Struggling Coinbase gets price target cut from JPMorgan ahead of Thursday earnings

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2026. Feb. 10. 17:00

Struggling Coinbase gets price target cut from JPMorgan ahead of Thursday earnings Shares of COIN are down nearly 30% this year, with analysts warning that softer trading and crypto prices are likely to weigh on revenue.

Tether invests in LayerZero Labs as it doubles down on cross-chain tech, agentic finance

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2026. Feb. 10. 16:04

Tether invests in LayerZero Labs as it doubles down on cross-chain tech, agentic finance LayerZero’s Omnichain infrastructure (OFT) enables liquid stablecoin use across networks and “agentic finance” use cases.

Bitcoin remains in tight range under $70,000 ahead of Wednesday's U.S. jobs report

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2026. Feb. 10. 16:01

Bitcoin remains in tight range under $70,000 ahead of Wednesday's U.S. jobs report Two Trump administration officials suggested markets should brace for weaker-than-expected January employment data.

Crypto exchange Kraken fires chief financial officer ahead of long-awaited IPO

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2026. Feb. 10. 15:44

Crypto exchange Kraken fires chief financial officer ahead of long-awaited IPO Kraken has moved chief financial officer Stephanie Lemmerman to a strategic advisory role, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Vitalik Buterin outlines how Ethereum could play a key role in the future of AI

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2026. Feb. 10. 15:29

Vitalik Buterin outlines how Ethereum could play a key role in the future of AI In a post on X revisiting ideas he first outlined two years ago, the co-founder of Ethereum argues that the push toward artificial general intelligence often resembles the kind of unchecked speed and scale the blockchain was created to challenge.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.4% as all constituents trade lower

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2026. Feb. 10. 14:09

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.4% as all constituents trade lower Aptos (APT) declined 5.5% and Ethereum (ETH) dropped 5.4%, leading the index lower from Monday.

Blockchain.com wins UK registration nearly four years after abandoning FCA process

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2026. Feb. 10. 13:44

Blockchain.com wins UK registration nearly four years after abandoning FCA process The London-based company elected to withdraw its application for FCA licensing in March 2022 having not won approval ahead of an impending deadline.

Bitcoin a tech trade for now, not digital gold, says Grayscale

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2026. Feb. 10. 13:23

Bitcoin a tech trade for now, not digital gold, says Grayscale The cryptocurrency's latest sell-off looks more like a retreat from growth, according to the crypto asset management firm.

Jump Trading to take small stakes in Polymarket, Kalshi: Bloomberg

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2026. Feb. 10. 12:15

Jump Trading to take small stakes in Polymarket, Kalshi: Bloomberg Jump is set to take a fixed amount of equity in prediction market Kalshi, while its stake in Polymarket will grow over time depending on the trading capacity that the firm provides.

Memecoins post gains as largest crypto tokens languish

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2026. Feb. 10. 11:50

Memecoins post gains as largest crypto tokens languish Bitcoin was little changed Tuesday, while ether fell. CoinDesk's memecoin Index rose.

Memecoins lead crypto market gains as biggest tokens languish

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2026. Feb. 10. 11:50

Memecoins lead crypto market gains as biggest tokens languish Bitcoin was little changed Tuesday, while ether fell. CoinDesk's memecoin Index rose.

Fugitive foreigner sentenced in the U.S. to 20 years for $73 million crypto scam

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2026. Feb. 10. 10:17

Fugitive foreigner sentenced in the U.S. to 20 years for $73 million crypto scam A U.S. judge sentenced Daren Li to 20 years for a $73 million crypto fraud. The scam used Cambodia-based compounds to target victims via social media and dating apps.

I'm not confident we hit a true capitulation in bitcoin, derivatives expert says

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2026. Feb. 10. 09:30

I'm not confident we hit a true capitulation in bitcoin, derivatives expert says Bitcoin's futures market doesn't show panic capitulation as in late 2022, analyst said.

