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Solana Company starts building high-speed infrastructure to prepare SOL for next 'super cycle'

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2026. Feb. 23. 17:47

Solana Company starts building high-speed infrastructure to prepare SOL for next 'super cycle' The initiative targets institutional demand across Asia-Pacific, offering DeFi tools, liquid staking, and execution services designed for traditional finance firms entering the crypto space.

Bitcoin rebound fades as software and private equity rout drags stocks and crypto lower

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2026. Feb. 23. 17:04

Bitcoin rebound fades as software and private equity rout drags stocks and crypto lower Crypto has been nearly perfectly correlated with a key software sector ETF, and that gauge has tumbled another 5% Monday to a new 52-week low.

Trump-linked stablecoin wobbles as WLFI says it's under 'coordinated attack'

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2026. Feb. 23. 15:44

Trump-linked stablecoin wobbles as WLFI says it's under 'coordinated attack' The USD1 token briefly fell to $0.994, some 0.6% below its $1 peg, CoinGecko data shows.

Crypto.com wins initial approval for U.S. federally regulated crypto custodian bank

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2026. Feb. 23. 15:21

Crypto.com wins initial approval for U.S. federally regulated crypto custodian bank The national trust charter institution would consolidate custody services under a single framework under federal oversight.

Anthony Pompliano led Procap Financial dips toe into buybacks

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2026. Feb. 23. 15:21

Anthony Pompliano led Procap Financial dips toe into buybacks The company, which has raised more than $750 million from investors, repurchased about $350,000 worth of its stock.

Elliptic flags Russia-linked crypto platforms’ ongoing sanctions evasion

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2026. Feb. 23. 14:47

Elliptic flags Russia-linked crypto platforms’ ongoing sanctions evasion Bitpapa, Garantex and ABCeX were among the cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Russian-tied transactions circumventing Western evasions.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE gains 1.7% while index trades lower over weekend

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2026. Feb. 23. 14:20

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE gains 1.7% while index trades lower over weekend Uniswap (UNI) joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performers, gaining 0.5% from Friday.

BitMine Immersion added $98 million of ether last week as losses balloon to more than $8 billion

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2026. Feb. 23. 13:55

BitMine Immersion added $98 million of ether last week as losses balloon to more than $8 billion Tom Lee's Ethereum-focused firm continues buying into the crypto market weakness, now 4.42 million ETH tokens, or about 3.66 percent of the total supply.

U.S. Treasury may boost T-Bill issuance as stablecoins eye $2 trillion market cap: StanChart

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2026. Feb. 23. 13:40

U.S. Treasury may boost T-Bill issuance as stablecoins eye $2 trillion market cap: StanChart The bank said stablecoins may generate up to $1 trillion in fresh Treasury bill demand by 2028, allowing the government to ramp up issuance and suspend 30-year bond auctions.

Pantera leads $11.5M round in Based, a Hyperliquid-powered crypto app

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2026. Feb. 23. 13:38

Pantera leads $11.5M round in Based, a Hyperliquid-powered crypto app The company said the fresh capital will be used to expand into new markets and build out its onchain financial infrastructure.

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas remains bullish on bitcoin after plunge

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2026. Feb. 23. 13:37

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas remains bullish on bitcoin after plunge Salinas has previously said he has 70% of his liquid assets in bitcoin.

Strategy logs 100th bitcoin purchase announcement, adding 592 coins last week for $39.8 million

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2026. Feb. 23. 13:22

Strategy logs 100th bitcoin purchase announcement, adding 592 coins last week for $39.8 million Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company now holds 717,722 bitcoin, purchased at an average price of $76,020 per coin, for a total of $54.56 billion.

Bitcoin stabilizes after overnight crypto rout, bouncing to $66,000

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2026. Feb. 23. 11:30

Bitcoin stabilizes after overnight crypto rout, bouncing to $66,000 Bitcoin fell to $64,270 shortly after midnight UTC before rebounding to $66,300, as thin liquidity amplified moves tied to U.S. tariff plans and geopolitical tensions.

Pre-market trading stabilizes as bitcoin reclaims $66,000, Saylor eyes 100th BTC purchase

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2026. Feb. 23. 10:52

Pre-market trading stabilizes as bitcoin reclaims $66,000, Saylor eyes 100th BTC purchase President Trump’s proposed tariffs and U.S. tensions with Iran have weighed on broader risk sentiment.

Kucoin told to halt new EU business due to compliance staffing shortfalls

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2026. Feb. 23. 10:24

Kucoin told to halt new EU business due to compliance staffing shortfalls Austria's financial regulator said Kucoin EU must appoint an anti-money-laundering officer and deputy officer, as well as a sanctions compliance officer and deputy.

Bitcoin balances on Binance hit highest since November 2024: here's what it means

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2026. Feb. 23. 10:21

Bitcoin balances on Binance hit highest since November 2024: here's what it means Users' bitcoin holdings in wallets linked to Binance have climbed to highest since late 2024.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin accelerates ether sales

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2026. Feb. 23. 10:15

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin accelerates ether sales The latest sales are part of a broader plan announced in late January to fund ecosystem development and other initiative.

Ethereum's cofounder Vitalik Buterin sells more ether while prices continues to slide

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2026. Feb. 23. 10:15

Ethereum's cofounder Vitalik Buterin sells more ether while prices continues to slide The latest sales are part of a broader plan announced in late January to fund ecosystem development and other initiative.

Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin to fund its move into AI data centers

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2026. Feb. 23. 09:58

Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin to fund its move into AI data centers Singapore based BTC and AI miner sells all holdings to build liquidity for expansion, signaling a broader shift in capital strategy across the sector.

AI bot's tipping blunder hands $450,000 memecoin pile to X sad story poster

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2026. Feb. 23. 06:15

AI bot's tipping blunder hands $450,000 memecoin pile to X sad story poster AI trading bot "Lobstar Wilde" accidentally sent a large coin stash to an X user in need of 4 SOL for medical treatment.

$61 million bitcoin whale liquidated on HTX as sentiment back at 'extreme fear'

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2026. Feb. 23. 06:15

$61 million bitcoin whale liquidated on HTX as sentiment back at 'extreme fear' The position was the largest single forced closure in 24 hours as bitcoin shed weekend gains and the fear index returned to historic lows.

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $3.8 billion in historic five-week outflow streak

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2026. Feb. 23. 04:42

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $3.8 billion in historic five-week outflow streak Outflows underscore persistent institutional wariness toward bitcoin after the early October crash.

Bitcoin slides 4% to $65,000 as whale selling grows and recent buyers lock in losses

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2026. Feb. 23. 01:49

Bitcoin slides 4% to $65,000 as whale selling grows and recent buyers lock in losses On-chain data from Glassnode and CryptoQuant shows large holders dominating exchange inflows while short-term investors continue to sell at a loss, pointing to a fragile base-building phase.

Bitcoin slides 5%, tumbling below $65,000 as whale selling grows and recent buyers lock in losses

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2026. Feb. 23. 01:49

Bitcoin slides 5%,  tumbling below $65,000 as whale selling grows and recent buyers lock in losses On-chain data from Glassnode and CryptoQuant shows large holders dominating exchange inflows while short-term investors continue to sell at a loss, pointing to a fragile base-building phase.

How decentralized AI is leveling the playing field

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2026. Feb. 22. 18:00

How decentralized AI is leveling the playing field Forget OpenAI and Google. New decentralized networks are putting an end to Big Tech's monopoly.

To freeze or not to freeze: Satoshi and the $440 billion in bitcoin threatened by quantum computing

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2026. Feb. 22. 16:00

To freeze or not to freeze: Satoshi and the $440 billion in bitcoin threatened by quantum computing As quantum computing inches closer to reality, nearly 7 million bitcoin, including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 million coins, are potentially at risk.

Bitcoin see-saws around $68,000, DOGE, ETH slide as tariff uncertainty weighs on risk assets

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2026. Feb. 22. 15:45

Bitcoin see-saws around $68,000, DOGE, ETH slide as tariff uncertainty weighs on risk assets President Donald Trump raised the global tariff rate to 15% despite a Supreme Court ruling against earlier emergency trade measures, keeping pressure on China and other partners.

XRP falls 4% as network sees biggest realized loss spike since 2022

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2026. Feb. 22. 15:21

XRP falls 4% as network sees biggest realized loss spike since 2022 Past capitulation waves have preceded sharp recoveries, but this time price is still fighting technical resistance even as ledger activity surges.

ProShares' stablecoin-ready ETF sees $17 billion debut, sparking speculation about Circle

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2026. Feb. 22. 15:00

ProShares' stablecoin-ready ETF sees $17 billion debut, sparking speculation about Circle Analysts speculated that a large issuer like Circle might be moving reserve assets en masse into the ETF, but data show otherwise.

SportFi’s next act: onchain markets built around match-day results

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2026. Feb. 22. 13:00

SportFi’s next act: onchain markets built around match-day results An area of blockchain-based finance focused on increasing fans' engagement with sports teams, SportFi uses tokens to grant access to privileges such as limited voting rights and exclusive rewards.

Mentioning 'bitcoin' or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw's Discord will get you banned

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2026. Feb. 22. 05:37

Mentioning 'bitcoin' or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw's Discord will get you banned The project's creator nearly deleted the viral AI agent after crypto scammers hijacked his accounts, launched a fake token that hit $16 million, and harassed him for weeks.

‘Bitcoin to zero’ searches spike in the U.S., but the bottom signal is mixed

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2026. Feb. 21. 19:30

‘Bitcoin to zero’ searches spike in the U.S., but the bottom signal is mixed Google Trends data shows the term hit a record high in the U.S. this month, though global interest has fallen since peaking in August.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes AI 'stewards' to help reinvent DAO governance

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2026. Feb. 21. 19:21

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes AI 'stewards' to help reinvent DAO governance The system would use zero-knowledge proofs and secure environments (MPC/TEEs) to protect voter identity and sensitive data while preventing coercion and bribery.

Japan's SBI to issue 10 billion yen onchain bond with XRP rewards for retail investors

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2026. Feb. 21. 18:21

Japan's SBI to issue 10 billion yen onchain bond with XRP rewards for retail investors The SBI START Bonds offer a fixed interest rate, blockchain settlement, and XRP rewards for eligible investors registered on the firm’s exchange.

Iran’s rial collapse mirrors Lebanon’s crisis, driving citizens to bitcoin

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2026. Feb. 21. 18:01

Iran’s rial collapse mirrors Lebanon’s crisis, driving citizens to bitcoin With the rial plunging, middle-class savers are bypassing local banks to move billions into the domestic crypto ecosystem.

Bitcoin echoes 'late 2022' bear market bottom, K33 says

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2026. Feb. 21. 18:00

Bitcoin echoes 'late 2022' bear market bottom, K33 says The current levels offer an attractive entry for long-term investors, even if their patience will be tested, Vetle Lunde said.

Inside France’s strict rules for selling majority stake of its state energy cloud to U.S. bitcoin miner

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2026. Feb. 21. 17:23

Inside France’s strict rules for selling majority stake of its state energy cloud to U.S. bitcoin miner The French government imposed conditions, including a 10% stake by NJJ Capital, to address national interest concerns.

Bitcoin price slips after Trump hikes worldwide tariff to 15% from 10% despite Supreme Court decision

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2026. Feb. 21. 16:43

Bitcoin price slips after Trump hikes worldwide tariff to 15% from 10% despite Supreme Court decision U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that invalidated earlier trade actions.

How AI is helping retail traders exploit prediction market 'glitches' to make easy money

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2026. Feb. 21. 15:00

How AI is helping retail traders exploit prediction market 'glitches' to make easy money A fully automated bot quietly captured micro-arbitrage opportunities on short-term crypto prediction markets, netting nearly $150,000

Blue Owl liquidity crisis has investors bracing for 2008-style fallout — it could mean bitcoin's next bull run

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2026. Feb. 21. 14:00

Blue Owl liquidity crisis has investors bracing for 2008-style fallout — it could mean bitcoin's next bull run Private-equity firm Blue Owl Capital (OWL) tumbled nearly 15% this week as it was forced to liquidate $1.4 billion in assets to pay investors looking to exit one of its private credit funds.

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.

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2026. Feb. 21. 07:30

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in. Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows.

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.

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2026. Feb. 21. 05:11

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in. Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows.

SEC makes quiet shift to brokers' stablecoin holdings that may pack big results

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2026. Feb. 20. 22:15

SEC makes quiet shift to brokers' stablecoin holdings that may pack big results The securities regulator has continued its Project Crypto work to make unofficial policy changes as it moved to let broker-dealers treat stablecoins as capital.

Bitcoin shrugs off Trump's new tariffs, nears $68,000 as altcoins lead modest bounce

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2026. Feb. 20. 21:20

Bitcoin shrugs off Trump's new tariffs, nears $68,000 as altcoins lead modest bounce Crypto prices edged higher on Friday despite a splash of tariff turbulence after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump's levies illegal.

Specialized AI detects 92% of real-world DeFi exploits

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2026. Feb. 20. 19:06

Specialized AI detects 92% of real-world DeFi exploits New research claims specialized AI dramatically outperforms general-purpose models at detecting exploited DeFi vulnerabilities.

U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs may not rock crypto — yet

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2026. Feb. 20. 18:42

U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs may not rock crypto — yet The more significant result from the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs may be political, which could sting the industry.

Dubai takes next step to make real estate flips instant in $16 billion tokenization plan

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2026. Feb. 20. 17:09

Dubai takes next step to make real estate flips instant in $16 billion tokenization plan Dubai Land Department and Ctrl Alt move to the next phase of real estate tokenization project, enabling the resale of property tokens.

RWA issuers prioritize capital formation over liquidity, according to Brickken survey

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2026. Feb. 20. 15:55

RWA issuers prioritize capital formation over liquidity, according to Brickken survey Exclusive fourth quarter data shows 69.2% of issuers are live, while 84.6% report regulatory friction shaping tokenization rollout.

Bitcoin pops then drops as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

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2026. Feb. 20. 15:20

Bitcoin pops then drops as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs As has been typical in crypto markets of late, even the most modest move higher was met with immediate selling.

Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and Nicki Minaj: Inside Trump’s surreal Mar-a-Lago crypto summit

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2026. Feb. 20. 14:59

Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and Nicki Minaj: Inside Trump’s surreal Mar-a-Lago crypto summit Crypto, real estate and politics collided at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club as insiders debated tokenization and regulation.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE falls 3.3%, leading index lower

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2026. Feb. 20. 14:11

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE falls 3.3%, leading index lower Bitcoin Cash (BCH), down 2.1% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers.

What next for XRP as volatility sinks to 2024 lows

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2026. Feb. 20. 13:08

What next for XRP as volatility sinks to 2024 lows Technical traders see a compression setup, with $1.39 as key support and $1.44 as near-term resistance that could open a move toward $1.50 to $1.62 if reclaimed.

Bitcoin's weekend selloff may be over with CME's 24/7 crypto trading move

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2026. Feb. 20. 13:00

Bitcoin's weekend selloff may be over with CME's 24/7 crypto trading move The derivatives exchange giant's switch to around-the-clock crypto trading will have a visible impact on liquidity and volatility on weekends, analysts said.

