🕵️ Vitalik Buterin proposed “transaction simulation” to enhance Ethereum wallet and smart contract security and user experience. Users would specify on-chain intent, review simulated outcomes, and then confirm or cancel, using tools like spending limits and multisig to align intent and risk. The aim is to simplify low-risk actions while making high-risk ones more challenging. Given the complexity of intent, systems should require overlapping intent signals and execute only when consistent, focusing on both security and user experience. link
Cointelegraph
Vitalik Buterin Pitches Transaction Simulation Security Idea
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wants to see transaction simulations built into Ethereum to give users more certainty over how their transactions will be processed.
🕵️ Missouri’s 103rd General Assembly introduced House Bill 2080 (Rep. Keathley) to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund in RSMo Chapter 30.
Managed by the State Treasurer, the fund will accept resident Bitcoin donations or bequests, store them securely for at least five years, and may later transfer, sell, or convert them.
Foreign or illegal involvement is prohibited. U.S. crypto partners may assist, and biennial reports on holdings and security are required. A simple donation process and recognition program are provided, and government agencies must accept approved crypto payments. link
Managed by the State Treasurer, the fund will accept resident Bitcoin donations or bequests, store them securely for at least five years, and may later transfer, sell, or convert them.
Foreign or illegal involvement is prohibited. U.S. crypto partners may assist, and biennial reports on holdings and security are required. A simple donation process and recognition program are provided, and government agencies must accept approved crypto payments. link
💰 BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes shared details of his investment portfolio, which includes:
- Stocks: Gold, silver, and copper miners, uranium miners, major oil companies, defense stocks, and Latin American energy companies
- Cryptocurrencies: #BTC, #ETH, #ZEC, and HYPE
- Physical gold link
- Stocks: Gold, silver, and copper miners, uranium miners, major oil companies, defense stocks, and Latin American energy companies
- Cryptocurrencies: #BTC, #ETH, #ZEC, and HYPE
- Physical gold link
X (formerly Twitter)
Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) on X
My portfolio right now.
Stonks - gold silver copper uranium miners, oil majors, merchants of death, LatAM energy names
Crypto - $BTC, $ETH, $ZEC, $HYPE
And physical gold.
Watchu got fam?
Stonks - gold silver copper uranium miners, oil majors, merchants of death, LatAM energy names
Crypto - $BTC, $ETH, $ZEC, $HYPE
And physical gold.
Watchu got fam?
🇺🇸🕵️ The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff recently released a FAQ clarifying that they do not object to broker-dealers applying a 2% haircut to stablecoin holdings for net capital purposes. This means that such holdings can count toward net capital requirements, allowing $100 million in stablecoins to be counted as $98 million. Previously, broker-dealers were uncertain whether USD-pegged stablecoins required a 100% haircut, which prevented their inclusion in net capital. #regulation link
Cointelegraph
SEC Tells Broker-Dealers Stablecoins Can Count Toward Net Capital
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission clarified that broker-dealers can count 98% of their stablecoin holdings toward net capital requirements.
🐳 Whale and Institutional Transactions:
1. Machi Big Brother has partially liquidated his positions again. However, he continues to increase his long position on #ETH. Currently, he owns 1,700 #ETH ($3.21 million) with a liquidation price of $1,818.74. His total losses have exceeded $28.8 million.
2. Vitalik.eth is selling #ETH again. In the last 2 days, he has sold 1,869 #ETH ($3.67 million). During this time, #ETH has dropped from $1,988 to $1,875, representing a 5.7% decrease.
3. A wallet associated with Matrixport continues to add to its #ETH portfolio as the market declines and currently holds 115,000 #ETH ($215.4 million). It has currently lost over $15.5 million. link link link
1. Machi Big Brother has partially liquidated his positions again. However, he continues to increase his long position on #ETH. Currently, he owns 1,700 #ETH ($3.21 million) with a liquidation price of $1,818.74. His total losses have exceeded $28.8 million.
2. Vitalik.eth is selling #ETH again. In the last 2 days, he has sold 1,869 #ETH ($3.67 million). During this time, #ETH has dropped from $1,988 to $1,875, representing a 5.7% decrease.
3. A wallet associated with Matrixport continues to add to its #ETH portfolio as the market declines and currently holds 115,000 #ETH ($215.4 million). It has currently lost over $15.5 million. link link link
X (formerly Twitter)
Lookonchain (@lookonchain) on X
The market just crashed, and Machi(@machibigbrother) was partly liquidated again.
But he keeps adding to his $ETH long position.
He now holds 1,700 $ETH($3.21M), with a liquidation price of $1,818.74.
His total loss has passed $28.8M.
https://t.co/P6lglcgpyo
But he keeps adding to his $ETH long position.
He now holds 1,700 $ETH($3.21M), with a liquidation price of $1,818.74.
His total loss has passed $28.8M.
https://t.co/P6lglcgpyo
🔓 According to Tokenomist, over the next 7 days, one-time large unlocks (over $5 million each) are scheduled for SUI, JUP, H, GRASS, XPL, EIGEN, KMNO, and SVL.
