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One of the biggest liquidations strikes amid Trump’s tariffs, roiling crypto markets.
“Massive crypto crash triggers $2.2 billion in liquidations. Over 700,000 traders were liquidated, with the prices of top coins like ETH and XRP decreasing. It was the biggest liquidation cascade in the history of crypto.”
BlackRock eyes Swiss crypto ETP, expanding beyond U.S. success.
“BlackRock enters European crypto ETP space, sparking fierce fee competition among providers. Analysts anticipate implications for performance, recalling similar U.S. ETF battles that lowered fees.”
MicroStrategy rebrands as Strategy, cementing its all-in Bitcoin stance.
“The company's focus has shifted toward adopting Bitcoin as a Treasury Company. Despite its BTC focus, Strategy continues to provide AI-powered business intelligence services.”
Ethereum Pectra Upgrade to start testing on Holesky and Sepolia testnets in February.
“Ethereum faces an identity crisis with ETH lagging behind rival blockchains. Developers look to Pectra’s rollout to significantly strengthen the network and revive overall confidence.”
📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK
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🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS
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🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK
ETHDenver 2025
The event will take place in Denver, will be a global hub for Web3 innovation. The event features workshops, panels, and networking opportunities, covering blockchain, Ethereum, and decentralized tech. Attendees can explore NFT galleries, join discussions, and collaborate on shaping the future of Web3.
Date Feb 23-Mar 2
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GLOSSARY CORNER Double spending is the risk of a digital asset being spent more than once due to its reproducibility. Blockchain prevents this by using consensus mechanisms like Proof of Work or Proof of Stake to verify transactions. | EDITOR’S CHOICE • The Internet of Money Volume Two (book) • Silk Road (movie) |
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