PeckShield reports that 2025 experienced an unprecedented increase in cryptocurrency thefts, driven by systemic vulnerabilities in centralized platforms and a shift toward targeted social engineering. Total losses exceeded $4.04 billion, up 34.2% from $3.01 billion in 2024. The breakdown includes approximately $2.67 billion from hacks, a 24.2% rise year-over-year, and $1.37 billion from fraud, representing a 64.2% increase.

JPMorgan analysts expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged for the rest of 2024 before implementing a rate hike in 2025. coindesk

The Solana Policy Institute, a blockchain policy advocacy group, has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to distinguish between centralized exchanges and non-custodial decentralized finance platforms. The institute contends that developers of DeFi protocols should not be considered intermediaries and, therefore, should be exempt from certain regulatory obligations. Read more here #regulation

Thailand has launched a campaign to combat illicit "dark money" by tightening regulations within the physical gold and digital asset sectors. The initiative aims to address existing loopholes used for money laundering. cointelegraph #regulation

Ukraine has blocked Polymarket as part of its wider crackdown on online gambling. coindesk

A trader on Polymarket incurred a $2.36 million loss over eight days, executing 53 predictions with a success rate of 47.2%. The trader centered trades on sports markets, holding positions until settlement without employing hedging or scaling strategies. Winning bets yielded returns ranging from +60% to +150%, while losing bets resulted in total losses of -100%. Two or three losing trades was enough to wipe out previous gains.

A trader on Polymarket incurred a $2.36 million loss over an eight-day period. During this time, the trader made 53 predictions, achieving 25 wins and 28 losses, for a winning rate of 47.2%. The positions primarily involved sports markets, held until settlement, without hedging or scaling strategies.

Successful trades yielded returns between 60% and 150%, while losing trades resulted in complete losses. Just a few consecutive losing bets erased all prior gains.

Monero (XMR) has gained 53% since Saturday, driven by notable buying activity beginning at 9:31 a.m. Moscow time. The surge propelled XMR to the top of the spot purchase rankings across all centralized exchanges (CEXs). By 12:35 p.m., XMR also ranked among the leading assets for futures trading on CEXs, a position it has maintained subsequently. At 12:36 a.m. Moscow time on Monday, XMR was among the top assets in terms of open interest growth.

Previously, Santiment reported increased FOMO surrounding XMR.

Monero (XMR) has surged 53% since Saturday. The rally began with notable buy-side activity at 9:31 AM Moscow time, positioning XMR among the top assets for spot purchases across all centralized exchanges (CEXs). By 12:35 PM, it ranked among the leading assets for futures trading on CEXs, a status it has maintained since. As of Monday at 12:36 AM Moscow time, XMR was among the top assets in open interest growth. Previously, Santiment reported increased FOMO surrounding the token.

U.S. consumer inflation data for December showed a month-over-month increase of 0.3%, meeting analysts' expectations. The annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.7%. Core CPI rose slightly to 2.7% from 2.6%, aligning with forecasts.

Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme and Sequence for $250 million, marking a significant move in its expansion strategy. fortune

YZi Labs invests multi-million dollars in Genius Trading; Binance CEO CZ joins as advisor.

CoinGecko explores potential sale valued at approximately $500 million.

Starting February 19, Bybit will implement a fee for transactions involving rubles on its P2P platform.

Zama begins token sale on CoinList, targeting a minimum valuation of $55 million.

ETH sentiment: Over the past week, approximately 327,100 new ETH wallets have been established daily, reaching a peak of 393,600 on Sunday—the highest number recorded to date.

ETH sentiment: Last week, daily new wallet creations averaged 327,100, reaching a peak of 393,600 on Sunday, the highest figure on record.

LIT Lighter launches mobile app for iOS and Android.

Former President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating, "This fool will be out of here soon."

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Silver reaches new record of $90.