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news-imageFebruary 7, 2025

Mastercard: Central banks will likely lean away from issuing retail CBDCs

Mastercard's Raj Dhamodharan predicts that more central banks will shift away from retail CBDCs, focusing instead on wholesale digital currencies for financial institutions in 2025.
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February 7, 2025

Stablecoins Dominate Brazil's Crypto Market Amid Growing Adoption

Stablecoins have become the dominant force in cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil, with a significant 90% of digital asset activity linked to these assets, according to the president of the Central Bank of Brazil, Gabriel Galipolo.

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February 7, 2025

Top Crypto Partnerships – February Week 1

Crypto partnerships drive innovation in Web3, bringing new features and expanded utility. This week, we've seen game-changing collaborations from Kima Network, Humanity Protocol, and others.

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February 7, 2025

Mastercard Predicts 2025 as a Pivotal Year for Crypto and Banking Evolution

TL;DR Mastercard predicts that the adoption of tokenized deposits and stablecoins will redefine the banking system in 2025. Clearer regulations in the U.S. and Europe will give banks confidence to integrate digital assets. Central banks will focus on developing wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments.

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February 7, 2025

Congress Pushes for NFT Protections in Crypto Bill

The two lawmakers aim to include the New Frontiers in Technology (NFT) Act. They are working to add it to a revamped version of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.

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February 7, 2025

Coinbase is now a major financial entity with $420B in assets

Coinbase has grown beyond its role as a crypto exchange and is now establishing itself as a key player in the broader financial sector in the United States. On Feb. 6, CEO Brian Armstrong said that the platform is evolving beyond crypto trading, positioning itself at the intersection of banking, brokerage, and payments.

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February 7, 2025

The evolution of crypto payments and what lies ahead

From Bitcoin to stablecoins, what's next for digital currency? Stablecoins will continue to play a fundamental role in crypto payments, and their important role will only grow.

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February 7, 2025

Meme Coins Lose $44B in 3 Weeks, What's Next?

The crypto market is the hub for high volatility and unpredictability, especially the meme coins. Just a few weeks ago, the market was flourishing with gains, adding significant value to digital assets.

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February 7, 2025

Industry Experts Weigh in on MiCA's First Two Months of Enforcement

Since its enaction two months ago, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has created a cohesive framework and clear standards for digital asset issuers across the European Union (EU). The model aims to balance innovation and consumer protection, creating greater pathways for crypto adoption.

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February 7, 2025

Is crypto still early in the cycle?

Empire's Jason Yanowitz thinks that we could actually be earlier in the cycle if you put aside Strategy's bitcoin buys

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February 7, 2025

Gemini IPO Incoming? Billionaire-Backed Crypto Exchange Eyes Public Offering

TL;DR Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is exploring a potential IPO this year, reflecting a broader trend of crypto companies seeking public listings. The company's reconsideration of an IPO is driven by a more favorable regulatory environment and the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies.

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February 7, 2025

Fed's Christopher Waller supports stablecoins, citing boost to dollar dominance

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller supports stablecoins and sees them as a way to secure the US dollar's dominance as the world's reserve currency. In an interview on Thursday, Waller stressed that stablecoins could serve as an essential tool in the global economy but only under strict regulation.

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February 7, 2025

Top 5 AI Agent Crypto Projects in 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain continue to converge, AI-powered crypto projects are reshaping industries by delivering more intelligent, decentralized solutions. In 2025, these top projects stand out for their groundbreaking use of AI agents, each with unique features aimed at solving complex challenges

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February 7, 2025

Snoop Dogg Crypto Holdings: A Deep Dive Into His Investments

The crypto scene keeps transforming, and big names like Snoop Dogg are jumping in, not just watching from the sidelines. Although popularly known for his music and smart business moves, Snoop is also making waves in both the cryptocurrency and blockchain worlds.

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February 7, 2025

New U.S. Stablecoin Bill: Federal Oversight & 2-Year Ban on Self-Backed Tokens

TL;DR The new Stablecoin bill, STABLE Act of 2025 aims to establish comprehensive regulations for stablecoins, ensuring stability and transparency in the market. The bill mandates that only permitted payment stablecoin issuers with 1:1 reserves can legally issue stablecoins in the U.S., and imposes a two-year ban on self-backed tokens.

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February 7, 2025

Deutsche Bank's Bold Forecast: China's AI Surge and the Crypto Market Boom

Deutsche Bank AG, a multinational investment bank based in Frankfurt, has described the explosive growth of the DeepSeek AI tech, which wiped out over $1 trillion in the global stock market, as China's ‘Sputnik moment'. According to a report on Wednesday, the bank said 2025 is the year that China eats the world.

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February 7, 2025

Binance Research Reports Growing Number of Crypto ETFs and Token Launches

TL;DR Binance Research's latest report highlights a surge in crypto ETF filings and token launches, reflecting growing interest in the market. The number of token launches has reached a record high, with over 37 million tokens now in circulation, and projections suggest this could exceed 100 million by year-end.

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February 7, 2025

EmpiresX Founders Ordered to Pay $130 Million for Crypto Fraud

The founders of crypto investment platform EmpiresX have received a heavy monetary penalty of $130 million from a U.S. federal court. The Brazilian founders of the platform were said to have run EmpiresX with promises of high returns.

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February 7, 2025

Crypto trader makes $600k in 2 hours with amazing short position

Many a cryptocurrency trader spotted the opportunities presented by new or struggling digital assets, thus turning modest sums of money into veritable fortunes within mere days and, sometimes, hours throughout 2024.

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February 7, 2025

New Phantom Wallet Seed Phrase Scam

Scammers are using a clever new tactic that connects to legitimate Phantom wallets. They then trick users into giving away their sensitive information.

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February 7, 2025

Sony's Soneium Marketplace Hosts First-Ever Music NFT Collection

TL;DR Sony's Soneium marketplace has launched its first-ever music NFT collection in collaboration with Coop Records, revolutionizing how artists and fans interact. The collection features exclusive tracks, rare album art, and limited-edition merchandise, offering unique and verifiable content through blockchain technology.

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February 7, 2025

Japan's Crypto Crackdown: Top Trading Apps Disappear from the Apple Store

Japan's crypto world just got a big shake-up. Popular crypto trading apps like Bybit, Bitget, KuCoin, and MEXC have suddenly disappeared from the Japanese Apple App Store. This has left many crypto traders confused and worried, especially those who rely on these apps for daily trading.

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February 7, 2025

Canada Says No to Lower Margin Rates for Crypto Funds—Here's Why

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has announced that cryptocurrency funds will be excluded from its List of Securities Eligible for Reduced Margin (LSERM), a quarterly list that identifies securities qualifying for reduced margin rates.

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