Author: Anmol Khatiwada

Trump-Linked WLFI Buys 200M Tokens Amid Growing Crypto Reserves—What’s the Endgame?

WLFI, a Trump-affiliated crypto project, bought 200M tokens after withdrawing $10M USDC, stacking assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

A Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) multi-signature wallet recently purchased 200 million WLFI tokens after it pulled $10 million USDC from Binance on Feb. 18. This fresh update, covered by On-Chain Lens, adds fuel to the fire surrounding WLFI—a politically connected crypto project.

WLFI has been bringing in the big money, raising $455 million in token sales. The first sale raised $319 million, selling tokens at $0.015 per token, while the second round raised $136 million at $0.05 per token. Despite it having set itself up as a DeFi lending platform, WLFI has not yet launched any real DeFi services, leaving everyone questioning its real use case.

Observers think this isn’t just about crypto—it’s about leveraging Trump’s political power for financial gain. The Trump family controls 75% of token sales revenue, and Justin Sun (founder of TRON) has become the biggest institutional investor, putting in $75 million.

WLFI is stacking assets, holding $327M across various platforms, with big chunks in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. The latest move signals one thing—WLFI is building a massive war chest, but whether it’s for crypto dominance or something else remains to be seen.

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Solana Slips Under $170 as Memecoin Scams Shake Investor Confidence

Solana’s price dips below $170 due to dropping network activity, memecoin scams, and FTX token unlock—trust issues growing.



Yo, Solana’s price is plummeting, falling below $170, and everyone’s talking about it. The coin is down 9% today, at $167.57, and it’s not looking good. So, what’s happening?

Overall, network activity is declining. Not as many users are utilizing Solana for applications such as trading and DeFi initiatives, and when the network’s idle, the price goes down. Crypto analysts also pointed out that major holders are cashing out coins, with accounts holding more than 100 SOL decreasing by 2.24% in the recent past.

On top of that, Solana’s DEX volume is tanking by 24%, while Binance Smart Chain is thriving, with its DEX volume up nearly 50%.

But the real kicker? Memecoin scams. Solana’s had some sketchy memecoins recently, like the LIBRA token that crashed by 94%, leaving traders with huge losses. It turns out, the same wallets behind LIBRA were involved in the Melania Trump memecoin scam. Yeah, not a good look.

Investors are losing faith, and with $2.06 billion in SOL about to be unlocked from the FTX bankruptcy, things could get even worse. Solana’s in a tough spot right now, with FUD hitting hard.

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Geth Calls on Ethereum Validators to Upgrade to Latest Version for Network Stability

Geth released an emergency update—validators running v1.15.1 need to upgrade as soon as possible to v1.15.2 or lose block rewards and fee!



Ethereum validators, pay attention—Geth recently released an emergency update! If you’re currently on v1.15.1, you must upgrade to v1.15.2 as soon as possible, or you’ll be missing out on block rewards and transaction fees!.

Why? Turns out v1.15.1 had a critical bug messing with block creation on the Ethereum mainnet. This means validators miss slots, lose rewards, and basically get rugged by their own setup. Not ideal.

The fix? Geth pushed v1.15.2 on February 17, this year, patching the issue and bringing back Discv5 and DNS peer discovery protocols, which help nodes stay connected and functional. These were accidentally disabled in v1.14.9, making this update even more crucial.

Geth devs are not kidding at all. They are seriously saying this update is required if you need to keep your validator running and you’re sure about securing your bag. Delaying can lead to lost ETH, so do not be slow—update as soon as possible.

The whole experience is a reminder that staying updated in crypto is not all hype, it is a survival. Validators, keep your software updated, or lose out in a big way!

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Hong Kong Asia Holdings’ Stock Explodes 93% After Unexpected Bitcoin Purchase

Hong Kong Asia Holdings’ stocks rose 93% just to buy 1 BTC—crypto mania does exist, but will it last?



Hong Kong Asia Holdings recently made waves in the market with its stock going up 93% after announcing that it bought one Bitcoin. Yes, just one BTC—and investors still lost their minds.

