MoonPay Launches Cross-Chain Crypto Deposits For Telegram

MoonPay has launched a new product called MoonPay Deposits, in hopes of making wallet-to-wallet crypto transfers easier by automatically handling swaps, bridging, and cross-chain routing behind the scenes.

The company said the service allows users to fund applications with crypto from an existing wallet, regardless of which token or blockchain they hold. 

Instead of manually ensuring the correct asset and network are selected, users can send supported crypto and receive the final balance in their chosen asset.

MoonPay Deposits is now available in the self-custodial TON Wallet, part of Wallet in Telegram’s dual-wallet setup, giving more than 100 million users a new way to…

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SEC Chair Says US Should Be ‘Crypto Capital Of World’ As Democrats Slam Him For Binance, Trump Ties

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the U.S. “can and should be the crypto capital of the world” during a House hearing on Wednesday, where Democrats accused him of eroding trust by dismissing cases against crypto firms tied to President Trump.

The Crypto Capital Vision

Atkins told the House Financial Services Committee that achieving Trump’s goal of making the U.S. the crypto capital requires a framework that makes sense. 

Traditional SEC rules “are not really fit for purpose” and created marketplace uncertainty, driving the need for the Clarity Act.

“We want to make sure people know the rules of the road and can abide by it,” Atkins said, emphasizing the SEC must work closely with…

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Why Bitcoin Erased All Post-Trump Election Gains And What Happens Next

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has shed almost 50% of its value from its top last October and plummeted below its November 2024 price.

The $2.7 Billion Liquidation Flush

According to Wintermute, the sell-off in early February triggered more than $2.7 billion in liquidations, marking Bitcoin’s steepest drawdown since 2022.

The move was followed a string of macro catalysts: Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve chair, weak “Magnificent Seven” earnings, including a 10% drop in Microsoft, and a sharp correction in precious metals.

After several sessions of consolidation, markets rotated decisively into risk-off mode.

Wintermute described the selling pressure as structural:

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Cardano Founder Wants To Get To A ‘Tinder On A Blockchain’—But How?

Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson says blockchain-powered dating apps like Tinder could unlock 2-3 billion users.

The Blockchain Tinder Vision

Hoskinson told CoinDesk at Consensus Hong Kong on Wednesday that he wants Tinder running on a blockchain where users can prove properties like height, income, and location while verifying profile pictures are real.

“I want to get to a point where video games are on it, a point where Facebook and other things run on this infrastructure,” Hoskinson said. 

“That’s what’s going to bring 2-3 billion people in and that’s what’s going to change everything,” he added.

The key is seamless integration. Hoskinson argued consumers…

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Motiv Builds Bitcoin Circular Economies, Empowering 750+ Peruvian Families Weekly

In Peru’s diverse landscapes—from Andean highlands to coastal surf towns and Amazonian outposts—Bitcoin is quietly taking root, not through top-down mandates or corporate adoption but through grassroots efforts that blend humanitarian aid with Bitcoin’s sense of financial sovereignty. 

At the forefront is Motiv Peru, a non-profit co-founded by Rich Swisher and Valentin Popescu, which has spent years equipping underserved and unbanked communities to use Bitcoin for everyday needs, education, and local trade. What began as a simple shoe donation program in 2019 has evolved into a network of about 10 active zones with hubs in Lima, Cusco, and Huanchaco and satellite programs…

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Robinhood Shows Future Product Strength For Prediction Markets – Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD)

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares are trading lower on Wednesday after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday.

Analysts see the company’s product expansion as a positive, but guidance and spending remain concerns.

• Robinhood Markets stock is taking a hit today. What’s behind HOOD decline?

The Robinhood Analysts

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintained an Overweight rating on Robinhood with a price target of $310.

Needham analyst John Todaro reiterated a Buy rating, while lowering the price target from $135 to $100.

Cantor Fitzgerald on HOOD Stock

Robinhood reported mixed results with revenue missing analyst estimates….

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BlockFills Suspends Client Functions As Crypto Slumps

BlockFills, an institutional-focused digital asset trading and lending firm, has temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals, citing recent market and financial conditions, according to reporting from the Financial Times.

A notice was sent last week and stated the suspension was intended “to further the protection of our clients and the firm.” It added that any funds deposited during the suspension period would be refused and returned. Clients were told they could continue trading under certain restrictions, including the possibility that positions or loans requiring additional margin could be closed.

BlockFills provides spot and derivatives execution, structured…

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BlackRock Makes Historic DeFi Move As Uniswap Deal Sends UNI 15% – BlackRock (NYSE:BLK)

Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI) spiked 15% after BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) on Wednesday integrated its $1.8 billion BUIDL token onto UniswapX, purchasing an undisclosed amount of UNI tokens.

The BlackRock DeFi Entry

According to a press release, BlackRock will bring its Treasury-backed digital token BUIDL onto Uniswap, where institutional traders can buy and sell it through UniswapX technology. 

The world’s largest asset manager also purchased UNI tokens as part of the deal.

Uniswap Labs partnered with tokenization firm Securitize to enable on-chain trading of BUIDL. 

The integration creates near-instant liquidity between BUIDL and USDC for investors through 24/7 trading, 365 days per year.

Hayden Adams,…

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