🔥 Bitget Rises to Second-Largest Crypto Exchange

Bitget’s user base grew 400% in 2024, reaching 100M, with trading volumes doubling to $20B. Its BGB token surged 1000% due to a burn mechanism and expanded utility. The exchange also added 200+ tokens and secured regulatory approvals in the UK and El Salvador.

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🔽 Bitcoin Risks Drop to $75K Amid Double Top Pattern

Bitcoin is forming a potential double top at $108K, with neckline support at $91,300. A daily close below this level could confirm a bearish reversal, potentially pushing BTC down to $75K. This pattern indicates waning momentum after recent highs.

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❕ Binance under investigation for money laundering, tax fraud, and drug trafficking in France

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⏫ AAVE Eyes $375 as Bullish Momentum Builds

AAVE is showing strong bullish signs, forming a double-bottom pattern that could push its price 25% higher toward the $375 resistance. On-chain data reveals over $3.5M in exchange outflows, suggesting accumulation by long-term holders. Open interest surged 7.5%, and the long/short ratio at 1.13 indicates trader confidence. AAVE is currently at $317, up 10% in 24 hours, with a 20% jump in trading volume signaling rising market participation.

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🙏 Bitcoin and XRP Lead $527M Inflow Recovery Despite Volatility

Crypto ETPs recorded a fourth consecutive week of inflows, totaling $527 million, with Bitcoin leading the surge as U.S. investors poured in $474 million. Despite AI-driven market uncertainty, including $530 million in early-week outflows triggered by concerns over China’s DeepSeek AI, the market rebounded strongly, attracting over $1 billion later in the week. BlackRock’s IBIT led Bitcoin ETF inflows with $918 million, while XRP saw $15 million in inflows, bringing its YTD total to $105 million. Ethereum struggled, ending the week with neutral net flows.

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A huge database of the video installation.

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An ideal tool for removing watermarks with images.

Watermarkremover is a simple and effective online tool that allows you to get rid of watermarks in just a few seconds. The service is designed in such a way that when restoring the image of color hidden under a water sign, they are not “mixed” with a background, which allows you to get a natural and high -quality result.

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The new service will help to improve the photo at times by changing the background on it and adding cinematic lighting.

IC Light allows you to take a picture in just a minute that looks like it was created in a professional photo studio, thanks to not only replacing the background, but also tuning lighting, brightness, contrast and shadows, which allows you to achieve the most natural result.

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Convenient service for downloading video from YouTube.

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🔥TST Memecoin Surges 95,000% as Binance Confirms Listing

The BNB Chain's test memecoin TST has exploded to a $430M market cap after Binance announced its listing today, on February 9. The token has now gained 95,000%. Four.Meme approved bi-weekly burns, with the next set for February 21 to support price stability. Meanwhile, CZ denied any ties to TST, cautioning against unauthorized Binance branding.

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OpenSea announces $SEA token is coming, historical usage will matter, and US users are eligible.

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❕ FTX Begins $18B Repayments Tomorrow, Small Creditors to Get 120.5%

FTX will start repaying creditors on February 18, with claims under $50K receiving 120.5% within three days, while larger claims (up to 175%) begin in Q2 2025. 98% of BTC holders face losses due to a $20K cap, despite Bitcoin trading at $96,500. FTX raised funds through 41M SOL token sales, with Galaxy Digital leading purchases. The repayment process, overseen by BitGo, must be completed within 60 days.

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Tether Engages U.S. Lawmakers on Stablecoin Regulations

Tether, issuer of $USDT, is actively working with U.S. lawmakers to shape upcoming stablecoin regulations. Despite past scrutiny over transparency issues, CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that Tether aims to comply with new laws while ensuring its voice is heard. The company is engaging with policymakers on three proposed stablecoin bills, including the STABLE Act, which could require monthly audits and stricter reserve requirements. Lawmakers aim to finalize regulations by April.

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Bitcoin Hits $100K: A Historic Milestone

Bitcoin has officially shattered the $100,000 mark, a moment that cements its place in financial history and sends waves across the globe. Even President-elect Donald Trump applauded this achievement, calling Bitcoin a "financial revolution" and congratulating its holders.

Major Headlines Around Bitcoin’s Rise—

○ MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin stash has hit 400,002 BTC, reaping over $18 billion in profit. Saylor remains bullish, forecasting a $280 trillion market cap by 2045, envisioning Bitcoin as the backbone of the global financial system.

○ Germany’s sale of 50,000 BTC at $54,000 now reflects $2.4 billion in missed profits showcasing the perils of underestimating Bitcoin’s potential.

○ Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the other hand, dismissed the notion of banning Bitcoin outright, affirming its undeniable presence in global finance.

Looking ahead, Bitcoin’s unprecedented growth is fueled by institutional adoption, mainstream acceptance, and unwavering investor confidence. As the cryptocurrency continues its ascent, its role in shaping a decentralized global economy becomes more certain.

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📣 Kanye West’s X Account Sale Sparks Meme Coin Controversy

Kanye West is rumored to have sold admin access to his X account (32M followers) to meme coin trader Barkmeta, linked to the Doginals crew. Deleted posts and X Community Notes suggest multiple people now control the account, raising concerns of a potential liquidity extraction event tied to the rumored YZY meme coin. While Barkmeta denies the accusations, crypto influencers continue to warn the community.

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❕ MetaMask Denies MASK Token Amid Speculative Listings on LogX

MetaMask has denied the existence of a MASK token after Coinbase-backed DEX LogX listed it as a speculative pre-market asset. While ConsenSys has long planned a token for MetaMask, no official timeline has been set. The listing follows the SEC dropping its case against MetaMask, marking a legal win for ConsenSys.

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🤑 Raydium to Launch ‘LaunchLab’ - a Pump.fun Rival - for Custom Solana Token Creation

Solana DEX Raydium will debut LaunchLab within a week, offering creators flexible tokenomics, custom bonding curves, and vesting options—addressing key limitations of Pump.fun. With Pump.fun now migrating tokens to its own DEX, PumpSwap, Raydium aims to reclaim its role as Solana’s central hub for token issuance.

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🫱 Elon Musk sells social network X to his AI startup xAI

Elon Musk has transferred ownership of social network X (formerly Twitter) to his AI company xAI, valuing xAI at $80B and X at $33B. The move aims to merge technologies and data, creating a platform focused on truth and progress. The decision coincides with a court ruling not to dismiss a lawsuit against Musk related to delayed investment disclosures.

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