The company, not really known for crypto moves, casually dropped the news in a filing, and suddenly, the market was all in. Some people think this could be the start of a bigger crypto play, while others say it’s just classic hype. Either way, the stock price pumped hard, proving once again that even the smallest crypto connection can send investors into a frenzy.

This isn’t the first time a company saw its stock moon over a crypto headline. It happened before when businesses hinted at blockchain adoption—even if they didn’t actually do much with it. But the real question is: Is this pump legit, or just another hype-fueled spike?

If Hong Kong Asia Holdings actually goes deeper into Bitcoin or blockchain, this could be a game-changer. But if not, this rally might fade just as fast as it came. For now, the market’s vibing with crypto, and the bulls are running.

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Nigeria Government vs. Binance’s Tigran: A Clash Over Corruption Allegations

Tigran Gambaryan accuses Nigeria of blackmail and torture, while the government denies the claims, sparking a heated online dispute.

The drama between Binance’s former exec Tigran Gambaryan and the Nigerian government is heating up. Gambaryan, who was arrested in February one year before while in Nigeria for a meeting with government officials about Binance, spent eight months in jail before being released on humanitarian grounds. During his time in custody, he was charged with money laundering and tax evasion.

After returning to the U.S., Gambaryan went off, accusing Nigerian officials, including those from the DSS (Nigeria’s State Security Services), of trying to extort $150 million in crypto from Binance. He claims he was tortured while in jail, even though he was in poor health, and that he was used as a scapegoat in the whole mess.

Of course, the Nigerian government is having none of it. They denied all of Gambaryan’s claims, calling them “falsehoods” and stating that his first visit wasn’t even official. They also said that his release wasn’t because of any humanitarian reason but due to diplomatic intervention. They even alleged that Binance tried to pay a $5 million ransom to free him, but it was rejected.

Gambaryan shot back on X (formerly Twitter), calling the government’s statement lies and promising more legal action in the future. This saga is only getting messier.

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Is XRP Partnering with Elon Musk to Hit $600? Fact or Fiction?

An influencer hyped an XRP-Elon Musk partnership, claiming a $600 price surge, but there’s zero proof—just rumors and speculation.

Recently, the crypto world exploded with excitement over a tweet claiming that XRP was teaming up with Elon Musk. The tweet, from an influencer with nearly 30K followers, said Ripple’s CEO confirmed the partnership and hinted at a $600 price surge for XRP. The tweet also featured an image of “Binance Square,” making it seem even more legit. But before everyone starts investing their life savings, let’s break it down.

Here’s the thing: There’s no official confirmation from Elon Musk or Ripple about this so-called partnership. No press release, no statement, nothing. This isn’t the first time rumors like this have popped up, though. Back in 2021, people thought Musk’s beloved Dogecoin might outshine XRP. That didn’t pan out either.

Fast forward to today, and some users claim they saw a deleted tweet from Musk saying, “XRP is looking quite promising.” However, no one has proof, and AI tools like Grok have only confirmed that the tweet existed but was removed fast.

At the end of the day, all we have are rumors and speculation. So, while the idea of an Elon Musk-XRP collab sounds cool, there’s no solid evidence to back it up. Stay cautious.

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Ethereum Stablecoin Market Expands by $1.1B in Just One Week

Ethereum gained $1.1B in stablecoins as gas fees dropped, while Solana lost $772M. Ethereum leads with $122.9B (54.63%) dominance.



Ethereum just made a big flex in the stablecoin world, adding a massive $1.1B in USDT and USDC in just a week, while Solana took a hit, losing $772M. On-chain analytics firm Lookonchain spotted the shift, showing Ethereum gaining traction again.

For a while, Solana had been snatching some of Ethereum’s thunder, thanks to ETH’s high gas fees and congestion. But things are changing. Ethereum’s gas fees have dropped, and major upgrades are making it more efficient, bringing users and liquidity back. That’s why stablecoin supply on Ethereum is pumping again—it’s reclaiming its OG status as the top smart contract blockchain.
At the same time, Solana experienced a stablecoin supply decline of approximately $780M. The cause isn’t 100% certain, but it may be attributed to performance issues and changing user tastes. Funds may be transferring elsewhere as crypto investors seek more favorable opportunities.