Dual South Korean listings send Ethereum layer-2 token AZTEC surging 82%

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2026. Feb. 20. 11:42

Dual South Korean listings send Ethereum layer-2 token AZTEC surging 82% Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb both added local currency pairs for the privacy-focused layer-2 token, triggering a sharp move in a thinly traded market.

Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows

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2026. Feb. 20. 11:35

Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive. A break above $72,000 is needed to confirm a bullish shift.

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '90% chance' of passing by April

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2026. Feb. 20. 07:05

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '90% chance' of passing by April The bill would clarify which digital assets fall under securities law versus Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight.

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '80% chance' of passing by April

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2026. Feb. 20. 07:05

Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '80% chance' of passing by April The bill would clarify which digital assets fall under securities law versus Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight.

Bitcoin difficulty jumps 15% largest increase since 2021, despite price slump

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2026. Feb. 20. 06:43

Bitcoin difficulty jumps 15% largest increase since 2021, despite price slump Bitcoin difficulty rebounds to 144.4T as hashrate recovers to 1 ZH/s despite multi year low hashprice.

Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as US-Iran tensions return

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2026. Feb. 20. 06:10

Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as US-Iran tensions return Geopolitical tensions and a cautious tone in U.S. stocks are keeping risk appetite in check, and some strategists warn of a potential retest of 2024 lows before a more sustained recovery.

Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as U.S.-Iran tensions return

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2026. Feb. 20. 06:10

Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as U.S.-Iran tensions return Geopolitical tensions and a cautious tone in U.S. stocks are keeping risk appetite in check, and some strategists warn of a potential retest of 2024 lows before a more sustained recovery.

Bitcoin logs worst first 50-day start to a year on record

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2026. Feb. 20. 05:47

Bitcoin logs worst first 50-day start to a year on record Bitcoin is on course for its first ever back to back declines in January and February.

Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over bitcoin strategy and transparency

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2026. Feb. 20. 05:27

Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over bitcoin strategy and transparency Simon Gerovich defends disclosure standards, options trading model, and hotel operations.

Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move

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2026. Feb. 19. 22:36

Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move Sources familiar with the talks on stablecoin yields say the White House urged bankers to get on board with a deal that lets the market structure bill advance.

Bitcoin steadies near $67,000 as traders pay for crash protection

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2026. Feb. 19. 21:13

Bitcoin steadies near $67,000 as traders pay for crash protection The average bitcoin ETF investor now sits on a 20% paper loss, leaving the market vulnerable to capitulation selling if prices slide further, a Wintermute trader said.

Latest White House talks on stablecoin yield make 'progress' with banks, no deal yet

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2026. Feb. 19. 19:00

Latest White House talks on stablecoin yield make 'progress' with banks, no deal yet In the latest of a series of meetings hosted at the White House, bankers and crypto policy experts met to break down the wall halting the market structure bill.

Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million

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2026. Feb. 19. 18:00

Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million U.S. President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility but said its upside potential outweighs the risks as prices hover below $70,000.

Susquehanna-backed Blockfills up for sale after $75 million lending loss

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2026. Feb. 19. 17:39

Susquehanna-backed Blockfills up for sale after $75 million lending loss The Chicago-based company said it was temporarily suspending client deposits and withdrawals last week due to recent market and financial conditions.

U.S. Federal Reserve researchers sing praises of prediction markets

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2026. Feb. 19. 17:01

U.S. Federal Reserve researchers sing praises of prediction markets  A deep look at predictions on Kalshi called such platforms valuable to policymakers and researchers, according to a new Fed paper.

Fed's Neel Kashkari calls crypto 'utterly useless,' dismisses stablecoins as 'buzzword salad'

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2026. Feb. 19. 16:39

Fed's Neel Kashkari calls crypto 'utterly useless,' dismisses stablecoins as 'buzzword salad' The Minneapolis Fed president said stablecoins don’t beat Venmo and argued crypto fails basic real-world tests.

Robinhood vs. Vitalik: Why the trading app is building it own L2 while Ethereum founder cools on them

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2026. Feb. 19. 16:22

Robinhood vs. Vitalik: Why the trading app is building it own L2 while Ethereum founder cools on them Centralized exchanges are moving forward building their own blockchain infrastructure even as the broader Ethereum ecosystem debates its future.

Anchorage Digital offers non-U.S. banks a stablecoin stand-in for correspondent banking

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2026. Feb. 19. 16:00

Anchorage Digital offers non-U.S. banks a stablecoin stand-in for correspondent banking Crypto bank Anchorage Digital is launching U.S.-compliant stablecoin rails for international banks, offering faster movement of assets across borders.

Crypto for Advisors: crypto vaults explained

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2026. Feb. 19. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: crypto vaults explained Crypto vaults explained: Learn about risk layers (smart contract, redemption), composability and how RWAs will change DeFi yields.

Trump-linked World Liberty taps BlackRock-backed Securitize for hotel tokenization

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2026. Feb. 19. 15:50

Trump-linked World Liberty taps BlackRock-backed Securitize for hotel tokenization The companies are working to structure and tokenize loan revenue tied to the Trump Organization's Maldives resort project.

Mike McGlone softens bitcoin downside target to $28,000 after backlash over $10,000 call

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2026. Feb. 19. 15:26

Mike McGlone softens bitcoin downside target to $28,000 after backlash over $10,000 call Market analysts said the extreme downside scenario risked influencing real capital flows, prompting a heated public debate over bitcoin’s macro outlook.

UAE sits on $344 million unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations

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2026. Feb. 19. 14:50

UAE sits on $344 million unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations Royal family-linked mining rigs are producing about 4 BTC a day, turning state-backed infrastructure into a steady sovereign bitcoin machine

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer tumbles 17% as $300 million convertible note offering spurs dilution fears

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2026. Feb. 19. 14:40

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer tumbles 17% as $300 million convertible note offering spurs dilution fears The Singapore-based bitcoin miner and AI data center firm is raising capital to repurchase notes and fund expansion.

Finish the job on digital asset market structure

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2026. Feb. 19. 14:17

Finish the job on digital asset market structure Legislators must choose whether America leads the next generation of finance or watches from the sidelines.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 0.3% as All Assets Decline

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2026. Feb. 19. 14:10

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 0.3% as All Assets Decline Binance Coin (BNB) was also among the underperformers, down 0.5% from Wednesday.

Why bitcoin’s rare oversold RSI crash signals a long, slow grind ahead

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2026. Feb. 19. 13:31

Why bitcoin’s rare oversold RSI crash signals a long, slow grind ahead History suggests the current move could lead to consolidation around the $60,000 region in the months ahead before the next leg upward.

Figure is debuting its tokenized stock along with upsized $150 million offering

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2026. Feb. 19. 13:27

Figure is debuting its tokenized stock along with upsized $150 million offering The FGRD token represents common shares of the company issued natively onchain with instant settlement and built-in lending tools.

SocGen taps XRP Ledger for euro stablecoin distribution

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2026. Feb. 19. 13:19

SocGen taps XRP Ledger for euro stablecoin distribution The French banking giant expands its euro stablecoin to a third blockchain, deepening institutional use of XRPL for compliant digital assets and onchain settlement

Illicit networks accounted for $141 billion of the trillions of stablecoin volume in 2025

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2026. Feb. 19. 12:25

Illicit networks accounted for $141 billion of the trillions of stablecoin volume in 2025 Sanctions-related activity accounted for 86% of illicit crypto flows last year, with most of those flows routed through stablecoin platforms, according to TRM Labs.

Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade

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2026. Feb. 19. 11:30

Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious.

The bank of the future: 77% of stablecoin users say they’d open a wallet with their bank today

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2026. Feb. 19. 11:26

The bank of the future: 77% of stablecoin users say they’d open a wallet with their bank today YouGov survey published by Coinbase and BVNK also found that 71% of users would use a stablecoin-linked debit card as a means of spending them.

Ledn raises $188m with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market

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2026. Feb. 19. 07:25

Ledn raises $188m with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind.

Ledn raises $188 million with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market

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2026. Feb. 19. 07:25

Ledn raises $188 million with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind.

Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend

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2026. Feb. 19. 07:25

Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than a full retreat from digital assets.

Bitcoin’s $40,000 put becomes second-largest options bet ahead of February expiry next week

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2026. Feb. 19. 06:48

Bitcoin’s $40,000 put becomes second-largest options bet ahead of February expiry next week Heavy positioning at lower strikes signals rising demand for downside protection for bitcoin.

Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks

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2026. Feb. 19. 06:48

Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks Major tokens stayed under pressure even as risk sentiment improved in equities, with a firmer dollar and Fed rate uncertainty keeping crypto rallies short-lived.

Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades

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2026. Feb. 19. 05:44

Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades Geopolitical tensions lift the U.S. dollar and crude prices, adding pressure to an already fragile crypto market.

Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling

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2026. Feb. 19. 05:08

Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling.

Bitcoin can bounce higher — but the market still lacks fuel for a real run

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2026. Feb. 19. 04:51

Bitcoin can bounce higher — but the market still lacks fuel for a real run Recent trading shows bitcoin staging short-lived rallies that quickly fade amid a stronger dollar, hawkish Fed signals and persistent selling pressure.

Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%

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2026. Feb. 19. 04:11

Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78% Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates.

WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH

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2026. Feb. 19. 03:10

WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows.

South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets

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2026. Feb. 19. 00:20

South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets The South Korean financial firm backs the U.S.-based blockchain company to accelerate enterprise wallet technology and real-world asset tokenization.

Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it

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2026. Feb. 18. 22:23

Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it The $125 billion real estate firm wants to offer blockchain-based tokens to clients but is stalled by regulation.

Banking trade groups responsible for impasse on market structure bill, Brian Armstrong says

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2026. Feb. 18. 22:09

Banking trade groups responsible for impasse on market structure bill, Brian Armstrong says Coinbase CEO Brain Armstrong said updated market structure legislation may offer banks other benefits to get them on board with allowing stablecoin rewards.

Bitcoin sinks to $66,000, U.S. stocks lose steam as Fed minutes mention possible rate hike

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2026. Feb. 18. 20:37

Bitcoin sinks to $66,000, U.S. stocks lose steam as Fed minutes mention possible rate hike Bitcoin is now on track for its fifth consecutive weekly decline, and losing this level could open the floor for a fresh leg lower.

Sam Altman's OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe

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2026. Feb. 18. 19:12

Sam Altman's OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe Developed with Paradigm, the tool is OpenAI’s attempt to determine whether modern AI systems are up to the task of helping prevent smart contract issues.

Kraken continues acquisition streak by buying token management firm Magna ahead of IPO push

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2026. Feb. 18. 19:07

Kraken continues acquisition streak by buying token management firm Magna ahead of IPO push The deal adds token lifecycle infrastructure to Kraken’s growing product suite.

Coinbase’s Base moves away from Optimism’s 'OP stack' in major tech shift

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2026. Feb. 18. 17:38

Coinbase’s Base moves away from Optimism’s 'OP stack' in major tech shift Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Optimism's OP token falls after Base moves away from the network's 'OP stack' in major tech shift

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2026. Feb. 18. 17:38

Optimism's OP token falls after Base moves away from the network's 'OP stack' in major tech shift Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Ethereum’s 50% staking milestone triggers backlash over 'misleading' supply data

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2026. Feb. 18. 17:18

Ethereum’s 50% staking milestone triggers backlash over 'misleading' supply data CoinShares researcher Luke Nolan says the 50% figure is ‘inaccurate, or at least materially misleading’ and staked ether is closer to 30% of supply. Ethplorer.io’s Aleksandr Vat agrees.

Bitcoin miner Riot stock jumps nearly 9% as activist Starboard urges AI data center expansion

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2026. Feb. 18. 17:14

Bitcoin miner Riot stock jumps nearly 9% as activist Starboard urges AI data center expansion The activist investor said Riot's 1.7 GW power capacity can drive premium AI hosting deals at Texas sites.

Financial giant with $3.5 trillion asset to pilot Trump-affiliated WLFI stablecoin for tokenized funds

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2026. Feb. 18. 17:00

Financial giant with $3.5 trillion asset to pilot Trump-affiliated WLFI stablecoin for tokenized funds The financial giant with $3.5 trillion in assets has teamed up with World Liberty Financial to test the USD1 stablecoin for fund flows and tokenized assets.

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage

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2026. Feb. 18. 17:00

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech writes that while crypto markets look liquid on paper, executable liquidity at scale is more fragmented and more fragile than most institutions assume.

What happens on prediction platforms can steer traditional markets, NYSE chief says

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2026. Feb. 18. 16:40

What happens on prediction platforms can steer traditional markets, NYSE chief says Prediction market outcomes are being used as inputs for how players deal with traditional financial markets, NYSE President Lynn Martin said at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday.

Bitcoin volatile, but flat, while crypto stocks bounce amid cooling AI fears

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2026. Feb. 18. 16:35

Bitcoin volatile, but flat, while crypto stocks bounce amid cooling AI fears Coinbase, Circle, Galaxy, IREN and Riot led the early morning rebound among crypto-related stocks as the battered software sector found some relief.

Goldman Sachs' David Solomon says he owns 'very little' bitcoin but watching it closely

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2026. Feb. 18. 16:22

Goldman Sachs' David Solomon says he owns 'very little' bitcoin but watching it closely “I’m an observer of bitcoin,” Solomon said at the World Liberty Forum on Wednesday, saying he's still trying to understand how it moves.

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage

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2026. Feb. 18. 16:00

Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech writes that while crypto markets look liquid on paper, executable liquidity at scale is more fragmented and more fragile than most institutions assume.

Bitwise aims to offer prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections in 2026 and 2028

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2026. Feb. 18. 15:59

Bitwise aims to offer prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections in 2026 and 2028 Under "Prediction Shares" branding, Bitwise filed to list two ETFs tracking prediction markets betting on the outcome of the 2028 presidential election.

NYSE President says exchange felt ‘responsibility’ to enter tokenization space

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2026. Feb. 18. 15:58

NYSE President says exchange felt ‘responsibility’ to enter tokenization space The exchange is expected to launch 24/7 trading of tokenized assets later this year.

Bitcoin's plunge signals coming AI crisis, but massive Fed response will drive new record high: Arthur Hayes

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2026. Feb. 18. 15:15

Bitcoin's plunge signals coming AI crisis, but massive Fed response will drive new record high: Arthur Hayes The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes.

Hyperliquid starts DeFi lobbying group with $29 million token backing

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2026. Feb. 18. 15:07

Hyperliquid starts DeFi lobbying group with $29 million token backing Jake Chervinsky, CEO of the Hyperliquid Policy Center, said markets are migrating to blockchain, and the U.S. need to adopt new rules of risk being left behind.

Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

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2026. Feb. 18. 15:06

Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Ultan Miller touts a blockchain-based pre-IPO index, while critics warn unauthorized equity tokenization risks legal and investor fallout.

Canary lists spot SUI ETF with staking rewards

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2026. Feb. 18. 14:56

Canary lists spot SUI ETF with staking rewards The Nasdaq-listed SUIS fund offers direct exposure to Sui’s native token while passing through proof-of-stake rewards in a regulated ETF wrapper.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) declines 3%, leading index lower

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2026. Feb. 18. 14:21

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) declines 3%, leading index lower Solana (SOL), down 2.5% from Tuesday, was also among the underperformers.

American crypto holders are scared and confused about this year’s new IRS tax rules

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2026. Feb. 18. 13:13

American crypto holders are scared and confused about this year’s new IRS tax rules Crypto tax platform, Awaken Tax, polled 1,000 crypto holders about a radical shift from self-disclosure to automatic reporting of transactions.

