TLDR: Bitcoin derivatives create multiple financial claims on single coins, undermining the scarcity principle.  Analyst identifies six simultaneous claims possible on one BTC through ETFs, futures, swaps, and lending products.  Price discovery shifted from blockchain transactions to derivative positioning and liquidation flows.  Trader compares Bitcoin’s structural change to derivatives dominance in gold, silver, and oil [...] The post Bitcoin Price Action Controlled by Derivatives, Not Supply and Demand, Analyst Claims appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies, has recently executed a significant on-chain movement of Bitcoin worth roughly $87 million amid a broader sell-off in crypto markets. The activity, captured by on-chain analytics firm Arkham,…

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XRP collapsed 41% after losing $1.88 support, confirming the -88% setup from January. With $1.12 not safe any more, $1 and $0.33 now act as key downside targets on the monthly chart.

Millions and millions of PI tokens will be released in the following weeks, which could bring even more pain for the bulls.

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced a significant strategic realignment, including workforce reductions and geographic market exits. The company will withdraw from operations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia while reducing its workforce by approximately 25%, following previous staff cuts that had already reduced the team to about […]

The deal adds analytics and execution tools to Pump.fun’s ecosystem as Vyper winds down its standalone product and migrates users to Terminal.

Bitcoin fell by more than $10,000 in a single day for the first time, with BTC price bear market analysis warning that a rebound could take several years.

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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin bet is facing heat amid the broader crypto rout. According to the earnings call held on the 5 February, the firm reported an operating loss of $17.4 billion in Q4 2025.  The post Saylor’s Strategy reports $17.4B loss in Q4 2025 after MSTR's 80% fall appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Quick Facts: ➡️ Peter Brandt’s warning of a Bitcoin drop to $42,000 suggests a potential major correction driven by “campaign selling” and buyer exhaustion. ➡️ A 50% drawdown in $BTC would likely trigger a capital rotation into utility-driven sectors less correlated with macro finance. ➡️ SUBBD Token uses AI tools to disrupt the $85B creator […]

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Secure Digital Markets sent $1M in Bitcoin to Kraken over Lightning, showcasing near-instant, low-fee settlement for institutional-size payments. Secure Digital Markets (SDM) completed a $1 million Bitcoin transaction via the Lightning Network on January 28 in a pilot project with…

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Bitcoin has slipped below the $70,000 level, a move that reflects growing selling pressure and rising market anxiety. The break of this psychological threshold has intensified volatility, with short-term participants reacting quickly to downside momentum. Analysts note that the current environment is defined less by macro headlines and more by internal market structure, particularly the […]

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The cryptocurrency market extended its decline, with total capitalization falling to $2.2 trillion. Altcoins, particularly Solana [SOL], suffered steep losses. Solana dropped 15%, breaking below $7The post Solana drops 15%, hits 2-year low: Can SOL bulls hold $70? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

CZ says Binance is working with governments to launch local-currency stablecoins, widening stablecoin options beyond dollar-pegged tokens. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao announced the cryptocurrency exchange is collaborating with multiple countries on issuing stablecoins pegged to local currencies, according to a…

TLDR Intel and AMD have notified Chinese customers about significant server CPU supply shortages and delivery delays. Intel’s Xeon CPUs face severe shortages, leading to extended delivery times and price hikes by over 10%. AMD’s server CPUs also face supply constraints, with delivery delays of 8 to 10 weeks for some models. AI infrastructure demand [...] The post Intel and AMD Face Supply Shortages for Server CPUs in China appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bitcoin has fallen 10% below its post-election price, erasing all gains made after Trump’s November victory.  Crypto markets lost $2.2 trillion in value since October 10, marking a 50% decline driven by structural issues.  Record $19.5 billion liquidation on October 10 triggered market structure breakdown that persists through today.  Bitcoin market depth remains 30% [...] The post Bitcoin Erases Post-Election Gains as Crypto Markets Lose $2.2 Trillion Since October appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Shiba Inu has hit a bullish reversal signal as 30% growth is now more than a possibility.

