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Binance Futures Introduces New B3USDT Perpetual Contract with 25x Leverage!
Binance Futures is expanding its trading options by launching the B3USDT perpetual contract with up to 25x leverage. The contract will go live on February 13, 2025, at 11:30 UTC. B3 is officially described as a Layer 3 game-specific chain on Base, aiming to enhance blockchain gaming experiences. At launch, the maximum funding rate for …
Mustafa Mulla·13 Feb 20251 min
U.S. Seizes Bitcoin Mining Machines Over AI Chip Concerns
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has expanded its crackdown on Bitcoin mining ASICs, seizing devices from MicroBT, Canaan, and Bitmain at the request of the FCC. The issue stems from AI chips in these machines that lack FCC approval. Previously, CBP only targeted Antminer models, but now multiple manufacturers face customs clearance delays at …
Elena R·13 Feb 20251 min
Cboe BZX Seeks SEC Nod for Ethereum ETF Staking
Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a proposal to allow staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, the first such filing with the SEC. The proposal, outlined in Form 19b-4, awaits regulatory approval. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart noted that this could mark a shift in SEC policy, which previously pushed firms to exclude staking from ETF …
Debashree Patra·13 Feb 20251 min
New York Senator Pushes for Crypto Task Force to Study Industry Impact
New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. has introduced a bill to create a 17-member crypto task force to examine the impact of cryptocurrencies on the state’s economy, tax system, and regulations. The study will also assess environmental concerns and compare New York’s crypto rules to other jurisdictions. If approved, the task force must present …
Qadir AK·13 Feb 20251 min
Phantom Wallet Resumes Service After Brief Outage
Phantom, the popular non-custodial multi-chain crypto wallet on Solana, experienced a short service outage on February 12, as announced by the Phantom team on X. The Phantom team confirmed the temporary outage and requested the community’s patience while developers worked on a solution. The issue was quickly resolved, and services were restored with an update …
Nidhi Kolhapur·13 Feb 20251 min
WLFI Launches ‘Macro Strategy’ Token Reserve to Tackle Crypto Volatility
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform linked to U.S. President Donald Trump, has launched a new initiative to navigate the fluctuating crypto markets. WLFI’s ‘Macro Strategy’ token reserve will help protect against recent crypto market swings, supporting major coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The platform noted that Macro Strategy will serve as …
Nidhi Kolhapur·12 Feb 20251 min
Eric Semler’s X Account Hacked, Fake Posts Claim Launch of Solana-Based Token
The X account of Eric Semler, the chairman of Semler Scientific, appears to have been hacked. After the hack, several posts were made suggesting the creation of a new cryptocurrency token on the Solana blockchain. This token is supposedly being launched using the same ticker symbol that Semler Scientific uses for its stock on the …
Nidhi Kolhapur·12 Feb 20251 min
CoinSwitch X Account Hacked, CEO Assures Funds Are Safe
CoinSwitch officially announced that its X account was hacked to promote a scam token, SWITCH, on the Solana blockchain. The hackers falsely claimed it was CoinSwitch’s native token, with trading set to start at 8 AM UTC. CEO Ashish Singhal confirmed the breach, assuring users that the platform remains secure and funds are safe. The …
Elena R·12 Feb 20251 min
Pi Network (PI) to List on Pionex Spot Trading Begins February 20, 2025
Pionex will list Pi Network (PI) on February 20, 2025, at 08:00 (UTC), opening PI/USDT spot trading. The exchange advises caution, noting that crypto trading carries significant risks with the potential for both profits and losses. While Pionex aims to offer high-quality assets, it does not guarantee returns and won’t be responsible for trading losses. …
Debashree Patra·12 Feb 20251 min