LMAX unveils new exchange to break the wall down between crypto and FX

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2026. Feb. 10. 08:56

LMAX unveils new exchange to break the wall down between crypto and FX Omnia allows users to trade any asset directly against any other 24/7, without restrictions on size or type.

AI is no savior when markets get tough … but it can help, says Nickel Digital chief

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2026. Feb. 10. 08:24

AI is no savior when markets get tough … but it can help, says Nickel Digital chief Sometimes human intervention and an “old school” approach is needed, said Anatoly Crachilov, founding partner and CEO of Nickel Digital Asset Management.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month

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2026. Feb. 10. 07:58

U.S. bitcoin ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month ETF assets under management continue to diverge from spot bitcoin price.

Bitcoin’s U.S. demand signal flickers back after crash

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2026. Feb. 10. 03:27

Bitcoin’s U.S. demand signal flickers back after crash A rebound in the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index suggests U.S. buyers stepped in near recent lows, though it does not confirm a broader risk-on turn.

Bitcoin rebound has hit a wall at $71,000 with sentiment at most fearful since 2022

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2026. Feb. 10. 03:07

Bitcoin rebound has hit a wall at $71,000 with sentiment at most fearful since 2022 Trading data show a broad risk-off unwind, with spot volumes on major exchanges down about 30% since late 2025 and retail participation fading

McHenry predicts fast crypto deal as Witt brokers talks

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2026. Feb. 09. 23:21

McHenry predicts fast crypto deal as Witt brokers talks Patrick McHenry and Patrick Witt told CoinDesk Live at Ondo Summit that crypto law momentum grows, even as disputes over yield and ethics continue to sharpen.

Farcaster founders join stablecoin startup Tempo after Neynar acquires social protocol

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2026. Feb. 09. 19:34

Farcaster founders join stablecoin startup Tempo after Neynar acquires social protocol Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan have both exited crypto social media to focus on global payments via stablecoins.

Bitcoin shakes off early decline, returns to $70,000 as Bernstein reiterates $150,000 outlook

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2026. Feb. 09. 18:09

Bitcoin shakes off early decline, returns to $70,000 as Bernstein reiterates $150,000 outlook "What we are experiencing is the weakest bitcoin bear case in its history," wrote Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani.

Cipher Mining and TeraWulf are buys, MARA a sell, as Morgan Stanley begins bitcoin miner coverage

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2026. Feb. 09. 16:55

Cipher Mining and TeraWulf are buys, MARA a sell, as Morgan Stanley begins bitcoin miner coverage The analyst framed some bitcoin mining sites as infrastructure assets, lifting CIFR and WULF shares while MARA lags.

U.S. government isn't poised to sweep in with bitcoin buys, despite Jim Cramer rumor

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2026. Feb. 09. 16:50

U.S. government isn't poised to sweep in with bitcoin buys, despite Jim Cramer rumor President Donald Trump did order a bitcoin reserve, but it doesn't yet exist, even as the CNBC host says the feds will start filling it when bitcoin hits $60,000.

MegaETH debuts mainnet as Ethereum scaling debate heats up

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2026. Feb. 09. 16:14

MegaETH debuts mainnet as Ethereum scaling debate heats up The project, which had pitched itself as a layer-2 “real-time blockchain" targeting more than 100,000 transactions per second, would make onchain interactions feel closer to traditional web apps than today’s crypto networks.

Bitcoin miner Cango sold $305 million of BTC during market slump to fund AI shift

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2026. Feb. 09. 15:38

Bitcoin miner Cango sold $305 million of BTC during market slump to fund AI shift The company plans to deploy modular GPU units across 40+ global sites to provide on-demand AI inference capacity for small and mid-sized businesses.

