Epic Alliance: BlockDAG and UFC Champ Alex Pereira Take the Crypto World by Storm! XRP and PEPE Navigate Market Waves
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz as investors constantly scout for lucrative opportunities. XRP remains a hot topic with its unpredictable price predictions, recently suggesting a potential skyrocket to $10,000, captivating many. On the other hand, PEPE, known for its meme-driven volatility, has seen a notable 15% decrease, signaling a shift towards utility tokens dominating over [...] The post Epic Alliance: BlockDAG and UFC Champ Alex Pereira Take the Crypto World by Storm! XRP and PEPE Navigate Market Waves appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto is dead. Long live crypto? | Opinion
Crypto isn’t dying; it’s becoming invisible. Just as e-commerce has simply become shopping, crypto is evolving into just finance.
US ETFs Sell Half a Billion as Bitcoin Touches $70,000
Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year in three weeks of red that have brought its price to $70,600 as of writing.
XRP Set for Lift Off? Ripple Prime CEO Hints at Big Developments After Integration
Ripple Prime International CEO shares excitement about latest integration with potential upside for XRP.
‘I’ll Keep Buying’: Dave Portnoy Doubles Down on XRP as Price Falls
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is continuing to back XRP and bitcoin during a sharp crypto sell-off, maintaining his buying strategy even as prices have moved lower, signaling conviction rather than a short-term price call. Dave Portnoy Adds XRP as Blood Hits Streets, Declaring ‘I’ll Keep Buying’ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy shared on social […]
AI surveillance marks a new phase for South Korea’s crypto markets
Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets.
Schiff’s Revenge: Gold Bug Mocks Bitcoin’s Slump While HYPER Outpaces Traditional Safe Havens
Quick Facts: ➡️ Peter Schiff is using Bitcoin’s price stagnation to promote gold, but he overlooks the massive infrastructure growth occurring on Bitcoin Layer 2s. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper integrates the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to bring high-speed smart contracts to Bitcoin, fixing the utility issues critics often cite. ➡️ While spot Bitcoin chops, smart money […]
Ripple’s XRP Dumps by 13% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Slipped Below $70K: Market Watch
XRP is today's most substantial loser from the largest 100 alts, dumping below $1.40. ZEC and MORPHO follow suit.
Is 'bailing out Bitcoin' possible? U.S. Treasury Secretary says...
At press time, Bitcoin [BTC] was hovering near the key $70,000 level, drawing significant attention in the U.S. Congress. During a review of the FSOC’s 2025 report, Treasury Secretary Scott BesseThe post Is 'bailing out Bitcoin' possible? U.S. Treasury Secretary says... appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Vitalik Buterin sells $6.6M in ETH after flagging planned withdrawals
Vitalik Buterin sold almost 3,000 ETH worth $6.6 million through a series of swaps days after saying withdrawals from his holdings were coming.
Bhutan Starts Selling Bitcoin Again: Arkham Flags $22.4 Million
Bhutan has resumed sending Bitcoin from government-linked wallets to market venues, with blockchain intelligence platform Arkham flagging $22.4 million in outflows over the past week. The transfers add to a pattern Arkham says it has observed for months: periodic sales from a sovereign stash built through years of state-backed mining. Bhutan’s Bitcoin Sales Hit The […]
Coinbase scores early win as Nevada fails to block prediction markets
Coinbase has secured an early procedural win in its legal standoff with Nevada regulators, blocking an emergency effort to immediately shut down its prediction markets offering in the state. A Nevada court declined to grant the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s…
XRP Ledger Close to All-Time Highs as XRP Price Is Barely Breathing
XRP Ledger's activity is through the roof despite the catastrophic price performance of XRP on the market.
Is there any truth to 'FTX 2.0' accusations directed at Binance?