From 2016 hack to $150M Endowment: the DAO’s second act focuses on Ethereum security

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2026. Feb. 18. 13:00

From 2016 hack to $150M Endowment: the DAO’s second act focuses on Ethereum security Ten years after the famous hack, the DAO Security Fund has decided to stake the untouched ETH and use the yield to fund Ethereum security initiatives, honor claims indefinitely, and professionalize governance and key management.

XRP Ledger rolls out members-only DEX for regulated institutions

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2026. Feb. 18. 12:10

XRP Ledger rolls out members-only DEX for regulated institutions A permissioned DEX amendment creates controlled versions of XRPL’s built-in exchange, letting approved entities decide who can place and take orders.

Milo tops $100 million in crypto-backed mortgages, closes record $12 million deal

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2026. Feb. 18. 12:00

Milo tops $100 million in crypto-backed mortgages, closes record $12 million deal The firm, which holds mortgage provider licenses in ten U.S. states with more to follow, has a perfect track record of zero margin calls across its mortgage portfolio.

Bitcoin holds near $68,000 as volatility cools, WLFI jumps ahead of Mar-a-Lago forum

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2026. Feb. 18. 11:30

Bitcoin holds near $68,000 as volatility cools, WLFI jumps ahead of Mar-a-Lago forum Bitcoin trades in a tight range as derivatives stabilize and altcoins show pockets of strength ahead of key macro cues and a high-profile crypto event.

Moonwell's $1.12 nightmare: A pricing glitch just let bots seize millions in ETH collateral

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2026. Feb. 18. 11:03

Moonwell's $1.12 nightmare: A pricing glitch just let bots seize millions in ETH collateral A misconfigured Chainlink price oracle on DeFi lender Moonwell briefly valued Coinbase Wrapped ETH (cbETH) at about $1 instead of roughly $2,200.

Zora moves onto Solana with 'attention markets' for trading internet trends

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2026. Feb. 18. 07:55

Zora moves onto Solana with 'attention markets' for trading internet trends The creator platform’s new product lets users trade tokens linked to social-media traction, a Polymarket-style bet on vibes rather than events.

Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside

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2026. Feb. 18. 07:03

Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside Crypto majors soften while Asian equities rebound modestly, with traders continuing to weigh quantum fears, ETF flows and a possible shift in bitcoin’s broader trend.

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund dumps every ETHZilla share

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2026. Feb. 18. 06:54

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund dumps every ETHZilla share Peter Thiel's Founders Fund held zero shares in ether treasury firm ETHZillan at the end of 2025, per SEC filings.

Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality

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2026. Feb. 18. 06:08

Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States still hold about $85 billion in assets, despite the BTC price crash.

Abu Dhabi wealth funds bitcoin ETF holdings topped $1 billion at end of 2025

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2026. Feb. 17. 22:01

Abu Dhabi wealth funds bitcoin ETF holdings topped $1 billion at end of 2025 Both Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments lifted investments in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in the fourth quarter.

Gold firm Elemental Royalty to pay out dividends in Tether's tokenized gold

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2026. Feb. 17. 21:07

Gold firm Elemental Royalty to pay out dividends in Tether's tokenized gold The company claimed the bragging right of being the first to let investors opt for dividend payments in a cryptocurrency, backed by gold.

Stripe's stablecoin firm Bridge wins initial approval of national bank trust charter

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2026. Feb. 17. 20:10

Stripe's stablecoin firm Bridge wins initial approval of national bank trust charter The U.S. banking license would allow Bridge to issue and manage stablecoins under direct federal oversight.

Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly raises $650 million despite 'gloom of a bear market'

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2026. Feb. 17. 19:51

Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly raises $650 million despite 'gloom of a bear market' The firm’s fourth fund positions it alongside a16z and Paradigm even as blockchain VC fundraising contracts and investors pivot toward stablecoins and tokenized finance.

Crypto custodian BitGo a potential acquisition target for Wall Street firms, analysts say

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2026. Feb. 17. 16:30

Crypto custodian BitGo a potential acquisition target for Wall Street firms, analysts say Compass Point and Canaccord call BitGo a potential acquisition target and defend the stock despite its weak debut, citing growth in institutional crypto infrastructure.

Crypto infrastructure firm BitGo a potential acquisition target for Wall Street firms, analysts say

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2026. Feb. 17. 16:30

Crypto infrastructure firm BitGo a potential acquisition target for Wall Street firms, analysts say Compass Point and Canaccord call BitGo a potential acquisition target and defend the stock despite its weak debut, citing growth in institutional crypto infrastructure.

Trading platform eToro shares jump 14% after posting record Q4 profit despite crypto revenue drop

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2026. Feb. 17. 16:15

Trading platform eToro shares jump 14% after posting record Q4 profit despite crypto revenue drop The results were particularly notable given the struggles at peers Robinhood and Coinbase.

The crypto tax reckoning is here

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2026. Feb. 17. 16:05

The crypto tax reckoning is here We are officially entering the ‘crypto tax enforcement era’, but the new rules, written by people who don’t understand crypto, could have some big repercussions for the industry as a whole.

Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in $107 million all-stock deal

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2026. Feb. 17. 16:02

Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in $107 million all-stock deal Some reacted with concerns about dilution for existing shareholders due to the stock price decline and the related-party nature of the transaction.

CFTC's Selig opens legal dispute against states getting in way of prediction markets

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2026. Feb. 17. 15:59

CFTC's Selig opens legal dispute against states getting in way of prediction markets Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Mike Selig fired a legal warning shot defending his agency's jurisdiction over the event contract space.

Bitcoin slips below $67,000 as software stocks continue to plunge

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2026. Feb. 17. 15:54

Bitcoin slips below $67,000 as software stocks continue to plunge The most important indicator for bitcoin's price direction at the moment is the iShares Tech-Software ETF, and it's down another 3% on Tuesday.

Gemini stock plunges after it parts ways with COO, CFO and Chief Legal Officer months after IPO

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2026. Feb. 17. 14:59

Gemini stock plunges after it parts ways with COO, CFO and Chief Legal Officer months after IPO Crypto exchange says Marshall Beard, Dan Chen and Tyler Meade are departing effective immediately; Cameron Winklevoss to take on COO duties as board names interim finance and legal chiefs.

Gemini stock falls 10% after it parts ways with COO, CFO and Chief Legal Officer months after IPO

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2026. Feb. 17. 14:59

Gemini stock falls 10% after it parts ways with COO, CFO and Chief Legal Officer months after IPO Crypto exchange says Marshall Beard, Dan Chen and Tyler Meade are departing effective immediately; Cameron Winklevoss to take on COO duties as board names interim finance and legal chiefs.

The hardware hurdle: Cysic and Cardano clash over the future of decentralized compute

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2026. Feb. 17. 14:25

The hardware hurdle: Cysic and Cardano clash over the future of decentralized compute At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Leo Fan questioned Midnight’s use of Google Cloud and Azure, as Charles Hoskinson justifies hyperscaler partnerships.

BitMine adds $90 million in ETH — Tom Lee says crypto sentiment reminiscent of 2018 and 2022 bottoms

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2026. Feb. 17. 14:10

BitMine adds $90 million in ETH — Tom Lee says crypto sentiment reminiscent of 2018 and 2022 bottoms The Ethereum treasury firm continues its buying spree with its largest weekly ETH purchase in token terms this year.

Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased $168 million in bitcoin last week

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2026. Feb. 17. 13:20

Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased $168 million in bitcoin last week The company's stack is now 717,131 bitcoin acquired for $54.52 billion, or $76,027 per coin. Bitcoin's current price is $68,000.

Banking giant Intesa Sanapolo discloses $100 million bitcoin ETF holdings, along with Strategy hedge

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2026. Feb. 17. 12:48

Banking giant Intesa Sanapolo discloses $100 million bitcoin ETF holdings, along with Strategy hedge The bank also holds a large put option position on Strategy, potentially capitalizing on the company trading above the value of its BTC holdings.

Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive

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2026. Feb. 17. 11:31

Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive Bitcoin falls to $68,000 as tech-led risk-off move deepens, gold extends correction and memecoins lead altcoin losses amid BTC dominance range.

Bitcoin remains under pressure near $68,000 even as panic ebbs

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2026. Feb. 17. 09:43

Bitcoin remains under pressure near $68,000 even as panic ebbs Key derivatives metrics and ETF flows suggest lack of demand, but macro forces offer hope.

UK crypto rules too slow to support global hub ambitions, says Agant CEO

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2026. Feb. 17. 08:30

UK crypto rules too slow to support global hub ambitions, says Agant CEO Regulatory delays risk blunting Britain’s digital asset push, said Andrew MacKenzie, head of the pound-pegged stablecoin developer.

DeFi protocol ZeroLend shuts down after three years, citing inactive chains and hacks

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2026. Feb. 17. 07:19

DeFi protocol ZeroLend shuts down after three years, citing inactive chains and hacks The protocol is shutting down after three years, citing unsustainable economics, thin margins and rising security threats.

BofA survey flags dollar bearish bets at over a decade high. Here's what it means for bitcoin

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2026. Feb. 17. 05:43

BofA survey flags dollar bearish bets at over a decade high. Here's what it means for bitcoin BofA's February survey shows investor positioning in the U.S. dollar has fallen to its most negative level since at least early 2012.

'We do not do illegal things': Inside a U.S.-sanctioned stablecoin issuer's race to build a crypto giant

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2026. Feb. 16. 17:58

'We do not do illegal things': Inside a U.S.-sanctioned stablecoin issuer's race to build a crypto giant Oleg Ogienko, the public face of A7A5, pitched the ruble-pegged stablecoin as a fast-growing trade rail built to move money across borders despite sanctions pressure.

Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June

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2026. Feb. 16. 17:01

Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Victory Fintech a license.

Crypto mining can help energy volatility, Paradigm responds to policy onslaught

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2026. Feb. 16. 15:50

Crypto mining can help energy volatility, Paradigm responds to policy onslaught As U.S. lawmakers consider limits on data and mining facilities because of energy usage, the industry wants to explain that their crypto worries are unfounded.

From Wall Street to Web3: This is crypto’s year of integration, Silicon Valley Bank says

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2026. Feb. 16. 15:00

From Wall Street to Web3: This is crypto’s year of integration, Silicon Valley Bank says From bank-led stablecoins to tokenized T-bills and AI-powered wallets, digital assets will move from pilot projects to financial plumbing this year.

Harvard cuts bitcoin exposure by 20%, adds new ether position

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2026. Feb. 16. 14:34

Harvard cuts bitcoin exposure by 20%, adds new ether position The shift may be due to complex market dynamics, potentially reflecting the unwinding of a trade that capitalized on bitcoin treasury companies trading at premiums to their mNAV.

Nexo re-enters the U.S. market three years after exiting due to regulatory issues

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2026. Feb. 16. 14:30

Nexo re-enters the U.S. market three years after exiting due to regulatory issues The digital assets wealth platform’s rollout includes regulated yield accounts, credit lines and exchange access backed by Bakkt.

Bitcoin could fall to $10,000 as U.S. recession risk builds, Mike McGlone Says

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2026. Feb. 16. 14:06

Bitcoin could fall to $10,000 as U.S. recession risk builds, Mike McGlone Says McGlone links bitcoin’s downturn to record U.S. market cap-to-GDP levels, low equity volatility and rising gold prices, warning of potential contagion into stocks.

Metaplanet operating profit to rise 81% in 2026 after soaring 17-fold last year on options writing

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2026. Feb. 16. 11:55

Metaplanet operating profit to rise 81% in 2026 after soaring 17-fold last year on options writing The company recorded a non-cash bitcoin valuation loss of 102.2 billion yen ($650 million) due to the cryptocurrency’s price drop.

Animoca Brands clears major regulatory hurdle with new Dubai license

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2026. Feb. 16. 11:37

Animoca Brands clears major regulatory hurdle with new Dubai license Animoca said the license allows it to commence operations in Dubai, offering broker-dealer services and digital asset management and investments.

Ether steadies after $540 million sell wave to outperform wider crypto market

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2026. Feb. 16. 10:50

Ether steadies after $540 million sell wave to outperform wider crypto market Crypto markets remain under pressure despite firmer U.S. equity futures, with ether rebounding toward $2,000 as heavy weekend selling eases as gold leads.

Strategy says it can survive even if bitcoin drops to $8,000 and will 'equitize' debt

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2026. Feb. 16. 09:08

Strategy says it can survive even if bitcoin drops to $8,000 and will 'equitize' debt Strategy says it can withstand a bitcoin price drop to $8,000 and still cover its roughly $6 billion in net debt.

Russia's daily crypto turnover is over $650 million, Ministry of Finance says

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2026. Feb. 16. 09:03

Russia's daily crypto turnover is over $650 million, Ministry of Finance says Government and central bank officials are pushing for legislation to regulate cryptocurrency activities, aiming for passage during the spring session.

Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption

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2026. Feb. 16. 08:40

Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption Lack of privacy is a barrier to both everyday and institutional use of crypto and blockchain technology, CZ and institutions argue.

OKX snags European payments license for stablecoin and crypto card expansion

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2026. Feb. 16. 08:00

OKX snags European payments license for stablecoin and crypto card expansion The Payments Institution license, gained in Malta, aligns the exchange with European Union regulatory requirements that take effect in March 2026.

Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000

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2026. Feb. 16. 06:48

Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000 Traders are bracing for a heavy week of macroeconomic events, including Fed minutes and the core PCE inflation report.

Wall Street giant Apollo deepens crypto push with Morpho token deal

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2026. Feb. 15. 20:59

Wall Street giant Apollo deepens crypto push with Morpho token deal The asset manager overseeing more than $900 billion assets may buy up to 90 million MORPHO tokens as part of a partnership to support DeFi credit market, it said.

Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto

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2026. Feb. 15. 19:00

Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto Several leaders in Hong Kong announced efforts to advance the region's regulatory environment.

Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense

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2026. Feb. 15. 18:00

Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense Prediction markets are increasingly being framed not as gambling platforms but as vehicles for monetizing information, though founders acknowledged the line can blur.

BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin’s narrative

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2026. Feb. 15. 14:00

BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin’s narrative Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin’s image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock’s digital assets chief.

XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash

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2026. Feb. 15. 13:39

XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash.

Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat

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2026. Feb. 15. 12:00

Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions.

The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher

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2026. Feb. 14. 18:00

The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher Evan Cheng and Stephen Mackintosh said 2025 marked a turning point for institutional adoption, with tokenization and agentic commerce emerging as the next frontier.

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’

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2026. Feb. 14. 17:33

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’ Users will be able to interact with ticker symbols in posts and execute trades within the app, the company's head of product said.

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook

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2026. Feb. 14. 16:00

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook The firm's asset-management chief says the recent crypto selloff reflects healthy deleveraging, while infrastructure growth and institutional adoption support a bullish outlook.

Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout

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2026. Feb. 14. 12:04

Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout Despite the price recovery, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in “extreme fear,” indicating underlying market anxiety.

Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs

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2026. Feb. 13. 20:45

Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs The filings include a bitcoin and ether ETF and a staking-focused Cronos fund, deepening the Truth Social brand’s ambitions in digital asset investing.

Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill

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2026. Feb. 13. 19:25

Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill After the bankers shared a document at the White House demanding a total ban on stablecoin yield, the crypto side answers that it needs some stablecoin rewards.

Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss — but shares rally

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2026. Feb. 13. 16:22

Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss — but shares rally Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street, and JPMorgan all cut targets, citing weak retail trading and macro headwinds.

U.S.-based DeFi group urges UK FCA to anchor crypto rules to 'unilateral control'

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2026. Feb. 13. 15:19

U.S.-based DeFi group urges UK FCA to anchor crypto rules to 'unilateral control' DeFi Education Fund says developers of non-custodial protocols should not be regulated as intermediaries under the U.K.’s proposed crypto regime.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) jumps 5.4%, leading index higher

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2026. Feb. 13. 14:21

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) jumps 5.4%, leading index higher Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 5.3% from Thursday, joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer.

Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase

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2026. Feb. 13. 12:13

Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase Ark also bought $12 million worth of crypto-friendly investment platform Robinhood and $4 million worth of ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies.

Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report

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2026. Feb. 13. 11:51

Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection.

PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme

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2026. Feb. 13. 10:59

PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme Instead of investing in bitcoin and foreign currency trading, as promised, Palafox used new investor funds to pay old ones and siphoned millions for personal use.

Wall Street analysts cut Coinbase price targets following Q4 earnings miss

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2026. Feb. 13. 09:50

Wall Street analysts cut Coinbase price targets following Q4 earnings miss JPMorgan said weak crypto markets pressured fourth-quarter results, but backs Coinbase’s strategy of investing through the cycle and returning capital via buybacks.

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 13. 08:33

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground.

Crypto execs Armstrong, Garlinghouse among many named to U.S. CFTC advisory group

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2026. Feb. 12. 22:22

Crypto execs Armstrong, Garlinghouse among many named to U.S. CFTC advisory group The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's new chief, Mike Selig, repurposed the agency's previous CEO innovation council, almost tripling its members.

Coinbase misses Q4 estimates as transaction revenue falls below $1 billion

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2026. Feb. 12. 21:20

Coinbase misses Q4 estimates as transaction revenue falls below $1 billion "Crypto is cyclical, and experience tells us it’s never as good, or as bad as it seems," said the company.

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge

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2026. Feb. 12. 20:54

Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday

Crypto PAC Fairshake seeks to force resistant Texas Democrat Al Green from U.S. House

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2026. Feb. 12. 19:43

Crypto PAC Fairshake seeks to force resistant Texas Democrat Al Green from U.S. House The super PAC is devoting $1.5 million to get Representative Al Green, a Democrat critical of the crypto industry, defeated by a primary challenger.

Sharplink's Lubin and Chalom make their case for ether DATs as prices plunge

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2026. Feb. 12. 19:34

Sharplink's Lubin and Chalom make their case for ether DATs as prices plunge At a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 featuring Sharplink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom, the two executives outlined how digital asset treasuries are evolving into a distinct institutional strategy.

Aave labs proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ plan to send 100% of product revenue to DAO

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2026. Feb. 12. 19:12

Aave labs proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ plan to send 100% of product revenue to DAO The proposal arrives amid discord within the Aave community over control of the protocol’s brand and key assets.

Key Senate Democrat wants U.S. crypto bill to move, and SEC chief reveals danger of defeat

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2026. Feb. 12. 18:00

Key Senate Democrat wants U.S. crypto bill to move, and SEC chief reveals danger of defeat Senator Mark Warner, a leading Democratic negotiator on the market structure bill, said he wants it to pass, and SEC chief Paul Atkins said durable policy actually requires it.

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood says bitcoin will thrive amid ‘deflationary chaos’ created by AI and innovation

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2026. Feb. 12. 17:42

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood says bitcoin will thrive amid ‘deflationary chaos’ created by AI and innovation Exponential tech will force down prices and stress legacy finance, for which bitcoin offers a trustless alternative, said Wood at Bitcoin Investor Week.

From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer

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2026. Feb. 12. 16:49

From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer Resilience built from the debris of 2022 is now shaping the Solana ecosystems future, leaders from Jupiter, Backpack, Kamino and DoubleZero argued at Consensus Hong Kong 2026.

Bitcoin sinks below $66,000 as crypto prices follow U.S. stocks lower

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2026. Feb. 12. 16:45

Bitcoin sinks below $66,000 as crypto prices follow U.S. stocks lower Coinbase and Robinhood are down big again today as the crypto bear market pressures trading volumes.

Crypto for Advisors: The digital assets exchange-traded product landscape

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2026. Feb. 12. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: The digital assets exchange-traded product landscape Digital asset ETPs are rapidly integrating into traditional portfolios ($184B AUM), driven by U.S. bitcoin ETF adoption.

ETHZilla prepares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100

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2026. Feb. 12. 15:54

ETHZilla prepares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100 ETHZilla unveiled a tokenized aviation asset, Eurus Aero Token I, offering accredited investors access to lease income from two commercial jet engines.

Standard Chartered sees bitcoin sliding to $50,000, ether to $1,400 before recovery

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2026. Feb. 12. 15:19

Standard Chartered sees bitcoin sliding to $50,000, ether to $1,400 before recovery The bank cuts its 2026 crypto price targets, warning of further near-term capitulation as ETF outflows and macro headwinds weigh on digital assets.

Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules

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2026. Feb. 12. 15:00

Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules Experts at Consensus Hong Kong said regional focus on user utility and stablecoin regulation is driving adoption.

A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:49

A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury Regulation of digital assets is a great opportunity for emerging markets, said Pakistan’s crypto regulation lead.

Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:39

Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins Panelists at the conference discussed how regulatory progress in Hong Kong and Japan creates a structured path for capital allocation.

Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:35

Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins The head of the fourth-largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume also said he believes bitcoin’s four-year cycle is no longer a thing.

Only 5% of companies see AI improving profit, McKinsey China chairman tells Consensus

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:25

Only 5% of companies see AI improving profit, McKinsey China chairman tells Consensus The chairman of Greater China at McKinsey said nearly every company is experimenting with AI, few are rethinking their organizations deeply enough to unlock profit.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) rises 6.7%, leading index higher

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2026. Feb. 12. 14:16

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) rises 6.7%, leading index higher Ripple (XLM), up 4.2% from Wednesday, was also among the top performers.

Bitcoin layer-2 builders pitch BTCFi as the next institutional unlock

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2026. Feb. 12. 13:57

Bitcoin layer-2 builders pitch BTCFi as the next institutional unlock Leaders from Citrea, Rootstock Labs and BlockSpaceForce argued that bitcoin’s scaling layers are less about throughput and more about turning the asset into a programmable financial base layer.

From stablecoins to biotech: Why YZi Labs is betting on things that haven't happened yet

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2026. Feb. 12. 13:26

From stablecoins to biotech: Why YZi Labs is betting on things that haven't happened yet Ella Zhang of YZi Labs says her firm invests in founders building what doesn’t yet exist, guided by first principles and long-term conviction across AI, biotech and Web3.

Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 12. 12:52

Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong The conference's second day focused more on developers after day 1 concentrated on institutional providers and traders.

Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery

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2026. Feb. 12. 12:25

Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery Terpin argued that bitcoin’s post-halving bubble followed its typical arc and says history suggests the market may still face another wave of pain.

Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate

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2026. Feb. 12. 12:00

Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate The network transitioned to proof-of-stake and coincides with the rollout of the ESP token, which is used for staking, securing the network and protocol participation.

Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience

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2026. Feb. 12. 11:43

Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience Bitcoin rose after the U.S. jobs report indicated employment growth in many sectors of the economy was restrained even as the headline number surged.

AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon

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2026. Feb. 12. 11:03

AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon Winning projects like FoundrAI demonstrate how generative AI is allowing developers to build market-ready products in just 48 hours.

Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC

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2026. Feb. 12. 11:00

Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC The crypto exchange finalized a 30-day plan to convert its stablecoin-backed user protection fund into 15,000 BTC, reinforcing bitcoin as its long-term reserve asset.

Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut

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2026. Feb. 12. 10:54

Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut The issuer cleared a key regulatory hurdle as it prepares to roll out GBPA, a fully backed sterling stablecoin targeting institutional use.

Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase

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2026. Feb. 12. 10:52

Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase Ark bought around 2.1 million BLSH shares in the past nine trading days, valued about $58.8 million based on the stock's closing price each day.

Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event

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2026. Feb. 12. 10:41

Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event From ETFs to stablecoins to AI infrastructure, Solana’s pitch in Hong Kong was clear: less memecoin mania, more internet capital markets.

zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 12. 09:53

zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong The Hong Kong-based DePin company beat out 11 other finalists with its identity verification solution aimed at bringing DeFi to the mainstream.

Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto

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2026. Feb. 12. 08:33

Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto Every crypto exchange saw liquidations during the Oct. 10 liquidation event, Richard Teng told the crowd at CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong.

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize

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2026. Feb. 12. 07:45

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize The companies are joining forces to introduce an RWA-backed stablecoin on OKX’s Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain, X Layer.

Trump-linked WLFI's Zak Folkman teases forex platform at Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 12. 06:40

Trump-linked WLFI's Zak Folkman teases forex platform at Consensus Hong Kong Folkman says more details will be revealed soon at an event at Mar-a-Lago.

UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot

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2026. Feb. 12. 05:48

UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot The Treasury appointed banking giant and law firm Ashurst to steer its digital gilt trial this year as Britain plays catch-up to Hong Kong and Luxembourg.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Midnight won't chase Monero, ZCash users

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2026. Feb. 12. 04:52

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Midnight won't chase Monero, ZCash users Midnight will target "billions who don't know they need privacy" rather than privacy maxis as mainnet launch nears in March, he said.

Strategy's STRC returns to $100, poised to unlock more bitcoin accumulation

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2026. Feb. 12. 03:41

Strategy's STRC returns to $100, poised to unlock more bitcoin accumulation The perpetual preferred STRC hits $100 par amid bitcoin downturn, enabling potential further BTC purchases for the company.

Last week's rout delivered bitcoin's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals grow

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:48

Last week's rout delivered bitcoin's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals grow The Feb. 5 shock booked the largest-ever realized loss — $3.2 billion — in bitcoin history.

Privacy-focused Midnight blockchain to go live next month, says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:23

Privacy-focused Midnight blockchain to go live next month, says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson Input Output Global's Founder Charles Hoskinson said Midnight, the long-awaited privacy-focused blockchain, will launch in the final week of March as a partner chain to Cardano.

How CertiK rebuilt trust after Huione-related backlash

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:13

How CertiK rebuilt trust after Huione-related backlash The cybersecurity firm has "no concrete plans" for an IPO despite reports to the contrary last month.

Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano

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2026. Feb. 12. 02:09

Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano Input Output CEO and founder Charles Hoskinson announced the a deal to get the institutional-focused LayerZero ported over to the Cardano blockchain.

BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows

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2026. Feb. 11. 19:33

BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows During a panel discussion at Consensus in Hong Kong, Peach pointed to massive capital pools in traditional finance as ETF adoption spreads across Asia.

U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering

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2026. Feb. 11. 18:52

U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering The crypto platform's penalty was sharply reduced due to its ability to pay, according to U.S. authorities.

Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE

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2026. Feb. 11. 18:18

Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established a solid regulatory framework for virtual assets, and each region has brought this under the auspices of a single, dedicated regulatory authority.

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system

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2026. Feb. 11. 18:06

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system A significant increase in housing costs makes home ownership unattainable for many Gen Z individuals, leading to financial nihilism, said CoinFund's David Pakman.

Ondo and Securitize execs say utility, not hype, will drive tokenization’s next phase

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:48

Ondo and Securitize execs say utility, not hype, will drive tokenization’s next phase Executives from both firms say the next phase of tokenization must prioritize functionality and compliance during a panel at Consensus in Hong Kong.

SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:42

SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron The U.S. agency's chairman said in a House hearing that he's open to a confidential briefing for lawmakers on the topic.

JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:34

JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery After bitcoin fell below its estimated production cost, the bank said stronger fundamentals and rising institutional inflows could lift crypto in 2026.

Why crypto VCs at Consensus Hong Kong are playing a 15-year game

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:01

Why crypto VCs at Consensus Hong Kong are playing a 15-year game With capital tightening, investors are backing “what’s working,” like stablecoins and tokenization, while selectively betting on AI and prediction markets.

Crypto Long & Short: Gen Z trusts code over bank promises

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2026. Feb. 11. 17:00

Crypto Long & Short: Gen Z trusts code over bank promises In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Haider Rafique of OKX shares a firm study on the generational perspectives of crypto investing. Then, Sky defies 2026 downturn in Chart of the Week.

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills reportedly halts withdrawals, restricts trading

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:43

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills reportedly halts withdrawals, restricts trading It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled.

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills said halt withdrawals, restrict trading

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:43

Institutional crypto platform BlockFills said halt withdrawals, restrict trading It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled.

The Protocol: Robinhood unveils its layer-2 testnet

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:26

The Protocol: Robinhood unveils its layer-2 testnet Also: Citadel Securities backs LayerZero chain, MegaETH mainnet debut and ENS scraps L2 plans

The human brain's edge is fading. AI could outhink us in 2 years, Ben Goertzel says

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2026. Feb. 11. 16:04

The human brain's edge is fading. AI could outhink us in 2 years, Ben Goertzel says "The human brain is better at taking the imaginative leap to understand the unknown ... We should enjoy it for a couple more years."

Cryptos crumble, bitcoin falls through $66,000, as Friday's bounce fades

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2026. Feb. 11. 15:58

Cryptos crumble, bitcoin falls through $66,000, as Friday's bounce fades With so many other asset markets in rally mode, investors for the moment appear to have moved on from crypto.

In unfamiliar market conditions, historical data-driven AI trading bots will falter

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2026. Feb. 11. 15:26

In unfamiliar market conditions, historical data-driven AI trading bots will falter Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says AI trading apps are like interns for now; soon they will be full time employees.

Decentralized AI is in a trough but real opportunities are emerging, crypto VCs say

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2026. Feb. 11. 15:15

Decentralized AI is in a trough but real opportunities are emerging, crypto VCs say Moving away from overhyped GPU marketplaces and large AI model alternatives towards purpose-built, full-stack solutions is the goal.

BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25%

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:57

BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25% BlackRock will make shares of its $2.2 billion tokenized U.S. Treasury fund tradable on the decentralized exchange Uniswap.

Analysts react as Robinhood slumps 10%, with slowdown in crypto trading weighing on results

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:43

Analysts react as Robinhood slumps 10%, with slowdown in crypto trading weighing on results JPMorgan and Compass Point were among the sell-side teams trimming price targets on HOOD.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index trades 2.5% lower as all constituents decline

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:19

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index trades 2.5% lower as all constituents decline Aptos (APT) dropped 4.1% and Binance Coin (BNB) fell 3.7%, leading the index lower.

Bithumb admits to ‘serious flaws’ that left internal systems vulnerable to potential sabotage

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2026. Feb. 11. 14:13

Bithumb admits to ‘serious flaws’ that left internal systems vulnerable to potential sabotage The South Korean crypto exchange’s CEO Le Jae-won said the lack of proper controls led to the erroneous transfer of bitcoin worth more than $40 billion to customers. Most has been recovered.

