TLDR: Austin Hill told Epstein that Ripple and Stellar were “bad for the ecosystem” Blockstream was building. Blockstream co-founders demanded Epstein reduce his allocation due to competing protocol investments. Joi Ito and Reid Hoffman were copied on the 2014 email discussing strategic investor alignment issues. Gary Gensler taught crypto at MIT while Ito facilitated Epstein [...] The post 2014 Email Reveals Blockstream CEO Pressured Epstein to Divest from Ripple and Stellar appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Silver crashed 32% in largest intraday drop since 1980, erasing $2.5 trillion as manipulation claims surface.  JPMorgan issued 633 February silver contracts during crash after $920 million fine for past manipulation.  Shanghai physical silver traded higher than U.S. futures, indicating paper selling drove collapse not supply.  Margin hikes forced leveraged traders to liquidate while [...] The post JPMorgan Faces Silver Manipulation Claims After Historic 32% Crash Wipes Out $2.5 Trillion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum's Funding Rates collapsed to FTX-era extremes as derivatives absorbed a violent macro shock. Rising U.S.–Iran tensions reignited risk aversion, pushing Ethereum [ETH] sharply lower whileThe post Ethereum enters FTX-era stress: Is this structural deleveraging? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Crypto bridge CrossCurve has told users to pause interacting with its protocol while it conducts an investigation into a smart contract breach.

At press time at 4:45 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 1, bitcoin is trading at $76,601 as cross-asset markets wobble under liquidation pressure, geopolitical tension, and a sudden loss of risk appetite. Markets Lose Their Balance as Risk Appetite Fades Across Assets The crypto economy now stands at roughly $2.6 trillion, but the headline number […]

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TLDR: CrossCurve’s ReceiverAxelar contract lacked validation checks, enabling attackers to spoof messages.  The exploit drained approximately $3 million from PortalV2 across multiple blockchain networks.  Security experts compare the incident to Nomad’s 2022 bridge hack that lost $190 million in funds.  Curve Finance advised users to review positions in EYWA-related pools following the security breach.   [...] The post CrossCurve Bridge Exploited for $3 Million Through Smart Contract Validation Flaw appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Markets naturally identify and test structural weaknesses when price action depends on single participant flows.  Terra/LUNA, FTX, and concentrated institutional positions collapsed through identical mechanical testing processes.  Visible liquidation levels transform dominant buyers into reference points that markets systematically pressure.  Systems requiring continuous capital deployment face inevitable negative spirals once buying pressure diminishes.   [...] The post Markets Mechanisms Systematically Exploit Concentrated Crypto Positions Across Trading Cycles appeared first on Blockonomi.

Investors’ next move remains pivotal for the intellectual property token, Story Protocol [IP], as it will likely determine whether the price finds stability or slides further into decline. On-chainThe post Story Protocol sheds 18% - THESE clusters warn of deeper IP pullback appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Binance stablecoin dominance declined while other exchanges increased, indicating selective risk management.  Market behavior below $85,000 shifted from decline to accumulation as stablecoin ratios reversed direction.  Current pattern suggests weak long positions being flushed before potential move toward higher price levels.  Rising stablecoin dominance across the system signals capital preparation for deployment into Bitcoin. [...] The post Stablecoin Dominance Patterns Signal Controlled Bitcoin Preparation, Not Risk-Off Mode appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto is shedding speculation and embedding itself into everyday finance, with quiet adoption, tokenization, and institutional integration pushing digital assets toward a normalized role by 2026, according to Ripple’s legal chief. Crypto’s Quiet March Toward the Financial Mainstream Crypto is pushing past skepticism and cementing its place in mainstream finance and daily life. Ripple chief […]

Bitcoin slid again, and big-name bulls are talking. According to ARK Invest’s team, the pullback after a rapid run is part of a wider picture that mixes gold, money supply measures, and investor flow. Markets are messy now. That does not mean long-term stories are dead. Related Reading: Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Gets $500 Million Boost […]