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion added 40,613 ether last week as prices crashed

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2026. Feb. 09. 14:49

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion added 40,613 ether last week as prices crashed The firm's total ETH holdings top 4.3 million tokens worth about $8.7 billion at the current price just above $2,000.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is only gainer, up 3.4%

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2026. Feb. 09. 14:15

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is only gainer, up 3.4% Aptos (APT) declined 9.4% and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) fell 8%, leading index lower.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made modest bitcoin purchase at start of last week's crypto crash

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2026. Feb. 09. 13:16

Michael Saylor's Strategy made modest bitcoin purchase at start of last week's crypto crash The company added 1,142 bitcoin purchased for about $90 million, or an average price of $78,815 per coin.

Bitcoin, major tokens drop as traders position for downside protection

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2026. Feb. 09. 11:51

Bitcoin, major tokens drop as traders position for downside protection Bitcoin extended recent losses as derivatives data show a clear risk-off shift.

Crypto.com founder buys ai.com for record $70 million: FT

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2026. Feb. 09. 11:29

Crypto.com founder buys ai.com for record $70 million: FT Kris Marszalek joined the AI industry with autonomous agents and a Super Bowl ad that briefly sidelined the website.

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops by most since 2021 as miners capitulate

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2026. Feb. 09. 11:06

Bitcoin mining difficulty drops by most since 2021 as miners capitulate Miners are facing significant challenges, with bitcoin revenue per petahash falling by half from a peak of $70 to $35.

Here's how market makers likely accelerated bitcoin's brutal crash to $60,000

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2026. Feb. 09. 10:07

Here's how market makers likely accelerated bitcoin's brutal crash to $60,000 The invisible hands of market makers likely accelerated bitcoin's recent crash.

Story co-founder defends token unlock delay, says project needs ‘more time’

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2026. Feb. 09. 07:48

Story co-founder defends token unlock delay, says project needs ‘more time’ In an interview with CoinDesk, S.Y. Lee pointed to Worldcoin’s extended lockups as precedent for longer runways.

Tether's gold stash tops $23 billion as buying outpaces nation states, Jefferies says

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2026. Feb. 09. 07:28

Tether's gold stash tops $23 billion as buying outpaces nation states, Jefferies says The Wall Street investment bank estimates the crypto firm holds at least 148 tonnes of physical gold holdings, joining top 30 global holders of bullion.

Bithumb $44 billion bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges

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2026. Feb. 09. 06:44

Bithumb $44 billion bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges The Financial Supervisory Service said it plans to build tools that automatically extract suspicious trading patterns by the second and minute.

$44B bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges

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2026. Feb. 09. 06:44

$44B bitcoin blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert over local crypto exchanges The watchdog said it plans to build tools that automatically extract suspicious trading patterns by the second and minute.

Here's why the quantum threat for bitcoin may be smaller than people fear

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2026. Feb. 09. 06:29

Here's why the quantum threat for bitcoin may be smaller than people fear The key point is that most of the potentially exposed bitcoin isn’t sitting in a handful of giant, juicy targets. It’s scattered across more than 32,000 separate wallets.

Previewing policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: State of Crypto

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2026. Feb. 08. 19:00

Previewing policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: State of Crypto The CoinDesk crew is back in Hong Kong, with policymakers and policy-users alike.

Bitcoin bulls spot bottoming signs as longtime bears take victory laps

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2026. Feb. 08. 18:01

Bitcoin bulls spot bottoming signs as longtime bears take victory laps The Financial Times and Peter Schiff were among the no-coiners giving themselves pats on the back as crypto crashed this week.

Odds of Jesus Christ appearing in 2026 double, beating return on bitcoin

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2026. Feb. 08. 15:33

Odds of Jesus Christ appearing in 2026 double, beating return on bitcoin The Polymarket bet is a reminder that the weirdest corners of crypto are sometimes the only ones going up.

Block weighs cutting up to 10% of jobs: Bloomberg

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2026. Feb. 08. 13:39

Block weighs cutting up to 10% of jobs: Bloomberg The company has told hundreds of employees their jobs are at risk as part of a broader overhaul.