Ethena-backed suiUSDe stablecoin goes live on Sui with $10 million yield vault launch

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2026. Feb. 11. 13:59

Ethena-backed suiUSDe stablecoin goes live on Sui with $10 million yield vault launch The synthetic dollar debuts on Sui Mainnet alongside a permissionless vault seeded by SUI Group and integration with DeepBook’s new margin system.

U.S. added stronger than expected 130,000 jobs in January, with unemployment rate falling to 4.3%

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2026. Feb. 11. 13:34

U.S. added stronger than expected 130,000 jobs in January, with unemployment rate falling to 4.3% Down sizably ahead of the jobs data, bitcoin rose modestly to $67,500 following the news.

Recapping day 1 of Consensus Hong Kong

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2026. Feb. 11. 12:56

Recapping day 1 of Consensus Hong Kong Hong Kong is looking to build its digital assets economy, its leaders said on stage.

Crypto's latest selloff was a TradFi event, not a crypto crisis

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2026. Feb. 11. 12:54

Crypto's latest selloff was a TradFi event, not a crypto crisis Last week’s downturn was driven by yen carry trades and macro leverage, highlighting how deeply digital assets are now tied to traditional markets, panelists at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 said.

Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership

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2026. Feb. 11. 12:02

Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership The U.K. asset manager teamed up with Ripple to bring traditional fund structures onchain in its first tokenization push.

Franklin Templeton and SWIFT say the future of banking is 24/7 and natively on-chain

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:39

Franklin Templeton and SWIFT say the future of banking is 24/7 and natively on-chain Tokenized funds and deposits are edging toward the mainstream, though regulation, infrastructure and security remain obstacles.

Franklin Templeton and Swift say the future of banking is 24/7 and onchain

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:39

Franklin Templeton and Swift say the future of banking is 24/7 and onchain Tokenized funds and deposits are edging toward the mainstream, though regulation, infrastructure and security remain obstacles.

Bearish sentiment prevails as bitcoin falls below $67,000, ether drops

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:36

Bearish sentiment prevails as bitcoin falls below $67,000, ether drops Bitcoin and ether extended declines, dragging down crypto-related stocks, even as gold and silver rallied.

Joe Lubin claims DeFi is as safe as traditional finance, adding that bitcoin is in crisis

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2026. Feb. 11. 11:17

Joe Lubin claims DeFi is as safe as traditional finance, adding that bitcoin is in crisis During an interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Joseph Lubin argued that "blue chip" decentralized finance has reached parity with traditional banking.

Regulation, derivatives helping drive TradFi institutions into crypto, panellists say

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:59

Regulation, derivatives helping drive TradFi institutions into crypto, panellists say Non-participation in decentralized finance is becoming a career risk for traditional finance professionals, panellists said.

DeFi is not really decentralized, it is unavoidably centralized

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:59

DeFi is not really decentralized, it is unavoidably centralized Rules are required to ensure DeFi projects grow and mature, which means they need layers of centralization before becoming truly decentralized. .

Robinhood believes yields should be passed on to the customer, criticizes traditional finance

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:58

Robinhood believes yields should be passed on to the customer, criticizes traditional finance Robinhood’s Johann Kerbrat took the stage along with Bullish CEO Tom Farley to speak of his platform's views on stablecoin yields and traditional financial systems.

Tokenization still at start of hype cycle, but needs more use cases, specialists say

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2026. Feb. 11. 10:21

Tokenization still at start of hype cycle, but needs more use cases, specialists say Crypto asset specialists must figure out how to match tokenization hype to real-world utility, Securitize's Graham Ferguson said.

Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:39

Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says Hong Kong will begin issuing a small number of stablecoin licenses to companies with credible business models and strong compliance, Paul Chan Mo-po said.

Arkham Intelligence said to be shutting crypto trading platform as usage fails to sparkle

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:22

Arkham Intelligence said to be shutting crypto trading platform as usage fails to sparkle Data analytics firm Arkham Intel first floated the idea of adding a crypto derivatives exchange in late 2024.

Arkham denies exchange closure plan, says switching to decentralized platform

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:22

Arkham denies exchange closure plan, says switching to decentralized platform Data analytics firm Arkham Intel first floated the idea of adding a crypto derivatives exchange in late 2024.

Tom Lee says stop timing the bottom and start buying the dip

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2026. Feb. 11. 09:03

Tom Lee says stop timing the bottom and start buying the dip Thomas Lee, speaking on stage at Hong Kong Consensus 2026, said investors should be looking at opportunities as crypto is in the midst of a "mini winter."

MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says

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2026. Feb. 11. 08:49

MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says The BitMine chairman said at Hong Kong Consensus 2026 that MrBeast acquiring neobank Step could win over a new generation of investors to crypto.

Binance teams up with Franklin Templeton to use tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral

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2026. Feb. 11. 08:00

Binance teams up with Franklin Templeton to use tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral Institutions can now use Benji-issued tokenized money market funds as off-exchange collateral to trade on Binance using Ceffu’s custody layer.

Spark looks to build building a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi

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2026. Feb. 11. 06:00

Spark looks to build building a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi Spark is opening access to its $9 billion stablecoin liquidity pool for hedge funds and other institutions to bridge onchain capital with off-chain credit markets.

Spark looks to build a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi

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2026. Feb. 11. 06:00

Spark looks to build a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi Spark is opening access to its $9 billion stablecoin liquidity pool for hedge funds and other institutions to bridge onchain capital with off-chain credit markets.

Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says

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2026. Feb. 11. 05:13

Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission will publish a "high-level framework" allowing perpetual contracts, SFC CEO Julia Leung said.

ICE’s CoinDesk crypto futures are live, with DeFi rate contracts next on the list

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2026. Feb. 11. 04:15

ICE’s CoinDesk crypto futures are live, with DeFi rate contracts next on the list The NYSE owner’s CoinDesk index futures began trading Monday. Attention now shifts to planned USDC rate futures tied to onchain borrowing costs.

Institutions fuel tokenized RWA boom as retail looks set to follow suit

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2026. Feb. 11. 03:21

Institutions fuel tokenized RWA boom as retail looks set to follow suit From treasuries and funds today to equities and private assets tomorrow.

Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

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2026. Feb. 11. 02:53

Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Fireside chat with Michael Lau spotlights finance focus, Asia's centrality, and revenue-driven growth

SkyBridge's Scaramucci is buying the bitcoin dip, calls Trump a crypto President

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2026. Feb. 11. 02:39

SkyBridge's Scaramucci is buying the bitcoin dip, calls Trump a crypto President Scaramucci noted that SkyBridge has been purchasing bitcoin at various price points, including around $84,000, $63,000 and in the current lower range.

Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says

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2026. Feb. 11. 01:40

Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says The government will continue to support a local crypto/Web3 agenda, Chief Executive John KC Lee said at Consensus.

Robinhood starts testing its own blockchain as crypto and tokenization push deepens

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2026. Feb. 11. 01:30

Robinhood starts testing its own blockchain as crypto and tokenization push deepens The Robinhood Chain, built on Ethereum-based Arbitrum, aims to become key plumbing for around-the-clock trading and plugging tokenized stocks into DeFi.

Crypto PAC Fairshake leaps into first midterm Senate race with $5 million in Alabama

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2026. Feb. 10. 23:52

Crypto PAC Fairshake leaps into first midterm Senate race with $5 million in Alabama The industry's leading campaign-finance operation is getting behind a pro-crypto candidate, Barry Moore, in Alabama's Republican Senate primary.

Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill

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2026. Feb. 10. 23:03

Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill The White House had instructed crypto executives and bankers to come ready to compromise, but bankers maintained their call for a ban on stablecoin yields.

What to expect at CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026

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2026. Feb. 10. 22:00

What to expect at CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Consensus Hong Kong kicks off on Wednesday with speeches from the city's chief executive and the head of its markets regulator.

Robinhood misses Q4 revenue estimates as fourth-quarter results dinged by crypto slump

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2026. Feb. 10. 21:36

Robinhood misses Q4 revenue estimates as fourth-quarter results dinged by crypto slump Crypto revenue fell 38% year over year to $221M, even as the company expanded token listings and crypto features across its platform.

Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero’ blockchain for global markets

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2026. Feb. 10. 21:30

Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero’ blockchain for global markets Citadel has made a strategic investment in LayerZero’s ZRO token as the interoperability firm rolls out its high-performance blockchain.

Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors

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2026. Feb. 10. 20:24

Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors Braden John Karony had been convicted last year on several federal charges, and he's ordered to pay back $7.5 million in restitution.

Sam Bankman-Fried files for new trial over FTX fraud charges

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2026. Feb. 10. 20:12

Sam Bankman-Fried files for new trial over FTX fraud charges The incarcerated former leader of the failed crypto exchange wants a new chance to defend against fraud charges.

Concerns over Strategy selling bitcoin are 'unfounded,' Michael Saylor says

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2026. Feb. 10. 19:18

Concerns over Strategy selling bitcoin are 'unfounded,' Michael Saylor says Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor affirmed the firm’s commitment to a long-term bitcoin strategy following major fourth quarter losses and a continued plunge in prices early this year.

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 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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 $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 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 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.

Strategy has $6.5 billion loss on BTC, but continues trading at premium to value of its assets

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2026. Feb. 05. 16:50

Strategy has $6.5 billion loss on BTC, but continues trading at premium to value of its assets Ahead of the fourth-quarter earnings report tonight, shares are down another 13% as bitcoin falls back to $68,000.

Sovcombank says it's the first Russian bank to offer bitcoin-backed loans to public

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2026. Feb. 05. 16:23

Sovcombank says it's the first Russian bank to offer bitcoin-backed loans to public Larger rival Sberbank beat Sovcombank to the punch, but it's still running as a pilot program.

Solana Foundation's Liu: Focus on finance, not gaming 'misadventures'

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2026. Feb. 05. 16:16

Solana Foundation's Liu: Focus on finance, not gaming 'misadventures' Liu’s remarks come as cryptocurrencies plunge and other industry leaders are narrowing their own visions for blockchain utility.

Tom Lee's Bitmine may be buying ETH, but Vitalik Buterin and everyone else appears to be selling

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2026. Feb. 05. 16:15

Tom Lee's Bitmine may be buying ETH, but Vitalik Buterin and everyone else appears to be selling Ether has dropped below $2,000, underperforming other major cryptocurrencies as selling accelerates from leveraged traders, onchain liquidations and long-term holders.

Crypto for Advisors: Rethinking crypto diversification

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2026. Feb. 05. 16:00

Crypto for Advisors: Rethinking crypto diversification Beyond Bitcoin: How advisors use indices to broaden crypto exposure.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ripple (XRP) plunges 12.2% as index declines

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2026. Feb. 05. 15:25

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ripple (XRP) plunges 12.2% as index declines Sui (SUI) joined Ripple (XRP) as an underperformer, falling 9.5% since Wednesday.

Here is what industry veterans are saying as bitcoin tumbles below $70,000

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2026. Feb. 05. 15:18

Here is what industry veterans are saying as bitcoin tumbles below $70,000 "This drawdown feels horrible not because of the magnitude, but because it’s unfair," said longtime bitcoin maxi Samson Mow.

Bitcoin falls under $68,000, with retail traders betting on ever lower prices

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2026. Feb. 05. 15:15

Bitcoin falls under $68,000, with retail traders betting on ever lower prices Crypto liquidations crossed $1 billion over the past 24 hours, wiping out about $980 million million in bullish leveraged bets

Bitcoin falls under $68,000 with traders betting move to low-$60,000s

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2026. Feb. 05. 15:15

Bitcoin falls under $68,000 with traders betting move to low-$60,000s Crypto liquidations crossed $1 billion over the past 24 hours, wiping out about $980 million million in bullish leveraged bets

Tether invests $100 million in U.S.-regulated crypto bank Anchorage

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2026. Feb. 05. 14:48

Tether invests $100 million in U.S.-regulated crypto bank Anchorage Anchorage Digital is the firm issuing Tether's USAT stablecoin, designed for the U.S. market.

Tether invests $100 million in U.S. crypto bank Anchorage, valued at $4.2 billion

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2026. Feb. 05. 14:48

Tether invests $100 million in U.S. crypto bank Anchorage, valued at $4.2 billion Anchorage Digital is the firm issuing Tether's USAT stablecoin, designed for the U.S. market.

Deutsche Bank says bitcoin’s selloff signals a loss of conviction, not a broken market

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2026. Feb. 05. 14:13

Deutsche Bank says bitcoin’s selloff signals a loss of conviction, not a broken market The German lender pointed to institutional outflows, fading liquidity and stalled regulation as the real drivers behind bitcoin’s slump.

XRP DeFi opens to institutions as Hex Trust adds custodial FXRP access

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2026. Feb. 05. 14:00

XRP DeFi opens to institutions as Hex Trust adds custodial FXRP access Custodian Hex Trust will let clients mint and redeem FXRP and stake FLR through its platform, giving institutions a way to put XRP to work.

EU at risk of falling behind the U.S. in tokenization rules, digital asset firms warn

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2026. Feb. 05. 14:00

EU at risk of falling behind the U.S. in tokenization rules, digital asset firms warn The EU must fix its pilot regime now or watch capital markets shift permanently to the U.S., a group of blockchain firms warned policymakers on Thursday.

Institutions don't want more risk—they want bitcoin yield that works like TradFi, says GlobalStake co-founder

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2026. Feb. 05. 13:02

Institutions don't want more risk—they want bitcoin yield that works like TradFi, says GlobalStake co-founder Collateralized, market-neutral strategies, not DeFi or smart contracts, are driving renewed institutional interest, says GlobalStake co-founder Thomas Chaffee.

Ether treasury ETHZilla pivots to real estate tokenization with a $4.7 million housing loan deal

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2026. Feb. 05. 13:00

Ether treasury ETHZilla pivots to real estate tokenization with a $4.7 million housing loan deal ETHZilla’s shift toward tokenization comes after a sharp downturn in its core crypto holdings.

Crypto platform Bullish tops Q4 estimates, posts GAAP loss on digital asset writedowns

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2026. Feb. 05. 12:48

Crypto platform Bullish tops Q4 estimates, posts GAAP loss on digital asset writedowns Shares of the company are sinking in pre-market action as crypto prices continue to plunge.

Bitcoin, ether slide 7% as market 'fear' increases, liquidations mount

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2026. Feb. 05. 12:00

Bitcoin, ether slide 7% as market 'fear' increases, liquidations mount Crypto markets extended losses amid heavy derivatives liquidations and macro headwinds, with traders bracing for further downside if bitcoin breaks key support.

Brazil moves to ban algorithmic stablecoins like Ethena’s USDe

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2026. Feb. 05. 11:58

Brazil moves to ban algorithmic stablecoins like Ethena’s USDe New legislation requires all stablecoins to be fully backed by reserve assets and introduces penalties for issuing unbacked stablecoins.

'Big Short' Micheal Burry spots 2022 vibes in bitcoin crash

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2026. Feb. 05. 11:44

'Big Short' Micheal Burry spots 2022 vibes in bitcoin crash The ‘Big Short’ investor compared the current slide with a one-time past cycle breakdown that saw BTC lose nearly half its value before stabilizing.

Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as crypto selloff deepens before U.S. equity market opens

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2026. Feb. 05. 11:36

Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as crypto selloff deepens before U.S. equity market opens "Extreme fear" grips crypto and metals while U.S. equities show resilience ahead of key earnings.