Memories of the “10/10” liquidation event are returning, this time with legal threats and mass account deactivations. On 4th February 2026, many users on X began publicly leaving Binance [BNB],The post Is there any truth to 'FTX 2.0' accusations directed at Binance? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bitcoin News: ETFs unter Druck – Rekordverluste für Anleger
Der Kryptomarkt erlebt in dieser Woche eine seiner bisher härtesten Bewährungsproben seit der Einführung der US-Spot-ETFs. Nachdem Bitcoin über weite Strecken des vergangenen Jahres neue Höchststände markierte, löste ein massiver Kursrutsch eine Kettenreaktion aus, die insbesondere institutionelle Produkte hart trifft. Was monatelang als unaufhaltsamer Kurstreiber galt, wandelt sich derzeit zu einem Belastungsfaktor für das gesamte […]
Lending vs. Staking: Why Institutions Are Choosing Their Lane
The line between staking and lending in crypto used to be blurry. Today, for institutions, it is not. These are distinct financial functions, each attracting specific types of capital, governed by uniThe post Lending vs. Staking: Why Institutions Are Choosing Their Lane appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bitcoin Trading at 41% Discount, Power-Law Model Shows $122K Fair Value
Bitcoin slipped below $71,000, but one analyst says the cryptocurrency is trading about 41% below its long-term fair value.
Toobit Bridges Traditional Finance and Crypto with Launch of Tokenized Stock Futures
Toobit is an award-winning international cryptocurrency exchange, and it has just announced the launch of Stock Futures. This move is aimed at bridging the gap between traditional equity markets and the broader digital asset ecosystem. It allows traders to gain access to 10 high-demand US equities, including Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), and Apple (AAPL). A […]
‘Keep Going’: Justin Sun Drives Massive TRX Buy-Up; Will MAXI Follow the Tron-Led Rally?
Quick Facts: ➡️ Justin Sun’s ‘keep going’ strategy signals a forceful liquidity defense of $TRX, potentially stabilizing the broader altcoin market. ➡️ Historical market cycles suggest that capital stabilized in major Layer-1s often rotates into high-risk, high-reward meme assets. ➡️ Maxi Doge targets this capital rotation with a ‘Leverage King’ narrative and utility-driven trading competitions. […]
U.S. Launches Global Plan to Reshape Critical Minerals Market
TLDR The U.S. formed FORGE to coordinate global critical mineral policy, pricing, and project development with allies. Over 28 countries finalized or signed new mineral trade agreements to boost fairer pricing and supply chain security. The agreements aim to counter unfair practices like subsidies and below-market exports, often linked to China. Vice President JD Vance [...] The post U.S. Launches Global Plan to Reshape Critical Minerals Market appeared first on Blockonomi.
Legendary Trader Peter Brandt Warns of Bitcoin 'Campaign Selling': Why Move to $63,800 Is Next
Bitcoin's not panicking; it is following orders. Legendary trader Brandt spots a cold, surgical sell-off unfolding, and $63,800 BTC is marked as the next destination if this scenario goes on.
Vitalik Buterin criticizes copy-paste Ethereum scaling projects
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has pushed back against what he described as a lack of originality in the current layer-2 and blockchain scaling landscape. In a blog post published earlier today, Buterin said the ecosystem has grown too comfortable with…
Bessent Draws a Line on Bitcoin Bailouts: Why Investors are Flocking to $SUBBD for Self-Sustaining Yield
Quick Facts: ➡️ Treasury policies ruling out crypto bailouts are forcing investors to seek assets with self-sustaining revenue models. ➡️ Capital is moving toward the $85B creator economy, where blockchain can reduce fees and improve monetization efficiency. ➡️ SUBBD Token combines 20% staking APY with AI-driven tools, offering a hedge against market volatility through tangible […]
Crypto Crash Explained: Unraveling the Sudden Market Panic and Signs of Recovery
Crypto Crash Explained: Unraveling the and Signs of Recovery Today, the crypto world is shaking. Prices are dropping fast, and fear is spreading. The total crypto market cap fell 4.57% to about $2.45 trillion. The top 20 coins, tracked by […] The post Crypto Crash Explained: Unraveling the Sudden Market Panic and Signs of Recovery appeared first on Blockmanity.