Top AI-focused cryptos like TAO, NEAR, ICP, and RENDER faced losses surpassing 20% as investor demand in the sector fell amid concerns surrounding Big Tech’s growing bets on AI infrastructure. According to data from CoinGecko, Bittensor (TAO), the largest AI-focused…

Quick Facts: ➡️ The market crashes, causing BlackRock’s IBIT to experience its ‘second worst daily price drop since it launched’. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper uses the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to bring sub-second transaction speeds and smart contracts to the Bitcoin network. ➡️ Whale wallets are actively accumulating presale tokens, with over $31M raised to build […]

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Institutional trading desk SDM achieves largest recorded Lightning Network payment, demonstrating the potential for near-instant, low-cost enterprise-scale settlements. Secure Digital Markets (SDM) has successfully executed a $1 million transaction on the Lightning Network, settling near-instantly with minimal fees in a landmark payment to Kraken on January 28, 2026. Powered by Voltage’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, the transaction […]

TLDR: XRPL supports regulated payments and FX with XRP as the primary bridge asset. Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs) enable complex tokenized collateral without smart contracts. Lending Protocol (XLS-66) introduces on-ledger fixed-term credit markets for institutions. Confidential Transfers and Smart Escrows provide privacy and programmability for XRP assets.   Institutional DeFi on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is [...] The post How XRPL is Powering Payments, Lending, and Tokenized Finance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Prominent investor Kiyosaki faces criticism from the crypto community on X after his recent Bitcoin tweet.

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Veteran trader Peter Brandt said Bitcoin could be approaching a potential downside floor, arguing that past bear market patterns suggest losses may be limited from current levels. “If Bitcoin digs into the banana peel as deeply as in past bear…

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Quick Facts: ➡️ Ethereum’s crash to a sub-$1,800 zone is a low-probability bear scenario; support at $1,800 is historically robust. ➡️ A weekly close above $1,850 would confirm a trend reversal, targeting $2,500 by late 2026. ➡️ LiquidChain solves critical liquidity fragmentation issues, offering a high-beta opportunity for investors betting on a cross-chain future. ➡️ […]

Net weekly outflows from Bitcoin ETFs reached $690 million as BTC briefly touched $60,000, reigniting analyst criticism over “paper Bitcoin” and scarcity.

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Gemini (GEMI), the cryptocurrency exchange founded and run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced significant changes to its business on Thursday, including deep job cuts and a withdrawal from several major international markets.  Gemini Scales Back Global Operations Gemini plans to reduce its workforce by up to 25%. This decision could affect approximately […]

In the current scenario, the key question is whether the market has actually bottomed. Historically, early bottoming signals tend to include investor profit-taking, clear signs of seller exhaustion, aThe post Has Bitcoin bottomed? Why $60K may not be BTC's floor appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The crypto market is currently in a state of "free-fall" as Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted by 8% in a single trading session today, February 5, 2026, briefly touching the $69,500 level.

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Bitcoin price entered Friday under pressure as $2.1 billion in options contracts approach expiry. Bitcoin is facing another key test as a large batch of derivatives contracts reaches maturity. Bitcoin options worth about $2.1 billion are set to expire at…

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Quick Facts: ➡️ Virginia’s legislative push to allow state investment in Bitcoin validates the asset class for institutional portfolios, likely triggering a supply shock. ➡️ Institutional adoption highlights the need for faster execution layers, as Bitcoin’s L1 cannot handle high-frequency financial applications alone. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper integrates the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to bring sub-second […]

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TLDR: YZi Labs formally terminated the SSA on Dec 11, 2025, with full notice to BNC Board. The SSA was publicly disclosed in Schedule 13D and consent solicitation filings. YZi Labs repeatedly offered to waive all fees to support AMA amendments. No agreement involving YZi Labs currently blocks any changes to the Asset Management Agreement. [...] The post YZi Labs Refutes “Secret Side Agreement” Claims by BNC and Confirms SSA Termination appeared first on Blockonomi.