Miners are being squeezed as bitcoin’s $70,000 price fails to cover $87,000 production costs

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2026. Feb. 05. 10:41

Miners are being squeezed as bitcoin’s $70,000 price fails to cover $87,000 production costs Bitcoin is now approximately 20% below its estimated average production cost, historically a feature of a bear market.

Vitalik Buterin blasts Ethereum 'copypasta' L2 chains, says the rollup excuse is fading

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2026. Feb. 05. 10:31

Vitalik Buterin blasts Ethereum 'copypasta' L2 chains, says the rollup excuse is fading Ethereum’s co-founder says the ecosystem has grown too comfortable shipping lookalike networks, arguing that scaling alone is no longer a compelling reason to exist.

Stifel predicts bitcoin crash to $38,000. Yes, you read it right.

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2026. Feb. 05. 10:15

Stifel predicts bitcoin crash to $38,000. Yes, you read it right. Stifel analysts predict bitcoin could fall to $38,000 using an analogy of the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" to explain the bearish forecast.

Bitcoin climbs back above $71,000 as tech selloff pauses

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2026. Feb. 05. 08:52

Bitcoin climbs back above $71,000 as tech selloff pauses Analysts say the move looks driven more by short covering than fresh buying, with spot demand soft and stablecoin balances on exchanges drifting lower.

Justin Sun says 'keep going' on Tron Inc's TRX buys as the token outperforms bitcoin

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2026. Feb. 05. 07:24

Justin Sun says 'keep going' on Tron Inc's TRX buys as the token outperforms bitcoin TRX has outperformed much of the crypto market this year, slipping only about 1.3% versus bitcoin's nearly 19% decline.

Bhutan moves bitcoin to trading firms and exchanges as BTC drops to nearly $70,000

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2026. Feb. 05. 06:06

Bhutan moves bitcoin to trading firms and exchanges as BTC drops to nearly $70,000 Wallet data shows the Royal Government of Bhutan moving bitcoin to trading firms and exchanges for the first time in months, as markets slide and volatility spikes across crypto and metals.

Bitcoin crashes below $70,000 on Bitstamp

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2026. Feb. 05. 05:49

Bitcoin crashes below $70,000 on Bitstamp During Asian trading hours, BTC hit a low of $69,101 on Bitstamp.

House probe targets WLFI after report of $500 Million UAE stake

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2026. Feb. 05. 05:05

House probe targets WLFI after report of $500 Million UAE stake Congressional investigators seek ownership records, payment trails and stablecoin documents from the Trump-linked crypto firm following reports of Emirati backing and its USD1 token’s role in a $2 Billion Binance transaction

Silver’s 17% plunge reignites market behaviour that once topped bitcoin liquidations

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2026. Feb. 05. 04:45

Silver’s 17% plunge reignites market behaviour that once topped bitcoin liquidations It is the same setup Michael Burry warned about this week, when he said falling crypto collateral can force metal selling in a feedback loop.

Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as AI-driven tech rout worsens

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2026. Feb. 05. 04:27

Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as AI-driven tech rout worsens The decline followed sharp losses in Asian and U.S. tech shares, where concerns over peaking AI investment, stretched valuations and slowing earnings have driven investors out of risk assets.

XRP crashes to its lowest since Trump's election win, could slide further to $1.00

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2026. Feb. 05. 04:19

XRP crashes to its lowest since Trump's election win, could slide further to $1.00 XRP has fallen to $1.44, its lowest level since November 2024, as bitcoin’s decline fuels broader risk aversion in the crypto market.

Bitcoin slides toward $70,000 as on-chain data flags bear market and traders bet Fed holds in April: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Feb. 05. 02:33

Bitcoin slides toward $70,000 as on-chain data flags bear market and traders bet Fed holds in April: Asia Morning Briefing On-chain data points to fading demand and tighter liquidity, while prediction markets show little expectation of near-term rate cuts.

Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani steps down after nearly a decade to pursue other areas of tech

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2026. Feb. 04. 22:22

Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani steps down after nearly a decade to pursue other areas of tech " I’m more confident than ever that crypto is going to fundamentally rewire the circuitry of finance," said Samani, who will remain chairman of Solana treasury company, Forward Industries.

U.S. regulator declares do-over on prediction markets, throwing out Biden era 'frolic'

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2026. Feb. 04. 19:49

U.S. regulator declares do-over on prediction markets, throwing out Biden era 'frolic' The Commodity Futures Trading Commission tumultuous legal fight with events-contracts firms is done, and its new leader is yanking previous policy efforts.

Wall Street giant CME Group is eyeing its own 'CME Coin,' CEO says

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2026. Feb. 04. 18:31

Wall Street giant CME Group is eyeing its own 'CME Coin,' CEO says The initiative is part of CME's push into tokenized collateral, and the firm is collaborating with Google on a “tokenized cash” solution set to launch later this year.

Europe’s role in the next wave of tokenisation

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2026. Feb. 04. 17:06

Europe’s role in the next wave of tokenisation In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad writes about how the EU’s regulatory clarity could allow tokenised markets to scale. Then, Andy Baehr tells BNB to “suit up.”

Crypto Long & Short: Europe’s role in the next wave of tokenisation

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2026. Feb. 04. 17:06

Crypto Long & Short: Europe’s role in the next wave of tokenisation In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad writes about how the EU’s regulatory clarity could allow tokenised markets to scale. Then, Andy Baehr tells BNB to “suit up.”

Newly unsealed DOJ files link Jeffrey Epstein to a 2014 investment in Coinbase

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2026. Feb. 04. 16:54

Newly unsealed DOJ files link Jeffrey Epstein to a 2014 investment in Coinbase Emails show Brock Pierce introduced Jeffrey Epstein to the Coinbase round, while Blockchain Capital later said its fund investment was never completed as Epstein invested independently.

From 'Ethereum’s sidekick' to standalone stars: How Vitalik Buterin’s latest pivot is forcing Layer 2s to grow up

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2026. Feb. 04. 16:48

From 'Ethereum’s sidekick' to standalone stars: How Vitalik Buterin’s latest pivot is forcing Layer 2s to grow up Leaders across the layer-2 space don't see this moment as an existential threat, but rather that Ethereum’s progress is forcing them to clarify their purpose.

Nomura defends crypto strategy as it limits short-term volatility at Laser Digital

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2026. Feb. 04. 16:45

Nomura defends crypto strategy as it limits short-term volatility at Laser Digital The Japanese bank said tighter positions and risk limits at Laser Digital are designed to reduce short-term volatility, not signal a pullback from crypto.

Bitcoin's correlation with troubled software stock sector is growing

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2026. Feb. 04. 16:26

Bitcoin's correlation with troubled software stock sector is growing Software stocks are thought to be facing an existential threat from the rise of AI, and Bitcoin, noted one analyst, is just open-source software.

Indian investors are buying the bitcoin price dip, CoinDCX says

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2026. Feb. 04. 15:50

Indian investors are buying the bitcoin price dip, CoinDCX says Indian crypto investors have been buyers of bitcoin and other layer 1 tokens, maintaining a well-diversified portfolio, CoinDCX told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin falls back to $74,000, remaining on defense as AI jitters shake tech sector

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2026. Feb. 04. 15:48

Bitcoin falls back to $74,000, remaining on defense as AI jitters shake tech sector AI infrastructure stocks like HUT 8, IREN, and Cipher Mining are plunging as AMD sinks 14% following fourth quarter results.

Spanish lender BBVA joins EU banks' stablecoin venture to challenge digital dollars

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2026. Feb. 04. 15:45

Spanish lender BBVA joins EU banks' stablecoin venture to challenge digital dollars The $800 billion-asset bank is the 12th to join Amsterdam-based Qivalis, which aims to introduce a euro-pegged token this year.

The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin’s stark warning on layer-2 roadmap

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2026. Feb. 04. 15:43

The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin’s stark warning on layer-2 roadmap Also: Open-source alternative for bitcoin miners, EF’s quantum-computing team and a new lending protocol for XRP

Ripple’s prime brokerage platform adds support for decentralized exchange Hyperliquid

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2026. Feb. 04. 15:27

Ripple’s prime brokerage platform adds support for decentralized exchange Hyperliquid This integration allows cross-margining of decentralized finance derivatives alongside traditional assets, enhancing centralized risk management.

This bullish analyst on Michael Saylor's Strategy just threw in the towel on lofty price target

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2026. Feb. 04. 14:26

This bullish analyst on Michael Saylor's Strategy just threw in the towel on lofty price target Canaccord's Joseph Vafi slashed his price target on the plunging bitcoin treasury company's stock by more than 60%.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) drops 5.3% as nearly all assets decline

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2026. Feb. 04. 14:17

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) drops 5.3% as nearly all assets decline Uniswap (UNI) was also among the underperformers, declining 3.6% from Tuesday.

ProShares unveils first U.S. ETF that lets you buy the top 20 cryptos at once

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2026. Feb. 04. 13:30

ProShares unveils first U.S. ETF that lets you buy the top 20 cryptos at once ProShares has listed KRYP, the first U.S. ETF designed to track the CoinDesk 20 Index, giving investors exposure to the largest and most liquid cryptocurrencies.

January rally bolsters near-term outlook for bitcoin mining stocks, JPMorgan says

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2026. Feb. 04. 13:08

January rally bolsters near-term outlook for bitcoin mining stocks, JPMorgan says Shares of mining companies rose last month despite softer bitcoin prices as storms cut the network hashrate and AI optimism grew, the bank said.

Opinion raises $20 million as prediction markets draw capital in a weak crypto market

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2026. Feb. 04. 13:00

Opinion raises $20 million as prediction markets draw capital in a weak crypto market The blockchain-based platform says it handles a third of global prediction-market volume, betting that onchain settlement and category diversification can sustain growth.

Bitcoin nears pre-election floor as ETF flows stall, Citi says

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2026. Feb. 04. 12:57

Bitcoin nears pre-election floor as ETF flows stall, Citi says The cryptocurrency is trading below key ETF cost levels and nearing its pre-election price floor as inflows to these vehicles fade and headwinds build, the bank said.

Bitcoin’s thinnest price zone hints at extended stay between $70,000 and $80,000

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2026. Feb. 04. 12:35

Bitcoin’s thinnest price zone hints at extended stay between $70,000 and $80,000 Limited historical trading activity and thin onchain supply suggest further consolidation or a retest of the lower range.

TRM Labs hits unicorn status in $70 million fund raise with Goldman's participation

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2026. Feb. 04. 12:31

TRM Labs hits unicorn status in $70 million fund raise with Goldman's participation The company's software specializes in tracing cryptocurrency transactions across multiple blockchains, catering to increasing demand from law enforcement and financial firms amid rising crypto crime.

ARK Invest goes on $19 million buying spree as crypto stocks nurse losses

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2026. Feb. 04. 12:16

ARK Invest goes on $19 million buying spree as crypto stocks nurse losses ARK added to its holdings in CRCL, BLSH, COIN, HOOD, BMNR and XYZ on Tuesday as bitcoin fell as low as $73,000.

This onchain metric has identified the Bitcoin bottom every cycle

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2026. Feb. 04. 12:05

This onchain metric has identified the Bitcoin bottom every cycle Convergence between bitcoin supply in profit and supply in loss has repeatedly coincided with major market lows.

Crypto steadies after selloff as bitcoin, ether rebound from multiyear lows

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2026. Feb. 04. 11:29

Crypto steadies after selloff as bitcoin, ether rebound from multiyear lows Bitcoin and ether are posting gains after a sharp market-wide decline, with derivatives traders continuing to reduce risk exposure.

Crypto’s wealthy investors and industry leaders see IPO hype waning in 2026

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2026. Feb. 04. 10:18

Crypto’s wealthy investors and industry leaders see IPO hype waning in 2026 Despite expectations for some IPO and venture activity in 2026, fewer investors feel as confident as they did last year, according to the latest CfC St. Moritz report.

Over 60% of crypto press releases are linked to high-risk or scam projects, study finds

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2026. Feb. 04. 09:48

Over 60% of crypto press releases are linked to high-risk or scam projects, study finds Crypto press release services often provide misleading marketing content, creating an illusion of legitimacy by placing unverified announcements alongside legitimate news.

Tether scales back $20 billion funding ambitions after investor resistance: FT

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2026. Feb. 04. 08:52

Tether scales back $20 billion funding ambitions after investor resistance: FT Advisers are now discussing a smaller fundraising of roughly $5 billion, as prospective backers question both the size of the deal and Tether’s lofty valuation.

Bitcoin's 'RSI' screams oversold. Here is what it means

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2026. Feb. 04. 07:56

Bitcoin's 'RSI' screams oversold. Here is what it means Bitcoin's relative strength index has fallen below 30, signaling oversold conditions as the cryptocurrency trades near a key $73,000 to $75,000 support zone.

Bitcoin ETF outflows deepen as ether and XRP funds quietly attract inflows

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2026. Feb. 04. 07:16

Bitcoin ETF outflows deepen as ether and XRP funds quietly attract inflows The flows are indicative of a growing split in how investors are positioning across major crypto assets during the latest bout of market volatility.

ETF that feasts on carnage in bitcoin-holder Strategy hits record high

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2026. Feb. 04. 06:14

ETF that feasts on carnage in bitcoin-holder Strategy hits record high Leveraged anti-strategy ETFs are booming as shares in the bitcoin holder slide.

Ether and majors rise as bitcoin rebounds to $76,000 but the bounce may not last

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2026. Feb. 04. 05:40

Ether and majors rise as bitcoin rebounds to $76,000 but the bounce may not last Flows and on-chain data signaled defensive positioning, as crypto investment products logged $1.7 billion in weekly outflows.

Crypto darknet drug kingpin Rui-Siang Lin gets 30 years

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2026. Feb. 04. 05:22

Crypto darknet drug kingpin Rui-Siang Lin gets 30 years U.S. prosecutors say the Taiwanese operator of the $105 Million Incognito Market used cryptocurrency and anonymity tools before investigators tied him to the platform through domain records and digital traces.

'Big Short' Michael Burry flags “death spiral” after silver liquidations beat bitcoin

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2026. Feb. 04. 05:08

'Big Short' Michael Burry flags “death spiral” after silver liquidations beat bitcoin Tokenized silver futures logged one of the largest wipeouts across crypto markets, overtaking the usual leaders bitcoin and ether.

CoinDesk Research: U.S. leads institutional crypto, Asia rules trading ahead of Consensus Miami

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2026. Feb. 04. 04:33

CoinDesk Research: U.S. leads institutional crypto, Asia rules trading ahead of Consensus Miami Asia’s dominance is visible across every major dataset in this report, but the U.S. is assembling the institutional engine for the next surge of global adoption, while Latin America is already proving how utility-driven demand can scale in the real economy.

WisdomTree, a firm with $150 billion in assets, says crypto is now a core business

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2026. Feb. 03. 23:40

WisdomTree, a firm with $150 billion in assets, says crypto is now a core business WisdomTree’s Jonathan Steinberg says the firm’s tokenization push is nearing profitability, with $750 million in digital assets and long-term plans to modernize financial infrastructure.

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns bitcoin plunge could trigger $1 billion gold, silver sell-off

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2026. Feb. 03. 23:16

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns bitcoin plunge could trigger $1 billion gold, silver sell-off Burry said crypto losses may have forced institutions to liquidate precious metals as bitcoin slid below $73,000.