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Aptos [APT] has been in a bearish longer-term trend throughout 2025. The token was down 8.55% for the day, having made a new all-time low at $1.14. Further downside appeared highly likely, though aThe post Aptos: Downtrend deepens, but APT's relief bounce is still possible appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: BRICS Pay treats USDT as temporary bridge, signaling migration toward purpose-built settlement alternatives.  Velo combines distribution layer Orbit Plus with USDV stablecoin for settlement and PayFi-style operations.  USD1 integration and potential XRPL connection position Velo for multi-asset, multi-rail settlement strategy.  Geographic network spanning Asia payments and US liquidity creates potential West-East interoperability layer.   [...] The post Velo Ecosystem Components Align With Emerging BRICS Payment Rail Requirements appeared first on Blockonomi.

New CryptoQuant data shows how January’s US winter storm disrupted Bitcoin mining as operators curtailed power use amid grid stress.

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7 to Watch in February 2024 In the fast-moving world of crypto and blockchain, smart investors keep an eye on stocks with strong ties to this tech. These companies deal in mining, hosting, software, and more. Right now, seven stand […] The post 7 Promising Blockchain Stocks to Watch in February 2024 appeared first on Blockmanity.

By the numbers, January 2026 saw long-sleeping wallets from the 2010–2017 era finally stretch their legs, moving about 4,905.98 BTC—worth roughly $383 million at today’s exchange rates—after years of radio silence. Digging deeper, the data shows that 40.77% of those spends came from truly ancient bitcoin—coins traced back to 2010 block rewards that have been […]

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This is the lowest levels in well over a month for the index.

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Nietzschean Penguin [PENGUIN] launched with thin liquidity, then surged rapidly from below $0.01 to an all-time high near $0.167 on the 24th of January, a move that unfolded in days rather than weeks.The post Nietzschean Penguin hits ATH, then crashes – Why 'scarcity' fails to save bulls appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Russell 2000 initiated sequential market breakdown Monday, historically signaling broader risk reduction ahead  Dollar Index hit multi-year lows Tuesday after Trump comments and yen intervention rumors destabilized currencies  Gold and silver crashed Friday from margin liquidations despite stable physical demand for precious metals  Bitcoin and Ethereum completed sell-off chain Saturday as high leverage amplified [...] The post Historic Market Breakdown: Crypto Falls as Sequential Sell-Off Hits All Asset Classes appeared first on Blockonomi.

PI keeps digging new lows.

Despite investor ridicule on social media, the firm remains insulated from immediate financial distress.

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Weekly Crypto Winners and Losers: and Rally Strong, and Face Sharp Drops The crypto market had a tough week. Bitcoin fell toward $78,000, and Ethereum lost ground too. Many top tokens ended in the red. But some altcoins bucked the […] The post Weekly Crypto Winners and Losers: HYPE and CC Rally Strong, SOL and WLFI Face Sharp Drops appeared first on Blockmanity.

Washington is reportedly scrambling to break a high-stakes deadlock over crypto rules as banks and digital asset firms clash over stablecoin rewards, pushing the White House to broker talks that could shape U.S. market structure policy. White House Steps in as Banks and Crypto Clash Over Stablecoin Rules Regulatory negotiations over digital assets continue to […]

TLDR: Buterin argues current creator coins reward existing fame rather than surfacing new quality talent.  Substack’s hands-on curation approach succeeds where algorithmic crypto platforms fail at quality.  Proposed DAOs use Protocol Guild structure with anonymous voting and 200-member split threshold.  Creator tokens become prediction markets where speculators forecast DAO membership decisions only.   Ethereum co-founder [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Proposes Creator DAO Model to Address Crypto Content Quality Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: XRP completed a 600% rally from $0.60 after breaking a four-year descending wedge pattern  Analysts placed strategic buy orders between $0.70-$0.80 targeting liquidity sweeps in accumulation zone  Price targets range from $3.50 to $10+, with historical cycles suggesting potential move to $27  Monthly chart holds critical support at $1.60, maintaining bullish structure despite 60% [...] The post Is XRP’s 60% Correction the Last Chance to Buy Before $10? Analysts Weigh In appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s sudden break below $80,000 in the past 24 hours has led to one of the most violent liquidation events in crypto history. Traders digest the fallout from this crash, but there is much attention on large institutional holders, particularly Michael Saylor’s Strategy, whose massive Bitcoin position is now trading uncomfortably close to its average […]

