Pump.fun launched the long-awaited app, though initially users gave it just 2.6 stars due to improper displays of meme images. The app appeared at a time when new launches on Pump.fun were 30% down from their daily peak from January.

Yuga Labs acquired the intellectual property rights for both Meebits and CryptoPunks from Larva Labs in March 2022.

Citi and State Street, two of the largest U.S. banks, plan to launch custodial services for cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with industry representatives on Feb. 5 to explore potentially including staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). Jito Labs CEO Lucas Bruder and chief legal officer Rebecca Rettig attended the meeting, along with Multicoin Capital managing partner Kyle Samani and general counsel Greg Xethalis.

The altcoin market is experiencing an unusual situation at the beginning of 2025. While some tokens are showing price increases, the marked absence of retail investors is hindering the emergence of a true altcoin season, according to several industry analysts.

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Bybit, one of the giants of the crypto ecosystem, has just scored a decisive point: its removal from the AMF's blacklist in France. But behind this victory lies a complex regulatory puzzle, between European ambitions and Asian challenges.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin recently made a blog post discussing an increase in L1 gas limits. Buterin claimed that the blockchain's future rests with L2 protocols, but L1 gas upgrades will increase functionality and keep the core vision intact.

One of crypto's biggest personalities – a speaker at Consensus Hong Kong next week – doesn't take vacations because there's just too much to do. Sam Reynolds meets him at home in Hong Kong playing games and dreaming of the Red Planet.

After the Binance founder posted his dog, Sahil Arora created a token for it, using the JENNER deployer wallet, and dumped on buyers.

Story and Transak teamed up to bridge the gap between blockchain, AI, and intellectual property rights with seamless fiat on-ramps.

Hayes says PolitiFi tokens act as real-time sentiment indicators, letting people show political support without fear of social backlash.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has confirmed that the crypto exchange is no longer on the blacklist of France's financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). This follows over two years of engagement with the regulator to address compliance concerns.

The expansion of crypto custody services by major banks signifies growing institutional acceptance and integration of digital assets into traditional finance. The post Citi explores adding crypto custody services appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FTX will begin repaying creditors on February 18, 2025, starting with those holding claims under $50,000, while larger claims are expected to be addressed in Q2 2025. The post FTX Creditors Missing First Payout May Qualify for Q2 2025 Distribution appeared first on Cryptonews.

At the end of DraftKings' fourth-quarter earnings call Friday (Feb. 14), Co-founder and CEO Jason Robins was asked whether the company would ever accept cryptocurrency payments. “It's certainly something we're looking at,” he told analysts.

Hyve, a high-throughput middleware data availability protocol secured by Symbiotic, raised $50 million in pre-deposits from restakers in as little as two weeks between January 28 and February 14 for HyveDA, a novel data availability solution, as per the latest information shared with Finbold.

Vitalik Buterin, the cofounder of Ethereum, has strongly advocated for the ecosystem to adopt a higher layer-1 gas limit. Notably, the debate surrounding the L1 gas limit has intensified even after its recent increase from 30 million to 36 million.

Mysten Labs President Kevin Boon joined The Crypto Beat to discuss the shifting U.S. regulatory landscape and its impact on crypto.

Glassnode analysts pointed out a sharp divergence between Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader altcoin sector.

After more than two years of working with the French regulator, Bybit has come off France AMF's blacklist, the CEO of the exchange said.

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A memecoin sniper earned over $10 million by buying and selling newly launched “Broccoli” memecoins, according to a blockchain developer.

Changpeng Zhao, cofounder and former chief executive at the Binance crypto trading heavyweight, frequently known to the crypto community as CZ, has taken to his X account to address his followers with an important statement.

The rise of "pig butchering" scams and the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

French regulators have cleared the Bybit exchange, allowing the exchange to pursue a MiCA license for legal EU operations.

In a latest development, Bybit has been taken off France's Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) blacklist, a company executive confirmed. The platform had been had been on the blacklist since May 2022 for failing to meet local regulations.

CZ critiqued CEX listing processes, arguing that the current way of doing things leads to price manipulation. As token launches surge, liquidity is becoming increasingly strained.

Risks and restrictions: memecoin under the lens of the Virtual Assets and Regulatory Authority (VARA)

A new bill could allocate 10% of state funds to crypto, making Michigan a leader in digital asset adoption. Lawmakers suggest a state-backed stablecoin tied to gold and silver, aiming to strengthen Michigan's financial system.

A Washington district judge approved a joint motion filed by the U.S. SEC and Binance to stay legal proceedings.

First comes love, then comes heartbreak — followed by a drained bank account. AMLBot's latest investigation exposes how romance scammers are tricking victims into losing everything in crypto this Valentine's season.

China's crypto market is gaining traction. For the first time, Gaorong Ventures, a major Chinese investment firm, has put $30 million into HashKey Group, a company that runs Hong Kong's largest approved crypto exchange.

Popular crypto exchange Bitpanda has made significant progress in its expansion plans. Bitpanda announced that it has just received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the United Kingdom.

TL;DR GameStop is evaluating different cryptocurrency investments, including Bitcoin, to diversify its asset portfolio. The company's CEO met with Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, although it's unclear if it will influence the decisions made.

In the Feb. 6 episode of the Lunaticoin podcast, the third richest businessman in Mexico Ricardo Salinas criticized Europe for leaning towards Central Bank Digital Currencies and having weak investment vitality.

Crypto exchange Bybit is no longer on France's Autorité des Marchés Financiers blacklist after more than two years of regulatory scrutiny. On Feb.

A recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis revealed that crypto scams generated at least $9.9 billion in illicit revenue in 2024. The most significant contributor to this surge was “pig butchering” scams.

TL;DR Brian Armstrong predicts that up to 10% of the global GDP could be based on crypto by 2030, meaning the tokenization of over $10 trillion. He highlights that the United States will lead this transition, driven by a pro-crypto Congress and favorable regulations.

The Hong Kong SFC held its first Virtual Asset Consultative Panel meeting, bringing together licensed trading platform representatives to shape regulatory priorities and foster a sustainable virtual asset ecosystem. The post Hong Kong SFC Holds First Virtual Asset Consultative Panel Meeting appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dubai's crypto regulator said any virtual assets issued in the emirate must adhere to its regulations.

SEC vs Binance: Legal battle paused for 60 days as both sides reconsider positions amid regulatory shifts.

HashKey, a licensed crypto exchange in Hong Kong, secured a $30 million investment from China-based VC firm Gaorong Ventures at a $1.5 billion valuation.

HashKey Group has seen its valuation jump to $1.5 billion after bagging $30 million from Gaorong Ventures.

On February 13, representatives Bryan Posthumus and Ron Robinson filed HB 4087, a bill aimed at establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This makes Michigan the 20th U.S. state to propose similar legislation related to crypto reserves.

Robinhood finished 2024 on a high note, thanks to its $1 billion growth in the fourth quarter, which exceeded analysts' estimates. The company's fourth-quarter revenue hit $1.01 billion, beating analysts' estimates of $940.8 million.

Several banking giants met with senators at Capitol Hill yesterday to discuss de-banking and shed light on how crypto and top meme coins bear the brunt. The meeting was a long time coming.

Some tokens saw price appreciation without increasing daily active wallets, indicating that altcoins are still in an early “speculative” phase of the cycle.