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    Dogecoin Co-founder Billy Markus Discloses Owning Small Bitcoin Stash Worth $311 – What’s Going On?

    Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus revealed that he owns a small Bitcoin stash on February 14. Markus stated on X (formerly Twitter) that he has just under 0.006 Bitcoin assets to his name. His Bitcoin holding is currently worth $311.21 at press time.

    Binance Trust Wallet iOS App Vulnerability Listed on NIST, CEO Pushes Back Against Misinformation

    An alleged vulnerability affecting the iOS version of Binance Trust Wallet was listed on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) vulnerability database. Trust Wallet’s CEO denied the allegations on February 15, assuring the security of Binance Trust Wallet users.

    Sean Patrick Maloney Will Stop Working on Crypto Issues If Confirmed as OECD Ambassador: Report

    Sean Patrick Maloney pledged last week to stop advising on crypto issues if he is confirmed as U.S. representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

    MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Now Worth Over $10 Billion

    MicroStrategy, the largest corporate owner of Bitcoin, possesses over $10 billion worth of the cryptocurrency as of Thursday morning.

    Craig Wright Admits Destroying Satoshi’s Hard Drives While Under Influence of ‘Sedatives’

    Self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright admitted to destroying the hard drives containing his private keys on February 15. According to Wright, he did this under the influence.

    Debt Box Urges Utah Federal Judge to Reject SEC’s Motion to Dismiss Enforcement Action

    Debt Box, a software firm entangled in a legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has launched a countermove against the regulatory body’s attempt to dismiss the case.

    Asia Still Attractive to Crypto Players, But US Sees Increased Interest Post-ETF Approval + More Crypto News

    Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news.

    Telefónica Partners with Chainlink to Enhance Web3 Security Through GSMA Open Gateway

    Spanish Telco company Telefonica has announced a partnership with Chainlink to provide secure connections for web3 smart contracts.

    Moonwell Introduces ‘USDC Anywhere’ for Cross-Chain Lending and Borrowing

    Moonwell has launched a new feature called “USDC Anywhere,” designed to facilitate the cross-chain lending and borrowing of the USD Coin stablecoin directly across various Ethereum networks.

    Prominent Crypto Attorney Contemplates 2024 Senate Run Against Elizabeth Warren

    John Deaton, founder of Crypto Law and a prominent attorney in the SEC vs Ripple lawsuit, is reportedly considering running as a Republican against crypto-critic Senator Elizabeth Warren in the 2024 US Senate elections in Massachusetts.

    SEC Obtains Investigative Subpoena Against NovaTech Crypto Investment MLM Promoters

    The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it obtained a court order to enforce an investigative subpoena against two NovaTech crypto investment scheme promoters.

    Digitex CEO Charged for Illegally Operating Crypto Futures

    Digitex crypto futures exchange CEO Adam Colin Todd willfully failed to include adequate anti-money-laundering (AML) program, Florida federal court alleged.

    White House Policy Group Finds Digital Assets, DLT Vital for US National Security

    A White House policy group highlighted critical emerging technologies for US national security in an updated report on Monday.

    ‘Millions Affected’- Bitcoin Ransomware Attackers Leak Venezuelan Mobile Carrier Data

    Bitcoin ransomware attackers reportedly leaked “sensitive data” belonging to “millions” of Venezuelan mobile carrier Digitel customers onto the internet on February 12.

    US Treasury to Discuss Crypto Finance Concerns at Congressional Hearing

    The United States Treasury is gearing up to address Congress on the emerging challenges posed by cryptocurrencies to existing financial regulatory frameworks.

    CEO of Bank Involved In Pig Butchering Scheme Charged With Embezzling $47 Million

    In a startling breach of trust, the CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank is facing charges for orchestrating an embezzlement of $47 million. The high-profile case came to light following revelations that the bank played a central role in a sophisticated ‘pig butchering’ scheme, according to a February 12 press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.