Bitcoin's mining difficulty has surged by 5.61% to a record 114.17 trillion at block height 883,008, increasing challenges for miners. Despite a drop in hashrate, block intervals remain under 10 minutes. Learn how this impacts Bitcoin’s network and mining profitability. Mining Difficulty Surges by 5.61% at Block Height 883,008 Bitcoin's mining difficulty increased by 5.61%…

Korea Exchange chairman urges South Korea to approve cryptocurrency ETFs, warning that delays could hurt financial innovation. Learn why crypto ETFs matter. Korea Exchange Chairman Calls for Immediate Cryptocurrency ETF Listings Jung Eun-bo, chairman of the Korea Exchange, has called for the approval of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South Korea, warning that delays could…

Brazil’s B3 stock exchange, will launch Ethereum and Solana futures in 2025, expanding its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings. B3 Expands Cryptocurrency Offerings Amid Growing Investor Demand B3, Brazil’s largest stock exchange, has announced plans to introduce futures contracts for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), along with Bitcoin (BTC) options, by the end of this year. The…

KeyTakeaways: Layer 1 assets now dominate 44.2% of discussions, reflecting increased investor interest.   Meme coin discussions have fallen significantly, indicating a cooling of speculative hype.   The shift toward Bitcoin and Layer 1 tokens signals a more stable and informed market. In February 2025, discussions surrounding Bitcoin and major Layer 1 assets surged, reflecting a clear…

Recently, U.S. federal courts have issued orders requiring two individuals to pay a combined total of over $9 million in restitution for fraudulent digital asset schemes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) also launched a public awareness campaign to warn against relationship investment scams targeting online users. Court Orders in Fraud Cases In separate rulings,…

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired 7,633 bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $742.4 million at an average price of $97,255 per BTC, according to a filing released on February 10.  The purchase took place between February 3 and February 9, marking the company’s first BTC acquisition under its new name. “As of February 9, 2025,…

WazirX announces that creditor payouts for the $235 million hack could begin by April 2025, under a Singapore court-approved recovery plan.

Nasdaq files 19b-4 forms for CoinShares’ XRP and Litecoin ETFs, enhancing institutional adoption of digital assets.

Ripple, a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, has partnered with Portuguese currency exchange provider Unicâmbio to offer instant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments between Portugal and Brazil.  For context, this collaboration is the first time Ripple’s payments solution will be made available in Portugal, marking a significant step in the company’s European expansion.…