Nearly 30% of central banks delay CBDC plans, survey shows
Nearly a third of central banks have delayed CBDC rollouts, but 75% still plan to issue one, a survey finds. A new survey from the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum and Giesecke+Devrient shows that 67% of central banks haven’t changed their stance on CBDCs, even as nearly 30% have pushed back their timelines. But […]
Tech platform MicroCloud Hologram plans $200m BTC purchase
MicroCloud Hologram, a Nasdaq-listed technology service provider, plans to buy up to $200 million of Bitcoin or other digital assets. Specifically, MicroCloud Hologram is eyeing Bitcoin (BTC), or its derivatives. It will also look at securities derivatives of other digital assets. The company announced the initiative on Feb. 10, revealing in a press release that […]
CFTC plans crypto CEO forum focused on digital assets pilot
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced plans for a crypto CEO Forum aimed at bringing industry leaders together to discuss a pilot program for digital asset markets. Specifically, the CFTC is seeking input from leading crypto companies on the agency’s regulatory sandbox for tokenized non-cash collateral. The pilot program will focus on assets such […]
Bitcoin ETF inflows cool off amid uncertainty over Trump’s strategic BTC reserve plans
Inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. slowed down on Feb. 5 following remarks from Trump’s crypto policy advisor regarding the potential implementation of a national strategic Bitcoin reserve. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $66.38 million in net inflows on Wednesday, 80% lower than the $340.82 million […]
Rainforest Foundation US NGO plans strategic Bitcoin reserve
The Rainforest Foundation US “Treasury for the Trees” initiative aims to raise 100 BTC for a strategic Bitcoin reserve. RFUS executive director Suzanne Pelletier explains why. Source link
Trump’s CBDC ban to boost crypto adoption, Musk’s dad plans $200M memecoin raise: Finance Redefined
Trump’s executive order may be a “game-changer” for institutional crypto adoption, signaling a presidential bet on the existing crypto ecosystem. Source link
Metaplanet plans to raise over $700M to buy Bitcoin
Japanese firm Metaplanet plans to raise roughly $745 million to fund Bitcoin purchases, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026 as part of its strategy to lead Japan’s Bitcoin renaissance. Source link
TON plans to launch layer-2 Payment Network
TON plans to launch a layer-2 payment network as part of The Open Network’s 2025 roadmap. According to an update shared by the TON Core, the layer-2 Payment Network envisioned in the original TON whitepaper is among the key targets for the first half of 2025. The project’s objectives include the Accelerator mainnet upgrade, which […]
Jupiter DEX changes, Musk’s blockchain plans
Today’s edition of the weekly recap spotlights Jupiter’s major platform change at ‘Catstanbul 2025,’ Elon Musk’s exploration of blockchain for government efficiency, and MicroStrategy’s continued Bitcoin accumulation. Meanwhile, Ledger’s co-founder was rescued from kidnapping in France. Bitcoin reaches new all-time high Bitcoin achieved a record price of $109,114 on Jan. 20 before settling at around […]
Chain plans to sue Justin Sun over market manipulation accusations
Blockchain protocol Chain is considering legal action against TRON founder Justin Sun after he accused the company of market manipulation. Chain, a blockchain firm backed by over $40 million from investors including Pantera Capital and Citigroup,has threatened legal action against Sun following allegations of market manipulation. In an X post on Jan. 24, Sun claimed […]
