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Trump Company Files Trademarks for Branded Metaverse, NFT Marketplace

February 28, 2025 Gonzalo

Trump-owned DTTM Operations filed for trademarks linked to a metaverse and NFT marketplace, allowing virtual shopping, events, and curated digital content.

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SEC and MetaMask Creator Consensys Agree to End Lawsuit

February 27, 2025 Gonzalo

The SEC has ended its case against Ethereum developer Consensys, a regulatory win for crypto. Joseph Lubin celebrated the MetaMask creator’s victory.

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Bybit Hack a ‘North Korea Issue,’ Not a Crypto Issue, Says Expert

February 26, 2025 Gonzalo

The Bybit hack is linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, not a crypto flaw, says Meltem Demirors. Experts stress enhanced security and collaboration efforts.

Bybit Takes the Offensive Against Lazarus in $1.4B Crypto Saga

February 25, 2025 Gonzalo

Bybit launches a 5% bounty for help in recovering $1.4B stolen by Lazarus Group, introducing a public ranking system for good and bad actors.

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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.

YLDS Stablecoin Debuts as First SEC-Registered Yield-Bearing Digital Asset

February 20, 2025 Gonzalo

Figure Markets launches YLDS, the first SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin, offering daily accruals and monthly payouts on Provenance Blockchain.

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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.