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Telcoin has received approval for its Digital Asset Depository Bank Charter in Nebraska This positions Telcoin as one of the first federally regulated digital asset depository banks in the USA With this charter, Telcoin can now issue stablecoins and hold deposits at a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In a landmark decision, the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance has given the green light to Telcoin, Inc., allowing it to become one of the first federally regulated digital asset depository banks in the United States under the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act (LB 1074, 2024). Source: Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance…

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VeChain’s immutable data tracking ensures real-time monitoring and secure records, boosting stakeholder confidence and operational reliability. SolarWise has implemented VeChain technology at its first solar farm in Paraná, with plans for a DApp offering real-time energy data and predictive analytics. VeChain is now revolutionizing the solar energy industry in Brazil through blockchain integration. SolarWise, a renewable energy firm, has adopted VeChain’s blockchain capabilities to track data in a precise and immutable manner for its energy production operations. This innovative approach will redefine transparency and efficiency in the industry. How VeChain’s Technology Aids Brazil’s Solar Energy Sector The VeChain technology can…

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Global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has announced the listing of Berachain (BERA) on its spot trading platform. The BERA/USDT trading pair will go live on February 6, 2025, at 13:00 UTC. Deposits are already open via the BERA Mainnet, and withdrawals will be available starting February 7, 2025, at 10:00 UTC. More Than Just Spot Trading In addition to spot trading, KuCoin is introducing Margin Trading, Futures Trading, Convert, Savings, and Fast Trade services for BERA. This expansion provides more opportunities for traders and investors to engage with the token. The launch will also include trading automation tools, like Spot Grid,…

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Veteran market trader Peter Brandt agrees the ongoing Bitcoin turbulence could be a bear trap, but stresses how unreliable charts can be. Bitcoin’s recent slump has triggered multiple analyses, with differing opinions on its future trajectory. Renowned market expert Peter Brandt drew attention to the price drop, but suggests it might be a bear trap rather than a sign of prolonged bearishness. Bitcoin Drop to $73K Possible but Not Certain Notably, Brandt rooted his initial analysis in Bitcoin’s historical behavior during similar patterns, with a focus on the potential formation of a Head and Shoulders (H&S) pattern on the daily…

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Ethereum (ETH), the flagship alternative cryptocurrency, hit a new all-time high of $38 billion in spot volume on Monday, according to data provided by David Lawant, the head of research at FalconX. Bitcoin (BTC) also recorded its third-highest day at $49 billion. The price of ETH collapsed to an intraday low of $2,125 on Monday before recovering to $2,879. The flagship altcoin recorded a stunning 27% candle amid full-blown crypto market mayhem. Notably, US-based spot Ethereum ETFs also saw record-breaking trading volumes on Monday, according to analyst Nate Geraci. According to the data published by SoSoValue, these products attracted roughly…

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This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. President Trump on Saturday issued promised tariffs on three of the US’s biggest trading partners, sending global markets into a tailspin as investors tried to position themselves for a trade war. The higher fees initially were supposed to take effect just after midnight, but the White House said Monday it reached a deal with Mexico to delay the tariffs by one month. Trump also said he has spoken with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and will do so again at 3 pm ET. Volatility is the name…

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The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance has introduced the seventh altcoin for its Binance HODLer Airdrop program and announced it as Berachain (BERA). Binance later added that it will list Berachain (BERA) on 06.02.2025. “Binance is excited to announce that the seventh project in the Binance Airdrops program is Berachain (BERA). Users who subscribe their BNB to Simple Earn products between 00:00 (UTC) on 22.01.2025 and 23:59 (UTC) on 26.01.2025 will receive the Berachain (BERA) airdrop distribution. Binance will then list BERA on 06.02.2025 13:00 (UTC) and open trading against BTC, USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY pairs. Seed label…

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A brutal sell-off wiped out weak ETH positions before a massive rebound. With new tariffs, whale moves, and network upgrades, is Ethereum gearing up for a bullish 2025? Table of Contents Diplomatic talks spark ETH recovery Ethereum ecosystem updates Can Ethereum hold its ground? Ethereum price prediction: will the downtrend reverse? Diplomatic talks spark ETH recovery Ethereum’s (ETH) price has had a rough few days, with a sharp drop to $2,150 on Feb. 3, the lowest it has been since September 2024. The decline came as financial markets reacted to new U.S. tariffs, which took effect on Feb. 1. The…

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A panel of experts believes 2024 approvals of crypto ETFs were a “watershed moment” for institutional adoption—but “full-throated demand” won’t emerge until regulatory clarity is achieved in the U.S. SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci, CF Benchmarks CEO Sui Chung, and Bullish head of institutional Chris Tyrer gathered at the Digital Assets Forum in London to discuss how “big money is transforming the crypto ecosystem.” It was a discussion chaired by Bloomberg’s Anna Irrera, and the consensus seemed to be that we’re still at an early stage when it comes to Wall Street’s embrace of Bitcoin and blockchains. “Every year it’s like…

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This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The days of bullish exchange listings may be over. I spent the morning reviewing price data for every coin listed on Binance and Coinbase since the start of last year. The results are rough. In total, there were 84 new listings across both exchanges — 45 on Binance and 40 on Coinbase. As of this morning, only 12 of those listings have increased in value from their initial trade price on either platform. On the chart below, each circle represents a different coin listing, starting on the…

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