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Crypto trading volumes rebound to $18 trillion in 2024 but lag behind 2021’s peak
Binance keeps lead in trading volume while Crypto.com surpasses $1 trillion with record growth.
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Donald Trump taps crypto advocate a16z’s Brian Quintenz for CFTC leadership
Industry leaders back Brian Quintenz's nomination, highlighting his past efforts at the CFTC and potential to revamp crypto oversight.
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WLFI launches Macro Strategy reserve to bridge traditional and decentralized finance
Donald Trump-linked WLFI unveils its Macro Strategy to bolster its crypto stance and engage with traditional finance.
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Tether introduces bridge-free multichain liquidity for legacy USDT networks
The Legacy Mesh will allow USDT holders to use the multichain connectivity introduced by the USDT0.
ETF
Goldman Sachs reports over $2B in Bitcoin exposure through ETFs
The company's 13F form revealed an Ethereum exposure nearly 19 times larger between quarters.
CBDCs
Bank of England gov warns digital pound must not undermine commercial banks
BoE governor Andrew Bailey also discussed Bitcoin and stablecoins, calling the former a speculative asset, while acknowledging the latter could serve a monetary purpose.
Analysis
Altcoin sector suffers historic losses while Bitcoin remains resilient
The crash from Feb. 2 was one of the 2.5% worst trading days for altcoins in history.
Adoption
Japanese gaming publisher Gumi announces plans to buy $6 million worth of Bitcoin for treasury
The company is already a node operator for Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon, with nearly 8 BTC in delegated staking.
Analysis
StanChart predicts new highs for Bitcoin in February as US treasury yields stabilize
Stable US Treasury yields and reduced inflationary fears may propel Bitcoin to break previous high points, Standard Chartered analysis suggests.
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