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Coinbase CEO Denies Conflict with White House Amid Clarity Act Delay
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong refutes claims of a conflict with the White House regarding the Clarity Act, emphasizing constructive dialogue and ongoing negotiations with banks.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
EU Bank to Launch Regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading
KBC, one of Belgium's largest banks, will allow retail clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum starting February 16, adhering to new European regulations.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Crypto Card Market Grows 1400% in Two Years, Reaches $18 Billion
The cryptocurrency card market has exploded, growing 1400% in two years to reach $18 billion, driven by the integration of stablecoins into everyday transactions.
James Park3 min - News
Lukashenko Signs Decree to Establish Crypto Banks in Belarus
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law to establish crypto banks, allowing them to operate alongside traditional financial services under dual regulation.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
CoinGecko Reports Record Token Failures in 2025
CoinGecko reports that over 11.6 million crypto tokens failed in 2025, marking a record high in token mortality linked to market volatility and meme coin collapses.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Cathie Wood Highlights Bitcoin's Advantages Over Gold
Cathie Wood argues that Bitcoin's limited supply makes it a superior asset compared to gold, highlighting its potential for diversification and growth.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Coinbase Update: Bitcoin Surges to $96,750 Amid Market Movements
Bitcoin hits a new two-month high of $96,750 as Coinbase withdraws support for a Senate crypto bill. Zcash avoids SEC action, and Ripple expands in Europe.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Dictatorships vs. Bitchat: A Struggle for Communication
As Uganda prepares for elections, the government intensifies efforts to counter the decentralized messenger Bitchat, sparking a digital resistance led by opposition leader Bobi Wine.
Daniel Kim7 min - News
xAI Bans Explicit Image Generation in X via Grok
xAI has restricted Grok's ability to generate explicit images on X after a scandal involving potential child exploitation.
James Park2 min - News
Freedom for Lichtenstein: Why Did the Bitfinex Hacker Get Released Early?
Ilya Lichtenstein, involved in the Bitfinex hack, was released early from prison, raising questions about the implications for the cryptocurrency market.
Elena Volkov6 min - News
Former NYC Mayor Denies NYC Token Profit Amid Crash
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' spokesperson denied claims of profit from the NYC Token, which crashed over 80% shortly after its launch.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Bank of America CEO Warns of $6 Trillion Shift to Stablecoins
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warns of a potential $6 trillion outflow from U.S. banks to stablecoins, highlighting risks to traditional lending.
Aisha Patel3 min