Why is Bitcoin’s price down today? U.S tech slump, ETF outflows & more
Bitcoin [BTC] price slipped to $70K zone for the first time since November 2024, marking a 14-month low amid an increasingly strong correlation with U.S. tech weakness. As a touted ‘open-sourceThe post Why is Bitcoin’s price down today? U.S tech slump, ETF outflows & more appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Startale and SBI Holdings Launch Strium, a Layer 1 Blockchain for Tokenized Securities
Japanese tech firms Startale and SBI Holdings introduce Strium Network, a blockchain platform designed to revolutionize trading and settlement of tokenized securities and real-world assets across Asia. Strium Network, unveiled on February 5, 2026, aims to create a comprehensive infrastructure for 24/7 trading of tokenized securities and derivatives. Leveraging SBI Holdings’ ecosystem of 80 million […]
Quid Pro Quo or Crypto? Congress Probes UAE Deal as LiquidChain Emerges as Secure Institutional Alternative
Quick Facts: ➡️ Congress is probing World Liberty Financial over fears that foreign crypto investments could act as ‘quid pro quo’ for political influence. ➡️ The regulatory scrutiny highlights the risks of personality-driven DeFi projects compared to code-based infrastructure. ➡️ LiquidChain solves liquidity fragmentation by unifying $BTC, $ETH, and $SOL without the geopolitical risks associated […]
Bitcoin ETFs extend losses with $545M outflows as BTC nears $70K
Bitcoin ETFs saw $545 million in daily outflows as BTC neared $70,000, though analysts said most investors were holding positions despite market weakness.
Goldfish to Launch GFIN Airdrop as Governance Layer for Gold-Backed Protocol Goes Live
Goldfish, an institutional-grade platform focused on bringing verified, over-collateralized gold on-chain, is gearing up for an upcoming $GFIN airdrop, the governance token of the Goldfish protocol. The airdrop marks a major milestone in the project’s governance rollout, expanding community participation in a protocol that already operates with real users, real assets, and live revenue. At [...] The post Goldfish to Launch GFIN Airdrop as Governance Layer for Gold-Backed Protocol Goes Live appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto Custody Rules Take Shape As Canada’s Investment Watchdog Acts
Canada’s main investment watchdog has moved quickly to set new rules for how crypto held on trading sites must be kept and overseen. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Takes New Turn With Tether’s Open-Source Software Reports say the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) published an interim Digital Asset Custody Framework this week, putting clear limits and […]
Bitcoin à 70 000 $ : quand s’arrêtera la chute du BTC ?
Le bitcoin continue de glisser, lentement mais sûrement, vers la zone symbolique des 70 000 dollars. Après plusieurs tentatives de stabilisation avortées, le marché semble désormais confronté à une réalité plus inconfortable : l’essoufflement de la demande. Derrière la baisse des prix, les signaux on-chain racontent une histoire plus profonde. Bitcoin continue sa chute et […]
Solana: Here's why SOL’s slip below $100 signals a textbook bear trap
Every support break keeps chipping away at investor patience. From a structural view, bulls need to step in and defend key levels to slow the bleeding. However, at the current market positioninThe post Solana: Here's why SOL’s slip below $100 signals a textbook bear trap appeared first on AMBCrypto.
0 Shiba Inu in 24 Hours, SHIB Burn Rate Crashes 100%
Shiba Inu burn rate falls 100% with zero SHIB burned in the past 24 hours.
Cost-Averaging SPX6900 Crushed the HODLers – Here’s the Next Play for the 2026 Supercycle
Wednesday 5 February 2026 – Right now, there’s no better strategy for meme coins in a down market than the one SPX6900 (SPX) has shown with cost-averaging. Since January 22, a popular meme coin investor has proven that consistent purchases have resulted in a lower drawdown compared to holding the token from then to now. […]
Nevada loses bid to halt Coinbase prediction markets as exchange hits back
A Nevada judge declined to grant regulators’ bid to halt Coinbase’s event contract markets, as the exchange presses a CFTC preemption argument in federal court.
How could Dogecoin price respond to SpaceX’s DOGE mission in 2027?
Dogecoin has long lived in the hearts of crypto traders as much for its “to the moon” narrative as for its technical price behavior. With recent comments from Elon Musk suggesting SpaceX may put a literal Dogecoin (DOGE) on the…
Are large Bitcoin ETF outflows crushing retail and putting downward pressure on price?
