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Just collected my Newtonian Gold NFT! guild.xyz/magic-newton/collect/polygon/0x3282acb7ef42d8dd1ce6cc9d792b59ca72f9cf2b

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Bitcoin Slips Under $94K as Stocks Try to Shake Last Week's Jitters Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $93,900, down 1.9%, with broader crypto markets also declining. Ether (ETH) dropped 5.9%, and Solana (SOL) plunged nearly 10%, facing inflation and token unlock concerns. U.S. stocks struggled, with the Nasdaq down 1.2% and the S&P 500 falling 0.5%. Lekker Capital's Quinn Thompson sees an 80% chance BTC won’t hit new highs in three months. Economic risks include slowing real incomes, a weakening housing market, and reduced government spending. Renaissance Macro's Neil Dutta warns of a passive monetary tightening, potentially leading to lower interest rates and weaker job conditions.

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Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Price Surge To $4 — Here’s How Dogecoin has been under bearish pressure in 2025 but remains within an 11-year ascending channel. Analyst Ali Martinez suggests DOGE could rally to $4 if the $0.19 support holds, marking a potential 1,500% surge. However, a breakdown could push the price to $0.06. Currently, DOGE trades at $0.24, down 10% in the past week.

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Ethena assures users of solvency after Bybit hack Ethena Labs assured users that its yield-bearing stablecoin, USDe, remains solvent despite Bybit’s $1.4 billion hack. The protocol has ~$30 million exposure to Bybit derivatives but claims its $46 million reserve fund can cover losses. USDe’s crypto backing is held off-exchange with Copper, reducing risk. Ethena mints USDe against assets like BTC and ETH, hedging volatility using offchain derivatives. The project’s high yields attract stablecoin holders but pose centralization risks. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed withdrawals remain open but may be delayed.

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Just joined the Ink guild. Continuing my brave quest to explore all corners of web3! guild.xyz/inkonchain

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$2B Solana unlock incoming — Is it time to hold, short or sell SOL? Solana (SOL) faces negative sentiment due to the LIBRA memecoin fiasco and an upcoming token unlock, which could add selling pressure. Analysts warn that major firms may sell their allocations, while some believe the market can absorb the impact. Short sellers are aggressively targeting SOL, with open interest rising. Losing $180 support could trigger further declines, and failure to reclaim $190 by Feb. 17 may signal a bearish trend. However, some argue that FUD is peaking, with potential catalysts like the Firedancer upgrade and a SOL ETF on the horizon.

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Crypto Biz: Goldman Sachs stacks ETH, BTC Goldman Sachs has significantly increased its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF holdings, signaling a major shift in its stance on crypto. The bank now holds over $1.28 billion in Bitcoin ETFs and $476 million in Ethereum ETFs. Tokyo-based Metaplanet’s stock surged 4,800% after adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, with plans to acquire up to 21,000 BTC by 2026. Japanese gaming firm Gumi also invested 1 billion yen ($6.6M) in Bitcoin for staking. Meanwhile, stablecoin USDC has rebounded, surpassing a $56.1 billion market cap as adoption grows across multiple blockchains.

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Pi Network's Open Network will launch on February 20, 2025, at 8 AM UTC. Millions of KYC-verified Pioneers can now connect Pi to external systems for real-world use. This marks a major milestone after six years of development. The ecosystem is thriving with utility-driven applications. The launch expands opportunities for Pioneers globally. Check the Pi mining app for the official announcement.

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Bitcoin Dominance Tipped To Hit 57% — Altseason Incoming? Bitcoin saw a 5.73% price decline last week but increased its market dominance to 61% as altcoins suffered greater losses. Analyst Egrag Crypto highlights an Adam & Eve pattern, predicting a potential retracement in Bitcoin Dominance if it fails to hold key support at 61.50%, possibly dropping to 57%. This could boost altcoin prices, though factors like low network activity and macroeconomic conditions hinder a full altseason. Analytics firm IntoTheBlock notes a lack of strong bullish narratives like NFTs or DeFi to drive a widespread altcoin rally. The total crypto market is valued at $3.13 trillion, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins holding 61.0%, 10.1%, and 28.9% dominance, respectively.

