- CEX Hot Coins
CEX Trading Volume Top 10 and 24-Hour Price Change:
BTC: + 1.58%
ETH: + 0.87%
KAITO (Newly Launched)
SOL: + 3.33%
XRP: - 1.27%
LTC: + 0.11%
S: + 23%
BERA: + 21.46%
SUI: + 7.79%
DOGE: - 0.5%
24H Price Increase Ranking (Data Source: OKX):
IP: + 77.02%
J: + 43.34%
S: + 22.93%
BERA: + 20.81%
SWEAT: + 18.92%
TIA: + 18.15%
MKR: + 17.73%
MOVE: + 13.69%
NEIRO: + 12.17%
SONIC: + 10.86%
- 24H Trending Coins
IP, continues to surge;
PI, an established "community coin," has launched on exchanges like OKX;
KAITO, airdrop has started, now listed on exchanges like Binance.
Headlines
SBF Changes Political Stance to Support Trump in First Prison Interview, Suspected of Seeking Pardon
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), former CEO and co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has taken a pro-Trump stance in his first interview since being incarcerated. SBF claimed in the interview that he is also a victim of "politicization by the Department of Justice," and that he supports more Republican causes than people realize. According to an interview by a New York Sun reporter, SBF donated $40 million to the Democratic Party in 2020 and $5.2 million to the Biden campaign. He is currently serving a 25-year sentence at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York for multiple charges, including fraud. Previous reports from U.S. civil groups indicated that the likelihood of SBF receiving a pardon is low, although he seems to be seeking one from the current U.S. president.
Strategy Announces Pricing for $2 Billion Convertible Preferred Notes Offering
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bitcoin Magazine disclosed on the X platform that Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced the pricing for a $2 billion convertible preferred notes offering to purchase more Bitcoin.
FOX Reporter: U.S. SEC Very Interested in Staking
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett stated on the X platform that, according to a recent conversation with a source at the U.S. SEC, the agency is very interested in staking and even requested the industry to provide a memorandum detailing different types of staking and their benefits. The source expects that the agency will issue some guidance on staking in the near future, as it is a topic they are keen on.
Industry News
U.S. SEC Voluntarily Withdraws Appeal on DeFi Rulemaking Case
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the U.S. SEC voluntarily withdrew its appeal on a ruling that prevented the agency from expanding the scope of existing securities laws to cover DeFi users and projects.
In a four-page motion submitted to the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the SEC expressed a desire to "voluntarily withdraw this appeal," a move that faced no opposition.
In November of last year, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the SEC's expanded legal definition of "dealers" exceeded the agency's authority. The judge found that the modification of the SEC's dealer rules was illegal as it conflated DeFi traders with financial brokers.
Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, stated in a statement that the SEC's voluntary withdrawal of the appeal is a significant victory for the digital asset industry, "We initially sued the SEC to challenge the agency's illegal power grab, which attempted to unilaterally redefine the boundaries of its statutory authority. With the new leadership of the agency leading to today's final dismissal, we look forward to productive dialogue between the industry and the SEC." (Decrypt)
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Grayscale's spot XRP ETF (19b-4 application) has been officially submitted to the Federal Register, meaning that the SEC will begin its review and must decide whether to approve or deny the application by October 18. The 19b-4 application is the formal document submitted by Grayscale to the SEC to apply for the launch of an XRP-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). The document has been officially published in the Federal Register, marking the formal start of the review process. According to regulations, the SEC must make a decision by October 18. During this period, the SEC may communicate with Grayscale to request more information or clarify related issues.
Canary Litecoin Spot ETF Listed on DTCC Website, Code LTCC
Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to the DTCC website, the Canary Litecoin spot ETF has been listed with the code LTCC, and the creation/redemption section shows D. Although this move does not indicate that the ETF has received any regulatory approval or any explicit approval process results, listing on the DTCC website is a "standard procedure" for launching new ETFs.