According to DefiLlama, Ethereum dominates the stablecoin market with $122.9B in supply (54.63% market share), and Solana comes in second with a mere $11.58B (5.15%). These market fluctuations demonstrate yet again how quickly the crypto universe is evolving. One day a chain is on fire, the next it’s drying up. The only thing that doesn’t change? Change.

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SEC to Evaluate NYSE’s Proposal for Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF Staking

NYSE wants SEC approval for Grayscale’s Ethereum ETF to stake holdings, boosting returns without extra risks, pending regulatory decision.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is pushing to let Grayscale’s Ethereum ETFs stake their Ether holdings and earn rewards. If the U.S. SEC approves this move, it could change the game for Ethereum-based ETFs.

Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) would stake their Ether, possibly boosting returns for investors while keeping the funds efficient. The proposal, filed on Feb. 14, aims to make Ethereum ETFs more competitive by adding staking rewards.

Grayscale made it clear that staking will bring extra income, but they’re not promising fixed returns. They also clarified that this doesn’t involve “delegated staking” or “staking as a service.” Investors would still be exposed to Ethereum price changes but could earn extra rewards on top.

This move follows similar plans by 21Shares, who recently tried to add staking to its Ethereum ETF. While the SEC initially blocked Ethereum ETF staking in 2024 over regulatory concerns, with a new, potentially crypto-friendly SEC, things could change.

If approved, Grayscale’s ETFs could generate passive income through staking, adding more value for investors while tracking Ethereum’s price. The decision could be a big step in how crypto ETFs evolve.

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Argentina’s $LIBRA Crypto Controversy: The Winners and Losers Revealed

Argentina’s president backed $LIBRA crypto, but after a huge pump and “rug pull,” many investors lost millions.



Argentina President Javier Milei created quite the storm when he posted his support for a new crypto token, $LIBRA. But things went horribly wrong when the token’s price pumped hundreds of percent in a few hours. Milei then deleted his tweet and disassociated himself with the project, stating that he was unaware of the project details when he first posted.

Meanwhile, the devs of $LIBRA made bank, reportedly earning over $107 million from its liquidity pool. Blockchain records show that 8 wallets belonging to the LIBRA project earned the most, making enormous sums by adding and removing liquidity. The funds involved millions of USDC and SOL.

But there was bad news too. All but a few of the investors were destroyed, and some lost millions. A crypto trader claimed that one person lost over $5 million by investing in LIBRA. This is referred to by some as the largest “rug pull” in cryptocurrency history, and over $4.4 billion was drained from the market.

And now the token has fallen again below $0.30, with retail investors suffering huge losses. Milei has flatly denied any involvement in the project, denouncing politicians attempting to capitalize on the scandal.

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Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan Speaks Out: Detained in Nigeria, Family in Distress

Binance exec Tigran Gambaryan suffered 8 months in Nigerian jail, accused of financial crimes, denied medical care, and extorted for $150M.



A few months back, a blurry courtroom video from Nigeria went viral—showing Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, limping on a crutch, being dragged to court by security officers. Frustrated and in pain, he shouted, “This is so f***ed up.” That video exposed the harsh reality of his eight-month detention.

Tigran, an American citizen and former Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, was arrested in Nigeria after being invited to a governmental meeting. He was accused of money laundering and tax evasion, but insists that Nigerian officials hired him as a scapegoat to blackmail Binance for $150 million. Even though Nigeria subsequently dropped the charges of money laundering, they continue to assert that Binance processed $26 billion in unreported crypto transactions.

During his 214-day ordeal, Tigran’s health suffered—his physicians had to proceed in a rush to repair a bulging disc, but the authorities delayed the surgery. Meanwhile, his relatives were suffering and, with emotional videos, his wife and mother were crying. His case still lingered in political and court drama, adding to the threats to his life.

Now at last back in the U.S. after getting out on medical bail, Tigran is coming forward—calling his arrest a nightmare and demanding accountability for what he experienced.

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