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs log $545M in daily outflows as BTC, ETH, and SOL slip, exposing how concentrated ETF ownership can amplify downside in a risk-off tape. U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs just logged another sharp outflow day, underscoring how…
Payy Unveils Privacy-First L2 for Institutional Capital: Why $BMIC is the Missing Layer of Quantum Defense
Quick Facts: ➡️ Payy’s new L2 solves the transparency bottleneck for banks, allowing discreet on-chain settlement compatible with MetaMask. ➡️ Transaction privacy is insufficient without asset security; traditional encryption remains vulnerable to future quantum decryption attacks. ➡️ BMIC provides the necessary post-quantum cryptography layer, securing wallets and staking with zero public-key exposure. ➡️ With over […]
Trump-Era CFTC Rescinds Biden-Era Crackdown on Sports and Election Wagering: $MAXI Set to Dominate
Quick Facts: ➡️ The CFTC rescinds Biden-era proposals to ban political and event wagering, signaling a major deregulation of prediction markets. ➡️ This regulatory pivot validates high-risk trading strategies, creating a bullish environment for assets centered on leverage and conviction. ➡️ Maxi Doge ($MAXI) capitalizes on this shift by gamifying trading through holder-only competitions and […]
CME Group verso il lancio di un proprio token e trading cripto 24/7: $HYPER sarà il prossimo listing di rilievo?
Punti Chiave CME Group sta esplorando il lancio di un token digitale per consentire il trading 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, e il movimento istantaneo dei collaterali, segnando una svolta epocale nella finanza istituzionale. Questa mossa convalida la tecnologia blockchain come superiore ai sistemi bancari tradizionali per la gestione della liquidità e […]
Crypto’s Big Breakthrough: White House Official Confirms Trump to Sign Market Structure Bill by April
Crypto’s Big Breakthrough: In a huge update for the crypto world, a . This news comes at a tough time for Bitcoin, which dropped over 7% in the last 24 hours to around $70,794. Ethereum also fell 2.27% to $2,102. […] The post Crypto’s Big Breakthrough: White House Official Confirms Trump to Sign Market Structure Bill by April appeared first on Blockmanity.
XRP Enters a New Yield Era as Modular Lending Goes Live on Flare
XRP holders are gaining new ways to unlock yield and credit as Flare introduces permissionless modular lending, expanding XRPFi with institution-grade DeFi infrastructure that keeps XRP exposure intact while enabling composable onchain strategies. XRP DeFi Accelerates With Morpho-Powered Lending on Flare A new development highlights expanding decentralized finance ( DeFi) options for XRP holders. Flare, […]
Tether USDt hits record $187B market cap in Q4 despite crypto downturn
USDt added $12.4 billion in Q4 to reach a $187.3 billion market cap, increasing users and onchain activity even as rival stablecoins declined after October’s liquidation event.
Binance Absorbs Majority Of Bitcoin Inflows As Investors React To Correction
Bitcoin is struggling to stabilize around the $75,000 level as broader market weakness continues to weigh on sentiment. After weeks of sustained selling pressure, price action remains fragile, with buyers showing limited conviction at current levels. The corrective phase has intensified concerns about whether Bitcoin can defend its higher-timeframe structure or if a deeper reset […]
Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Strium Network for 24/7 Tokenized Securities Trading
TLDR: Strium Network launches as Asia’s dedicated exchange infrastructure for tokenized securities and RWAs. The platform leverages SBI Holdings’ 80 million customer base across securities and banking services. Proof of concept validates settlement efficiency and interoperability with traditional finance systems. Strium targets the $18.9 trillion tokenized asset market with 24/7 spot and derivatives trading capability. [...] The post Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Strium Network for 24/7 Tokenized Securities Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.
Why is XRP wallet growth rising despite a 49% price drop since Q4 2025?
XRP price has crashed nearly 50% since Q4 2025, yet over 500k new wallets pushed the ledger above 7.5m accounts, creating a sharp divergence between price and participation. XRP’s (XRP) price has been gutted; its network has not. Despite a…
Ethereum price crash: What can investors expect in February 2026?
Ethereum’s price crash leaves ETH stuck in a firm downtrend, with negative flows and weak momentum making a sustained reclaim of $3,000 in February increasingly unlikely. Ethereum’s (ETH) price and latest selloff has left investors nursing losses and staring down…
CME Group to Launch Own Digital Token and 24/7 Crypto Trading: Is $HYPER the Next Major Listing?
Quick Facts: ➡️ CME Group is exploring a digital token to enable 24/7 trading and instant collateral movement, signaling a major shift in institutional finance. ➡️ The move validates blockchain technology as superior to traditional banking rails for settlement and liquidity management. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper addresses the need for speed on the Bitcoin network by […]
XRP barely reacts as Ripple Prime integrates Hyperliquid — Why?
