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BlockFills suspends withdrawals after a $75 million loss; CEO resigns

BlockFills suspends withdrawals after a $75 million loss; CEO resigns

BlockFills has suspended all customer deposits and withdrawals, and due to losses of approximately $75 million from its crypto asset lending business, CEO Nicholas Hammer has resigned, with Joseph Perry taking over. Market volatility has led to a decline in collateral value, resulting in irreparable losses and revealing the company's structural weaknesses. The current status of customer funds is unclear, with some customers having completed withdrawals before the freeze.

IMF Warning: U.S. Inflation Unlikely to Reach Target Before 2027, Federal Reserve Rate Cut Delayed

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report states that U.S. inflation will not reach the 2% target until early 2027, indicating that high interest rates will persist. The fiscal deficit is projected to remain between 7% and 8% of GDP, warning of rising government debt. The IMF recommends fiscal consolidation instead of tariffs to reduce the deficit, which differs from the Trump administration's strategy. The report shows that room for interest rate cuts is structurally constrained, which also impacts the cryptocurrency market.

Why did Bitcoin rise today? Jane Street sued to end the "10 a.m. sell-off"

Bitcoin rebounded strongly on Wednesday, breaking through $70,000 and ending its decline since October. The market generally associates this rebound with the lawsuit against Jane Street, believing that structural selling pressure may have eased. Major cryptocurrencies all recorded double-digit gains, and market sentiment has significantly improved. Technical analysis shows support at $64,000, and breaking above $71,000 will be a key indicator of the rebound.

Gate Daily (February 25): Trump will not pardon FTX founder SBF; Meta plans to re-enter the stablecoin market in the second half of the year

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp short-term rebound, temporarily trading around $65,810 on February 25, following the rebound of the US stock market. A White House spokesperson revealed that President Trump will not pardon FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that Meta plans to re-enter the stablecoin sector in the second half of this year.
02-25 01:34
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Ripple CTO Emeritus Clarifies Only Way 'Valid' XRP Transaction Can Be Blocked - U.Today

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, clarified that XRP transactions cannot be centrally controlled or blocked by any entity, including Ripple, as valid transactions are protected by network consensus. He explained that escrow mechanics are also decentralized, requiring protocol logic for fund unlocking. Schwartz dismissed claims of centralization as unfounded, emphasizing the integrity of the XRP Ledger.
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