FastNews

Ether Supply on Centralized Exchanges Hits 9-Year Low
The number of ether held in wallets tied to centralized exchanges has dropped to the lowest since November 2015.

Solana-Based DEX Orca's Native Token Skyrockets 92% as Upbit Announces Listing
ORCA's price topped the $3 mark for the first time since Jan. 26, according to data sources TradingView and CoinGecko.

Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings With $13.5M Purchase and Bond Issuance
The Japanese hotel company has acquired more bitcoin and issues zero-interest bonds.

Franklin Templeton Joins XRP ETF Rush, Files Preliminary Application With SEC
The filing’s preliminary, so the SEC has up to 240 days — potentially late 2025 — to approve or deny it.

Ukraine Ceasefire Breakthrough Sends Markets Into Green; Bitcoin Retakes $83K
Also giving a boost was an easing in trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.

Bitcoin Short-Term Futures Slip Into Discount on Deribit in Sign of Weak Demand
Futures expiring on Friday have slipped into a discount, reflecting demand weakness.

Strategy Comes Off the Sidelines With $21B Preferred Stock ATM Offering
A fresh round of purchases of bitcoin would bring the company's holdings above 500,000 tokens.

Metaplanet Buys 497 BTC in Another Bargain-Hunting Bitcoin Acquisition
This brings its total BTC holdings to 2,888 BTC.

Tether Names Simon McWilliams as CFO Amid Push for Full Audit
The stablecoin giant is moving toward a comprehensive financial audit as it expands its global operations

Core Scientific Appoints Former Investment Banker as New CFO
Finance veteran to succeed Denise Sterling as CFO, shares are up 2% in pre-market trading.