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This hasn’t been a great week for crypto. Bitcoin [BTC] slipped toward the $78K mark at press time, while Ethereum [ETH] gave up ground too. Most major tokens spent the week in the red, and optimThe post Crypto market's weekly winners and losers - HYPE, CC, SOL, WLFI appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: CryptoQuant CEO states Bitcoin won’t crash 70% unless MicroStrategy’s Saylor liquidates his holdings significantly.  MicroStrategy holds $2.2 billion cash reserves with no short-term debt pressure forcing Bitcoin sales near $76K basis.  Bitcoin’s Realized Cap has flatlined indicating no fresh capital inflows while early holders continue profit-taking.  Current bear market likely to form wide sideways [...] The post Bitcoin Protected From Severe Crash Unless Saylor Sells, Says CryptoQuant CEO appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Unlocking the Future: Brings to Blockchains at NDSS 2025 Blockchain technology has exploded in popularity over the last ten years. From Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, we now have a rich ecosystem of chains, each with its own strengths. But […] The post Unlocking the Future: Alba Brings Scalable Bridges to Blockchains at NDSS 2025 appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin miners are kicking off February on shaky ground, with revenue slipping hard since mid-January and sitting well below July’s 12-month peak. On top of that, the U.S. winter storm has kept the hashrate stuck far beneath the lofty levels seen back in October. Bitcoin Miners Start February With Revenue Metrics Flashing Red Most people […]

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New study shows excess leverage flushed in Q4, as realized price metrics and profitability data point to a healthier Bitcoin structure.

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TLDR: Bitcoin’s 35.5% deviation below power-law trend marks the deepest discount in 15-year history.  Historical backtesting shows 100% win rate with average 100%+ returns from similar oversold levels.  Mathematical model projects Bitcoin reaching $145,000 by October 2026 as valuation gap closes.  Predictive correlation of 0.55 means current deviation explains 55% of 18-month price movement.   [...] The post Historic Bitcoin Mispricing: Mathematical Model Projects 105% Returns by 2027 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana's (SOL) price has fallen below the moving average lines after falling from the $120 level, signalling a further decrease.

Can traders witness Bitcoin (BTC) testing the $74,000 zone soon?

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According to Alphractal, the crypto market has entered its most bearish phase since 2023. Total liquidations surged to $2.59 billion, with Ethereum alone accounting for $1.16 billion of those losses. The post Ethereum slides to $2,300 - $1.16B liquidations trigger whale buying appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Kevin Warsh calls Bitcoin “new gold” for younger investors, marking rare Fed endorsement of cryptocurrency as legitimate store of value.  Balance sheet reduction plan eliminates quantitative easing liquidity that historically drove crypto to all-time price highs.  Rate cuts without monetary expansion create unprecedented environment where cheaper loans lack supporting capital injections.  Stronger dollar policy [...] The post Kevin Warsh’s Fed Appointment Creates Paradox for Crypto: Tech Support Meets Monetary Restraint appeared first on Blockonomi.

Based on dollar-weighted flows, aggregate returns for investors in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust have turned negative following Bitcoin’s recent sell-off.

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Can the rate of Stellar (XLM) reach the $0.16 level soon?

Can the decline of SHIB lead to a test of the $0.00000600 zone next week?