Quick Facts: ➡️ Tether’s $150M investment in Gold.com signals a major institutional pivot toward digitizing real-world assets (RWAs). ➡️ Current blockchain infrastructure suffers from severe liquidity fragmentation, making it difficult to move assets like tokenized gold between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. ➡️ LiquidChain solves this by providing a Layer 3 unified execution environment, allowing developers […]

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich is sticking with the company’s Bitcoin accumulation plan despite a brutal drawdown in both its stock and the wider crypto market.

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Quick Facts: ➡️ XRP’s dip to $1.29 is a technical retest of support; holding here is key for a potential run toward $2.00. ➡️ Regulatory clarity (post-SEC changes) remains the main driver, with ETFs as the next potential spark to unlock institutional flows. ➡️ Losing the $1.10 level would invalidate the bullish view, likely opening […]

Several local mining experts agree that there is sufficient gas in the country to establish a mobile fleet of bitcoin miners directly adjacent to oil extraction operations. Estimates set the gas lost to flaring operations in the country at 13,000 cubic meters, which could be used to power bitcoin mining farms. Venezuela Might Become a […]

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Analysts explain what took place in the crypto markets in the past 24 hours or so, and whether the worst is behind us.

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Tether has made a $150 million strategic investment in precious metals platform Gold.com, acquiring a roughly 12% stake as part of a broader push to expand access to both tokenized and physical gold. The investment is aimed at strengthening XAU₮,…

Japan’s Metaplanet will continue buying Bitcoin even as the crypto market downturn has weighed heavily on the company’s shares. As Bitcoin price touched $60,000 around the Asia open, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X to reaffirm the company’s decision…

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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has hit a new all-time high in daily trading volume as the bellwether cryptocurrency posted one of its largest intraday drops on Thursday. As noted by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, IBIT reportedly “crushed its…

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BTC, ETH, BNB, and XRP prices continued their freefall on Friday, triggering over $2.5 billion in liquidations across leveraged markets. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 18% from Thursday’s high of $73,639 to an intraday low of…

Quick Facts: ➡️ Bitcoin faces a critical decision point at $60,000; a bounce here could target $72,000, while a breakdown risks a slide to $52,000. ➡️ The primary bullish catalyst remains a reclaim of $64,200, which would invalidate the current bearish breakdown structure. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper is capitalizing on L2 demand, raising over $31M to […]

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Bitcoin is struggling to establish a clear floor as price action hovers near the $70,000 level, a zone increasingly viewed by analysts as a decisive short-term support threshold. Persistent selling pressure, weakening sentiment, and declining momentum have kept the market on edge, with several analysts warning that further downside cannot yet be ruled out. The […]

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The altcoin market has been crashing hard since last week. In fact, major altcoins from different sectors have graced the list of the market's biggest losers over the last 24 hours. On this front, The post ZRO down 10% after retail sells hard, but are more losses next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Hoskinson's steadfast commitment amid losses highlights the importance of integrity and long-term vision in navigating volatile crypto markets. The post Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says he has lost over $3B in crypto but refuses to cash out appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitwise advisor Jeff Park has identified "institutional risk management" as the primary engine behind Bitcoin’s (BTC) collapse to an intraday low of $60,008.

Santiment says extreme fear after Bitcoin's $60K drop helped trigger a rebound, with a potential push toward $70K.