Broad-based bitcoin accumulation emerges after sharp capitulation

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2026. Feb. 07. 21:00

Broad-based bitcoin accumulation emerges after sharp capitulation Glassnode data is showing buying across all cohorts of bitcoin holders.

Why machine-to-machine payments are the new electricity for the digital age

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2026. Feb. 07. 18:30

Why machine-to-machine payments are the new electricity for the digital age If continuous M2M payments are the new electricity, then blockchains must be seen as the new power grid, Huang contends.

SOL-focused Forward Industries has had a tough run, but CIO says it's positioned for success

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2026. Feb. 07. 17:00

SOL-focused Forward Industries has had a tough run, but CIO says it's positioned for success With no debt and the largest public solana treasury, Forward Industries' CIO says it can play offense and consolidate rivals as the sector strains.

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson reveals $3 billion unrealized loss in crypto rout

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2026. Feb. 07. 16:50

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson reveals $3 billion unrealized loss in crypto rout He stressed long-term commitment, prioritizing the development of decentralized systems over short-term price fluctuations.

Bitcoin’s 50% plunge isn’t a crisis, says hedge fund veteran Gary Bode

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2026. Feb. 07. 16:46

Bitcoin’s 50% plunge isn’t a crisis, says hedge fund veteran Gary Bode The selloff reflects bitcoin’s built-in volatility and market misreads of Fed policy, not structural weakness, aruged Bode.

Bitcoin slips below $70,000 after erasing post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout

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2026. Feb. 07. 16:08

Bitcoin slips below $70,000 after erasing post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout Crypto sentiment was hit as Gemini plans to close operations in several regions and cut staff, while spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative.

Forget the bank account: EY warns firms they must own the wallet to keep their customers

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2026. Feb. 07. 14:00

Forget the bank account: EY warns firms they must own the wallet to keep their customers EY Digital Assets leaders Mark Nichols and Rebecca Carvatt argue that the wallet is no longer just a crypto tool, but the primary strategic interface for the next generation of global finance.

Ether's recent crash below $2,000 leaves $686 million gaping hole in trading firm's book

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2026. Feb. 07. 07:19

Ether's recent crash below $2,000 leaves $686 million gaping hole in trading firm's book The firm’s looped ETH long position unraveled this week as ether's price crashed, resulting in an estimated $686 million loss.

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options saw record activity during crash, sparking theories of hedge fund blowup

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2026. Feb. 07. 02:25

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options saw record activity during crash, sparking theories of hedge fund blowup Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed.

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options errupt in crash: Hedge fund blowup or just market madness?

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2026. Feb. 07. 02:25

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options errupt in crash: Hedge fund blowup or just market madness? Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed.

Galaxy Digital shares jump 18% after company approves $200 million buyback

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2026. Feb. 06. 20:15

Galaxy Digital shares jump 18% after company approves $200 million buyback The repurchase plan follows a volatile earnings week and signals confidence in the firm’s balance sheet.

Crypto's eligibility for 401k retirement funds is under fire after brutal market rout wipes out $2 trillion

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2026. Feb. 06. 18:44

Crypto's eligibility for 401k retirement funds is under fire after brutal market rout wipes out $2 trillion "401ks exist to help people save for a secure retirement, not gamble on speculative assets," said an industry observer.

Ondo wants to rebuild prime brokerage on-chain — and perps are the first step

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2026. Feb. 06. 17:54

Ondo wants to rebuild prime brokerage on-chain — and perps are the first step Ondo showcases rapid growth in tokenized assets and unveils plans to turn that momentum into a full-stack on-chain financial services ecosystem at its summit.

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans

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2026. Feb. 06. 17:29

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans Russia’s biggest bank said it plans to offer loans secured by cryptocurrency following a pilot deal with a mining firm, with legislation expected by mid-2026.

XRP price rockets 18%, staging wildest recovery among major tokens

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2026. Feb. 06. 17:24

XRP price rockets 18%, staging wildest recovery among major tokens The move came as bitcoin briefly rose over $70,000 in U.S. morning hours, reversing Thursday's sharp declines ahead of the weekend.

