Altcoin VIRTUAL Soars 28 on Upbit Listing
CoinDesk: @Upbit lists $VIRTUAL, boosting its price 28% to $2.61, nearing a key resistance level amid increased exposure to South Korean traders. #Update #Crypto $VIRTUAL (+6) ↗
Crypto Exchanges
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LayerZero Resolves $21M FTX Dispute
Hodl.Press: @LayerZeroLabs settles $21M dispute with FTX, addressing creditor issues and minimizing legal costs after failed STG token repurchase from Alameda Ventures. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Kraken Delists USDT for Europe Users
Bitcoin.com: @krakenfx will delist five stablecoins, including $USDT, for European Economic Area users to ensure compliance and enhance trading experiences. #Update #Crypto $USDT (-4) ↘
Crypto Surge: Lido Rises 20% Post-Kraken Relaunch
NewsBTC: @LidoFinance spikes 20% after @krakenfx relaunches staking in select US states. #Update #Crypto $LDO (+6) ↗
Crypto Exchange Kraken Sees Revenue Surge
DailyHodl: @KrakenExchange reports 2024 revenue of $1.5B, doubling from 2023, with trading volumes hitting $665B and 2.5M funded accounts. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Crypto Exchange Kraken Hits 1.5B Revenue
TheBlock: @krakenfx projects $1.5 billion in revenue for 2024, highlighting significant growth in the crypto exchange market. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Kraken Delists USDT in EEA
CryptoBriefing: @KrakenFX will delist $USDT and other stablecoins in the EEA by March 31, 2025, complying with MiCA regulations. #Update #Crypto $USDT (-4) ↘
Bitcoin: Binance Founder Urges EU Adoption
CoinGape: @cz_binance challenges ECB President Christine Lagarde’s stance, asserting “EU needs Bitcoin,” fueling debate on $BTC’s reserve potential. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Coinbase Expands Into Major South American Market
DailyHodl: @Coinbase secures VASP registration from Argentina’s CNV, expanding its services to 5 million daily crypto users in South America’s second-largest economy. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Coinbase Launches Solana Futures Push
Decrypt: @Coinbase plans to launch cash-settled Solana futures on its regulated derivatives exchange, pending CFTC approval, aiming to diversify offerings. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+4) ↗
Crypto Staking Returns Kraken US Clients
Bitcoin.com: @krakenfx has relaunched onchain staking for U.S. clients, offering 17 crypto assets through Kraken Pro in 37 states and two territories amid evolving regulations. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Crypto Staking: Kraken’s New US Program
DailyHodl: @krakenfx launches a new onchain crypto staking program for US clients, allowing staking of $ETH, $SOL, and 15 other tokens after a two-year SEC-imposed hiatus. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+6) ↗
Crypto News: KUNA Exchange Closure Announced
Hodl.Press: Michael Chobanian announces the closure of @KUNA Exchange due to tax issues, urging users to withdraw funds within two months and emphasizing crypto legalization in Ukraine. #Update #Crypto (-4) ↘
Coinbase Lists Solana Hedera Futures
CoinDesk: @CoinbaseDerivs files with CFTC to list $SOL and $HBAR futures, launching Feb 18; Solana contracts sized at 100 SOL, Hedera at 5,000 tokens. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+3) ↗