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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially backing off its investigation into NFT marketplace OpenSea — yet another example of the crypto industry benefitting from loose regulations under the Trump administration. OpenSea co-founder and CEO Devin Finzer shared the news late Friday. The announcement came on the heels of Coinbase’s announcement that the SEC was dropping its case against them. “The SEC is closing its investigation into [Opensea]. This is a win for everyone who is creating and building in our space,” Finzer declared on X. “Trying to classify NFTs as securities would have been a step backward—one that misinterprets the law and slows innovation. Every creator, big or small, should be able to build freely without unnecessary barriers.” The SEC is closing its investigation into @opensea . This is a win for everyone who is creating and building in our space. Trying to classify NFTs as securities would have been a step backward—one that misinterprets the law and slows innovation. Every creator, big or small,… Last August, Finzer revealed that OpenSea received a Wells notice warning of potential charges related to unregistered securities. OpenSea had vowed to fight back, and now, it seems the marketplace has come out on top. If all this sounds like a pattern, that’s because it is. President Donald Trump received millions in campaign contributions from the crypto industry heading into the 2024 elections, according to Bloomberg . Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a former Goldman Sachs banker turned regulatory bulldog, led the toughest crackdown the crypto industry has ever seen. Under his watch, the SEC came after everyone from industry titans like OpenSea, Coinbase and Ripple, the firm behind XRP. Ripple and the SEC have been in a legal spat since 2020. The regulator accused Ripple Labs of selling unregistered securities, but Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP was not a security when sold to exchanges but determined that its institutional sales violated securities laws. She ordered Ripple to pay $125 million, significantly lower than the SEC’s initial $2 billion demand. Both parties filed appeals , but the SEC may withdraw its case now that Trump nominated pro-crypto SEC commissioner Paul Atkins to be agency chair. Essentially, the crypto crackdown under Gensler is now slowing down and the agency is taking a more laissez-faire approach, exemplified by the Coinbase and OpenSea announcements. Meanwhile, OpenSea isn’t just celebrating its SEC victory—it’s also throwing a party in the form of a SEA token airdrop. The OpenSea Foundation announced Thursday that it will reward active, loyal, and longtime users of its NFT marketplace and Seaport protocol with free tokens. While details are still fuzzy on when the SEA token will actually launch, OpenSea traders are already rubbing their hands together at the thought of free digital loot. The company has also rolled out OS2, a new multi-chain trading platform.

The XRP price plunged 3% in the last 24 hours to trade at $2.57 as of 11:28 p.m. EST on trading volume that rose 48% to $5.2 billion. The Ripple token’s performance continues to be volatile, driven by shifting sentiment around the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case against the sale of XRP. Much of XRP’s recent strength comes from speculation that the SEC may abandon its appeal, allowing Ripple to operate without looming legal threats. Arthur Azizov, CEO at the crypto business B2BinPay, bullishly believes that XRP could reach a price range of $5 to $7 in the first half of 2025. The XRP price has been trading within an ascending channel on the 12-hour timeframe. The Ripple token price surged dramatically in late 2024 and has since been consolidating within this upward-sloping structure. The current price of $2.5759 is slightly below the midline of this channel, suggesting ongoing market indecision. The 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $2.6472 is acting as dynamic resistance, while the 200-period SMA at $2.3588 is serving as strong long-term support. The recent price action shows a bounce off the lower boundary of the channel, indicating that bulls are defending this level. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 46.03, slightly below the neutral 50 level. This suggests a balance between bullish and bearish momentum, with no clear dominance from either side. If RSI moves above 50, it could confirm renewed bullish strength. XRP/USDT Chart Analysis (Tradingview) The overall trend remains bullish as long as the XRP price stays within the ascending channel. A break above $2.65 (50-day SMA) could lead to a move toward $3.00–$3.40, aligning with the upper channel resistance. Intense bullish pressure and fundamental pressure could push the price of XRP towards the $10 mark. However, if the price of XRP fails to hold the channel’s lower boundary and drops below the 200-day SMA at $2.35, this could trigger a bearish shift, possibly leading to a retest of $2.00. In the meantime, investors are flocking to buy Best Wallet (BEST) , which popular YouTuber ClayBro, with over 136K subscribers, says is one of the best crypto wallets for 2025. Best Wallet is a next-generation cryptocurrency wallet that lets users do everything from one app. The goal is to remove the fragmentation in the market and the clunky user experience offered by other crypto wallets such as MetaMask and Trust Wallet. Best Wallet is a multi-chain wallet that will support over 60 blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The project continues to attract investors, who have poured over $10.3 million into the project. A key feature that sets Best Wallet apart is its “Upcoming Tokens” section, a presale aggregator that identifies high-potential projects. It’s establishing a strong track record after already flagging Pepe Unchained (PEPU) and Catslap (SLAP) , meme coins that provided returns of up to 700% and 7,000%, respectively, for early investors. After purchasing BEST, holders can also stake their tokens for a huge 157% annual return. Currently, BEST tokens are priced at $0.024075. Buy before a price hike in less than 12 hours to lock in the best deal. Buy BEST tokens .

