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Coinbase Adds Support for DeFi Lending Protocol Altcoin Built on Ethereum and Base

Top US-based crypto exchange platform Coinbase is abruptly adding support for one decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol built on Ethereum (ETH) and Base. In a new announcement, Coinbase says it’s adding support for borrowing and lending project Morpho (MORPHO), causing the digital asset to rise in price. News of the addition sent MORPHO flying as the crypto asset went from a low of $2.05 on February 27th to a peak of $2.42 just a day later. MORPHO has since stabilized and is trading for $2.21 at time of writing, a 7.9% gain during the last 24 hours. Morpho, which launched in 2022, says it’s using an oracle-agnostic pricing model, meaning that it won’t be tied down to a specific data-feeding source, according to its official whitepaper. “External price feeds, often called oracles, have various designs with different accuracy and security properties. For example, some oracles can provide frequent and accurate price updates, but they...

US SEC Says Meme Coins Like Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Are Not Securities In Landmark Shift For Crypto

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are not securities, marking a landmark regulatory shift for the crypto industry. The agency’s decision, outlined in a Feb. 27 statement, says meme coins are “akin to collectibles” rather than financial instruments subject to securities laws. “A meme coin is not itself a security,” the regulator said in a statement. ”Meme coins typically are purchased for entertainment, social interaction, and cultural purposes, and their value is driven primarily by market demand and speculation. In this regard, meme coins are akin to collectibles. Meme coins also typically have limited or no use or functionality.” The SEC’s guidance highlights a broader shift in US crypto regulation under the pro-crypto Trump administration, marking a departure from the regulation-by-enforcement approach of former chair Gary Gensler. “This is HUGE,” said The Ko...

‘Rich Dad’ Robert Kiyosaki: ‘Bitcoin is on sale, I am buying’

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Robert Kiyosaki, famed investor and author of the bestselling personal finance book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad ’, has put forward an optimistic view of Bitcoin (BTC), despite the recent pullback. On February 25, BTC saw a sharp 7% decline, down to $87,000 — a price point last seen in November of 2024. Prices subsequently dropped to $85,810 a day later, following record exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows to the tune of $940 million. At press time, BTC was trading at a price of $86,310 — having marked an 11.39% drop on the weekly chart that has brought year-to-date (YTD) losses up to 8.12%. Picks for you Cronos introduces new prepaid card withdrawal Features 2 hours ago Stacks’ sBTC token sees increasing adoption by institutional clients ...

Crypto execs hiring private security after high-profile kidnappings, report

Wealthy crypto executives are reportedly scrambling to hire security services after Ledger CEO David Balland was abducted and mutilated over a €10 million ($10.5 million) crypto ransom. That’s according to a report from WIRED which spoke to Adam Healy, a former marine running a crypto-cybersecurity company. Healy claims that demand for these services has grown “considerably.” “Like any human emotion, fear is a significant motivator… The headlines certainly mobilize a lot of that concern,” he said. The report also highlights that hiring bodyguards today is less about flashy displays of wealth. Westminster Security’s Managing Director John Moore says that in 2013, after bitcoin’s surge, excessive security was performative. Now he claims, “ The Bitcoin Boys have grown up . They now go for low-key, covert protection.” Kidnapped crypto trader breaks ankles jumping from 30-foot balcony Read more: Pakistan police officer remanded over USDT theft and kidnapping...

Broadcom (AVGO) to Join $1T Club as Stock Still Has 47% Upside

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Although we are less than two months into the year, the stock market has certainly underperformed. There is no shortage of companies struggling as geopolitical tensions loom large. However, Broadcom (AVGO) is approaching a unique milestone as it may be set to join the $1 trillion club while still boasting a 47% upside for its stock price this year. Currently, the company has a market value of $952 billion and is sitting just outside the top 10. Interestingly, the semiconductor stock is worth more than major companies like Eli Lilli (LLY), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Visa (V), and even Walmart (WMT). Yet, with stacked competition, could AVGO make good on its potential this year? Source: AFP 2023 / JEWEL SAMAD Also Read: Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Bucks Trend, Jumps 6%: Here’s Why Broadcom Looks Poised for $1 Trillion Club as Stock Still Has Room to Increase It has been a pretty good year for Broadcom. The stock is up more than 55% in that time and has increased more than 643% over the last five ye...

Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio hits 12-month lows

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President Donald Trump has come a long way in his attitude toward cryptocurrency since he rejected Bitcoin (BTC) in his first term.  Indeed, the billionaire politician has not only become rhetorically friendly but has actively been involved with digital assets, launching several non-fungible token (NFT) collections and even a set of family-themed inauguration meme coins. Simultaneously, however, Trump — or someone in his team — appears relatively keen to swapping cryptocurrency for regular currency as the President’s balance has been, per the data Finbold retrieved from Arkham Intelligence on February 25, shrinking rapidly. Picks for you Pundi AI teams up with Monad, T+ Wallet, and Numbers Protocol to promote AI data accessibility 4 mins ago ...

