❕ Elon Musk's Name Change Triggers 3,000% Surge in HARRYBOLZ Token

Elon Musk's latest name change on X to "Harry Bōlz" sent the HARRYBOLZ token skyrocketing by 3,000%. This isn't the first time Musk's social media antics have influenced crypto markets—his previous name change to "KEKIUS Maximus" fueled a 500% rally in the KEKIUS token. While some speculate these moves hint at upcoming projects, others see them as classic Musk wordplay, igniting yet another memecoin frenzy.

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❕ Tether Invests in Zengo to Expand USDT Adoption

Tether has invested in Zengo, a multi-chain wallet, to boost USDT adoption and enhance secure self-custody. The move enables 1.5M+ users to transact Tether’s stablecoins across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Toncoin, and more. CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted Zengo’s ease of use while criticizing MetaMask. The partnership aims to strengthen Tether’s ecosystem and drive mainstream stablecoin adoption.

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BlackRock sees inflows of 244.41 BTC worth $23.80 million.

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📣 BNB Chain Unveils AI Strategy for 2025

BNB Chain announced plans to integrate AI for smart contract automation, scale up to 100M TPS, and strengthen protection against MEV exploits. The roadmap includes Code Copilot for developers and AI-integrated DataDAOs. BNB surged 10% after the announcement but stabilized at $627.

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Lots of big unlocks over the next 180 days.

Notable ones are $SOL, $SUI, $TIA, $APT.

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Altcoin market cap drops $234B in two weeks, one of the largest devaluations amid weak capital rotation and adoption struggles.

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❕ Trump to Nominate Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair

Donald Trump plans to appoint Brian Quintenz, a16z’s Head of Policy, as CFTC Chairman, according to White House sources. Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner, previously oversaw Bitcoin and Ethereum futures regulation and has advised a16z on crypto policy. His nomination aligns with Trump’s broader regulatory shifts, which also include appointments for the Comptroller of the Currency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Phantom claims their services are “currently experiencing a temporary service outage.”

Their “team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”

Stay safe everyone.

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⚡️ CZ Sparks Memecoin Frenzy With Casual Dog Post

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) inadvertently triggered a memecoin hype after asking about the process of launching tokens. Following his mention of owning a Belgian Malinois, at least four new memecoins—Cleo, Biggie, Semyon, and Maui—were created. One, Cleo, already hit a $2.2M market cap with over 5,570 buyers. The trend highlights how crypto communities rapidly capitalize on industry figures for memecoin launches.

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💰 Blum Raises $5M to Expand AI-Powered Trading on Telegram

Blum, a Telegram-based gamified DEX, secured $5 million in funding led by gumi Cryptos Capital, with backing from OKX Ventures, Spartan, and Binance Labs. With 32M+ users, Blum is shifting from a tap-to-earn to a trade-to-earn model, expanding multichain support and enhancing its trading bot, already the largest on Telegram. The project aims to dominate the TON ecosystem, where its Memepad platform has driven over $200M in trading volume.

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🔥 Metaplanet Raises $25.9M to Expand Bitcoin Reserves

Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. secured $25.9 million through zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026. The funds, provided by EVO FUND, will help hedge against Japan’s economic uncertainties, including yen depreciation and high debt. The bonds will be redeemed by August 2025, with all proceeds allocated to Bitcoin purchases.

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OpenSea announces $SEA token is coming, historical usage will matter, and US users are eligible.

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⏫ Pi Network IoU Price Soars 78% Ahead of Open Network Launch

Pi Network’s IoU price surged 78% between February 9-12 as anticipation builds for its Open Network launch on February 20. However, technical indicators show weakening momentum, with the RSI dropping from 92 to 54.8 and the +DI falling sharply. If bullish momentum holds, PI could reach $68.7, but a loss of support at $53.5 may lead to a correction toward $33.7.

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⏫ TRUMP Meme Coin Surges as Arthur Hayes Predicts It Could Outperform Bitcoin

The TRUMP meme coin surged 13% in 24 hours, reaching $16.87, with trading volume up 102% to $1.5B. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes suggested TRUMP could rally ahead of Bitcoin, driven by political insiders anticipating pro-crypto policies. Analysts see further upside, with some predicting a potential price doubling. As Bitcoin struggles below $100K, TRUMP continues gaining momentum in both crypto and political circles.

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⚡️ Jupiter to Launch JUP Buyback Program with 50% of Fees

Starting Feb. 17, Jupiter Exchange will allocate 50% of its protocol fees to buying back and locking JUP tokens for three years, shifting from token burns to a long-term stability model. A dedicated dashboard will provide real-time tracking of repurchases. This move aligns with broader trends in crypto, reinforcing supply control mechanisms to enhance token value and ecosystem engagement.

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Ethereum's Holesky testnet upgrade set for Feb. 24, Sepolia on March 5, and mainnet could go live on April 8.

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❕ CZ’s Dog Triggers Broccoli Memecoin Frenzy and Controversy

Following Changpeng Zhao’s (CZ) reveal of his dog’s name, Broccoli, multiple Broccoli-themed memecoins launched on BNB Chain and Solana, with some turning into rug pulls. While CZ distanced himself from the tokens, critics argue he fueled speculation and boosted BSC activity. Despite the backlash, some traders capitalized on the hype, with one making $28M and another turning $1,000 into $7M. Industry figures, including Andre Cronje, condemned the trend as reckless speculation.

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Pump.Fun launches a mobile app, but it is not available to U.K. residents.

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❕ Argentina’s President Promotes LIBRA Meme Coin, Then It Crashes 89%

Argentina’s President Javier Milei shared a Solana-based meme coin, LIBRA, causing it to surge to a $4.5B market cap before crashing 89% within hours. While Milei confirmed the post was real, on-chain analysts flagged red flags, including large token holdings in a single wallet. Data suggests developers may have withdrawn $87M, accelerating the price drop.

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📣 Coinbase CEO Predicts 10% of Global GDP on Crypto by 2030

Brian Armstrong expects a major shift, forecasting that 10% of global GDP could run on crypto rails by the end of the decade. Speaking during Coinbase’s Q4 earnings call, he compared the rise of on-chain adoption to the early internet era. With the U.S. now having its most pro-crypto Congress, regulatory changes could accelerate global adoption. Coinbase reported $2.3 billion in Q4 revenue, up 88% quarter-over-quarter, reinforcing its role in this transformation.

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