Why normalization of digital asset treasuries is the next big business trend

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2026. Feb. 06. 17:03

Why normalization of digital asset treasuries is the next big business trend Crypto’s “wild west” era for companies is ending as DATs enter a new phase of normalcy, says AVAX One's Jolie Kahn.

Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying about Strategy after massive Q4 loss

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2026. Feb. 06. 17:00

Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying about Strategy after massive Q4 loss The numbers weren't pretty, but the fourth-quarter loss does not signal a cash crunch or the necessity of bitcoin sales, say analysts.

Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC

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2026. Feb. 06. 16:14

Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Korea’s Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances.

China expands crypto crackdown to stablecoins, asset tokenization

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2026. Feb. 06. 16:10

China expands crypto crackdown to stablecoins, asset tokenization The set of new rules reaffirm China’s hardline stance on crypto and impose restrictions on tokenized real-world assets and overseas issuance of yuan stablecoins.

Bitwise says peak anxiety signals crypto market is nearing a bottom

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2026. Feb. 06. 15:57

Bitwise says peak anxiety signals crypto market is nearing a bottom The crypto asset manager argued that while the current drawdown mirrors the anxiety of 2018 and 2022, long-term upside catalysts remain intact.

Record breaking stats from bitcoin’s Thursday capitulation signal a bottom is near

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2026. Feb. 06. 15:30

Record breaking stats from bitcoin’s Thursday capitulation signal a bottom is near Extreme capitulation metrics are now matching levels seen only at major cycle lows.

Bitcoin rises above $70,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

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2026. Feb. 06. 15:18

Bitcoin rises above $70,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash Strategy, MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital are among crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains early Friday.

Bitcoin rises to $70,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

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2026. Feb. 06. 15:18

Bitcoin rises to $70,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash Strategy, MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital are among crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains early Friday.

Bitcoin rises past $68,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

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2026. Feb. 06. 15:18

Bitcoin rises past $68,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash Strategy, MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital are among crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains early Friday.

Bitfarms shares surge after it ditches its 'bitcoin company' identity and doubles down on AI with U.S. move

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2026. Feb. 06. 14:58

Bitfarms shares surge after it ditches its 'bitcoin company' identity and doubles down on AI with U.S. move The company said it will focus on building data centers for high-performance computing and artificial-intelligence workloads.

Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying after IREN's earnings miss

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2026. Feb. 06. 14:53

Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying after IREN's earnings miss The weaker results were tempered by continued progress in the bitcoin miner’s shift toward AI infrastructure.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple (XRP) Surges 20.1% as All Assets Trade Higher

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2026. Feb. 06. 14:42

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Ripple (XRP) Surges 20.1% as All Assets Trade Higher Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, rising 13.1% from Thursday.

Citi cuts Coinbase price target to $400 after stock's 65% plunge from record high

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2026. Feb. 06. 14:04

Citi cuts Coinbase price target to $400 after stock's 65% plunge from record high The bank trimmed its Coinbase revenue and earnings forecasts amid a brutal risk-off environment for crypto and delays around U.S. market structure legislation.

Metaplanet commits to bitcoin accumulation even as shares decline

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2026. Feb. 06. 13:49

Metaplanet commits to bitcoin accumulation even as shares decline Metaplanet, Asia's largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, is currently deep in the red, with its average acquisition cost per bitcoin at roughly $107,000.

XRP at center as Ripple lays out institutional DeFi blueprint for XRPL

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2026. Feb. 06. 12:54

XRP at center as Ripple lays out institutional DeFi blueprint for XRPL Ripple and XRPL developers say recent mainnet upgrades and upcoming features position the XRP Ledger as a hub for regulated, real-world finance.

