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Hamster Kombat has just unveiled its season 2 with the promise of being "more than just a game," simultaneously launching Hamster Network, its own layer 2 blockchain on The Open Network (TON). This strategic initiative aims to transform the gaming experience into a true decentralized entertainment ecosystem, as the project seeks to win back its users after a challenging period.

In light of the recent drop in the crypto market, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, shows measured optimism. In an analysis published on February 25, he describes this decline as a mere "tactical retreat" rather than a fundamental shift in trend, reminding of the historical resilience of the sector.

Despite the recent price drop, the financial analysis firm Bernstein remains optimistic and maintains its ambitious forecast of $200,000 for bitcoin. Its analysts view this correction as a strategic buying opportunity ahead of the next cycle peak.

The central Bank of China has just carried out an important medium-term lending operation to support its banking system. This injection of 300 billion yuan (approximately 41.83 billion dollars) is part of a broader strategy aimed at maintaining favorable liquidity conditions in an uncertain economic context.

The Lazarus group, the main suspect in the historic hacking of Bybit estimated at $1.4 billion, would also be involved in recent memecoin scams on Solana, notably via the Pump.fun platform, according to findings by blockchain investigator ZachXBT.

Binance's BNB Chain blockchain is set to deploy a major update in mid-March 2025, called "Pascal", which will introduce native smart contract wallets. This technical evolution aims to enhance its compatibility with Ethereum and optimize transaction management.

The crypto subsidiary of Société Générale is continuing its multichain expansion with the deployment of its euro stablecoin EURCV on the Stellar network. This strategic initiative, announced last Thursday, is part of a broader approach aimed at strengthening the bridges between traditional finance and the world of cryptocurrencies.

The former CEO of FTX, sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive fraud, is attempting a bold approach to regain his freedom. His parents are actively campaigning with the Republican camp to obtain a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise in early 2025, reaching $98,404 on major exchange platforms. This increase comes against a backdrop of growing institutional adoption and promising technical signals, as traditional markets like gold and the S&P 500 also set new records.

A recent survey conducted by Independent Reserve reveals that only one third of Australians consider Donald Trump a positive figure for the cryptocurrency sector, despite the significant rise in Bitcoin since his election. This study comes at a time when Trump’s pro-crypto promises are reshaping the American digital landscape.

Amid the bustling crypto market, Brazil marks a historic turning point by approving the world's first XRP spot ETF, while a local bank prepares to launch an innovative stablecoin on the XRP Ledger network.

A New York court has just ordered the permanent confiscation of the assets of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, with a total value nearing one billion dollars. This historic decision comes as the crypto exchange has just begun to repay its first creditors.

As Bitcoin hovers around 96,000 dollars, Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, asserts that a major correction should not jeopardize the bull run in 2025. This analysis comes amid a context of growing institutional adoption, particularly by U.S. states.