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Solana ETF filings enter Federal Register, potential approval set for October
The filings for spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from VanEck, 21shares, Bitwise, and Canary Capital were officially added to the Federal Register on Feb 18 The US Securities and
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SOL inflation leaps 30% one week after changes in fee distribution model
Solana’s (SOL) annualized inflation grew by 305% after a new priority fee distribution was implemented on Feb 12 The amount of SOL burned daily decreased from nearly 18,000 SOL to 1,000 SOL The
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Ethereum Foundation unveils interoperability framework to unify liquidity across EVM chains
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced on Feb 19 a new interoperability initiative called the Open Intents Framework to streamline cross-chain transactions across Ethereum Virtual Machine
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Crypto becomes lifeline for Iran and Russia amid Western sanctions – Chainalysis
Sanctioned entities received $158 billion in crypto in 2024, accounting for 39% of all illicit crypto transactions, according to the 2025 Crypto Crime Report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis
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Binance.US restores USD access, aims for market resurgence amid SEC’s legal troubles
BinanceUS has reinstated USD deposits and withdrawals for its US customers, marking a significant shift after months of operating as a crypto-only platform The exchange announced on Feb 19 that users
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Why the drop in Bitcoin UTXOs, transactions, and fees is not bearish
Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has been declining, with transaction counts, UTXO numbers, and fees all dropping significantly in the past three months At first glance, this might seem like a
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Tether unveils ‘TradeFi’ to transform global trade with blockchain solutions
Tether has introduced TradeFi, a new service designed to enhance global trade through innovative financing solutions On Feb 19, the company’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, shared the announcement on X,
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Nigeria demands $81 billion from Binance in unprecedented tax and penalty blitz
Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has taken legal action against Binance Holdings Limited, demanding over $81 billion in unpaid taxes and penalties On Nov 19, local media outlet
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Ethereum’s dwindling exchange reserves point to shifting investor behavior
Ethereum reserves on exchanges have dropped to their lowest level in nearly seven years, signaling a growing trend of long-term holding and self-custody Data from CryptoQuant shows that only 19
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Czech central bank governor urges study of Bitcoin being distinct from other digital assets
Czech National Bank (CNB) Governor Aleš Michl has urged central bankers to study Bitcoin, emphasizing that it should not be grouped with other digital assets In a Feb 19 post on X, Michl stated that
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Hong Kong plans major crypto regulatory overhaul highlighting $3 trillion opportunity
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has outlined a new ASPIRe roadmap for asset regulation The agency’s statement details a framework that sets parameters for market entry,
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Bitcoin miner Riot tells Texas Congress state Bitcoin reserve needed to ‘prepare for future downturns’
Riot Platforms’ VP of Research, Pierre Rochard, yesterday testified before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce in support of Senate Bill 21, which would establish a state