ARK offloads $17 million of Coinbase, adds $18 million of Bullish amid crypto rout

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2026. Feb. 06. 11:42

ARK offloads $17 million of Coinbase, adds $18 million of Bullish amid crypto rout COIN lost 13.34% on the day to close at $146.12 amid ongoing tanking of the crypto market which has seen bitcoin fall as low as $60,000, its lowest since November 2024.

Crypto market brightens after selloff that sent bitcoin to lowest since October 2024

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2026. Feb. 06. 11:38

Crypto market brightens after selloff that sent bitcoin to lowest since October 2024 A brutal crypto selloff erased $2.6 billion in leveraged bets, sent bitcoin to $60,000 and left markets deeply oversold.

Weak earnings drag IREN, Amazon; bitcoin stocks rebound in pre-market

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2026. Feb. 06. 11:14

Weak earnings drag IREN, Amazon; bitcoin stocks rebound in pre-market Earnings disappointments weigh on AI related tech, while crypto sentiment improves on bitcoin’s rebound.

Strategy to initiate a bitcoin security program addressing quantum uncertainty

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2026. Feb. 06. 10:21

Strategy to initiate a bitcoin security program addressing quantum uncertainty Michael Saylor reinforces commitment to bitcoin and quantum security on Q4 earnings call.

U.S. job losses at 17-year high raise positive signals for bitcoin bulls

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2026. Feb. 06. 09:52

U.S. job losses at 17-year high raise positive signals for bitcoin bulls Unofficial economic indicators suggest the Fed may need to ease policy, boosting riskier assets.

Jefferies sees few signs of a crypto bottom yet flags upside for tokens with fundamentals

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2026. Feb. 06. 07:30

Jefferies sees few signs of a crypto bottom yet flags upside for tokens with fundamentals Bank says institutional de-risking continues, but resilient network activity and growing TradFi adoption could lift revenue-linked assets over time

Bitcoin’s crash to $60,000 has traders hunting for a hidden fund blowup

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2026. Feb. 06. 06:52

Bitcoin’s crash to $60,000 has traders hunting for a hidden fund blowup Traders on X are pointing to everything from a Hong Kong fund blowup to yen funding stress and even quantum security fears as bitcoin’s plunge turns into a full-blown narrative vacuum.

BlackRock's bitcoin fund hits $10 billion volume record, hinting at peak selling

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2026. Feb. 06. 05:36

BlackRock's bitcoin fund hits $10 billion volume record, hinting at peak selling Record volume, redemptions and pronounced tilt toward put options points to institutional capitulation.

Bitcoin miner MARA moves $87 million BTC to various trading desks and exchanges: Arkham

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2026. Feb. 06. 04:43

Bitcoin miner MARA moves $87 million BTC to various trading desks and exchanges: Arkham The largest transfers went to credit and trading firm Two Prime, which received more than 660 BTC, while additional chunks were sent to a BitGo address and a fresh wallet.

Crypto sentiment gauge hits FTX-era lows as 'extreme fear' reaches a 9 reading

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2026. Feb. 06. 04:31

Crypto sentiment gauge hits FTX-era lows as 'extreme fear' reaches a 9 reading A sharp rise in volatility, a spike in defensive positioning and an increase in fear-driven search interest typically push the index lower.

Bitcoin 'volatility fear gauge' hits FTX-blowup peak as prices crater to nearly $60,000

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2026. Feb. 06. 03:27

Bitcoin 'volatility fear gauge' hits FTX-blowup peak as prices crater to nearly $60,000 Bitcoin's volatility gauge, the BVIV, spiked to nearly 100%, its highest level since the 2022 FTX collapse.

U.S.-Iran warning resurfaces ahead of nuclear talks, further pressuring bitcoin and crypto markets

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2026. Feb. 06. 03:27

U.S.-Iran warning resurfaces ahead of nuclear talks, further pressuring bitcoin and crypto markets Traders are likely to treat geopolitical headlines as catalysts for volatility rather than clear directional signals for crypto prices.

