Federal Reserve Chair Backs Bitcoin As ‘Digital Gold’—A Turning Point For Crypto?

Despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has revised his stance on Bitcoin, which has given investors cautious hope for cryptocurrencies. Comparing Bitcoin to gold during an…

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ESMA launches consultation to define crypto advisor standards across Europe

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a public consultation on guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of professionals providing crypto-asset services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation…

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Solana, XRP buck trend as investors pull $415 million from crypto amid Fed’s hawkish stance

Digital asset investment products have suffered their first significant outflows of 2025, signaling a shift in investor sentiment.According to CoinShares, investors pulled $415 million from these products last week, marking…

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StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT launch joint venture to develop Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin

Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong arm (SCBHK), in collaboration with Animoca Brands and telecom firm HKT, announced a joint venture to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. According to a Feb. 17…

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Institutional investors hold $27B in Bitcoin ETF shares, controlling over 25% of total AUM

Institutional investors held 25.4% of the assets under management (AUM) of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of Dec. 31 — totaling $26.8 billion.K33 Research head of research Vetle…

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