Institutions Admit – Why 70% Still Call BTC in 2026 In the volatile world of crypto, a new survey reveals a striking paradox. One in four institutional investors now labels the market a . Yet, 70% of them believe Bitcoin’s […] The post Institutions Admit Bitcoin Bear Market – Why 70% Still Call BTC Undervalued in 2026 appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Over the past two weeks, the stablecoin economy trimmed $6.22 billion after topping out at an all-time high of $311.333 billion. Just this past week, the sector edged lower by 1.21%, shaving off another $3.748 billion. Stablecoin Sector Trims Billions The stablecoin, or fiat-pegged token economy, according to defillama.com stats, is in the red this […]

Ethereum led the sell-off in the market with over $1.07 billion in positions wiped out.

This week's top stories: Ripple was mentioned in the newly released Epstein files; Peter Brandt flags $93,000 mark; Shiba Inu could be ready for a volatility explosion.

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Shiba Inu fell to a low of $0.00000617 last seen in October 2023 as the crypto market sell-off deepens.

Step Finance, a well-known Solana analytics hub, said its treasury was hit in a major breach that emptied 261,854 SOL from wallets tied to the platform. Related Reading: Insider Trading Case Against Coinbase Leadership Surges Ahead The loss forced a sharp market reaction, and users and investors watched prices tumble as the team moved quickly […]

While Congress has gone quiet due to a partial government shutdown, the crypto market is feeling the impact. The funding lapse over the weekend hasn’t just pushed investors into a more cautious,The post Crypto ETFs bleed $790mln as shutdown fears grip markets - Report appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Litecoin sits at $59, kissing its seven-year trendline support at $63, and Aksel Kibar says the "last chance" for LTC starts here, with a breakout path pointing to $147, then $400.

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Stablecoins should be treated as governed, auditable money, so real-world adoption stops feeling far off and finally achieves the needed scale

Bitcoin just plunged 10.1% in January and sits at $78,713, but February's history tells a different story — it is one of Bitcoin's most bullish months with a +13.4% average return.

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End of Offshore Crypto Hiding: Why Global Tax Rules Now Expose Your Unreported Gains Imagine holding cryptocurrency worth hundreds of millions, grown from early investments, but never telling the tax office a thing. One day, you fear a knock on […] The post End of Offshore Crypto Hiding: Why Global Tax Rules Now Expose Your Unreported Gains appeared first on Blockmanity.

Real-time Truflation data show US price pressures easing, a shift that could reshape expectations for Fed policy and influence cryptocurrency and risk-asset markets.

TLDR: Bitget BTC holdings surged from 11,127 to 21,889 BTC, reflecting nearly 97% growth over one year.  December 2025 peak reserves reached 23,276 BTC, highlighting year-end accumulation.  Platform maintains a 254% BTC reserve ratio, fully backing user assets with transparency.  Consistent monthly growth and PoR reports indicate steady accumulation and strong solvency.   Bitget BTC [...] The post Bitget BTC Holdings Rose 97% in 2025, Strengthening Exchange Reserves Significantly appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Strategy signaled renewed bitcoin buying conviction as Michael Saylor posted “more orange” during a brutal crypto selloff, reinforcing expectations the firm will accumulate again even as prices slipped below key psychological levels. Bitcoin Shakeout Clears Weak Hands as Saylor Hints at More Accumulation Strategy is signaling renewed conviction in bitcoin as market volatility intensifies, with […]

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The broader cryptocurrency market is enduring its most painful correction of the year.

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TLDR: BitMine holds over 4.24 million ETH, facing a $6 billion unrealized loss as Ethereum trades below acquisition cost.  Ethereum currently trades near $2,300, about 40% below BitMine’s average purchase price of roughly $3,800 per ETH.  The firm continues accumulating ETH, adding 40,302 coins in late January 2026 despite the ongoing market downturn.  Approximately 1.84 [...] The post BitMine Faces $6 Billion Unrealized Loss on 4.24M ETH Amid Continued Strategic Accumulation appeared first on Blockonomi.

