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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Meme coins rise in politics, but CAR coin’s controversy raises doubts. XYZ, a sports-themed coin, stands out with real promise. Meme coins are storming the political scene, with new tokens popping up like mushrooms after the rain, riding the wave of TRUMP coin’s success. But are they really trustworthy? Where there is hype, there is risk. Take the Central African Republic Meme (CAR), a crypto project launched by the government of the Central African Republic and promoted by President…

Citi and State Street, two of the largest U.S. banks, plan to launch custodial services for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The U.S. institutional crypto wave has gained momentum following President Donald Trump’s return to Washington as the first pro-crypto American president. His administration’s push for clearer regulations has fueled bullish sentiment on Wall Street. Citibank and State Street have separately announced plans to enter the cryptocurrency custody space as more financial firms outline digital asset strategies. Citi unveiled its CIDAP digital asset platform, which offers crypto-safeguarding technology for clients. The bank’s website also revealed that it had explored a pilot…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin eyes a March comeback, but Panshibi is gaining buzz with real utility, staking, and Social-Fi potential. The meme coin market is shifting, but Dogecoin and Shiba Inu remain at the forefront. Investors are watching closely, with Dogecoin poised to reclaim $0.50 in March. However, a new contender is generating just as much buzz, Panshibi (SHIBI). Unlike most meme coins that rely purely on community hype, Panshibi introduces real utility, staking rewards, and a unique Social-Fi ecosystem. As DOGE…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. PayFi crypto is evolving as Solana’s scaling issues push investors toward Ethereum and Remittix, a project promising massive growth. The future of PayFi crypto is rapidly changing. There is a lot of stuff happening in the crypto space currently that is affecting people, even the most loyal Solana maxis. Although Solana was originally the preferred blockchain for quick transactions, current scaling problems with Solana are making investors reconsider their investments. More people are starting to use Ethereum. But why…

Solana price has dropped to a crucial support level as momentum in its ecosystem fades following the recent meme coin pump-and-dump cycles. Solana (SOL) price was trading at $200 on Friday, down by 32% from its highest level in 2024, a sign that it is in a bear market. The recent decline occurred as third-party data shows that network growth has lost momentum over the past few months. Most meme coins in its ecosystem have crashed, bringing their total market cap from $25 billion in January to $12 billion. One of Solana’s key challenges is its association with viral meme…

Pudgy Penguins token is showing signs of bottoming out after crashing nearly 90% from its all-time high. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) price rose to $0.011 on Friday, up by almost 20% from its all-time low.  The token’s rebound comes as third-party data shows a sharp decline in Pudgy Penguins sales due to waning demand. According to CryptoSlam, sales have plummeted 55% in the past seven days to $5.1 million. The number of transactions fell 45% to 186, while the number of buyers dropped to just 97.  Sales have also declined over the past 30 days, falling 57% to $44 million. During…

The U.S. SEC reassessed its stance on crypto staking under former chair Gary Gensler, signaling willingly to include the feature in ETFs. Jito Labs and Multicoin Capital held talks with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force regarding potentially including staking in exchange-traded products. Crypto staking involves depositing digital assets into a smart contract to secure blockchain networks. Stakers receive yield as a reward, incentivizing participation. Developers have also introduced liquid staking and liquid restaking protocols to attract more users. Under previous administrations and former SEC chair Gary Gensler, staking was effectively restricted and considered a violation of federal…

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced a multi-year partnership with Coinbase, marking Coinbase’s debut in Formula One. The deal is notable for being fully transacted in USDC (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. This is the first time a Formula One team has disclosed receiving full payment for a partnership in stablecoin. Coinbase branding will be displayed on the halo and rear-wing end plates of the AMR25 race car, as well as on the racing suits of drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll throughout the season. The partnership aims to promote Coinbase’s mission of driving global…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ripple’s XRP ETF filing gets SEC acknowledgement, sparking hopes for institutional investment, while Yeti Ouro gains momentum ahead of its Stage 3 presale. The U.S. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally acknowledged Grayscale’s 19b-4 filing for an XRP ETF. This decision has had major implications for XRP’s market dynamics, with analysts projecting a surge in institutional investment once approved. Meanwhile, a fast-growing new altcoin, Yeti Ouro (YETIO), is nearing a critical stage in its presale, with only…

Barclays Bank has disclosed a $131 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to its latest 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The UK-based institution holds 2,473,064 IBIT shares, marking a move into the Bitcoin ETF market. The purchase took place during the fourth quarter of 2024, covering October through December. This period coincided with a post-election surge in Bitcoin (BTC) prices following U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-Bitcoin stance.  Barclays’ move adds to a growing trend of institutional adoption of crypto-related products. Other major banks, including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, have also expanded their Bitcoin…