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns bitcoin plunge could trigger $1 billion gold, silver selloff

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2026. Feb. 03. 23:16

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns bitcoin plunge could trigger $1 billion gold, silver selloff Burry said crypto losses may have forced institutions to liquidate precious metals as bitcoin slid below $73,000.

Bitcoin’s wild Tuesday: From a 14-month low to a sharp rally triggers $740 million in liquidations

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2026. Feb. 03. 23:14

Bitcoin’s wild Tuesday: From a 14-month low to a sharp rally triggers $740 million in liquidations Bitcoin failing to bounce soon could set the stage for "one hell of a year," one analyst said.

Canada’s investment watchdog rolls out crypto custody rules to avoid another QuadrigaCX

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2026. Feb. 03. 20:21

Canada’s investment watchdog rolls out crypto custody rules to avoid another QuadrigaCX CIRO’s new digital asset custody framework takes effect immediately, raising standards for crypto trading platforms as regulators push to reduce investor risk.

Trump's White House won't tolerate attacks on the president in crypto bill, adviser says

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2026. Feb. 03. 20:17

Trump's White House won't tolerate attacks on the president in crypto bill, adviser says Patrick Witt, the president's digital assets adviser, told CoinDesk that anti-corruption provisions targeting Trump would not be acceptable.

Digital wallets will hold 'totality' of people's assets, says Franklin Templeton

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2026. Feb. 03. 20:11

Digital wallets will hold 'totality' of people's assets, says Franklin Templeton At the Ondo Summit in New York, top asset managers said tokenization has moved beyond theory but warned that trust, education, and real-world utility are now the biggest hurdles.

U.S. Treasury probes crypto exchanges over Iran sanctions evasion, TRM Labs says

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2026. Feb. 03. 19:57

U.S. Treasury probes crypto exchanges over Iran sanctions evasion, TRM Labs says The U.S. Department of the Treasury is scrutinizing crypto platforms, not just wallets, for enabling Iran’s sanctions evasion, according to TRM Labs’ Ari Redbord.

Dogecoin falls 7% as risk-off trade hits Ethereum tied tokens

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2026. Feb. 03. 19:35

Dogecoin falls 7% as risk-off trade hits Ethereum tied tokens The sell-off was driven by risk-off positioning and heavy derivatives speculation, with futures volume surging even as spot trading declined.

Crypto pulls out of free fall as government shutdown ends

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2026. Feb. 03. 19:28

Crypto pulls out of free fall as government shutdown ends An unrelenting plunge in crypto prices on Tuesday has paused after the U.S. House very narrowly passed a funding package that will now head to the president's desk for signature.

XRP plunges 6% as bitcoin drops under support, worsening downtrend

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2026. Feb. 03. 19:24

XRP plunges 6% as bitcoin drops under support, worsening downtrend XRP fell alongside a broad risk-off move in crypto that pressured majors and high-beta tokens alike.

Why a $9 billion bitcoin sale by single Galaxy client reignites quantum threat debate

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2026. Feb. 03. 19:08

Why a $9 billion bitcoin sale by single Galaxy client reignites quantum threat debate CEO Mike Novogratz noted this sale was part of a profit-taking trend among early bitcoin adopters, indicating weakening conviction in the "HODLing" philosophy.

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz doesn't see quantum as big threat for bitcoin

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2026. Feb. 03. 19:08

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz doesn't see quantum as big threat for bitcoin CEO Mike Novogratz said that the profit-taking trend among early bitcoin adopters is real, indicating weakening conviction in the "HODLing" philosophy.

Bitcoin nears weekend low of $74,600 as stock selloff adds to crypto's woes

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2026. Feb. 03. 17:53

Bitcoin nears weekend low of $74,600 as stock selloff adds to crypto's woes Major declines in artificial-intelligence-linked stocks, software names and private equity are leading U.S. indices lower.

'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks

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2026. Feb. 03. 17:19

'You are not scaling Ethereum': Vitalik Buterin issues a blunt reality check to the biggest crypto networks The roadmap in place doesn't make as much sense because progress among layer-2s toward later stages of decentralization has been slower and more difficult, and Ethereum itself is now scaling directly on layer-1.

Bitcoin will 'massively' outperform gold over 10 years, says Pantera's Dan Morehead

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2026. Feb. 03. 16:57

Bitcoin will 'massively' outperform gold over 10 years, says Pantera's Dan Morehead “I think crypto starts to become invisibly more part of everyone's lives," said Tom Lee — the two appeared on a panel together Tuesday morning at the Ondo Summit in New York.

Solana to reach $2,000 by 2030 despite recent plunge to $100, says Standard Chartered

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2026. Feb. 03. 15:59

Solana to reach $2,000 by 2030 despite recent plunge to $100, says Standard Chartered Analyst Kendrick Geoffrey trimmed his 2026 SOL forecast to $250 from $310, but says stablecoin micropayments could drive a longer-term surge as Solana moves beyond memecoins.

Bitcoin bounce fails, with price falling back to $77,000 while precious metals renew surge

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2026. Feb. 03. 15:34

Bitcoin bounce fails, with price falling back to $77,000 while precious metals renew surge Silver is higher by nearly 15% on Tuesday, while gold is nearing $5,000 per ounce after a 6.5% gain.

MetaMask integrates Ondo to offer 200+ tokenized U.S. stocks inside crypto wallet

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2026. Feb. 03. 15:00

MetaMask integrates Ondo to offer 200+ tokenized U.S. stocks inside crypto wallet The launch marks one of the first times tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs have been made natively available through a major self-custodial wallet.

Kraken parent company Payward posts 33% growth in full-year revenue

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2026. Feb. 03. 14:45

Kraken parent company Payward posts 33% growth in full-year revenue The company adopted a multibrand corporate structure to separate its consumer products from infrastructure operations.

Bitwise argues crypto is near the end of a brutal winter

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2026. Feb. 03. 14:36

Bitwise argues crypto is near the end of a brutal winter Prices have been falling since early 2025, masked by institutional flows, but history suggests the worst may already be behind us, Bitwise said.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Trades Flat as Index Inches Lower

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2026. Feb. 03. 14:24

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Trades Flat as Index Inches Lower Hedera (HBAR) declined 2% and Stellar (XLM) dropped 1.6%, leading the index lower from Monday.

TeraWulf jumps 11% after buying power-rich Kentucky and Maryland sites

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2026. Feb. 03. 14:03

TeraWulf jumps 11% after buying power-rich Kentucky and Maryland sites The acquisitions bring TeraWulf’s capacity to 2.8 gigawatts as it targets major infrastructure expansion to supply power-hungry computing demand.

Ethereum builders shrug off ETH decline as network activity holds steady

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2026. Feb. 03. 13:22

Ethereum builders shrug off ETH decline as network activity holds steady By several measures, activity on the network remains near peak levels, which has industry leaders plussed about the plunge in ether's price.

Flare unveils new way for XRP holders to earn yield through a massive DeFi upgrade

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2026. Feb. 03. 13:00

Flare unveils new way for XRP holders to earn yield through a massive DeFi upgrade Users can now lend FXRP to earn yield or use it as collateral to borrow other assets, giving XRP holders new ways to put their tokens to work onchain.

Galaxy Digital shares plunge over 6% in pre-market over $482 million Q4 loss

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2026. Feb. 03. 12:44

Galaxy Digital shares plunge over 6% in pre-market over $482 million Q4 loss Galaxy generated $426 million in adjusted gross profit for the full year and ended it with $2.6 billion in cash and stablecoins, despite the significant quarterly loss.

Galaxy Digital shares decline 6% after $482 million Q4 loss

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2026. Feb. 03. 12:44

Galaxy Digital shares decline 6% after $482 million Q4 loss Galaxy generated $426 million in adjusted gross profit for the full year and ended it with $2.6 billion in cash and stablecoins, despite the significant quarterly loss.

Galaxy Digital shares decline 14% after $482 million Q4 loss

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2026. Feb. 03. 12:44

Galaxy Digital shares decline 14% after $482 million Q4 loss Galaxy generated $426 million in adjusted gross profit for the full year and ended it with $2.6 billion in cash and stablecoins, despite the significant quarterly loss.

Strategy slides toward eighth straight monthly decline

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2026. Feb. 03. 12:19

Strategy slides toward eighth straight monthly decline Last year marked the second-worst annual performance since Strategy adopted its bitcoin treasury strategy.

DeFi’s quiet strength: Value locked on platforms holds as market selloff tests traders

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2026. Feb. 03. 11:31

DeFi’s quiet strength: Value locked on platforms holds as market selloff tests traders Even as major cryptocurrencies plunge to multi-year lows and forced liquidations ripple across the market, DeFi’s total value locked has only slipped modestly.

Bitcoin and ether are tanking, but DeFi investors are refusing to cave to the panic

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2026. Feb. 03. 11:31

Bitcoin and ether are tanking, but DeFi investors are refusing to cave to the panic Even as major cryptocurrencies plunge to multi-year lows and forced liquidations ripple across the market, DeFi’s total value locked has only slipped modestly.

Bitcoin holds key support as 'extreme fear' grips traders: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Feb. 03. 11:30

Bitcoin holds key support as 'extreme fear' grips traders: Crypto Markets Today Major cryptocurrencies eased off overnight highs during Asia trading, with bitcoin steady above a critical support zone even as investor sentiment remains deeply bearish.

Bitcoin holds key support as 'extreme fear' grips traders

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2026. Feb. 03. 11:30

Bitcoin holds key support as 'extreme fear' grips traders Major cryptocurrencies eased off overnight highs during Asia trading, with bitcoin steady above a critical support zone even as investor sentiment remains deeply bearish.

Moscow Exchange to add SOL, XRP, and TRX futures contracts to crypto derivatives lineup

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2026. Feb. 03. 11:28

Moscow Exchange to add SOL, XRP, and TRX futures contracts to crypto derivatives lineup The new contracts will be based on indices for each token, settled in rubles, and accessible only to qualified investors.

Elon Musk says SpaceX may put DOGE 'on the moon' next year

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2026. Feb. 03. 11:06

Elon Musk says SpaceX may put DOGE 'on the moon' next year Musk replied “maybe next year” to a post referencing his old pledge to put Dogecoin “on the literal moon,” reviving a long-running SpaceX-DOGE thread that has included merchandise payments and the delayed DOGE-1 mission.

DeFi doyen Stani Kulechov buys $30 million mansion in London’s Notting Hill: Bloomberg

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2026. Feb. 03. 10:36

DeFi doyen Stani Kulechov buys $30 million mansion in London’s Notting Hill: Bloomberg Kulechov, the founder of decentralized lending platform Aave, bought the luxury property in November, Bloomberg reported.

Bitcoin ETFs see cash rush as traders hunt bargains

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2026. Feb. 03. 10:28

Bitcoin ETFs see cash rush as traders hunt bargains U.S. ETF demand remains resilient even as Black Monday fears surfaced following bitcoin’s drop below $75,000 over weekend.

Trump’s Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shock markets with 100 bps in rate cuts this year, economist says

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2026. Feb. 03. 09:48

Trump’s Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shock markets with 100 bps in rate cuts this year, economist says Economist Robin Brooks expects the Warsh-led Fed to cut rates hard and fast, contradicting fears of slower easing.

Ripple-backed custody secures $280 million diamond tokenization push in UAE

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2026. Feb. 03. 08:04

Ripple-backed custody secures $280 million diamond tokenization push in UAE The project has already moved more than $280 million of polished diamonds on-chain in Dubai, with Ripple providing custody infrastructure as the firms work toward a regulated tokenized trading setup.

Crypto’s AI push stalls without a ‘ChatGPT moment,’ Justin Sun says

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2026. Feb. 03. 08:04

Crypto’s AI push stalls without a ‘ChatGPT moment,’ Justin Sun says After posting “All in AI” on X, the Tron founder says artificial intelligence could become crypto’s next major growth driver as the industry works toward clearer product-market fit.

Elon Musk's xAI is hiring crypto specialists to train its AI models

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2026. Feb. 03. 07:44

Elon Musk's xAI is hiring crypto specialists to train its AI models The remote role focuses on teaching AI models how crypto markets work, from trading behavior to on-chain activity and risk management.

Cathie Wood's ARK buys over $70 million of crypto stocks as bitcoin slides

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2026. Feb. 03. 07:18

Cathie Wood's ARK buys over $70 million of crypto stocks as bitcoin slides Fresh buys in CRCL, COIN, and BLSH come as Cathie Wood’s funds lean into exchange and stablecoin names during a market dip

Germans can now buy bitcoin, ether, solana products directly from their ING accounts

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2026. Feb. 03. 06:10

Germans can now buy bitcoin, ether, solana products directly from their ING accounts These crypto products receive the same German tax treatment as directly held bitcoin.

Bitcoin miners get an open-source alternative as Tether launches MiningOS

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2026. Feb. 03. 05:46

Bitcoin miners get an open-source alternative as Tether launches MiningOS Stablecoin issuer Tether said its new MiningOS is a modular, self-hosted software stack built to run mining operations from small home rigs to multi-site industrial setups.

Just as bitcoin tries to steady, the dollar index wakes up

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2026. Feb. 03. 05:30

Just as bitcoin tries to steady, the dollar index wakes up A resurgent U.S. dollar index, which has logged its strongest two-day gain in nine months, could arrest potential bitcoin recovery.

Dollar spike challenges bitcoin recovery

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2026. Feb. 03. 05:30

Dollar spike challenges bitcoin recovery A resurgent U.S. dollar index, which has logged its strongest two-day gain in nine months, could arrest potential bitcoin recovery.

Musk's SpaceX–xAI mega deal sharpens focus on bitcoin accounting ahead of IPO

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2026. Feb. 03. 04:53

Musk's SpaceX–xAI mega deal sharpens focus on bitcoin accounting ahead of IPO The move concentrates crypto exposure across Musk’s businesses, with energy company Tesla’s among the top public holders of the asset.

Bitcoin, ether and major tokens stage relief rally after weekend bloodbath

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2026. Feb. 03. 04:41

Bitcoin, ether and major tokens stage relief rally after weekend bloodbath Bitcoin rebounded toward $79,000 after dipping below $75,000 over the weekend, as traders weighed heavy liquidation-driven selling against macro tailwinds and a potential inflection point for crypto markets.

Here is why Ethereum's ‘brutal stumble’ looks exactly like the start of the last bull run: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Feb. 03. 02:24

Here is why Ethereum's ‘brutal stumble’ looks exactly like the start of the last bull run: Asia Morning Briefing Crypto could be getting ready to gallop as the year of the horse sets up a fresh run higher across ETH, BTC, and other digital assets.

Crypto bear market is nearing end, with $60K as key bitcoin floor, Compass Point analysts say

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2026. Feb. 03. 00:47

Crypto bear market is nearing end, with $60K as key bitcoin floor, Compass Point analysts say Further downside would likely require a U.S. equity bear market, analysts say, as bitcoin tests weak support.

CZ pushes back against Binance 'FUD' as blame game for crypto crash persists

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2026. Feb. 02. 22:49

CZ pushes back against Binance 'FUD' as blame game for crypto crash persists The exchange co-founder's post comes amid renewed scrutiny over Binance’s alleged role in October’s crypto flash crash.