The digital asset landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift from speculative hype toward tangible, action-oriented value. While many projects struggle to maintain relevance in a crowded market, participants are increasingly looking for platforms that bridge the gap between physical reality and digital rewards. This search for utility often leads early adopters to scout the top [...] The post Today’s Top Crypto Gainers: LivLive Presale ($LIVE), Internet Computer (ICP), and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analyst PlanC called the current $75,000–$80,000 zone a potential cycle bottom, stating there is “a decent chance this will be the deepest pullback opportunity this Bitcoin bull run.” Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $77,082 and $83,426 over the past 24 hours,…

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Bitcoin bear market history was "repeating," said BTC price analysis after key support failed and realized price flipped to new resistance.

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Bitcoin just lost a key weekly level, and the trader who nailed a 700% bull run for XRP in 2024 says the damage was expected, with only $60,000 BTC or $85,000 BTC worth watching now.

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Bitcoin is changing hands at $78,199 per coin as of 9:55 a.m. Eastern time on Feb. 1, 2026, while derivatives traders quietly take their foot off the leverage pedal. Futures open interest and options positioning point to a market more interested in risk control than moonshot bets. Bitcoin Futures and Options Show Defensive Shift Across […]

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Hint: they didn't blame it on the Fed or the tension in the Middle East.

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Freelancers care less about headlines and more about how fast and easily they get paid. As remote work grows, so does the need for tools that move money across borders without delays, high fees, or coThe post Why freelancers pick Digitap ($TAP) over $1.91 XRP: Solana deposits go live on $TAP today appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Shiba Inu has basically lost all of its bullish potential after a catastrophic drop that marked the worst day for SHIB in 2026.

Aptos is trading near $1.45, and many holders are starting to question whether large-cap Layer 1 (‘L1’) coins still offer strong upside. This has drawn attention to the crypto presale market, where new projects offer lower entry prices. L1’s used to be a very popular market segment, but these infrastructure tokens have little everyday appeal compared [...] The post Why Holders Are Leaving $1.45 Aptos for the Best Crypto to Buy Digitap ($TAP) appeared first on Blockonomi.

In an interesting turn of events over the weekend, Bitcoin saw an abrupt liquidity cascade, with its price tumbling to as low as $76,000. Barely recovered from their weekday losses, BTC investors must be feeling hard done by, as rare weekend volatility sent them further down. One of these investors would be Michael Saylor, whose […]

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Bitcoin slipped to around $78K after a big selling event hit the crypto market. The drop was caused by heavy leverage and thin liquidity, causing forced liquidations and a fast fall in prices. A drThe post Bitcoin drops to $78K - Decoding the $1.3B liquidation ‘freefall’ appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Classified emails from the Department of Justice’s document release revealed Jeffrey Epstein claimed direct contact with Bitcoin’s creators as early as 2016. A October 13, 2016 email from Epstein to recipients Raafat Alsabbagh and Aziza Alahmadi discussed using Bitcoin technology…

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The first morning of February kicks off with XRP flashing a -77% breakdown risk, Ethereum being hit by a $242 million Satoshi-era whale dump and Cardano teasing its best month with a forgotten +25% edge.

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Bitcoin is priced at $78,634 as of Feb. 1, 2026, with a total market capitalization of $1.57 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, trading volume runs high at $83.65 billion, with intraday price swings ranging from $77,082 to $82,733. The market attempts to stitch together a recovery narrative—but for now, it’s more bandage than breakthrough. […]

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Dogecoin's price has fallen below the moving average lines and the $0.12 barrier, suggesting the altcoin is likely to decline further.

Ethereum might be slowly heading toward its bottom as things are not shaping up in favor of bulls.

