Developers Announce Pectra Test Deployments
Hodl.Press: @Ethereum Foundation announces Pectra upgrade dates for Holesky and Sepolia test networks, set for February 24 and March 5, 2025, respectively. #Update #Crypto $ETH (-3) ↘
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
NFL Rivals Unveils Super Bowl Rewards
Decrypt: @MythicalGames launches Super Bowl promotion in NFL Rivals, offering 30 new NFT player cards and rewards tied to real game events. #Update #Gaming (+3) ↗
Crypto Podcast Deleted Hawk Tuah Drama
Decrypt: Haliey Welch’s deleted podcast episode with crypto influencers leaked, causing $HAWK token to briefly surge 9% amid ongoing legal issues. #Update #Crypto $HAWK (-3) ↘
Tornado Cash Developer Granted Conditional Release
TheBlock: Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev receives conditional release to work on his appeal against charges related to money laundering activities. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Crypto Gains Tax-Free in Czech Republic
CoinDesk: Czech President Petr Pavel signs a bill exempting long-term crypto gains from taxes, enhancing the Czech Republic’s financial digitalization efforts. #Update #Legal #Crypto (+6) ↗
Crypto Community Reacts to McDonalds Tweet
CryptoBriefing: @McDonalds tweeted “jUsT pUt My FrIeS iN tHe BaG bRo,” sparking reactions from the crypto community amid Bitcoin’s fluctuation around $97,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
Crypto: Trump Jr Sees Future Hegemony
CoinDesk: Donald Trump Jr. calls crypto the “future of American hegemony” at @OndoFinance Summit after @WorldLibertyFin buys $470K in $ONDO tokens. #Update #Crypto $ONDO (+6) ↗
Crypto: FDIC Unveils 175 Banking Docs
Bitcoin.com: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released 175 documents on Feb. 5, detailing its oversight of banks engaged in crypto, signaling a regulatory overhaul. #Update #Crypto (+3) →
Arthur Hayes Essay Unveils New Insights
Hodl.Press: The U.S. explores Bitcoin as a reserve asset to counter China’s dedollarization, integrating dollar stablecoins on social platforms and enhancing Bitcoin mining capabilities. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Supreme Court Hears Tornado Cash Challenge
Hodl.Press: Raman Storm, co-founder of @TornadoCash, appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court over procedural violations in his case, raising concerns about legal norms and crypto regulation. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Crypto Debanking Concerns Reach US House
CoinDesk: Coinbase’s @iampaulgrewal testified on regulatory overreach in crypto banking, supported by Republicans; FDIC released documents amid court pressure. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Tornado Cash Dev Alexey Pertsev Released
CryptoBriefing: Alexey Pertsev, linked to @TornadoCash, released under electronic monitoring amid money laundering charges, highlighting privacy tool regulation issues. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Tornado Cash CoFounder Alexey Pertsev Freed
Hodl.Press: Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of @TornadoCash, released under electronic monitoring after laundering $2.2B; appeal ongoing. U.S. scrutiny impacts crypto market. #Update #Legal (+6) ↗
Tornado Cash Developer Released Supervised
Decrypt: Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev will be released from prison on Friday under electronic monitoring, allowing him to work on his appeal. #Update #Legal (+3) ↗