Ripple Prime’s integration with Hyperliquid brings institutions a new way to access on-chain derivatives. The setup changes who can participate, not how trades are settled. But has this improved acThe post XRP barely reacts as Ripple Prime integrates Hyperliquid — Why? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bhutan moves $22M in Bitcoin as Arkham flags patterned BTC sales
Bhutan-linked wallets controlled by Druk Holding & Investments (DHI) moved more than 284 bitcoin worth roughly $22 million over the past week, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. The activity places fresh focus on the Himalayan nation’s growing role…
Why Is Vitalik Buterin Selling His Ethereum (ETH) So Agressively? Unclear Picture
Vitalik Buterin is actively selling his Ethereum holdings, which could be a trigger for a massive panic.
Bitcoin price erases 15 months of bull market gains with $69K comedown
Bitcoin selling pressure sparked a retreat below the 2021 bull market high, with lower BTC price targets still expected to be hit.
UAE Pioneers Worldwide Blockchain Boom as Major Networks Roll Out Upgrades
Introduction to a New Era in Blockchain The world of blockchain and crypto is changing fast. Countries are now building big systems for digital money. Networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum are getting stronger upgrades. At the center of this is […] The post UAE Pioneers Worldwide Blockchain Boom as Major Networks Roll Out Upgrades appeared first on Blockmanity.
Payy launches privacy-enabled Ethereum layer 2 with support for MetaMask
Payy has announced a privacy-enabled Ethereum layer 2 that it claims will make on-chain financial activity effectively “invisible” to the public eye. Payy, which operates a privacy-focused wallet and a Visa-powered crypto card, said in a Wednesday X post that…
Zcash price loses key trendline support, eyes drop to $200
Zcash price fell to a three-month low on Thursday as key metrics that supported the token declined. The privacy token now risks a drop towards $200 as it approaches a breakdown from a key ascending trendline that had been serving…
World Liberty Financial draws Congressional probe over reported UAE investment
A senior Democratic lawmaker has launched a formal investigation into World Liberty Financial Inc (WLF), demanding information and documents over reported foreign investments and potential links between the crypto company, national security policy, and U.S. competition with China. Lawmakers raise…
CFTC withdraws Biden-era proposal to ban sports and political prediction markets
A proposal to ban sports and political prediction markets issued under the Biden administration has been formally withdrawn by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. According to a Feb. 4 statement from CFTC Chair Michael Selig, the 2024 proposal reflected what…
Bitcoin sell off: BTC price falls near $70,000 amid market uncertainty
Bitcoin price has confirmed a bearish inverse cup and handle pattern as institutional demand for the asset waned amidst market uncertainty, and it fell near $70,000. Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 7.2% to $70,119 on Thursday, Feb. 5, its lowest point…
Pi Network Price Predictions for this Week
Let's have a look at some important PI price targets as the cryptocurrency continues to fall toward new all-time lows.
Tim Draper Reveals Crucial Bullish Nuance About Bitcoin: Details
Legendary tech investor explains why Bitcoin is to win in the long run.
U.S. Treasury confirms it has no authority to bail out Bitcoin as BTC slumps
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers this week that the federal government lacks the legal authority to bail out Bitcoin or direct banks to purchase cryptocurrencies. His remarks emphasized the limits of government intervention as digital assets face renewed…
Solana Recovery Narrative Strengthens as RWA Market Hits $1.15B and Regulation Turns Positive
Solana’s (SOL) recent price weakness has not erased the broader recovery narrative forming around the network. While SOL continues to trade below the psychologically important $100 level after a sharp pullback from January highs, on-chain data and institutional forecasts suggest the blockchain’s long-term positioning is improving. Related Reading: Elon Musk Revives ‘Dogecoin To The Moon’ […]
Bitcoin Freefall: $70,000 Support Shatters as Bears Take ‘Firm Control’
Bitcoin plunged below $70,000 for the first time since November as the broad selloff dragged total crypto capitalization to $2.47 trillion. Some experts warn of deeper corrections toward $67,000, while others frame the drop as a healthy reset, predicting eventual new highs in 2026 amid volatility. Broad Market Retreat and Reduced Leverage Bitcoin’s ongoing freefall […]
Why Is Ripple’s (XRP) Price Down by Double Digits Today, and Is $1 Next?
Ripple made a big announcement yesterday, while the XRP ETFs are actually in the green - so, what's up with the price move today?
