House Democrats Propose MEME Act to Restrict Officials From Promoting Meme Coins

House Democrats introduced legislation to prohibit top federal officials and their families from issuing or promoting meme coins and other financial instruments, citing ethical concerns sparked by President Donald Trump’s official TRUMP cryptocurrency launch and his wife Melania’s that followed soon after. MEME Act Seeks to Ban Federal Leaders From Endorsing Cryptocurrencies The Modern Emoluments … Read more

‘Lil Pudgys’ Youtube Series to Expand Pudgy Penguins Beyond NFTs

The Pudgy Penguins NFT project will debut an animated Youtube series titled “Lil Pudgys” in Spring 2025, produced in collaboration with digital content studio Thesoul Publishing. Pudgy Penguins NFT Project Launches Animated Youtube Series The series, announced Tuesday, follows four penguin characters—Atlas, Eureka, Snofia and Springer—living in UnderBerg, a fictional iceberg world. Aimed at children … Read more

Bybit’s $1.48B Hack Triggers $4.3B Crypto Market Exodus, Glassnode Reports

Bybit suffered a $1.48 billion hack on Feb. 21, 2025, leading to panic-driven withdrawals and a market-wide sell-off, according to the latest Glassnode onchain report co-authored by researchers Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC. Glassnode Tracks Bitcoin’s 13.6% Monthly Decline Following Bybit Exploit The breach, researchers noted in the post-mortem report, pushed bitcoin (BTC) 20% below its … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Mark Seven Day Outflow Streak With $755 Million in Outflows

The crypto market continues to face significant challenges with bitcoin ETFs experiencing a seventh consecutive day of outflows, totaling $755 million on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Ether ETFs also saw their fifth straight day of outflows, amounting to $94 million. Sustained Outflows As Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Face Continued Investor Pullback Investor sentiment remained bearish as … Read more

Jack Dorsey’s Block Implements Bitcoin Inheritance Feature

Block states that this is a solution to a multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen. Owners of Bitkey, the company’s hardware wallet, will be able to link a partner address where the funds will be deposited six months after the owner’s death. Block Rolls out Bitcoin Inheritance Feature for Bitkey Users Block, the Bitcoin company co-founded … Read more

Murder in Korea: Chinese National Killed While Trading Cryptocurrency

A Chinese national was murdered in a luxury hotel in Jeju City, South Korea, while trading cryptocurrency. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder case. The killer also stole nearly $59,000 from the victim. Chinese National Murdered While Trading Cryptocurrency in Korea Wrench attacks are rising in the cryptocurrency space. Local reports … Read more

MEXC Backs Ethena’s USDe With $20 Million Investment, Launches $1 Million Rewards

MEXC has invested $20 million in USDe, Ethena’s synthetic dollar, to drive stablecoin adoption and expand DeFi innovation. The exchange also launched a $1 million rewards campaign to incentivize participation in the growing stablecoin market. $20 Million Investment in USDe to Boost Stablecoin Adoption MEXC, a global crypto exchange has announced a $20 million investment … Read more

Bitcoin at $84K: Ten Global Events That Could Make or Break Crypto Markets

As bitcoin hovers just above $84,000 at 8:45 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday amid heightened volatility, ten critical events—from U.S. tariffs to central bank decisions—could shape crypto markets in the weeks ahead. From Trump’s Tariffs to Fed Rates: Key Factors Driving Bitcoin’s Next Move Bitcoin’s price teeters above $84,000 as global economic tremors—from Trump’s … Read more

Fold Holdings Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 1,010 BTC With New Purchase

Fold Holdings has expanded its bitcoin treasury with the purchase of 10 additional BTC at an average price of $87,500 per coin. The move underscores Fold’s long-term commitment to bitcoin as a core treasury asset. Fold Holdings Adds 10 Bitcoin to Treasury, Reinforcing Long-Term BTC Strategy Fold Holdings Inc., a bitcoin financial services company, has … Read more