Elon Musk merges AI company xAI with rocket company SpaceX to build AI in space

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2026. Feb. 02. 22:05

Elon Musk merges AI company xAI with rocket company SpaceX to build AI in space The combined company is expected to price its IPO at a valuation of $1.25 trillion, according to Bloomberg.

Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while his company faces bankruptcy

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2026. Feb. 02. 21:06

Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while his company faces bankruptcy An En+ subsidiary has filed an insolvency claim against the crypto mining firm, adding to pressure from energy debts, regulatory curbs and internal turmoil.

White House crypto meeting didn't yet find answer to stablecoin yield in Senate bill

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2026. Feb. 02. 21:02

White House crypto meeting didn't yet find answer to stablecoin yield in Senate bill Industry insiders met with David Sacks and others in President Donald Trump's administration to try to hash out the impasse over the Senate's crypto bill.

Crypto industry, banks not yet close to stablecoin yield deal at White House meeting

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2026. Feb. 02. 21:02

Crypto industry, banks not yet close to stablecoin yield deal at White House meeting Industry insiders met with President Donald Trump's advisers, who asked that compromises be found this month for the Senate's crypto bill.

Family offices shun crypto despite hype, with 89% holding no digital assets: JPMorgan Private Bank

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2026. Feb. 02. 20:42

Family offices shun crypto despite hype, with 89% holding no digital assets: JPMorgan Private Bank The appetite for traditional and emerging hedges remains limited among wealthy families, according to JPMorgan Private Bank’s 2026 Global Family Office Report.

GameStop's Ryan Cohen appears to be moving on from bitcoin, eyes 'consumer megadeal'

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2026. Feb. 02. 19:09

GameStop's Ryan Cohen appears to be moving on from bitcoin, eyes 'consumer megadeal' GameStop's shares have surged as Cohen teased a "transformational" consumer-related deal he said is "way more compelling than bitcoin."

Opera stock jumps 15% after announcing expanded support for Tether tokens

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2026. Feb. 02. 18:40

Opera stock jumps 15% after announcing expanded support for Tether tokens MiniPay has 12.6 million activated wallets and processed over $153 million in stablecoin transactions in December, connecting users to crypto on- and off-ramp providers.

Bitcoin bounces 7% from lows, but crypto remains under pressure in U.S. trade

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2026. Feb. 02. 17:05

Bitcoin bounces 7% from lows, but crypto remains under pressure in U.S. trade Crypto-related stocks like Robinhood, Coinbase, and Strategy continued to sport sizable losses on Monday.

Bed Bath & Beyond stock jumps on deal to tokenize real estate with Tokens.com buy

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2026. Feb. 02. 16:53

Bed Bath & Beyond stock jumps on deal to tokenize real estate with Tokens.com buy The new platform, planned to debut by July, will use tools from tZERO and integrate with blockchain firm Figure to offer services such as mortgages and renovation loans.

Bitcoin can still fall further. Historical data shows $60,000 will be the bottom

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2026. Feb. 02. 16:38

Bitcoin can still fall further. Historical data shows $60,000 will be the bottom Historical data show that bitcoin has always found support in bear markets at the 200-week moving average.

Cboe is looking to make trading as simple as a ‘yes or no’ rivalling prediction markets

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2026. Feb. 02. 16:31

Cboe is looking to make trading as simple as a ‘yes or no’ rivalling prediction markets The exchange is in early talks on a yes-or-no options product that mirrors platforms like Polymarket or Kalshi.

Earnings season gathers steam, U.S. jobs: Crypto Week Ahead

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2026. Feb. 02. 15:14

Earnings season gathers steam, U.S. jobs: Crypto Week Ahead Your look at what's coming in the week starting Feb. 2.

Hyperliquid's HYPE higher by 10% on plans to add prediction markets and options

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2026. Feb. 02. 14:53

Hyperliquid's HYPE higher by 10% on plans to add prediction markets and options The exchange said it has added support for outcome-based trading in a move to compete with prediction markets.

Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion added 41,000 ether as paper losses rise to $6 billion

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2026. Feb. 02. 14:43

Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion added 41,000 ether as paper losses rise to $6 billion Ether's plunging price stands in stark contrast to surging blockchain activity, marking a contrast to prior bear markets, company Chairman Tom Lee said.

Crypto crime is getting violent: ‘wrench attacks’ jumped 75% in 2026

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2026. Feb. 02. 14:33

Crypto crime is getting violent: ‘wrench attacks’ jumped 75% in 2026 Europe now accounts for over 40% of global incidents, with France leading at 19 reported attacks, involving home invasions, kidnappings, and targeted personal threats.

Michael Saylor's Strategy added $75 million in bitcoin to holdings prior to last week's crash

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2026. Feb. 02. 13:14

Michael Saylor's Strategy added $75 million in bitcoin to holdings prior to last week's crash It was a relatively small purchase for the company, which now holds 713,502 bitcoin purchased at an average price of $76,052 each versus the current price of about $77,000.

Nomura to tighten risk controls at Laser Digital after crypto-related losses

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2026. Feb. 02. 12:42

Nomura to tighten risk controls at Laser Digital after crypto-related losses Nomura CEO Hiroyuki Moriuchi said that the company introduced stricter position management to reduce risk exposure and limit earnings fluctuations from crypto market swings.

Futures price gap on CME offers bitcoin bulls a glimmer of hope

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2026. Feb. 02. 12:40

Futures price gap on CME offers bitcoin bulls a glimmer of hope A sharp drop in the bitcoin price while CME was shut leaves bitcoin futures trading well below Friday’s close.

Hong Kong will start granting stablecoin issuer licenses in March: Reuters

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2026. Feb. 02. 12:36

Hong Kong will start granting stablecoin issuer licenses in March: Reuters Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), said only a very few stablecoin licenses would be issued initially.

Jim Cramer questions where the bitcoin bulls are as the crypto price slides to $74,000

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2026. Feb. 02. 11:45

Jim Cramer questions where the bitcoin bulls are as the crypto price slides to $74,000 Jim Cramer sounds the alarm on bitcoin’s "unreliability" as a short-term currency after a sharp weekend drop.

Weekend selloff wipes out $290 billion before bitcoin steadies: Crypto Markets Today

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2026. Feb. 02. 11:30

Weekend selloff wipes out $290 billion before bitcoin steadies: Crypto Markets Today Crypto markets stabilized after a thinly traded weekend rout wiped out nearly $290 billion of total market capitalization.

Ripple secures full EU e-money license in Luxembourg

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2026. Feb. 02. 10:37

Ripple secures full EU e-money license in Luxembourg The payments firm said Luxembourg’s CSSF has granted final Electronic Money Institution approval, moving it from “in-principle” status to a license it can use to expand Ripple Payments across the bloc.

Crypto stocks slide in pre-market trading as bitcoin stabilizes around $77,000

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2026. Feb. 02. 10:30

Crypto stocks slide in pre-market trading as bitcoin stabilizes around $77,000 Bitcoin was little changed Monday as volatility spikes and crypto equities remained under pressure ahead of the U.S. market open.

Justin Sun swoops to buy $100 million of bitcoin as rest of the market bleeds

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2026. Feb. 02. 10:17

Justin Sun swoops to buy $100 million of bitcoin as rest of the market bleeds Justin Sun plans to add between $50 million and $100 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) to the blockchain's holdings, the Tron founder told CoinDesk.

Binance moves 1,315 bitcoin into user protection fund as it prepares to buy $1 billion BTC

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2026. Feb. 02. 09:24

Binance moves 1,315 bitcoin into user protection fund as it prepares to buy $1 billion BTC The $100 million transfer follows the exchange's Jan. 30 announcement that it would shift the SAFU fund toward bitcoin over a 30-day period.

Bitcoin ETF holders, sitting on paper losses, may throw in the towel

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2026. Feb. 02. 08:58

Bitcoin ETF holders, sitting on paper losses, may throw in the towel Spot ETF investors are now sitting on paper losses, which sets the stage for potential large redemptions.

Bitcoin's crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC's tune

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2026. Feb. 02. 06:56

Bitcoin's crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC's tune Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.

Forget 'Digital Gold': Traders are fleeing to stablecoins as bitcoin's $75,000 crash creates a market-wide bloodbath

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2026. Feb. 02. 06:56

Forget 'Digital Gold': Traders are fleeing to stablecoins as bitcoin's $75,000 crash creates a market-wide bloodbath Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.

Jupiter brings Polymarket to Solana and lands $35 million investment deal

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2026. Feb. 02. 05:53

Jupiter brings Polymarket to Solana and lands $35 million investment deal Jupiter said Polymarket will be integrated on its platform, while ParaFi Capital has made a $35 million strategic investment in JUP with an extended lockup.

India’s Budget 2026 keeps crypto taxes, TDS unchanged, adds $545 penalty for lapses

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2026. Feb. 02. 05:32

India’s Budget 2026 keeps crypto taxes, TDS unchanged, adds $545 penalty for lapses The Finance Bill introduced daily fines and a flat penalty for incorrect crypto disclosures while leaving the existing tax and TDS framework untouched.

India's 2026 budget keeps 30% crypto tax, adds $545 penalty for missed reports

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2026. Feb. 02. 05:32

India's 2026 budget keeps 30% crypto tax, adds $545 penalty for missed reports The Finance Bill introduced daily fines and a flat penalty for incorrect crypto disclosures while leaving the existing tax and TDS framework untouched.

The hidden reason bitcoin didn't rally as gold and silver went berserk

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2026. Feb. 02. 05:01

The hidden reason bitcoin didn't rally as gold and silver went berserk Traders are zeroing in on a cluster of bids near $87,500 and repeated sell pressure under $90,000, a setup that looks like a tug of war into month end.

Story delays $IP token supply unlock as usage lags and dump fears grow

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2026. Feb. 02. 04:43

Story delays $IP token supply unlock as usage lags and dump fears grow Team and investor tokens now set to unlock in August 2026 as the IP-focused blockchain moves to slow new supply, tighten token economics and buy time to build network usage amid weak market sentiment.

Bitcoin briefly falls near $74,000 as thin liquidity keeps traders on edge

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2026. Feb. 02. 04:16

Bitcoin briefly falls near $74,000 as thin liquidity keeps traders on edge The bounce came as China factory data showed only mild growth, offering background support while dollar strength and thin exchange depth limit upside.

Bitcoin holds below $80,000 as January prediction contracts miss liquidation-driven slide: Asia Morning Briefing

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2026. Feb. 02. 02:34

Bitcoin holds below $80,000 as January prediction contracts miss liquidation-driven slide: Asia Morning Briefing Options markets signaled rising tail risk as liquidations mounted, but January prediction odds adjusted slowly as bitcoin volatility unfolded.

Bitcoin's 'hopium' for bulls may be over and this weekend's slide could be just the beginning

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2026. Feb. 01. 19:06

Bitcoin's 'hopium' for bulls may be over and this weekend's slide could be just the beginning Bitcoin’s sharp weekend drop triggered fresh liquidations, with analyst Eric Crown warning the market may face months of further downside.

Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng

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2026. Feb. 01. 19:00

Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng The Hong Kong lawmaker and Web3 advocate said common law, open capital flows and ties to southern China give the city a unique role in global crypto markets.

Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm on Trump’s 'spy sheikh' crypto deal

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2026. Feb. 01. 18:10

Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm on Trump’s 'spy sheikh' crypto deal Senator demands probe after report links Emirati intelligence chief to secret investment in U.S. crypto venture.

Crypto’s $19 billion '10/10' nightmare: Why everyone is blaming Binance for the bitcoin crash that won't end

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2026. Feb. 01. 17:21

Crypto’s $19 billion '10/10' nightmare: Why everyone is blaming Binance for the bitcoin crash that won't end Months after the Oct. 10 liquidation cascade, market depth has yet to recover, and traders are divided over Binance's role as bitcoin continues to crash.

Hints of progress: State of Crypto

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2026. Feb. 01. 17:00

Hints of progress: State of Crypto The White House is meeting folks, Congress advanced a bill and key regulators are back to joint press appearances.

How instant gratification is sucking the air out of the bitcoin market

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2026. Feb. 01. 16:00

How instant gratification is sucking the air out of the bitcoin market Society is experiencing a shift toward gambles that offer rapid feedback and immediate stimulation over long-term investment.

Bets on bitcoin slide below $75,000 are now as hot as those $100,000 plays

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2026. Feb. 01. 15:32

Bets on bitcoin slide below $75,000 are now as hot as those $100,000 plays This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.

Here's why bitcoin traders are now betting billions on a drop to $75,000 and bailing on price rising higher

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2026. Feb. 01. 15:32

Here's why bitcoin traders are now betting billions on a drop to $75,000 and bailing on price rising higher This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.

Here's why bitcoin traders are now betting billions on a drop below $75,000 and bailing on price rising higher

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2026. Feb. 01. 15:32

Here's why bitcoin traders are now betting billions on a drop below $75,000 and bailing on price rising higher This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.

Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin buy as BTC price slumps to $78,000

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2026. Feb. 01. 15:03

Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin buy as BTC price slumps to $78,000 Strategy’s ability to fund a large bitcoin purchase appears limited after a weak performance for the price of its common and preferred shares.

Quantum threat gets real: Ethereum Foundation prioritizes security with leanVM and PQ signatures

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2026. Feb. 01. 15:00

Quantum threat gets real: Ethereum Foundation prioritizes security with leanVM and PQ signatures Earlier in January, the Ethereum Foundation formally elevated post-quantum security to a strategic priority, creating a dedicated Post-Quantum team.

The era of ‘suitcase money’ is over: Why your offshore crypto is no longer safe from the taxman

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2026. Feb. 01. 14:00

The era of ‘suitcase money’ is over: Why your offshore crypto is no longer safe from the taxman Holders with large troves of unreported crypto held offshore are rightly getting nervous about new and invasive tax-reporting regimes.

Strategy raises STRC dividend as the preferred stock's price drifts below par

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2026. Feb. 01. 11:42

Strategy raises STRC dividend as the preferred stock's price drifts below par The dividend increase follows renewed pressure on STRC, which has been trading below its $100 par value.

Single trader just lost $220 million as ether plunged 10%

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2026. Feb. 01. 07:06

Single trader just lost $220 million as ether plunged 10% A massive ETH liquidation on Hyperliquid led a leverage-driven wipeout that pushed total crypto liquidations past $2.5 billion in 24 hours.

Tom Lee’s BitMine sits on $6 billion loss from ether bets

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2026. Feb. 01. 06:54

Tom Lee’s BitMine sits on $6 billion loss from ether bets The firm’s recent ETH purchases came just ahead of a sharp market slide, pushing unrealized losses past $6 billion as liquidity thinned and liquidations picked up.

Bitcoin drops to $78,000 as MicroStrategy-fueled rally runs out of buyers, traders say

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2026. Feb. 01. 06:38

Bitcoin drops to $78,000 as MicroStrategy-fueled rally runs out of buyers, traders say Bitcoin sank to its lowest levels since April as profit-taking by early holders collided with thinning liquidity and a sharp drop-off in fresh capital.

Bitcoin drops to $78,000 as Strategy-fueled rally runs out of buyers, traders say

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2026. Feb. 01. 06:38

Bitcoin drops to $78,000 as Strategy-fueled rally runs out of buyers, traders say Bitcoin sank to its lowest levels since April as profit-taking by early holders collided with thinning liquidity and a sharp drop-off in fresh capital.