Trump: “The Crusade Against Bitcoin and Crypto is Over”
US President Donald Trump announced that he has signed an executive order to “end the crusade against Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies”. This includes the goal of the US taking the lead in artificial intelligence and paving the way for digital assets.
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Montana’s Bitcoin Reserve Bill Heads to House Vote
The “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” bill in the state of Montana has passed the committee review and has reached the voting stage in the House of Representatives. This law aims to strengthen the state’s crypto reserves.
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Bitcoin Company Fold Goes Public on Nasdaq
Bitcoin financial services company Fold started trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Founded in 2019, Fold offers its customers the opportunity to accumulate Bitcoin through a reward program. Last year, the company raised $20 million in financing by pledging 1,000 BTC as collateral. Fold’s IPO could pave the way for more crypto companies to go public in 2025.
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that it is reviewing 21Shares’ proposal to add staking to its Core Ethereum ETF. This step could offer passive income opportunities to institutional investors.
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BTC and ETH Options Expire Tomorrow
According to Deribit data, a total of $15.4 billion in Bitcoin options and $4.1 billion in Ethereum options will be settled tomorrow.
- BTC Put/Call Ratio: 0.76 | Maximum Pain Point: 98.000$
- ETH Put/Call Ratio: 0.49 | Maximum Pain Point: 2.700$
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Ethereum Reserves at 9-Year Low
Ethereum reserves hit a 9-year low, the lowest since 2016. While the falling supply signals a possible rise in the ETH price, it also points to tightening liquidity and investors’ preference for accumulation strategies.
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Trump’s Crypto Project WLFI Makes Big Buys
Trump’s crypto project World Liberty Finance (WLFI) withdrew 10 million USDC from Coinbase to buy 200 million WLFI tokens. It also spent 125,000 USDC to buy 547,990 SEIs at an average price of $0.228
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CanaryFunds Bridges XRP Ledger and EVM
CanaryFunds has announced the launch of a trust containing AXL, the native token of the Axelar network, which will act as a bridge between XRP Ledger and the Ethereum-compatible XRP Ledger EVM. The trust will provide institutional investors with access to blockchain connectivity technologies.
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Musk: “DOGE Dividends Will Not Cause Inflation
Elon Musk stated that his proposal to give US taxpayers a “DOGE dividend” worth $5,000 would not have an inflationary effect. This fund, which will be provided from the saved budget, is planned to be transferred directly to taxpayers.
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S&P: US Stablecoin Adoption Slows Due to Regulatory Uncertainty
S&P Global Ratings noted that the lack of stablecoin regulations in the US is hindering institutional adoption. The team, led by analyst Mohamed Damak, stated that the uncertainty of regulatory frameworks makes it difficult for stablecoins to take part in the broader financial system. S&P predicts that stablecoins will be more widely used once regulations are in place.
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Strategy Completes Pricing of $2 Billion Convertible Bonds
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) announced on February 20 that it has completed the pricing of a $2 billion zero coupon convertible preferred bond due 2030. The initial conversion price was set at $433.43 per share, a 35% premium to the weighted average price of $321.05 on February 19. It plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including Bitcoin acquisition and working capital.
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US Treasury Secretary: Sovereign Funds Have No Gold Reserve Plans
US Treasury Secretary Benson announced that there are no plans to keep the reserves of sovereign funds underwater. Expressing his regret over criticism of the work of the Government Productivity Department, Benson also stated that the yield curve on US 2-year and 30-year bonds has flattened.
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US Commerce Secretary: Bitcoin Should Be Traded Freely Like Gold
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said Bitcoin should be freely traded around the world, just like gold. Lutnick said Bitcoin could play an important role in global financial markets and offer investors new opportunities.
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US Applications for Unemployment Benefits Announced.
Announced: 219K – Expectation: 215K – Previous: 214K
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