• February 19, 2025
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Bitfinex Bitcoin long positions reach $5.1B — Is someone buying or hedging?

Analysts speculate that the Bitcoin bull run is ready to resume after Bitfinex longs soar to $5.1 billion. Are they mistaken? Source link

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Bitcoin trades in tight range as XRP, LT, OM, and GT aim to move higher

If Bitcoin’s tightening range trading resolves to the upside, XRP, LTC, OM, and GT could rally higher. Source link

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Coinbase Q4 revenue surges 88% as Trump’s election boosts crypto prices

Crypto exchange Coinbase reported a net income of $1.29 billion in the fourth quarter, while its $2.2 billion net revenue comfortably beat industry estimates. Source

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Rep. Waters calls for support on bipartisan stablecoin legislation

US House Financial Services Committee ranking member Maxine Waters suggested lawmakers look to bipartisan stablecoin legislation drafted in the 118th session of Congress. Source link

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Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev leaves prison custody

The crypto community and privacy advocates worldwide have been closely following Alexey Pertsev’s legal battle and the Tornado Cash case. Source link

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US prosecutors must rethink DeFi stance — a16z

DEXs like Uniswap should not be held liable for user actions they can’t control, the venture capital firm said. Source link

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El Salvador purchases 2 additional BTC in a single day

The adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset by smaller nation-states may be the catalyst that drives bigger countries to follow suit. Source link

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Texas Lt. Governor announces ‘Bitcoin Reserve’ as priority bill for 2025

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick revealed that establishing a Bitcoin reserve in the state will be among 2025’s legislative priorities. Source link

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Memecoins and art market share similar economics — Ki Young Ju

“While the hype surrounding meme coins may fade, the market itself will not disappear,” the CryptoQuant founder wrote on social media. Source link

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Elizabeth Warren proposes Elon Musk pay more taxes for gov’t efficiency

Senator Elizabeth Warren urged DOGE Chair Elon Musk to cut wasteful spending, proposing full IRS funding and closing the carried interest loophole. Source link