February 2025

UK development minister quits over PM Starmer’s cut to aid budget

Stocks tumble, dollar firm as Trump tariff threats ruffle markets

U.S. equity funds gain sharp inflows despite tariff concerns

The crypto market is facing a steep correction, erasing all gains since Donald Trump’s election win in November. The total market capitalization has dropped 8% to $2.7 trillion, with Bitcoin sliding 7% to $78,000—its lowest level since November. The sell-off intensified after Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports, raising fears of a global economic…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held a closed-door meeting on February 27, 2025, fueling speculation about the fate of its long-running lawsuit against Ripple. With the SEC recently dropping cases against major crypto firms like Coinbase, Uniswap, and Robinhood, many are asking the same question: Could Ripple be next? This case has been…

Arizona is pushing ahead with cryptocurrency investment as two Bitcoin reserve bills have passed the Senate, setting the stage for final approval in the state’s House of Representatives. While states like Wyoming and Montana are rejecting similar measures over concerns about crypto’s volatility, Arizona is doubling down on digital assets. If these bills pass in…

Bitcoin seems to be stuck in a strong bearish trap as the price slumps hard, reaching below $80,000. The fresh tariffs on China and probably the UK have created huge uncertainty not only among the market participants but also within the institutions. As a result, institutions like Blackrock have been liquidating billions worth of BTC…

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a major step towards launching an Aptos-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) by registering an Aptos ETF entity in Delaware. The filing, submitted on February 25 to the Delaware Division of Corporations, signals the company’s intention to introduce a spot ETF centered on the layer-1 cryptocurrency Aptos. While this move does not…