Crypto Live News Today Feb 20th : Pi Network Launch, XRP Price Surge and More

MANTRA just rolled out RWAccelerator, a new program designed to support startups diving into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, with backing from Google Cloud. The initiative provides funding, mentorship, AI-driven resources, and hands-on technical support for projects in real estate, finance, and beyond. Google Cloud will provide free cloud services and tech workshops. Experts predict that by 2027, 10% of the world’s economy could be stored on blockchain. Applications are open until March 20, and the program starts in April in Dubai, following MANTRA’s recent approval to offer crypto services there.

The U.S. SEC has officially acknowledged a spot XRP ETF filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of Canary Capital, moving it forward in the approval process. The agency is now accepting public comments for 21 days before making a decision. This comes after similar filings from 21Shares, Bitwise, Grayscale, and CoinShares. Canary Capital also recently had a Litecoin ETF filing acknowledged. With the crypto-friendly Trump administration in charge, ETF filings have surged, and an SEC task force led by Hester Peirce is evaluating which crypto assets qualify as securities.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto-focused platform tied to Donald Trump, has just scooped up 548,538 SEI tokens for $125,000 in USDC, according to blockchain tracker Lookonchain. The purchase, made two hours ago, is the latest in WLFI’s ongoing crypto spree, following recent buys of MOVE and WBTC. The purchase is part of a broader strategy to diversify its crypto portfolio, which now includes significant holdings across multiple tokens. Investors are keeping a close eye on its next move in the digital asset space.