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European Central Bank to Work on Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions
The two-stage process will start with a link to the existing Target system.

New SEC Cyber Unit Closes Chapter on Agency's Crypto Enforcement Emphasis
The SEC's Republican leaders have shifted what had been a crypto-focused enforcement squad into a smaller group with a broader responsibility.

U.S. Stablecoin Adoption Is Being Hindered by a Lack of Regulation, S&P Says
Institutional use of these cryptocurrencies will increase once rules are in place, the report said.

Pi Network's Token Debuts at $195B Value Despite Minimal Liquidity
There are definite liquidity concerns as 2% market depth on OKX fails to reach $100,000..

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Traders Deleverage on Steady Fed Rate Outlook
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 20, 2025

LIBRA Memecoin Fiasco Destroyed $251M in Investor Wealth, Research Shows
On-chain data tracked by Nansen shows 86% of traders lost money, a total of $251 million.

Blockchain Bridging Protocol LayerZero to Connect With Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock
Rootstock's aim is to end Bitcoin's "isolation" from other chains due to its lack of native smart contracts.

Ethereum L1 Monad Joins Forces With Orderly Network for DeFi Boost
The arrival of the Monad testnet will provide traders with a fast EVM-compatible building site and the possibility of airdrops on the L1.

EToro Secures MiCA License From Cyprus to Offer Crypto Services Across EEA
The approval allows the trading platform to expand its digital asset offerings across all 30 European Economic Area countries.

Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Eyes U.S. Expansion: Bloomberg
The expansion is driven by optimism about potential regulatory changes under the Trump administration.
