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Several fund managers are eyeing new crypto ETFs in the U.S., including $SOL, $DOGE, and $XRP, amid evolving SEC regulations. Bloomberg analysts predict significant investments if approved, with potential launches as early as April. #Update #ETF $SOL (+5) ↗
Ronald Branstetter’s $UFD meme coin, created on @Solana’s Pump.fun, surged to a $420M market cap, changing his view on crypto and emphasizing community value. #Update #Crypto $UFD (+6) ↗
@MetaMask is expanding beyond Ethereum to include $BTC, aiming to capture a broader DeFi audience. This move reflects the growing trend of multi-chain ecosystems as users explore networks like Bitcoin and Solana. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
European Central Bank executive Piero Cipollone advocates for a digital euro to counter President Donald Trump’s ban on central bank digital currencies in the US, aiming to mitigate stablecoin reliance. #Update #Crypto $EUR (-3) ↘
@FathomHoldings plans to allocate up to half of its excess cash reserves to $BTC, aiming to accept it for purchases soon. The move follows @MicroStrategy’s lead in adopting Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic risks. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addressed concerns about $ETH’s price and layer-2 networks, suggesting L2s should support $ETH by burning fees or staking proceeds. He emphasized interoperability and security improvements for Ethereum’s future. #Update #Crypto $ETH (-3) ↘
President Donald Trump dominates crypto news with his Solana meme coin launch and the Telegram game “Trump’s Empire,” where players build his business and political empire for potential token rewards. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Chinese researchers have developed @DeepSeekAI R1, an open-source AI model that rivals @OpenAI’s o1 in reasoning capabilities at 98% lower costs, marking a significant shift in AI development and accessibility. #Breaking #Tech (+8) ↗
Bitcoin remains stable around $105,000 despite a recent dip from its record high of $108,786, as President Donald Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht and institutional investments continue to surge. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is exploring blockchain use for transparency in government operations, with discussions ongoing with various public blockchains, according to Bloomberg. #Update #Crypto $DOGE (+3) →
The U.S. House of Representatives is investigating whether leading crypto firms were secretly “debanked” during the Biden administration, with Rep. James Comer seeking details from industry leaders like @a16z and @coinbase. #Update #Legal $BTC (-3) ↘
@MicroStrategy plans to redeem $1.05 billion in convertible notes, aiming to manage corporate debt tied to its Bitcoin acquisition strategy as its holdings near $50 billion. The company is reducing leverage by settling conversion requests in shares. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Ethereum layer-2 network @AbstractChain is expanding its ecosystem with a focus on gaming, featuring 33 games post-mainnet launch. Highlights include Pudgy World, Onchain Heroes, and 77-Bit. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+3) →
@ThirdTimeGames partners with @BlockBet to enable wagering on virtual horse races using $CROWN, joining Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as supported assets. The partnership includes BlockBet as the first official simulcast partner for 24/7 races. #Update #Crypto $CROWN (+3) ↗