DeFi - Crypto News And Market Updates

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Hex Trust Acquires Byte Trading: Will Institutional Investors Bite?

February 16, 2025 Gonzalo

Hex Trust acquires Byte Trading to expand institutional crypto services, integrating its low-latency platform into Hex’s secure, regulated infrastructure.

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Pantera Capital Founder Faces Tax Probe Over $850M Crypto Profits

February 15, 2025 Gonzalo

Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead faces a tax probe over $850M in crypto profits after moving to Puerto Rico, amid rising scrutiny on crypto taxation

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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ZkLend Loses $9.5M in Starknet Exploit, Offers Bounty to Hacker

February 12, 2025 Gonzalo

ZkLend lost $9.5M in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offers a 10% bounty if the hacker returns funds by Feb. 14, warning of legal action.

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Superstate Taps Plume Network for RWAfi Expansion

February 11, 2025 Gonzalo

Superstate partners with Plume Network to expand its RWAfi offerings, enabling institutional investors to access tokenized U.S. securities and DeFi yields.

South Korean Lawmaker Acquitted in Crypto Asset Concealment Case

February 10, 2025 Gonzalo

South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk was acquitted of crypto concealment charges. The court ruled disclosure of virtual assets wasn’t legally required.

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WazirX Warns Repayments From $234M Hack Could Be Delayed Until 2030

February 4, 2025 Gonzalo

WazirX warns creditors that repayments from its $234M hack could be delayed until 2030, depending on restructuring approval or liquidation.

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Russia Dismisses Trump’s Tariff Threat: BRICS Not Challenging the Dollar

January 31, 2025 Gonzalo

Russia rejects Trump’s tariff threat, stating BRICS isn’t creating a dollar rival but focusing on investment tools and economic cooperation within the group.

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OpenSea Faces Backlash Over ‘OS2’ Beta Rollout and Airdrop Concerns

January 28, 2025 Gonzalo

OpenSea’s ‘OS2’ beta rollout draws criticism over Gemesis NFT access and airdrop plans, sparking user frustration over platform priorities.