Bitget Wallet has integrated decentralized lending protocol Aave to allow users to stake USDT and USDC across five blockchain networks while retaining self-custody of assets. Bitget Wallet now supports staking of USDT and USDC on Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism through Aave, enabling users to earn real-time yields without locking funds. According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the integration sources annual percentage yields (APYs) directly from onchain data, displayed via a dashboard for tracking earnings and withdrawals. A limited-time promotion offers participants a share of $7,000 in BGB tokens for staking at least $10 in USDT or USDC between Feb. 18 and March 4 (UTC+8). Bitget explained that the event aims to attract new users to decentralized finance (DeFi) staking. The wallet’s security protocols include a $600 million Protection Fund and audited smart contracts. Bitget stressed that users maintain full control of staked assets, aligning with Bitget Wallet’s non-custodial model. Bitget Wallet also supports staking for Ethereum, Solana, and TON, among other networks, as part of its broader multi-chain services. The Aave integration eliminates complexities like manual liquidity management, according to the company. “Our goal is to make DeFi accessible, secure, and rewarding while empowering users with full ownership of their funds,” Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet told our newsdesk. “By expanding staking options and integrating with Aave, we’re offering a decentralized financial experience that caters to both new and experienced users.” 免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。

Societe Generale-FORGE, a subsidiary of Societe Generale Group and licensed investment firm, has deployed its euro-backed stablecoin on the Stellar network. With several stablecoin issuers getting regulatory approval to offer the Markets in Crypto Assets-compliant stablecoins in Europe, SG-FORGE announced it selected Stellar (XLM) blockchain network for its own launch. On Feb. 20, Societe Generale-FORGE said its multi-chain strategy takes flight with the deployment of the MiCA-compliant stablecoin EURCV CoinVertible on Stellar. The digital euro stablecoin will leverage Stellar’s fast, scalable and cost-effective network, with the overall benefit to users being the boost this product will give to the blockchain platform’s cross-border payments ecosystem. In this case, SG-FORGE’s stablecoin will see further adoption across financial institutions and asset managers. “Our upcoming integration with Stellar represents a pivotal moment in bridging traditional finance with the digital asset ecosystem. Stellar’s approach and established connections with asset managers and TradFi institutions align perfectly with our mission to achieve broader adoption of stablecoins within the financial system,” Guillaume Chatain, chief revenue officer at SG-FORGE, said. You might also like: YLDS stablecoin debuts as first SEC-registered yield-bearing digital asset The integration will also not just bring EURCV to traditional finance users, but also bolster XLM utility in the broader decentralized finance and web3 space. One of the big developments the partnership will power is asset tokenization, a sector that continues to grow in leaps amid the entry of global behemoths such as BlackRock, Fidelity Investments and Franklin Templeton. Societe Generale-FORGE, founded in 2018, operates under Societe Generale Group. The firm’s operations includes digital asset and blockchain services and solutions, with these offered to institutional issuers and investors. It launched the EURCV stablecoin on Ethereum in April 2023. SG-FORGE previously revealed plans to debut the stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, with this targeted for 2025. The company has regulatory approval as an electronic money institution from the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution. It also holds a digital asset service provider license. DASP is a registration authorized by the financial markets regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers. Read more: Societe Generale’s crypto division secures license in France

Lazarus hacks Bybit, likely accessed multi-sig signers' devices in $1.5B $ETH theft North Korea's hacking group, Lazarus, orchestrated the largest-ever attack on a centralized crypto exchange by stealing over $1.5 billion in ETH and derivative tokens from Bybit on Feb. 21, as…