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Representatives of U.S. crypto firms showing support for blockchain regulatory clarity in Washington

Barclays Reports $131M Exposure to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

February 14, 2025 Dan K

Barclays reveals a $131M stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, signaling increased institutional adoption as Bitcoin prices surge past $97K.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

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

February 12, 2025 Dan K

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.

A digital representation of Ethereum transactions highlighting the Bybit hack and THORChain laundering.

Superstate Taps Plume Network for RWAfi Expansion

February 11, 2025 Dan K

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

A South Korean courtroom with a judge delivering a verdict on cryptocurrency-related charges against lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk.

South Korean Lawmaker Acquitted in Crypto Asset Concealment Case

February 10, 2025 Dan K

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

Truth Social's Crypto Blue Chip ETF to track top assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, CRO, and XRP.

Coinbase Holds Over $420 Billion in Crypto, Surpassing 21st Largest US Bank

February 9, 2025 Dan K

Coinbase holds $420B+ in digital assets, exceeding the 21st largest US bank in AUM, highlighting crypto’s growing role in global finance.

David Sacks discussing US Bitcoin acquisition at Bitcoin 2025 conference

Poland’s Central Bank Rules Out Bitcoin for Reserves

February 8, 2025 Dan K

Poland’s central bank rejects Bitcoin for reserves, citing security risks and volatility. NBP prioritizes gold, U.S. dollars, and euros for stability.

A Bitcoin mining rig operating in Russia with digital security elements

Russian Bitcoin Miners Fear Sanctions as Government Registers Wallets

February 7, 2025 Dan K

Russian Bitcoin miners fear exposure to sanctions as the government compiles a registry containing wallet addresses and other sensitive data.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov in a formal setting, facing legal challenges.

Phishing Attackers Target Phantom Wallet Users with Fake Update Pop-Ups

February 7, 2025 Dan K

Scammers lure Phantom wallet users with fake update pop-ups, tricking them into revealing their seed phrase. Learn how to spot and avoid this crypto scam.

Hong Kong Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Acceleration After U.S. Crypto Czar’s Speech

February 5, 2025 Dan K

Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng urges faster crypto initiatives after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ speech, highlighting stablecoins and Bitcoin reserves.

A digital Bitcoin wallet displaying a large BTC balance, symbolizing Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings.

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Stash Surpasses $100 Billion

February 4, 2025 Dan K

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin stash exceeds $100B, spread across 22,000 wallets. BTC dominates crypto, with ETFs and governments showing growing interest.