. Much like other meme coins, which are inherently risky and volatile, both tokens have… Listen ⇢
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