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Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings With Additional Purchase of 269.43 BTC

Metaplanet has made another significant move in its ongoing Bitcoin investment strategy, announcing on Monday the acquisition of an additional 269.43 BTC. The purchase, valued at approximately $26.4 million (¥4 billion), further cements Metaplanet’s position as a major corporate player in the cryptocurrency space. This latest acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to…
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Russia Declares SWIFT 'Dying' as Crypto Reshapes Finance

Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives? Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order? Russia claims that it has…
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Polymarket Bet Signals 78% Chance for SEC-Approved XRP ETF, Higher Odds for SOL and LTC Funds

Based on fresh data from the prediction marketplace Polymarket, there is a 78% probability that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year. Wagers Point to High Odds for SEC-Approved XRP, LTC and SOL ETFs Enthusiastic bettors on Polymarket believe the SEC will authorize an XRP ETF in 2025. Several firms—including 21shares…
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Feds Say AI Crypto Firm Was a Scam, Owner Faces Trial

A Las Vegas businessman, Brent C. Kovar, 58, has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $24 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through his company, Profit Connect. Prosecutors claim Kovar falsely promoted Profit Connect as an artificial intelligence-powered…
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South Korea to Allow Institutional Crypto Trading in H2 2025

Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual asset trading accounts. Risks of Institutional Participation South Korea will allow certain institutional investors to open virtual…
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Hollywood Hijinks: Crypto Promoter Arrested After Daring Stunt

A man was arrested after climbing the Hollywood sign and waving a flag promoting the Vigilante token cryptocurrency. Vigilante Token Launched in ‘Most Viral’ Way On Feb. 15, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers detained a man seen atop the Hollywood sign waving a flag promoting a cryptocurrency. The department said the flag displayed the name of the cryptocurrency —…
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RLUSD Adoption Builds as Ripple’s Stablecoin Exceeds $100M in Circulation

Metrics reveal Ripple’s newly minted stablecoin, RLUSD, has eclipsed the $100 million threshold mere weeks after its mid-December 2024 debut. RLUSD Supply Climbs to 108M As of Feb. 12, 2025, the broader stablecoin arena boasts a valuation of $224.367 billion. While RLUSD’s slice of this financial pie remains extremely modest, its trajectory shows steady momentum, now claiming 108.66 million…
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