Bybit invests $1 million in EthicHub

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a $1 million investment in EthicHub, a platform connecting smallholder coffee farmers with ethical financial solutions, according to the most recent reports shared with Finbold on Monday, February 24.  Facilitated by the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), the donation highlights Bybit’s ongoing commitment to promoting blockchain as a means of tackling non-digital challenges as well. This investment will operate exclusively within EthicHub’s ecosystem to ensure transparency and accountability.  Picks for you Here are key XRP price levels to watch this week 2 hours ago ChatGPT predicts XRP price for the end of 2025 3 hours ago ...

Pi Coin Recovers From Crash, Doubles in Price Rising 165%

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Pi Network Coin plunged 65% minutes after its launch on Thursday causing millions in losses to investors. However, the token rebounded in the charts and surged more than 100% during the weekend doubling investor’s money in a short period. It had fallen to a low of $0.65 and is now hovering at the $1.61 mark in the indices. It surged close to $1 during the weekend in a remarkable turn of events. Also Read: A Hidden Fed Decision? Why XRP, XLM, and HBAR Could Be at the Center of It Source: Coingecko Traders who held on to their positions without fearing the crash and jumping ship are now sitting in massive profits. Their portfolios have more than doubled in less than a week and Pi Coin is now among the top-performing assets in the broader cryptocurrency market. If you had invested $1,000 on its launch day on February 20, it would have turned into $2,650 on Monday. Also Read: Gold Prices Hover Near Record Peak Source: Coingecko How High Can Pi Coin Reach? Source: X / Pi Core Team Lead...

Ripple: XRP Price Prediction 10 Years From Now

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XRP has lately been at the center of mainstream cryptocurrency activity. The token has long been vying for a central position in the market and, to an extent, has also gained it through innovating market products. For instance, Ripple entered the stablecoin market by launching RLUSD, which has already become a leading name in the stablecoin market. With ETF developments rising high for XRP, the future of the token already seems illuminating. But is the token truly worth the wait? Let’s find out. Also Read: Shiba Inu: SHIB Price Prediction 10 Years From Now XRP ETF Development Gains Steam Source: Watcher Guru XRP is once again grabbing central headlines as the token is currently attracting a heavy ETF frenzy. The US SEC regime seems to have posted Grayscale’s ETF filing in its federal register, commencing the 240-day window for the development to seek official approval. This roughly means that the US SEC may announce its final verdict at the latest by or on October 18, 2025, which ...

New Cryptocurrency Releases, Listings, & Presales Today – AI Protocol, Sally A1C, SynthesizeAI

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The CEO of Treehouse identifies fixed income as crucial for DeFi’s institutional adoption alongside new crypto listings . The lack of standardized benchmark rates creates challenges for developing decentralized fixed-income products. Treehouse aims to combine traditional finance stability with DeFi flexibility to attract institutional investors. A decentralized offered rate could improve market efficiency and transparency in emerging DeFi ecosystems. Large financial institutions may initially adopt lower-risk options like staking before exploring complex DeFi. Improved regulatory clarity could accelerate institutional participation in decentralized finance platforms and investment strategies. New Cryptocurrency Releases, Listings, & Presales Today AI Protocol’s $70M funding round and Coinbase Ventures’ backing validate its industry-transforming approach to crypto protection. Sally A1C merges AI and blockchain to provide real-time metabolic health monitoring and ...

Official Trump Price Prediction: 1 In 3 Australians Say Trump Is Good For Crypto, While Investors Flock To This ICO For Diversified Meme Coin Exposure

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The Official Trump price dropped 1% in the last 24 hours to trade at $15.55 as of 2:20 a.m. EST on trading volume that went down 18% to $820.2 million. This slight drop in the TRUMP price comes after a recent survey reported that Trump’s reputation is good for the crypto industry, as 1 in 3 Australians believe that the crypto industry will prosper with him as the US president. The survey was conducted by an Australian crypto exchange, Independent Reserve, Official Trump Price Prediction TRUMP has seen plenty of smaller price fluctuations in the last few days, which saw its price go from the upper Bollinger Band to the lower one, keeping the margin between the two bands wide, and rarely standing still for more than a few minutes. The fluctuations have been good for day traders, who were able to use these opportunities to make small profits multiple times per day. The project’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) also shows that TRUMP has seen quite a lot of trading activi...