2025
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Brad Garlinghouse Considered for Trump’s Crypto Advisory Council
- February 6, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Blockchain Technology, Crypto, Finance
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TLDR: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been shortlisted for Trump’s U.S. Crypto Advisory Council, alongside leaders from Kraken, Coinbase, and Circle. While some speculate XRP could be included in a national reserve, there is no official confirmation yet. The news sparked market debate, with XRP dropping 6% to $2.40.
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SEC Reassigns 50 Lawyers and Staff, Scaling Back Crypto Enforcement
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Crypto Trading, Finance
TLDR: The SEC is reducing its crypto enforcement unit, reassigning 50 lawyers and staff to other roles. Commissioner Hester Peirce will lead a new Crypto Task Force to redefine digital asset regulations. Meanwhile, the White House is exploring a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, with 15 states considering BTC as a strategic asset.
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A16z Urges DOJ to Stop Holding DeFi Developers Accountable for User Actions
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Crypto Trading, Finance
TLDR: Venture capital firm a16z has urged the DOJ to stop prosecuting DeFi developers, arguing they lack direct control over user actions on decentralized protocols. They are calling for Trump’s administration to legally define “control”, a move that could shape future crypto regulations and protect DeFi innovation.
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Ohio Senator Introduces Second Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Pushing for State BTC Fund
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets, Geopolitics
TLDR: Ohio Senator Sandra O’Brien has introduced SB57, a bill allowing the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin to create the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Fund. The bill mandates BTC holdings for at least five years and requires government agencies to accept crypto payments. Ohio joins twelve U.S. states considering Bitcoin reserve bills.
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FTX’s Bankruptcy Payouts Begin This Month
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Cryptocurrency Markets, Press Wire
TLDR: FTX Bahamas will begin creditor repayments on Feb. 18, 2025, with claims under $50K receiving full repayment plus 9% interest. Around $1.2 billion will be distributed, while larger creditors may face delays. Meanwhile, SBF is seeking a new trial, arguing that FTX was not insolvent and that asset sales were mishandled.
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BlackRock Sees Record $284.92M Inflow into Ethereum, Signaling Strong Institutional Demand
- February 5, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto Trading, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: BlackRock has recorded its largest-ever single-day ETH inflow, with $284.92M (100,535 ETH) entering its holdings. The trading volume hit $250M, fueling speculation about BlackRock’s potential spot ETH ETF plans and growing institutional demand for Ethereum.
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China Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Imports, Raising Economic Tensions
- February 4, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Finance, Geopolitics
TLDR: China has announced new tariffs on U.S. imports, effective Feb. 10, 2025, including 15% on coal and LNG and 10% on crude oil, vehicles, and machinery. The move escalates trade tensions and could disrupt global markets, particularly energy and manufacturing.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Create Sovereign Wealth Fund, Sparking Bitcoin Speculation
- February 4, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Crypto, Finance, Geopolitics
TLDR: Trump signed an executive order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, leading to speculation about Bitcoin’s potential inclusion. While the administration hasn’t confirmed crypto involvement, Senator Cynthia Lummis and industry advocates have hinted at BTC playing a role. Bitcoin rebounded past $101K following the news.
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Crypto AI Agents: A Booming but Speculative Trend, Says Sygnum Bank
- February 4, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: The crypto AI agent market has surged to $15 billion, driven by the rise of autonomous AI-powered crypto projects. While industry leaders predict AI agents will revolutionize social media, trading, and DeFi, Sygnum Bank warns of speculation, urging projects to prove real-world utility.
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RWA Coins Surge Leading Crypto Market Recovery
- February 4, 2025
- Posted by: newworldfinance
- Category: Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency Markets, Finance
TLDR: The RWA tokenization market has surged to $17.1 billion, recovering its all-time high amid a 94% YoY growth. RWA-related tokens like LINK, OM, and ONDO led the crypto market’s recent rebound, fueled by Trump’s tariff delay and increasing Wall Street interest in asset tokenization.