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SEC Waves White Flag on OpenSea Probe, CEO Calls It ‘A Win’

February 23, 2025 Gonzalo

The SEC has dropped its probe into OpenSea, a win for NFT creators. CEO Devin Finzer says classifying NFTs as securities would have hindered innovation.

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Bybit Restores Withdrawal Services After $1.5B Exploit, CEO Assures Normal Operations

February 22, 2025 Gonzalo

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that all withdrawals have been processed and operations are back to “normal pace” after a major $1.5B exploit.

Bybit Lifts Curtain on Liquidation Data Following Underestimated Figures

February 21, 2025 Gonzalo

Bybit has made liquidation data public via API, improving transparency for traders after CEO Ben Zhou challenged underreported crypto liquidation figures.

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SBF Cozies Up to Republican Party Amid Clemency Push

February 20, 2025 Gonzalo

SBF shifts to the GOP, slams Biden’s policies, as his parents push for a Trump pardon amid his 25-year sentence for FTX’s collapse and crypto scandal.

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Coinbase Pushes Congress to Grant CFTC Authority Over Spot Crypto Markets

February 19, 2025 Gonzalo

Coinbase urges Congress to grant CFTC oversight of crypto spot markets, challenging SEC control and pushing for clearer regulatory frameworks.

Tether Joins U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Talks

February 17, 2025 Gonzalo

Tether is engaging with U.S. lawmakers to shape stablecoin regulations under the STABLE Act, aiming for compliance while ensuring transparency and involvement.

Aston Martin Aramco Partners with Coinbase in USDC-Paid Deal

February 14, 2025 Gonzalo

Aston Martin Aramco partners with Coinbase in a multi-year deal fully transacted in USDC, marking the first stablecoin-paid sponsorship in Formula One history.

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South Korea’s FSC Unveils Three-Phase Plan for Corporate Crypto Trading

February 13, 2025 Gonzalo

South Korea’s FSC is launching a three-phase plan to allow corporate crypto trading, starting with exchanges, law enforcement, and non-profits in 2025.

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Co-Founders of HashFlare Accept Wire FraudPlea Bargain with US

February 12, 2025 Gonzalo

HashFlare co-founders pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the US, agreeing to forfeit frozen digital assets. They face up to 20 years in prison after sentencing.

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Tokyo-Listed Gaming Studio Gumi Acquires ¥1 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

February 11, 2025 Gonzalo

Tokyo-listed Gumi acquires ¥1 billion in Bitcoin to boost blockchain investments, join Babylon staking, and expand its Web3 and token management strategy.