Bitcoin surges back above $65,000 after $700 million wipeout in Asia whipsaw

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2026. Feb. 06. 03:17

Bitcoin surges back above $65,000 after $700 million wipeout in Asia whipsaw BTC fell as much as 4.8% to around $60,033 during late U.S. hours, before snapping back to as high as $65,926.

Bitcoin isn’t losing to gold. It is navigating a liquidity squeeze that the yellow metal never had: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Feb. 06. 02:36

Bitcoin isn’t losing to gold. It is navigating a liquidity squeeze that the yellow metal never had: Asia Morning Briefing QCP's Darius Sit says October's deleveraging event exposed the real divide: bitcoin trades like collateral, altcoins trade like a bet on exchange governance

Bitcoin ETFs barely flinch as BTC slides 40%, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas says

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2026. Feb. 05. 23:39

Bitcoin ETFs barely flinch as BTC slides 40%, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas says Bitcoin is down more than 40% from its October highs, but investors in spot Bitcoin ETFs have pulled 6.6% of assets.

Tether buys $150 million stake in Gold.com to boost tokenized gold distribution

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2026. Feb. 05. 21:52

Tether buys $150 million stake in Gold.com to boost tokenized gold distribution The companies plan to expand global access to tokenized gold and allow the buying of bullion with Tether's stablecoins.

Strategy posts Q4 loss of $12.4 billion on tumbling bitcoin price

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2026. Feb. 05. 21:11

Strategy posts Q4 loss of $12.4 billion on tumbling bitcoin price The price of bitcoin fell from about $120,000 to $89,000 during the final three months of 2025.

JPMorgan says bitcoin's lower volatility relative to gold might make it 'more attractive' in long term

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2026. Feb. 05. 20:49

JPMorgan says bitcoin's lower volatility relative to gold might make it 'more attractive' in long term ETF redemptions and futures liquidations are pressuring crypto markets, the bank said, even as rising gold volatility quietly strengthens bitcoin’s longer-term investment case.

Bitcoin spirals toward $60,000, heading to worst one-day drawdown since FTX blowup

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2026. Feb. 05. 20:00

Bitcoin spirals toward $60,000, heading to worst one-day drawdown since FTX blowup One analyst points to the 200-day moving average — currently around $58,000 to $60,000 — as a potential support level to watch.

Bitcoin spirals toward $65,000, heading to worst one-day drawdown since FTX blowup

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2026. Feb. 05. 20:00

Bitcoin spirals toward $65,000, heading to worst one-day drawdown since FTX blowup Analyst points to the 200-day moving average — currently around $58,000 to $60,000 — as a potential support level to watch.

Bitcoin is the third most oversold ever, says one indicator, and violent upside could be next

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2026. Feb. 05. 19:34

Bitcoin is the third most oversold ever, says one indicator, and violent upside could be next The Relative Strength Index (RSI), a popular technical trading indicator, has plunged to 17. Only the bear market bottom in 2018 and the 2020 Covid crash saw lower reads.

U.S. Treasury's Bessent calls out crypto 'nihilists' resisting market structure bill

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2026. Feb. 05. 17:40

U.S. Treasury's Bessent calls out crypto 'nihilists' resisting market structure bill Treasury Secretary Bessent said market participants who don't want strong regulation should "move to El Salvador."

Tom Lee's Bitmine now $8 billion underwater as ether tumbles below $2,000

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2026. Feb. 05. 17:21

Tom Lee's Bitmine now $8 billion underwater as ether tumbles below $2,000 Despite its mounting losses and plunging share price, the ether treasury firm says it's under no pressure to sell its holdings.

Gemini to exit U.K., EU and Australia, reduce staff by 25%, and focus on U.S. and prediction markets

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2026. Feb. 05. 17:11

Gemini to exit U.K., EU and Australia, reduce staff by 25%, and focus on U.S. and prediction markets The crypto exchange has instructed affected customers to sign up with eToro by the end of March for withdrawals, while deposits and new accounts have been suspended.