Franklin Templeton Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Index ETF
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Franklin Templeton has announced the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds both spot Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ) is the second cryptocurrency index ETF to enter the U.S. market, following the Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ) launched by asset management company Hashdex on February 14. The EZPZ fund holds a basket of assets referenced by the U.S. CF Institutional Digital Asset Index. As of February 20, this index only tracks Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to CF Benchmarks data, as of February 20, the market capitalization-weighted index consists of approximately 87% BTC and 13% ETH. Franklin Templeton plans for the EZPZ to hold more cryptocurrencies in the future, ultimately providing U.S. investors with a "one-stop" crypto portfolio as the index expands.
Insider: Deribit Still in Talks with Kraken for Acquisition, Coinbase May Also Be Involved
Odaily Planet Daily reports that an insider stated that the cryptocurrency options exchange Deribit is still in talks with Kraken regarding a potential acquisition, contrary to previous reports that the U.S. exchange had abandoned the potential deal. Recent reports also confirmed that the crypto options platform is working with FT Partners to evaluate acquisition offers, but Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers ruled out the possibility of an acquisition. According to Bloomberg, the company's valuation could reach $4 billion to $5 billion or even higher.
Another insider mentioned that Coinbase has also been trying to acquire Deribit. Strijers previously stated that Deribit is an attractive acquisition target because it is a market-leading exchange in the digital asset options trading space, and Kraken hopes to add it to its trading products. (Coindesk)
Kraken Plans to Re-enter Indian Market
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to re-enter the Indian market. To lead its local operations, the company has appointed Shiprocket co-founder Vishesh Khurana as an advisor. Kraken plans to engage with Indian authorities soon to apply for the necessary licenses.
Last year, the Indian Ministry of Finance issued a notice of inquiry to Kraken for non-compliance with the country's anti-money laundering laws, after which Kraken became one of the few offshore cryptocurrency exchanges banned in India. (Economic Times)
Project News
Kaito AI Announces KAITO Token Economics: Total Supply of 1 Billion, Early Supporters Hold 8.3%
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Kaito AI has announced the KAITO token economics, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens, of which:
25% - Core Contributors;
32.2% - Ecosystem and Network Growth;
2% - Binance Holders;
10% - Initial Community and Ecosystem Claims;
7.5% - Long-term Creator Incentives;
5% - Liquidity Incentives;
8.3% - Early Supporters;
10% - Foundation.
Phantom Announces Support for Monad Testnet
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Phantom wallet announced on the X platform that it supports the Monad testnet, allowing users to access, claim, and exchange MON test tokens, as well as explore Monad applications.
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Aptos Research Director Alexander Spiegelman stated on X that he does not understand why Monad is spending so much time copying Aptos's technology. "It's all open source, and there are many peer-reviewed papers. Instead of being coy, it would be better to just copy directly."
In response, Monad co-founder James Hunsaker said, "While you were still in diapers, I was already researching Software Transactional Memory (STM) in a Haskell environment. BlockSTM is a simple extension of these concepts. I have never looked at any Aptos code; in fact, if you hadn't published this nonsense, I wouldn't even think of Aptos."
Cardex: Working with Abstract Team to Trace Stolen Funds
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Abstract previously disclosed that its ecosystem application Cardex suffered a security breach. After completing a preliminary security audit, the team accidentally exposed the private key of the session signer on its website front end. Cardex confirmed on the X platform that it had been attacked in connection with the session key leak and is currently collaborating with the Abstract team to trace the flow of stolen funds and recovery efforts, with further details to be disclosed later.
On-Chain Trading Platform Mintify to Announce MINT Token Economics Next Week
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the on-chain trading platform Mintify announced on X that it will unveil the MINT token economics next week.
Last July, Mintify completed a new round of financing of $3.4 million, with participation from ARCA, Cumberland, Psalion, Master Ventures, Zeneca, GM Capital, Spencer VC, and over 50 angel investors, bringing the total financing amount to $5 million.
In January of this year, Mintify announced its transformation into an on-chain trading platform.
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Nexus announced on X that the Nexus Orchestrator is currently dealing with a high volume of requests and DoS attacks. The team is doing its utmost to keep the network running smoothly. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the decentralized storage and data availability protocol Walrus announced on X that its mainnet will launch in March, along with the native token WAL, with a total supply of 5 billion tokens. 10% will be allocated to the Walrus User Drop, with 4% for the initial airdrop and 6% for future distributions.