BNB Chain Announces Support for ERC-8004 to Enable Verifiable Identity for Autonomous AI Agents
[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, February 4th, 2026] BNB Chain today announced its support for ERC-8004, a new on-chain identity standard designed to give autonomous AI agents verifiable, portable identity across platforms. The development represents an important step toward an open and scalable agent economy, where software can operate independently with persistent reputation, accountability, and […]
Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions for this Week
The XRP price is plunging alongisde everything else in the cryptocurrency market. Let's have a look at where it may be headed to next.
Nic Carter Maps Developer Views on Quantum Threats to Bitcoin Security
Bitcoin developers largely dismiss quantum computing as a near-term threat to network security, according to an index of public statements compiled by Nic Carter. Carter’s Index Shows Bitcoin Developers Largely Unmoved by Quantum Computing Warnings Nic Carter, a general partner at Castle Island Ventures and co-founder of Coin Metrics, assembled comments from Bitcoin developers to […]
Vitalik Buterin ‘Dumping’ ETH? Co-Founder Sells Millions as Ethereum Tanks
ETH's price has lost roughly $1,000 in just over a week, what's next?
TRON Integration Pushes Kolo Further Into Real-World Stablecoin Payments – Details
TRON is attempting to defend the $0.30 level as broader crypto markets remain under sustained selling pressure and risk appetite stays fragile. Price action across major assets has been dominated by deleveraging and reduced spot participation, leaving altcoins particularly exposed to downside volatility. Within this context, TRON’s ability to hold key technical levels is being […]
Key Solana Backer Quits Amid Market Crash
The co-founder of the crypto-native hedge fund (and arguably the loudest bull for Solana) is stepping down after a decade, but insists he is still "mega long" on the ecosystem.
Current Bear Market Performance Worse Than 2022: Analysts
Bitcoin’s decline into a bear market has been faster than in the past cycle, according to analysts.
Can XRP price hold the $1.45 demand zone as key metric peaks?
XRP price is testing a critical demand zone near $1.45 as rising on-chain velocity and falling open interest hint at a decisive move ahead. XRP was trading near $1.44 at press time, down about 10% over the past 24 hours,…
Polygon - What should traders expect from its price after 25.9M POL burn?
Polygon [POL] is increasingly focused on strengthening its underlying fundamentals, with recent efforts centered on tightening token supply and reinforcing long-term value dynamics. One of these efforThe post Polygon - What should traders expect from its price after 25.9M POL burn? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Coinbase premium hits yearly low, hinting at institutional selling
The price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and Binance has dropped to its lowest level since December 2024.
Bitcoin ETFs 'hanging in there' despite BTC plunge: Analyst
Bitcoin ETFs may be sitting on their “biggest losses” since launching in January 2024, but there is a silver lining, according to an ETF analyst.
Coinbase Stock Slides 4.3% as Nevada Gaming Regulator Targets Unlicensed Sports Betting Contracts
Coinbase shares continued their recent decline after Nevada regulators moved to block the crypto exchange’s prediction market products, adding another layer of legal uncertainty for the company. Related Reading: Elon Musk Revives ‘Dogecoin To The Moon’ With Hint For 2027 The enforcement action highlights a growing conflict between state gaming authorities and platforms offering event-based […]
‘Real users vote with money’- Binance retains global lead despite FUD
Binance has maintained its top spot as the world’s dominant crypto exchange despite the ongoing FUD. According to Coingecko, the platform had a 39% market share in 2025, with Bybit coming in seThe post ‘Real users vote with money’- Binance retains global lead despite FUD appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Mark Dow: I Want Bitcoin to Go to Zero
Mark Dow, the hedge fund manager famed for shorting the 2017 Bitcoin top, has ignited a firestorm by declaring he "wants Bitcoin to go to zero" to punish the "grifters".
How crypto made and undid the $100M Incognito dark web market
The massive dark web drug marketplace used cryptocurrency, the same technology that ultimately allowed FBI agents to locate and arrest its creator, who now faces 30 years in prison.
