Market
Crypto
Tron founder unveils Bitcoin layer-2 solution as BTC DeFi breaks $1.2 billion in TVL
The total value of assets locked on the Bitcoin network has surpassed the $1 billion threshold for the first time, per DeFillama data.
Investments
Ark Invest offloads $34 million in Coinbase while shares jump 7% pre-market ahead of earnings report
Coinbase will release its earnings report for the 2023's Q4 at market close today.
Technology
Chainlink and Telefonica join forces to combat SIM swap attacks as LINK up 30% in Feb
Chainlink's LINK has enjoyed a positive week, rising nearly 8% during the period.
Mining
Bitcoin mining difficulty set to hit record high today amid US miner scrutiny
Bitcoin mining difficulty is expected to rise by 8% to a new all-time high.
Crypto
Bitcoin rally to $52k lifts US crypto stocks to outsized gains
The stocks of several US-based crypto-related firms were buoyed by BTC's positive price movement.
Crypto
US Treasury targets crypto mixers with new tools to counter illicit crypto activities
US Treasury argues that threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to profit from illicit activities using virtual assets.
Regulation
Japan urges banks to screen crypto transfers in crackdown on ‘unlawful money transfers’
The financial regulator said these measures would "strengthen users' protection" against such illegal activities.
Tokenization
Solana surpasses BNB Chain as fourth-largest digital asset by market cap
Solana's DeFi TVL is nearing the significant $2 billion milestone.
Exchanges
Ledger teams up with Coinbase to offer direct to cold storage crypto purchases
Coinbase Pay integration with Ledger Live will simplify crypto transactions for self-custody enthusiasts.
Crypto
MicroStrategy pivots to Bitcoin development, flaunts $3.5 billion in unrealized profit
Bitcoin's recent rally pushed MicroStrategy's unrealized profit on its investment to approximately $3.5 billion.
Exchanges
Coinbase unfreezes Debt Box assets amid SEC controversy
Coinbase said it wouldn't freeze Debt Box assets until the SEC explained why they should.
Legal
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentencing rescheduled for April 30
The former Binance CEO CZ faces up to 10 years in prison.