PAIN: Harold's Token Share Will Be Locked for 20 Years, Pre-Sale Airdrop Now Open
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Solana chain meme coin PAIN announced on X that, as previously promised, 80% of the 185,976 SOL raised has been refunded, and all funds sent after block 318346069 (the end of PAINSALE) have also been returned. Harold's token share will be locked for 20 years, unlocking in 2045.
Its token economics show that the total supply of PAIN is 10 million tokens, with 50% allocated to Harold, 20% for pre-sale, 15% for liquidity, 10% for the community, and 5% for partners.
Additionally, the pre-sale airdrop has now begun.
Investment and Financing
Stablecoin Liquidity Provider Mansa Completes $10 Million Seed Round Financing, Led by Tether
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Mansa, a stablecoin liquidity provider focused on the African market, announced the completion of a $10 million seed round financing. Mansa's stablecoin-based solution provides a flexible and reliable way for payment providers in the market to manage liquidity issues in cross-border payments. This financing includes a $3 million pre-seed round led by Tether, with participation from Polymorphic Capital and other notable investors such as Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital. Additionally, the company secured an extra $7 million in liquidity funding from institutional investors, including corporate investors, quantitative funds, and alternative investment firms.
CoinList to Launch Obol Token Sale, 30% Discount Compared to Recent VC Round Investment
Odaily Planet Daily reports that CoinList will launch the Obol token sale at 1:00 AM Beijing time on February 25, offering a 30% discount compared to the recent VC round investment. For general users: FDV is $125 million, token price is $0.25, with 33% unlocking 6 months after TGE, followed by linear unlocking over 12 months.
For holders of wstETH or weETH: FDV is $115 million, token price is $0.23, with 33% unlocking 6 months after TGE, followed by linear unlocking over 12 months. Users need to hold at least $20 worth of wstETH or weETH on CoinList between 1:00 AM March 4, 2025, and 1:00 AM March 11, 2025, to enjoy the lower price and FDV. The purchase limits for both options are a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $250,000. Users who are not selected for allocation will receive funds in their CoinList wallet by 1:00 AM on March 13, 2025.
Regulatory Policies
Montana Committee Passes Bill Allowing State to Invest in Bitcoin as Reserves
Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to Bitcoin Magazine, the Montana committee has passed a bill allowing the state to invest in Bitcoin as reserves, and the bill is now moving to the House.
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced the formation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), focusing on combating misconduct related to the internet and protecting retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technology space. Led by Laura D'Allaird, CETU replaces the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and consists of about 30 fraud experts and lawyers from various SEC offices.
Specifically, CETU will leverage its staff's extensive fintech and internet-related experience to combat misconduct related to securities trading in the following priority areas:
Fraud perpetrated using emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning;
Fraud conducted via social media, the dark web, or fake websites;
Hacking to obtain significant non-public information;
Acquisition of retail brokerage accounts;
Fraud involving blockchain technology and crypto assets;
Compliance of regulated entities with cybersecurity rules and regulations;
Fraudulent disclosures by public issuers related to cybersecurity.
People & Voices
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Nic Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, stated that the era of meme coins as a fair trading opportunity is "undoubtedly over."
Carter believes that meme coins (which have almost no utility aside from speculative trading) were initially attractive because they seemed to provide a level playing field for retail investors. However, with recent scandals like LIBRA, the market has been replaced by insiders, pre-issue trading, and bot-driven exchanges, putting everyday traders at a disadvantage.
He wrote, "The whole premise of meme coins is that they provide an opportunity for 'fair issuance,' where retail investors have a chance just like funds and VCs, which has been exposed as a lie—the casino is not fair."
While Carter believes that the recent trading frenzy has ended since former President Trump launched TRUMP, he does point out that the industry will not disappear. Instead, there may still be some new token issuances and some winners, but "the meme era is over."
As confidence in meme coins gradually wanes, Carter expects regulators to take action against insider trading in the industry, stating, "Just because meme coins may not be securities does not mean that insider trading is without liability," and predicts that blockchain trading history will lead to future enforcement actions.
Looking ahead, Carter believes the market will shift towards more sustainable and fair token issuances. (CoinDesk)
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