Linear large unlocks (daily unlocks over $1 million) will include RAIN, CC, TRUMP, WLD, RIVER, DOGE, and ASTER.
The total value of these unlocks exceeds $317 million.
Linear large unlocks (daily unlocks over $1 million) will include RAIN, CC, TRUMP, WLD, RIVER, DOGE, and ASTER.
The total value of these unlocks exceeds $317 million.
🙅 $IOTX added to caution trading on Upbit spot link
업비트(Upbit)
아이오텍스(IOTX) 거래 유의 종목 지정 안내
🏆 From February 16 to February 20 (ET), Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $316 million.
Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $123 million, while Solana spot ETFs posted net inflows of $14.31 million and XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.8446 million. link
Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $123 million, while Solana spot ETFs posted net inflows of $14.31 million and XRP spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.8446 million. link
🐳 Whale31o3cj sold 50,000 $SOL ($3.91M) at $78.27. They also exchanged 44,805 $SOL ($3.5M) for 676.27 $XAUT in the past 7 hours. link
🆕 Erik Voorhees, an early Bitcoin supporter and founder of ShapeShift, is buying back $ETH.
One year ago, he sold 11,616 $ETH for $33.94M at $2,922.
Recently, he spent 20.38M $USDC to buy back 9,911 $ETH at $2,057. link
One year ago, he sold 11,616 $ETH for $33.94M at $2,922.
Recently, he spent 20.38M $USDC to buy back 9,911 $ETH at $2,057. link
🐳 Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift, spent 20.38 million #USDC to purchase 9,911 #ETH at a price of $2,057. link
X (formerly Twitter)
Lookonchain (@lookonchain) on X
Erik Voorhees(@ErikVoorhees), an early #Bitcoin supporter and founder of ShapeShift, is buying back $ETH.
One year ago, he sold 11,616 $ETH($33.94M) at $2,922.
Recently, he spent 20.38M $USDC to buy back 9,911 $ETH at $2,057.
https://t.co/pYQfA1ywec
One year ago, he sold 11,616 $ETH($33.94M) at $2,922.
Recently, he spent 20.38M $USDC to buy back 9,911 $ETH at $2,057.
https://t.co/pYQfA1ywec
🤔 Bitdeer stated on X that its decision to sell Bitcoin should not raise market concerns. The company is evaluating several non-binding opportunities to acquire power and land assets and believes it is prudent to prepare liquidity in advance. Bitdeer emphasized that its hashrate will continue to grow and that it will keep mining more Bitcoin in the interest of shareholders.
🇧🇷🏦 Brazil’s central bank is advancing a regulatory framework for institutional virtual asset service providers (VASPs). This framework outlines licensing, compliance, and supervisory standards with phased implementation through 2027. The move aims to formalize oversight of crypto firms and strengthen AML and operational requirements. #regulation link
Bitcoin News
Central Bank of Brazil to Advance Institutional VASP Regulation by 2027
Find out how Brazil is establishing a regulatory framework for institutional VASPs to support the evolving crypto landscape.
🕵️ OKX released its 40th Proof of Reserves (snapshot date: Feb 4).
User BTC holdings stood at approximately 130,000 BTC, up 3.04% (+3,848 BTC) from Jan 17.
User ETH holdings were about 1.582 million ETH, down 0.11% (-1,673 ETH), while USDT holdings totaled roughly 10.367 billion, down 0.17% (-17.86 million USDT) compared with the previous report. link
User BTC holdings stood at approximately 130,000 BTC, up 3.04% (+3,848 BTC) from Jan 17.
User ETH holdings were about 1.582 million ETH, down 0.11% (-1,673 ETH), while USDT holdings totaled roughly 10.367 billion, down 0.17% (-17.86 million USDT) compared with the previous report. link
OKX
OKX Crypto Reserve Ratios | Proof of Reserves
OKX - View a detailed breakdown of OKX's crypto reserve ratios. We use reserve ratio to calculate whether assets are full or in excess reserve.
💰 The economics of the Internet Computer are changing:
Old model: Node providers get paid just for running nodes.
New model: 80% of cloud engine revenue goes to the nodes powering it. 20% burns $ICP. link
Old model: Node providers get paid just for running nodes.
New model: 80% of cloud engine revenue goes to the nodes powering it. 20% burns $ICP. link
👮 According to Bloomberg, Gemini is restructuring after a sharp crypto market downturn, cutting up to 25% of staff and exiting the UK, EU, and Australia. The company's stock has declined more than 80% from post-IPO highs, and with revenue growth lagging expenses, it is shifting focus toward custody services and its newly launched prediction markets platform. link
Bloomberg.com
Winklevoss’ Gemini Risks a Hard Landing After the Crypto Rout
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss spent more than a decade building Gemini Space Station Inc. into one of crypto’s longest-running exchanges, among the first to secure major US regulatory approvals and a survivor of the industry’s repeated cycles of scandal and…