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🐫 Who is MGX?
A new Abu Dhabi-based investment fund that has already poured $2B into Binance and is involved in major global tech deals.
Behind it is Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a man wealthier than Silicon Valley itself. MGX is linked to US government projects like Stargate and actively acquires stakes in cutting-edge companies. This is just the beginning.

💳 Ripple secures a full license to offer crypto payments across the UAE.

🔮 Vitalik Buterin reaffirms Ethereum's core mission—mass adoption through openness, censorship resistance, and security.
He emphasized the need to refine past initiatives like ICOs, DAOs, and Raw Transactions.
This comes as ETH/BTC recently dipped below 0.023 for the first time since 2020.

📊 Stablecoin market cap hits a new all-time high of $235.7B, surpassing Ethereum’s market cap.

🕵️ North Korean Lazarus hackers released six new malware packages targeting crypto users and developers.

These malware strains steal credentials, extract crypto-related data, and install backdoors—affecting Solana and Exodus wallets, as well as browsers like Chrome, Brave, and Firefox. Developers using NPM repositories are particularly at risk.

🔥 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: ‘We've been through hell.’
He admitted facing intense regulatory pressure but remains committed.
This was his first visit to the US, despite rumors of possible arrest.
Tether holds nearly $100B in US Treasury bonds—ranking among the top 20 global debt holders.
Ardoino called Tether the ‘last bastion of the dollar,’ arguing stablecoins reinforce USD dominance.

The company actively cooperates with the FBI and US Secret Service to combat illicit transactions.

🎁 MEXC and the ‘Give Me Wings’ Foundation support orphans in Saint Petersburg.
MEXC raised funds from partners and the crypto community, doubled the amount, and donated it to the foundation. The money will fund career training and exam prep.
On February 9, MEXC hosted a blockchain and digital finance workshop for 40 orphanage students, covering crypto markets, Web3, and career prospects.
Afterward, students participated in a mock investing challenge, and a quiz winner, Lika, took home an 🍏 iPhone for answering all questions correctly.
MEXC continues to help young people build a future in blockchain.

📜 Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister sees the central bank's crypto trading proposal as a first step toward broader legalization.
While domestic crypto payments remain off the table, infrastructure for legal trading is gaining traction.

⚖️ Turkey introduces stricter crypto regulations.
New rules demand increased accountability from users and require crypto platforms to meet international standards. Companies must maintain sufficient capital, disclose leadership details, and follow shareholder transparency rules.

🦅 The Trump family is reportedly considering acquiring a stake in Binance’s US division.