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Binance's BNB Chain blockchain is set to deploy a major update in mid-March 2025, called "Pascal", which will introduce native smart contract wallets. This technical evolution aims to enhance its compatibility with Ethereum and optimize transaction management.

The crypto subsidiary of Société Générale is continuing its multichain expansion with the deployment of its euro stablecoin EURCV on the Stellar network. This strategic initiative, announced last Thursday, is part of a broader approach aimed at strengthening the bridges between traditional finance and the world of cryptocurrencies.

The former CEO of FTX, sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive fraud, is attempting a bold approach to regain his freedom. His parents are actively campaigning with the Republican camp to obtain a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise in early 2025, reaching $98,404 on major exchange platforms. This increase comes against a backdrop of growing institutional adoption and promising technical signals, as traditional markets like gold and the S&P 500 also set new records.

Amid the bustling crypto market, Brazil marks a historic turning point by approving the world's first XRP spot ETF, while a local bank prepares to launch an innovative stablecoin on the XRP Ledger network.

A New York court has just ordered the permanent confiscation of the assets of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, with a total value nearing one billion dollars. This historic decision comes as the crypto exchange has just begun to repay its first creditors.

As Bitcoin hovers around 96,000 dollars, Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, asserts that a major correction should not jeopardize the bull run in 2025. This analysis comes amid a context of growing institutional adoption, particularly by U.S. states.

Binance US announces the resumption of deposits and withdrawals in United States dollars (USD), ending 18 months of suspension of its services. This reactivation comes as the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is becoming clearer in the United States.

The largest NFT marketplace in the world, OpenSea, has just announced the suspension of its new XP rewards system, introduced on January 28, following a wave of criticism from its community. This decision comes at a particular time when the platform is trying to reinvent itself with the recent launch of its SEA token.

According to the latest data from Santiment, Ethereum (ETH) shows encouraging signs of recovery, particularly due to a significant movement of holders who are massively withdrawing their ETH from exchanges.

The long-awaited refunds from FTX officially began on February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM UTC, with already 800 million dollars distributed to 162,000 accounts. Many users confirm having received their funds through the Kraken platform.

OpenSea, the world leader in the NFT market, announced on February 13 the launch of its own token, called SEA. This major decision comes with a complete overhaul of the platform that has dominated the sector since 2017.

Investors are massively taking short positions on the Solana (SOL) cryptocurrency as the ecosystem faces a series of scandals related to memecoins. Data from exchange platforms reveals a significant increase in bearish bets, reflecting a growing sentiment of distrust towards the network.