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Top News

1. Trump Doubles Down on Crypto:

Donald Trump announced that BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA will be included in the strategic digital asset reserve.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114093526901586124

Trump will host the first-ever Crypto Summit at the White House on March 7.

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2. SEC’s Big Week of Backtracking:

Closed investigations into Uniswap Labs, Gemini, and Robinhood without charges.
https://x.com/Uniswap/status/1894452298698358989
https://x.com/cameron/status/1894876433979154893
https://newsroom.aboutrobinhood.com/sec-closes-investigation-into-robinhood-crypto-with-no-action/

Jointly dismissed civil lawsuit with Coinbase.
https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-47

Reached settlement with Consensys, ending a securities violation case.
https://x.com/ethereumJoseph/status/1895156943972639243

Lost lawsuit against Hex founder Richard Heart.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.501047/gov.uscourts.nyed.501047.57.0.pdf

Delayed investigation of TRON founder Justin Sun.
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67071330/82/securities-and-exchange-commission-v-sun/

Confirmed meme coins are not considered securities.
https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/staff-statement-meme-coins

3. Gotbit Founder Extradited:

Alexey Andryunin, founder of crypto financial services firm Gotbit, was extradited to the U.S.

3. Gotbit Founder Extradited:

Alexey Andryunin, founder of crypto financial services firm Gotbit, was extradited to the U.S.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/founder-cryptocurrency-financial-services-firm-gotbit-extradited-united-states-face

Other News

i. ETFs:

SEC to consider Grayscale’s proposal for adding staking to its spot Ethereum ETF.
https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nysearca/2025/34-102485.pdf

Bitwise Asset Management registered an Aptos ETF in Delaware.

Other News

i. ETFs:

SEC to consider Grayscale’s proposal for adding staking to its spot Ethereum ETF.
https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nysearca/2025/34-102485.pdf

Bitwise Asset Management registered an Aptos ETF in Delaware.
https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/eCorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx?_=1737585406503

ii. Bitcoin Reserves:

Oklahoma approved HB 1203 for creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve; awaiting House vote.
https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26

Montana’s Bitcoin reserve bill (HB 429) failed its second reading in the House.

ii. Bitcoin Reserves:

Oklahoma approved HB 1203 for creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve; awaiting House vote.
https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26

Montana’s Bitcoin reserve bill (HB 429) failed its second reading in the House.
https://x.com/Bitcoin_Laws/status/1893399549454229690

iii. Hacks:

Crypto neobank Infini hacked for $49 million USDC.
https://x.com/CyversAlerts/status/1893903649916555556

Lazarus Group laundered a total of approximately $771 million.

iii. Hacks:

Crypto neobank Infini hacked for $49 million USDC.
https://x.com/CyversAlerts/status/1893903649916555556

Lazarus Group laundered a total of approximately $771 million.
https://x.com/EmberCN/status/1896006872253247710

iv. Other Highlights:

Crypto trading platform BitMEX is seeking a buyer.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/02/27/crypto-trading-platform-bitmex-is-looking-for-a-buyer-sources

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appointed Tyler Williams from Galaxy Digital as an advisor on crypto policy.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/26/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-hires-galaxy-digital-counsel-to-advise-on-crypto

EU imposed targeted sanctions against Russian crypto exchange Garantex.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/02/24/16th-package-of-sanctions-on-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-lists-additional-48-individuals-and-35-entities/

Top News

1. Trump Doubles Down on Crypto:

Donald Trump announced that BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA will be included in the strategic digital asset reserve.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114093526901586124

Trump will host the first-ever Crypto Summit at the White House on March 7.
https://twitter.com/davidsacks47/status/1895660834799698008