Coinbase Launches Prediction Market Platform Across All 50 U.S. States
Coinbase has officially entered the fast-growing prediction market space with the launch of Coinbase Predict, a new platform that allows users to trade on real-world outcomes spanning sports, politics, crypto, economics, and culture. The product marks a major expansion of Coinbase’s services beyond traditional crypto trading and into event-based financial markets. Built in partnership with Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market operator, the platform operates through Coinbase Financial Markets, which is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This regulatory backing positions Coinbase Predict as one of the most compliant and mainstream prediction market offerings currently available in the United The post Coinbase Launches Prediction Market Platform Across All 50 U.S. States appeared first on The Merkle News.
BNB Chain Deploys ERC-8004 To Power The AI Agent Economy With Onchain Trust
BNB Chain has officially rolled out ERC-8004 on both BSC Mainnet and Testnet, introducing a new trust layer designed specifically for autonomous AI agents. The deployment marks a major step toward enabling intelligent software to operate independently on blockchain infrastructure with verifiable identity and reputation systems built directly onchain. The network announced the milestone publicly, describing ERC-8004 as the foundational standard for Trustless Agents and a critical building block for the emerging AI Agent Economy. According to BNB Chain, the new infrastructure brings accountability, transparency, and long-term trust to autonomous systems that increasingly transact, negotiate, and perform tasks without human The post BNB Chain Deploys ERC-8004 To Power The AI Agent Economy With Onchain Trust appeared first on The Merkle News.
Crypto prices today (Feb. 5): BTC, SOL, UNI, PUMP dip further as extreme fear grips market
Crypto prices today are in the red as forced liquidations and weak demand pushed major tokens lower. At press time, total crypto market capitalization was down 4.4% to $2.35 trillion. Bitcoin fell 5.5% in the past 24 hours to $73,103.…
Binance SAFU Fund Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With Second $100 Million Purchase
Binance’s SAFU Fund has strengthened its Bitcoin reserves with the acquisition of an additional 1,315 BTC valued at $100.42 million, bringing its total purchases over the past two days to 2,630 BTC, or roughly $201.12 million. The move underscores Binance’s long-term strategy of protecting users while quietly adding to its crypto assets amid market volatility. While market sentiment fluctuates and some voices spread fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) about Binance’s reserves, the SAFU fund is steadily acquiring Bitcoin, demonstrating strategic, patient, and disciplined buying. SAFU Fund’s Strategic Bitcoin Accumulation The SAFU fund, which has operated since 2018, serves as Binance’s The post Binance SAFU Fund Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With Second $100 Million Purchase appeared first on The Merkle News.
South African Firms Launch a Local Currency-Backed Stablecoin
A consortium of South African firms has launched ZAR Universal (ZARU), a blockchain-based stablecoin pegged to the local currency. Transparency and Reserve Management A consortium of South African financial and fintech firms—Luno, Sanlam Specialised Asset Management, Easyequities, and Lesaka—has unveiled ZAR Universal (ZARU), a blockchain-based stablecoin pegged to the South African rand. The partners describe […]
Crypto firms offer ideas to break market structure gridlock: Report
Some crypto companies have proposed giving community banks a bigger stablecoin role as Senate negotiations stall over the contentious market structure bill.
Strategy faces $3.8 billion loss as Bitcoin sinks under $71K on Saylor’s birthday
The significant loss highlights the volatility of crypto investments and could deter institutional investors, impacting market stability and growth. The post Strategy faces $3.8 billion loss as Bitcoin sinks under $71K on Saylor’s birthday appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Coinbase Escalates Fight With Australian Banks Over Crypto Bans
Coinbase has taken a louder stand against Australia’s biggest banks, saying those banks are shutting down or blocking services for legitimate crypto firms. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Takes New Turn With Tether’s Open-Source Software The exchange lodged a formal complaint with the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics and argues that the problem goes […]
From $561M inflows to sudden exits - Inside Bitcoin ETF’s February shock
After four straight days of heavy outflows that wiped out more than $1.5 billion, U.S Spot Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs finally saw a rebound on 02 February. Investors poured in $561.8 million in net inflows, sThe post From $561M inflows to sudden exits - Inside Bitcoin ETF’s February shock appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Elon Musk Reaffirms Plan To Send Dogecoin To The Moon By 2027
Elon Musk has once again thrust the cryptocurrency world into excitement by confirming that SpaceX may send a literal Dogecoin ($DOGE) to the Moon as early as next year. In a recent exchange on X, Musk’s remarks reignited talk about a project that blends meme-coin culture with real spaceflight ambitions, a fusion that has become synonymous with his public persona. The billionaire tech entrepreneur and space pioneer responded to a resurfaced social media post tied to a 2021 claim about SpaceX’s plan to place an actual Dogecoin on the lunar surface. Musk’s brief but enthusiastic replies have sparked a fresh The post Elon Musk Reaffirms Plan To Send Dogecoin To The Moon By 2027 appeared first on The Merkle News.
