Bena Ilyas
With over 3 years of crypto writing experience, Bena strives to make crypto, blockchain, Web3, and fintech accessible to all. Beyond cryptocurrencies, Bena also enjoys reading books in her spare time.
Crypto VC Funding Rose 14% Monthly but Fell 35.1% Yearly in February
February 2025 saw crypto VC funding surge to $951 million with 98 deals, focusing heavily on stablecoin projects and payment solutions despite a 35.1% drop in total projects from last year.
Transforming the Future of Tokenization with SafeHaven Exchange
SafeHaven Exchange is launching a fully integrated trading ecosystem designed to empower investors by offering fractional ownership of tokenized securities, REITs, commodities, and more – all within a secure, compliant framework.
Ethereum Foundation Launches EF Silviculture Society to Uphold Core Blockchain Values
The EF Silviculture Society aims to uphold principles such as open-source collaboration, privacy, security, and censorship resistance – essential pillars of Ethereum’s decentralized nature.
Bitcoin News Today: Standard Chartered Still Eyes $500K BTC Target Despite Recent Selloff
By Bena Ilyas
February 27th, 2025
Kendrick anticipates Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by late 2025, emphasizing that institutional participation from major financial entities like Standard Chartered and BlackRock will be pivotal in that trajectory.
Binance Founder CZ Shocks Crypto World: “I Won’t Start a New Project”
By Bena Ilyas
February 27th, 2025
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao shifts focus from leading to mentoring crypto entrepreneurs, stating “I won’t start a new project. Will help other founders.”
Former Coinbase CTO: Trump’s Tariffs May Hurt US Economy but Good for Cryptocurrencies
By Bena Ilyas
February 26th, 2025
Inflation and tariffs dominate 2025 market concerns, with 51% of JPMorgan’s institutional clients citing them as key risks, up from 27% in 2024.
Crypto Market’s Dip Signals a Tactical Pause, Not a Collapse: Binance CEO
By Bena Ilyas
February 25th, 2025
“The recent dip stems largely from the Fed’s cautious approach to rate cuts,” Teng said.
BREAKING: Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Hits Holesky Testnet, Faces Critical Finalization Issues
By Bena Ilyas
February 25th, 2025
Developers failed to specify the correct smart contract address for Pectra Request Hash Calculations, causing the post-launch disruption and delaying finalization.
Hamster Network Becomes First-Ever Gaming Layer-2 on TON
By Bena Ilyas
February 25th, 2025
Telegram’s massive user base, combined with TON’s Layer-2 through Hamster Network, aims to drive mainstream crypto adoption by providing seamless and cost-effective Web3 interactions.
Justin Sun Urges Large USDT Holders to Move Assets to Tron Blockchain
By Bena Ilyas
February 24th, 2025
Sun argued that security should not rely on third-party smart contracts but should be embedded directly into the blockchain, making Tron a safer choice for large USDT holders.
Crypto Assets See $508M Outflow as Market Reacts to US Policy Uncertainty: CoinShares
By Bena Ilyas
February 24th, 2025
Bitcoin faced heavy selling pressure with outflows reaching $571 million. A portion of investors even bet against the flagship cryptocurrency, pouring $2.8 million into short-Bitcoin positions.
Politician-Backed Meme Coins Crumble after Libra Scandal
By Bena Ilyas
February 21st, 2025
Much like Libra, Trump’s coin initially surged on hype before collapsing, leaving many retail investors in financial ruin.
Vitalik Butterin Praises Argentina and Latin America Over LIBRA Scandal Controversy
By Bena Ilyas
February 20th, 2025
“The recent news [LIBRA scandal] should be taken not as a reason to give up, but rather as an example of why education is so important.” – Vitalik Buterin
KuCoin Applies for MiCAR License in Austria to Expand across 30 EU and EEA States
By Bena Ilyas
February 20th, 2025
KuCoin EU selected Vienna as its European headquarters and plans to file for a MiCAR application in Austria, reinforcing its commitment to compliance and long-term sustainability.
Crypto Exchange ‘Bullish’ Secures Regulatory Approval in Hong Kong
By Bena Ilyas
February 19th, 2025
Bullish has received key regulatory approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), allowing it to offer securities dealing and automated trading services.