🙏 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.

The tool allows you to quickly and without unnecessary troubles load any videos from the video platform. You just need a link to the right video, and all - the download process will begin instantly.

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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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🥷 China sentences 34 people to prison for $64M crypto fraud

A Chinese court sentenced 34 individuals to 3-12 years in prison for running the fraudulent crypto exchange OURBIT, which scammed 30,000 investors out of $64 million. The platform used fake trading data and false licenses to appear legitimate, luring victims through WeChat groups and promising high returns.

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🚨 Justin Sun Calls First Digital Trust Scandal 'Worse Than FTX'

TRON founder Justin Sun accuses First Digital Trust (FDT) of embezzling $500 million in client funds, claiming the misconduct is far worse than the FTX collapse. He urges Hong Kong regulators to act swiftly, warning that FDT's actions put the region's financial reputation at risk.

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$PEPE testing key resistance zone

Currently testing the monthly open + top of daily cloud, with stronger support just below.

Looks like solid value in this range — especially if ETH catches a strong bid. High beta setup.

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🚀 Telegram launches Gift Marketplace

Telegram now lets users buy and sell gifts directly within the app.
Your stickers just got an upgrade — and a price tag.

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Rebrand: $EOS → $A

The tokenswap will begin on May 26 at 03:00 UTC.
Conversion will be 1:1.

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Cetus offers $6M bounty deal to hacker for $56M return

Cetus Protocol ($CETUS) has proposed a $6M bounty (2,324 $ETH) to the hacker in exchange for the return of 20,920 $ETH (~$56.3M) and frozen assets on Sui.

The catch?
No legal action, no public statements.

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Israeli official: Operation in Iran to last at least two weeks

The goal is to dismantle key military and nuclear infrastructure.

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