Arbitrum DAO X Account Compromised As Team Issues Urgent Security Warning
Arbitrum has issued a security alert after confirming that the official Arbitrum DAO governance X account (@arbitrumdao_gov) has been compromised, triggering immediate concern across the Ethereum Layer 2 community. In a public notice, the Arbitrum team warned users not to click on any links or interact with posts originating from the affected account until further notice. While the breach raises questions around social engineering risks in crypto governance, Arbitrum emphasized that the protocol itself remains secure, and no user funds or onchain infrastructure have been impacted. The incident highlights an increasingly common threat vector in the crypto ecosystem: attacks targeting The post Arbitrum DAO X Account Compromised As Team Issues Urgent Security Warning appeared first on The Merkle News.
Why is Hyperliquid price up 6% despite crypto market bloodbath?
Hyperliquid price is rallying against the market tide as institutional adoption and improving chart structure attract fresh buyers. Hyperliquid was trading around $34.96 at press time, up 6% in the past 24 hours, even as the crypto market sold off…
Why Vitalik Buterin Says L2s Aren’t Scaling Ethereum Anymore
Buterin argued that many Layer 2s no longer meaningfully inherit Ethereum security.
Bhutan moves $22M in Bitcoin as crypto slumps, mining conditions toughen
Bhutan has slipped to the seventh-largest nation-state Bitcoin holder, with its stash falling from 13,295 BTC in October 2024 to 5,700 BTC.
California Teens Nabbed in Bold Scottsdale Home Invasion Over $66M Crypto Plot
A Chilling Rocks Quiet Neighborhood In a quiet Scottsdale neighborhood, a morning that started like any other turned into a nightmare. Two teenagers from California posed as delivery drivers and forced their way into a home. Their goal? Steal $66 […] The post California Teens Nabbed in Bold Scottsdale Home Invasion Over $66M Crypto Plot appeared first on Blockmanity.
Crypto wallet provider Payy launches privacy-focused Ethereum L2
Payy’s new privacy layer 2 makes every ERC-20 transfer private by default without the need for new wallets or tokens.
Silver, gold tumble as stronger dollar hits precious metals
The stronger dollar and Fed uncertainty may lead to reduced investment in precious metals, impacting global markets and investor strategies. The post Silver, gold tumble as stronger dollar hits precious metals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
XRP traders more optimistic as BTC, ETH mood turns sour: Santiment
Social media sentiment has turned “extremely bearish” toward Bitcoin and Ethereum this week, according to analytics platform Santiment.
Did Vitalik Buterin Just Kill Ethereum Layer-2s? Here’s What He Said
Vitalik Buterin is signaling a major reframing of Ethereum’s layer-2 narrative: not the death of rollups, but the end of the idea that L2s are shards whose primary job is scaling the network. With L1 fees now low and gas limit projected to rise sharply in 2026, he argues the rollup-centric roadmap’s original premise no […]
Moonbirds jumps 94% in 2 days – Can BIRB replicate PENGU’s $1B run?
NFT communities are progressively reviving their tokens in the memecoin sector. This type of coin seems to be pretty much succeeding in crypto, as it combines utility with meme-driven culture. ReceThe post Moonbirds jumps 94% in 2 days – Can BIRB replicate PENGU’s $1B run? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
These Ripple Patents Show Why XRP Can’t Be Copied Or Replicated
Questions around whether XRP can be copied often focus on open-source code and blockchain forks, but a recent explanation shared by an XRP community member points attention to something deeper. His comments are focused on Ripple’s patented payment architecture and how XRP’s real function is protected not just by network effects and liquidity but by […]
ZORA rebounds from multi-month lows: Early trend reversal or short squeeze?
ZORA has staged a sharp rebound after weeks of compression, with the price jumping over 13% to around $0.0275 while daily volume surged 42% to $57.7M. Market capitalization climbed alongside pricThe post ZORA rebounds from multi-month lows: Early trend reversal or short squeeze? appeared first on AMBCrypto.