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MEXC Fuels DeFi Innovation and Liquidity Security with the Berachain (BERA) Listing MEXC announced the listing of Berachain (BERA) on February 6, 2025, at 13:00 (UTC), with a 19,100 BERA and 50,000 USDT airdrop campaign. Berachain, initially a meme, has evolved into an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain using a unique Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus. It recently raised $142 million and launched Boyco, a pre-launch liquidity platform. MEXC will offer BERA/USDT spot trading and perpetual futures with up to 50x leverage. Various promotional events, including deposit rewards, trading challenges, and referral bonuses, will accompany the launch. MEXC continues expanding its token offerings and user engagement initiatives.

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Virtune AB (Publ) launches two new Crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki

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Bitcoin miner Bitdeer acquires Canadian power project for $21.7 million Bitdeer acquired a 101-MW power project in Alberta, Canada, for $21.7M, with plans to scale it to 1 GW. The firm aims to energize the site by Q4 2026 and build a 99-MW Bitcoin mining data center. This move supports its goal of becoming the first fully vertically integrated Bitcoin miner. Bitdeer sees this as a way to lower mining costs and enhance efficiency. The company operates in the U.S., Norway, and Bhutan, managing 21.6 EH/s of hashing power.

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Interoperability Ignited – Fueling Crypto’s Multi-Chain Future Cross-chain interoperability is transforming blockchain by enabling seamless communication between networks, crucial for mass adoption. Bridges like Hyperbridge, LayerZero, and Wormhole facilitate smart contract interactions across chains, unlocking DeFi’s $80 billion TVL. However, achieving security, speed, and low costs remains a challenge, with risks like bridge hacks and oracle manipulation. Technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs, intent-based protocols, and aggregation layers enhance security and UX. Ecosystems like Cosmos, Avalanche, and Polkadot tackle interoperability uniquely through IBC, shared security, and XCM. While challenges persist, these innovations are reshaping the crypto landscape toward a more unified and scalable blockchain future.

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Solana Retraces TRUMP Meme Pump Gains – But Technicals Suggest A $300 Run

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Bitcoin falls below $100K following Donald Trump imposing import tariffs Bitcoin fell below $100,000 after Trump imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, triggering retaliatory measures. Canada, China, and Mexico announced counter-tariffs and trade actions. The crypto market reacted, with Bitcoin dropping to $99,111 and liquidating $22.7 million in long positions. Analysts are split on the long-term impact, with some seeing it as temporary consolidation while others warn of broader economic pain. BlackRock continues accumulating BTC and ETH, signaling institutional confidence. Some argue Bitcoin is still highly correlated with traditional markets. The overall market remains uncertain amid ongoing trade tensions.

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MicroStrategy announces pricing of strike preferred stock offering MicroStrategy priced its perpetual strike preferred stock at $80 per share, expecting $563.4 million in revenue, with proceeds going toward Bitcoin acquisitions and operations. The company bought 10,107 BTC for $1.1 billion, bringing its total holdings to 471,107 BTC, valued at $49.4 billion. It also announced a $1.05 billion debt buyback for its 2027 convertible senior notes. MicroStrategy and Coinbase opposed the 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, arguing it unfairly taxes unrealized crypto gains. If unchanged, the rule could impose billions in taxes on MicroStrategy despite no BTC sales.

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Venice AI’s VVV Drops 50% as Insider Trading Concerns Swirl Venice AI’s VVV token initially surged to a $1 billion market cap but dropped 50% following insider trading allegations. The platform offers private AI access via the Base network and was listed on Coinbase at launch. Reports surfaced that two Aerodrome Finance contributors profited $950K in under an hour by buying tokens before public announcements. Community backlash led to Aerodrome suspending the contributors. The firm detected unusual trading within 30 minutes and launched an internal investigation. Further actions are being considered.

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Binance denies France’s claims as legal challenges mount worldwide French authorities have opened an investigation into Binance for alleged money laundering and tax fraud between 2019 and 2024, linked to drug trafficking, expanding scrutiny across the EU. Binance, previously investigated for inadequate Know Your Customer procedures, denies the allegations and pledges to fight them. The exchange has faced regulatory challenges in at least 10 countries since 2021, including a $4.3 billion settlement in the US for AML violations. Binance CEO Richard Teng acknowledged past compliance gaps but emphasized user security. By 2024, Binance strengthened compliance efforts, increasing its compliance team to 645, gaining recognition from FinCEN and other authorities.

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