TLDR: Victim lost 4,556 ETH worth $12.25 million by copying a fraudulent address from transaction history.  Scammers generate vanity addresses matching legitimate wallets to trick users into sending funds.  Ethereum network experiences over 1 million address poisoning attempts every single day currently.  Impersonation scams including address poisoning surged 1,400% with $17 billion stolen in 2025. [...] The post Address Poisoning Attack Drains $12.25 Million in ETH From Single Crypto Victim appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Ethereum analysts identify $1,600-$1,800 as primary accumulation zone despite current bearish momentum.  Bitcoin’s structural weakness continues dragging Ethereum lower regardless of relative strength.  Monthly volume profiles reveal thin liquidity below $2,400 creating air pocket sell conditions.  Dense volume cluster at $1,800-$1,900 marks historical acceptance zone from 2022-2023 base.   Ethereum faces mounting downside pressure [...] The post Ethereum Price Alert: Why $1,600–$1,800 May Be the Smart Accumulation Zone Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

Solana price continued its strong downward trend and hit its lowest level since January 2024 as the crypto market crash intensified despite its strong fundamentals. Solana (SOL) dropped to $104, down sharply from its all-time high of nearly $300. This…

A US-linked crypto startup received a major foreign cash injection this week, stirring questions in Washington about money, access, and transparency. Reports say a UAE-backed investor paid roughly $500 million for nearly half of the company, a deal that was not widely known when it closed. Related Reading: Iran Ties Prompt US To Sanction UK […]

Solana [SOL] has sunk toward the $100 support zone after failing to breach the $150 supply zone. The bulls had been trying to climb past this resistance since mid-November, but the recent market-wiThe post Solana: On-chain activity rises, but SOL isn’t done falling - Here's why appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Ripple CTO David Schwartz confirms no connections exist between Jeffrey Epstein and Ripple or Stellar organizations.  Schwartz revealed Austin Hill’s email to Epstein showing opposition to anyone supporting Ripple or Stellar networks.  The executive acknowledged indirect Bitcoin-Epstein ties but noted such patterns are common among wealthy individuals.  Documentary evidence suggests organized industry opposition existed [...] The post Ripple CTO David Schwartz Denies Any Jeffrey Epstein Links to XRP or Stellar Networks appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP is already down by 30% from its peak this month.

The Shiba Inu meme coin is back at the same price zone that triggered 1,200% in 2021 and 526% in 2024. If the pattern holds, a 700% upside is now technically back on the menu for SHIB.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Citgo buys Venezuelan heavy crude once again, El Salvador buys the gold dip, and Nubank receives approval to launch as a digital bank in the U.S. Citgo’s Venezuelan Crude Purchase Signals a Turn […]

This shift is clearly seen as Shiba Inu (SHIB) faces a period of slow growth and technical hurdles. At the same time, a new decentralized finance protocol is gaining massive momentum. This protocol is not just a token but a functional financial tool. As capital rotates, experts are comparing the early days of SHIB to [...] The post Shiba Inu (SHIB) Struggles as Capital Rotates Into This New Crypto Protocol, Analysts Compare appeared first on Blockonomi.

Fixed income has always sat uncomfortably alongside crypto. Digital asset markets were built on volatility, asymmetric upside, and open-ended risk, while fixed-income investing is defined by predictability, agreed terms, and returns known in advance. For much of crypto’s history, those two approaches rarely overlapped. That dynamic is starting to shift. As crypto markets mature and [...] The post Varntix Sets New Standard for Fixed Income in the Digital Asset Era appeared first on Blockonomi.

Chainlink fell 22% in the final days of January 2026, raising questions about the durability of its multi-month uptrend. The sell-off decisively broke the $10.6–$11.75 support zone, a range that The post Chainlink slips below $11 after 22% sell-off – Can LINK bulls defend THIS zone? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

$2.58 billion in positions were liquidated over 24 hours as the crypto market extended a weekend sell-off.

TLDR: Step Finance hacked, losing $30M in SOL through compromised treasury wallets. The attack affected treasury wallets only; the $STEP token collapsed by over 84% afterward. Recent Solana DeFi hacks follow similar vectors: wallet compromise, key leaks, and access flaws. Investigation underway with cybersecurity firms helping track stolen SOL and secure assets.   Step Finance [...] The post Solana DeFi Breach Sees Step Finance Lose $30M as Treasury Wallets Exploited appeared first on Blockonomi.

