Bitcoin, Binance, Ethereum, Solana & Ripple: This Week’s Biggest Crypto Headlines

Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground for regulatory and economic challenges. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.

Michael Saylor Raises $2 Billion to Buy Even More Bitcoin!

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announces a new fundraising of $2 billion through zero-coupon convertible bonds, aimed at buying more Bitcoin. This financial model allows it to raise funds without immediate dilution and increase its exposure to BTC. With this new acquisition, Strategy could surpass 500,000 BTC in its reserves and strengthen its status as a major institutional player in the crypto market. This initiative demonstrates unwavering confidence in Bitcoin, despite volatility and uncertain regulations. 🔗 Read the full article

FTX Repays $800 Million: Beginning of Market Rehabilitation!

The bankrupt exchange FTX has begun repaying its victims, with an initial tranche of $800 million paid to 162,000 accounts via Kraken. However, the repayment is made at prices from November 2022, significantly lower than the current values of cryptocurrencies, causing frustration among creditors. This partial restitution represents a step towards trust in the ecosystem, although the market still awaits the fate of institutional creditors. This process could reinject some of the lost funds back into the market, bringing new life to crypto liquidity. 🔗 Read the full article

Binance US Resumes Dollar Transactions After 18 Months of Suspension!

After a long regulatory battle, Binance US has announced the resumption of deposits and withdrawals in USD via bank transfers (ACH) and dollar trading pairs. This decision ends 18 months of restrictions imposed following the SEC lawsuits in 2023. At the time, Binance US had to limit itself to crypto-to-crypto transactions, significantly impacting its business. This return of fiat services marks an evolution in the relationship between Binance and American regulators, hinting at a stabilization of the crypto market in the United States under the leadership of Richard Teng, CZ’s successor. 🔗 Read the full article

VanEck Imagines a Scenario Where Bitcoin Saves the American Economy!

With national debt that could explode to $116 trillion by 2049, VanEck proposes a bold scenario: the United States would accumulate 1 million BTC to cover up to $21 trillion in debt. The idea is based on an annual growth of 25% in Bitcoin’s price, reaching $21 million per unit by 2050. This plan, inspired by the rise of Bitcoin reserves in several American states, assumes massive adoption and favorable regulation. However, challenges remain enormous, particularly the volatility of BTC and political resistances. A risky bet, but potentially revolutionary for the global monetary system. 🔗 Read the full article

Bybit Victim of the Lazarus Group: 70% of ETH Reserves Stolen!

On Friday, February 21, 2025, Bybit was the victim of the largest hack in crypto history, with $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum stolen. The attack, attributed to the Lazarus group, exploited a vulnerability in transaction signing. A connection has been established between this hack and that of Phemex ($29 million), revealing a coordinated attack. Bybit assures that user funds are covered thanks to a bridge loan of 80% and has kept withdrawals open. The platform is considering an Ethereum rollback, a controversial proposal that divides the community. This hack reignites debates on the security of exchanges and the regulation of the crypto ecosystem. 🔗 Read the full article

The Brazil Launches the First XRP ETF and Prepares a Stablecoin!

Brazil becomes the first country in the world to approve a spot XRP ETF, through the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index fund, ahead of the United States where the SEC is still hesitant. This announcement caused a 7.8% rise in XRP. Meanwhile, Braza Group bank plans to launch a stablecoin backed by the Brazilian real (BBRL) on the XRP Ledger blockchain, strengthening institutional adoption of cryptos in Latin America. Brazil thus asserts its status as a blockchain leader, also experimenting with asset tokenization through its DREX project. 🔗 Read the full article

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