*#whatsupwithweb3* on _19 February 2025_ *_NFA, DYOR_* *Buzzword of the Day* Monad Testnet FTX *News* Memecoins have ‘undoubtedly damaged’ crypto as Milei crisis escalates, say industry leaders https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/memecoins-are-damaging-crypto-as-milei-fiasco-escalates/ Collapsed Crypto Exchange FTX Begins Repaying Billions to Customers https://decrypt.co/306585/collapsed-crypto-exchange-ftx-begins-repaying-billions Know Your Peer — The pros and cons of KYC https://cointelegraph.com/news/know-your-peer-the-pros-and-cons-of-kyc Vivek Ramaswamy: Post-’Easy Money’ Economy to Drive Corporate Bitcoin Adoption https://news.bitcoin.com/vivek-ramaswamy-post-easy-money-economy-to-drive-corporate-bitcoin-adoption/ Hong Kong explores new token listings, derivatives and staking as global competition increases https://www.theblock.co/post/341722/hong-kong-explores-new-token-listings-derivatives-and-staking-as-global-competition-increases Nigeria reportedly advances crypto tax plan while grappling with Binance dispute https://cryptoslate.com/nigeria-reportedly-advances-crypto-tax-plan-while-grappling-with-binance-dispute/ *Security and Scam Updates* New Malware Can Steal Crypto on Apple macOS Devices: Microsoft https://decrypt.co/306656/new-malware-can-steal-crypto-on-apple-macos-devices-microsoft *Project Updates* Binance.US restores fiat deposits and withdrawals for the first time since 2023 https://www.theblock.co/post/341730/binance-us-restores-fiat-deposits-withdrawals OpenSea Suspends XP Rewards for Listings and Bidding https://nftplazas.com/opensea-suspends-xp-rewards-for-listing-and-bidding/ *Raises and Funding* Exclusive: Universal raises $9M in round led by a16z https://blockworks.co/news/universal-raise-led-by-a16z Curve Finance founder raises funds at $50 million token valuation for new project Yield Basis https://www.theblock.co/post/341554/curve-finance-founder-yield-basis-funding-token-valuation-source?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social