India’s Union Budget 2026 has introduced a new penalty framework to enforce crypto-asset transaction reporting. In simple words, the new budget tightens oversight on exchanges and intermediaries The post India’s Budget 2026: New penalties hit crypto reporting – Is fresh 'crackdown' next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

OSL Group secures $200 million equity financing to fund global stablecoin, payments growth, acquisitions, and infrastructure. OSL Group (HKEX: 863) announced on January 29, 2026 in Hong Kong a $200 million (approximately HK$1.56 billion) equity financing to bolster its balance sheet and accelerate expansion of its stablecoin trading and payment platform, support strategic acquisitions, and […]

Bitcoin Price Plunge: What Lies Ahead as BTC Dives Bitcoin has taken a sharp hit, dropping below $78,000 and keeping traders on edge through the weekend. This sudden plunge has everyone asking: what’s next for BTC? In this post, we […] The post Bitcoin Price Plunge: What Lies Ahead as BTC Dives Under $78,000 appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Prominent commodity trader Peter Brandt identified a mid-term downside target at "58th Street.".

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TLDR: NAVALI educates Ghanaians on licensed crypto platforms to reduce exposure to scams and fraud.  VASP Act 1154 formally legalizes digital asset trading while protecting investors across Ghana.  Nearly 3 million citizens participate in crypto, highlighting Ghana’s growing fintech ecosystem.  NAVALI bridges knowledge gaps, combining literacy and regulation for safer virtual asset use.    Ghana’s [...] The post Ghana Advances Crypto Regulation with NAVALI to Educate Citizens on Digital Assets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Proprietary trading is expanding rapidly in Australia as traders search for ways to scale without risking personal savings. Rising volatility, tighter broker margins, and higher capital requirements have made funded accounts a logical alternative. Instead of slowly growing small accounts, traders can access meaningful capital much earlier. Funded trading also solves a major psychological issue. When [...] The post The 5 Best Prop Firms for Traders in Australia appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin and the general cryptocurrency market have continued their struggles, as prices took a nosedive this weekend. On Friday, January 31, it seemed like the crypto market was gearing for another slow-action weekend as prices somewhat steadied after Thursday’s bloodbath. However, the market has completely gone against the trend this weekend, with Bitcoin and the […]

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The weekend dip struck at a moment when market structure already showed signs of strain. This pushed Bitcoin [BTC] below a level long viewed as structurally secure. The $76,000 zone mattered becausThe post Bitcoin tests long-term cost support at $76K - Market bottom? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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TLDR: OKX CEO Star claims Binance’s 12% APY USDe promotion blurred distinctions between stablecoins and hedge funds.  Users created leverage loops by borrowing USDT against USDe collateral, repeating the cycle multiple times.  Haseeb Qureshi notes Bitcoin bottomed 30 minutes before USDe moved, challenging the causation narrative.  Technical failures including Binance API outages and Trump tariff [...] The post OKX and Binance Clash Over Causes of Devastating October 10 Market Collapse appeared first on Blockonomi.

HASH and WLFI are among the poorest performers, while HYPE is actually in the green daily.

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The European Commission sends formal notices to 13 EU member states over delayed or incompatible transposition of EU crypto tax transparency and MiCA rules. The European Commission has issued letters of formal notice to 12 European Union member states—Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal—for failing to fully […]

XRP is painting a grim signal in addition to the number of the beast.

A Tahnoon-backed Abu Dhabi entity reportedly agreed to buy 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before Donald Trump returned to the White House.

On the 31st of January, the crypto market experienced one of its largest sell-offs, losing more than $200 billion in market value. Altcoins posted significant losses, falling below $200 billion in marThe post Analyzing ASTER's 5-month low: Can the $0.5 support hold? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Despite the carnage, industry titans remain defiant, with DCG founder Barry Silbert labeing the wipeout a "gift from the crypto gods".