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We announce our media partnership with The People Events, the Annual Fintech Summit 2025!  Date: Feb 26-28, 2025   Venue: Singapore  Join this transformative event where industry leaders shape the future of banking and innovation through Fintech. Don’t miss the opportunity to network, gain insights, and drive your organization forward in this dynamic landscape.  Speakers:   - Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner, BlockchainFounders Fund, Singapore   - Oonagh van den Berg (Lady) 🐦🔥, CEO & Founder, RAW Compliance, Portugal   - Guy Sheppard, Chief Commercial Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation, Singapore   … and many more!  

We’re announcing our media partnership with The BiG Africa Summit 2025! Date: Feb 17-20, 2025 Venue: The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort, Gaborone, Botswana Join the 11th Annual Edition of this premier event, dedicated to advancing legal remote gaming and betting across Africa. Celebrate a decade of growth and innovation with industry leaders and experts. Speakers: - Alvin Joseph, Regional Business Development Manager, BARBAH GAMES & VR - Alwin Matthews (MBA), Head of IT, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board - Amina Nduna, Head: Legal and Compliance, World Sports Betting - … and many more!

BREAKING: SEC Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda launches a new Crypto Task Force to create clear crypto regulations. Led by Hester Peirce, the team aims to support innovation while protecting investors. “We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the public to foster a regulatory environment that protects investors, facilitates capital formation, fosters market integrity, and supports innovation,” stated Commissioner Peirce.

JUST IN: "My administration will establish the brand new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)." - Trump

What happened in crypto last week? • Bitcoin hits new ATH at $109,000 • Ethereum is up by 7%, now at $3,300 • Solana hits ATH of $290 • XRP jumped 35%, now at $3.3 • USDC and FDUSD outpace USDT growth • AIXBT leads AI agent recovery as whale buying persists • MicroStrategy buys another 2,530 Bitcoin worth $243 million • VanEck files for an Onchain Economy ETF with the SEC • Fidelity purchases 4,661 BTC as whales continue to load up on BTC • Metaplanet hits a $1B market cap milestone after adopting the Bitcoin Standard • Trump and Melania launch meme coins before Inauguration Day

Trump's January 20 order: What it could mean for crypto? 1. Bitcoin Treasury plans The U.S. Treasury might buy 1 million BTC to build a national Bitcoin reserve. 2. Keeping seized Bitcoin The government could hold its $20 billion in seized Bitcoin instead of selling it. 3. Ripple case update The SEC might drop the Ripple case and review other crypto-related legal actions. 4. Working with Regulators Agencies like the SEC and CFTC may start working with the crypto industry instead of suing them. 5. Supporting crypto in Banking Trump could end crypto de-banking practices and push banks to support crypto businesses by repealing SAB 121.

All you need to know about Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration 🇺🇸 On Monday, Trump begins his second term as U.S. President—marking one of the most astonishing political comebacks in modern history. Here’s what to expect. 👇 • The swearing-in ceremony 🕛 Time: 12 PM ET (17 GMT) 📍 Location: U.S. Capitol Trump will take the oath of office, likely administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, followed by an inaugural address he promises will be “uplifting and unifying.” • Notable guests Outgoing President Joe Biden will attend, a courtesy Trump didn’t extend to him in 2021. Foreign leaders, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, are invited. It’s a historic break from tradition to have foreign leaders present. • A parade fit for a President After lunch at the Capitol, Trump will head to the White House in a motorcade, accompanied by: - Military regiments - School marching bands - Floats and citizens' groups The procession will be a blend of tradition and celebration. • The “shock and awe” agenda Day 1 priorities: - Over 100 executive orders on border security, energy, and the economy - Restarting border wall construction - Pardons for January 6 Capitol rioters Trump’s allies are calling it a "blizzard of action." • Who’s paying? The events are funded by Trump’s inauguration committee, with major contributions from: - Amazon (Jeff Bezos) - Meta (Mark Zuckerberg) - Apple (Tim Cook) These donors join a record-breaking fundraising effort, showcasing Trump’s financial influence. • The guest list Big names include: - Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton - Tech billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg - Performances by Carrie Underwood and the Village People It’s a mix of politics, entertainment, and influence. • What’s at stake? Trump’s second term begins with immense anticipation. His bold agenda could redefine U.S. policies on energy, immigration, and crypto. This inauguration isn’t just a celebration—it’s the launch of a high-stakes presidency.

We announce our media partnership with Web3 Festival, Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2025! Date: April 6-9, 2025 Venue: Hall 5BCDE, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Join Asia’s largest crypto gathering hosted by WXBlockchain and HashKey Group. With 50,000+ attendees expected and over 14,000㎡ of event space, this conference will bring together global leaders and game-changers in the Web3 space! Speakers: - Paul Chan Mo-po (GBM, GBS, MH, JP) - Vitalik Buterin (Co-founder, Ethereum) - Dr. Xiao Feng (Chairman & CEO, HashKey Group) … and many more!

We’re announcing our media partnership with FINNOVEX West Africa! Date: February 25, 2025 Venue: The Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria Join the leading summit on financial services innovation and excellence! 2024 Speakers: - Maurice Igugu (CMO, Sterling Bank) - Echezona (Eche) Agubata (CTO, Coronation Merchant Bank) - Babawale (Babs) John (CTO, Squad, Guaranty Trust) … and many more!

7 U.S. states propose Bitcoin reserve plans 👇 • Oklahoma: Proposes investing 10% of state funds in Bitcoin • Wyoming: Plans to invest up to 3% of funds in Bitcoin with no forced selling • New Hampshire: Proposes 10% of public funds in Bitcoin, gold, and silver • Texas: Suggests using 1% of leftover funds for Bitcoin or donations • Pennsylvania: 10% Bitcoin investment plan • North Dakota: A resolution for Bitcoin and gold, but no formal bill yet • Ohio: A proposal to let the state invest in Bitcoin