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Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF with the SEC
Franklin Templeton has filed for an S-1 registration with the SEC for a Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This has come after establishing the Franklin Solana Trust in Delaware. The firm now joins Grayscale, Bitwise, VanEck, and others in seeking approval for a Solana-based ETF. This signals growing institutional interest in Solana investment products and the …
Shrishesh Tanksalkar·22 Feb 20251 min
Short NewsEthereum Developers Confirm Pectra Testnet Upgrade Schedule
Ethereum developers have set key dates for the Pectra upgrade, planning to activate it on the Holesky testnet on February 24 and Sepolia on March 5. If successful, Pectra could go live on the Ethereum mainnet around April 8. During the latest Ethereum Core Developer call, they also discussed Beiko’s proposal to finalize the Fusaka …
Qadir AK·14 Feb 20251 min
Crypto Whale Fuels Broccoli Surge as Meme Coin Frenzy Heats Up
A crypto whale scooped up 40 million Broccoli tokens, spending $5 million to become its largest holder. This triggered a 160% price surge, fueled by social media hype and increased investor interest. Inspired by Binance founder CZ’s dog, Broccoli-themed meme coins have flooded the market, with one even hitting a $1.5 billion market cap. DOGE, …
Debashree Patra·14 Feb 20251 min
Remixpoint’s Crypto Bet Pays Off Amid Market Shifts
Japanese energy firm Remixpoint boosted its crypto holdings by over 8,000% in nine months, investing 9 billion yen ($59 million), mainly in Bitcoin. The move aligns with its strategy to hedge against the yen’s depreciation, mirroring Metaplanet’s approach. Following Donald Trump’s election win, the firm accelerated crypto accumulation, sending its shares up 360%. Despite reporting …
Elena R·14 Feb 20251 min
Trump Teases New Reciprocal Tariffs to Level Global Trade Playing Field
President Donald Trump teased on Truth Social Thursday a new round of reciprocal tariffs, aiming to match the higher rates other countries charge on American imports. He described it as “THE BIG ONE” in his post, calling it a key step to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.” Reciprocal tariffs were a key part of Trump’s campaign. …
Nidhi Kolhapur·13 Feb 20251 min
OpenSea Foundation Announced SEA Token Launch, US Users Eligible
OpenSea Foundation is set to launch its SEA token and confirmed that US users will be able to take part in the token distribution. The foundation clarified that token allocation eligibility will depend on historical platform usage, not just recent activity. They also mentioned that the claim process will be easy and accessible, with a …
Nidhi Kolhapur·13 Feb 20251 min
Tether CEO Fires Back at JPMorgan Over Bitcoin Sell-Off Claim
JPMorgan recently suggested that Tether may need to sell some of its assets, including its large Bitcoin holdings, to comply with potential new U.S. stablecoin regulations. To this, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, has fired back at JPMorgan, accusing its analysts of being “salty” because they don’t own Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Under the …
Nidhi Kolhapur·13 Feb 20251 min
Short NewsBinance Expands Listings with Top DeFi and AI Tokens!
Binance Alpha has added a fresh batch of crypto projects to its pre-selected pool, boosting trading options for users. The latest additions include RWA protocol ONDO, lending protocol MORPHO, and decentralized exchange Aerodrome (AERO). Also joining the list are AI token launcher Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), Solana-based DeFi platform Kamino Finance (KMNO), and blockchain security provider …
Mustafa Mulla·13 Feb 20251 min
Ethereum Foundation Moves 49,200 ETH Into DeFi
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has made a major move by depositing a total of 49,200 ETH into various DeFi platforms. According to on-chain data, EF transferred 4,200 ETH to Compound, 10,000 ETH to Aave, and a massive 30,800 ETH to Spark. Another 4,200 ETH was later added to the Compound. This comes after the community …
Mustafa Mulla·13 Feb 20251 min