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Quick Facts: ➡️ Senator Lummis is urging U.S. banks to adopt stablecoins immediately, warning that waiting for the CLARITY Act could cause them to fall behind global competitors. ➡️ The delay in federal regulation has created a divergence where institutions are stalled, but retail traders are aggressively pursuing high-volatility on-chain opportunities. ➡️ Maxi Doge is […]

TLDR: ASTER trades near $0.50, almost 80% below its all-time high within a defined descending channel.  MACD compression and RSI stability show weakening selling pressure and controlled price behavior.  The $0.35–$0.50 zone attracts long-term positioning as volatility remains low and structure holds.  A close above $0.72 could confirm a shift from accumulation into a new [...] The post ASTER Price is 80% Below ATH as Accumulation Builds Near $0.50 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Quick Facts: ➡️ Institutional Bitcoin holdings are robust, with models suggesting prices would need to collapse to ~$8,000 to trigger debt insolvency for major treasuries. ➡️ The resilience of Layer 1 is driving demand for Layer 2 utility, as investors seek yield and speed on top of their secure collateral. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper utilizes the […]

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis said banks should embrace digital assets rather than resist them, arguing that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins offer new products and revenue opportunities for traditional financial institutions. In a Fox News interview shared on X, the Wyoming Republican…

Stablecoin issuer Tether acquires 12% of Gold.com, aiming to bridge digital currencies with physical gold markets amid record gold prices and growing tokenization trends. Tether Investments has made a strategic $150 million investment in Gold.com, marking a significant move to expand global access to gold through digital and traditional channels. The partnership aims to integrate […]

Quick Facts: ➡️ Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts prediction markets will become a major financial asset class, driven by retail demand for hedging real-world events. ➡️ Current blockchain infrastructure struggles to balance the speed required for prediction markets with the security of deep liquidity networks like Bitcoin. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper integrates the Solana Virtual Machine […]

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Hyperliquid price has stayed resilient above key support levels despite a $340 million token unlock and wider crypto market weakness. Despite a decline in the overall cryptocurrency market, Hyperliquid is up 2.9% on the day, trading at $34.80 at the…

Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Gap has fallen to a yearly low, a move analysts say may reflect weaker relative demand on Coinbase-linked venues tied to institutional trading.

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.

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Bitcoin selling pressure sparked a retreat below the 2021 bull market high, with lower BTC price targets still expected to be hit.

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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.

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.

Bitcoin ETFs saw $545 million in daily outflows as BTC neared $70,000, though analysts said most investors were holding positions despite market weakness.

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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.

Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets.

House Democrats probe $500 million UAE investment in Trump-linked WLFI, highlighting questions over dealings with the country's national security adviser.

A $1 million Lightning transfer between SDM and Kraken was used to test whether Bitcoin’s main scaling layer could handle seven‑figure, institutional‑grade payments.

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The new facility allows institutions to redeem tokenized real-world assets into stablecoins instantly, addressing a key liquidity bottleneck in onchain markets.

Bitcoin risks a deeper slide as miners and US spot ETFs cut BTC exposure, adding supply pressure during a fragile downtrend.

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Polymarket will migrate from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC, reducing reliance on cross-chain bridges as prediction markets expand.

Ether is testing holder conviction with its price dip, with data showing continued selling by smaller holders and steady accumulation by larger investors.

Aster rebranded to become a crypto perpetual futures decentralized exchange in 2025, as perp DEX trading volume surged by trillions of dollars.

Panic selling by short-term holders, extreme fear, and oversold RSI suggested that BTC could be nearing the final phase of capitulation.

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The investment extends an existing partnership with Anchorage and comes as the federally regulated crypto bank explores a major capital raise ahead of a potential IPO.

Bitcoin touched new lows under $64,000 as market selling reached a historic level, and analysts warn that the bottom is not in. Does data support analysts’ sub-$60,000 prediction?

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Gemini, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2015, will focus on growth in the United States due to its deep capital markets.

European tokenization companies urged EU lawmakers to quickly amend the DLT Pilot Regime, warning that current limits risk pushing onchain markets to the US.

Bitcoin fell below 63,000 as investors reacted to dismal US economic data, a weakening stock market and fears of an AI industry bubble. Does data forecast a return to $90,000 by March?

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Strategy executives Phong Le and Andrew Kang say the company is on a strong financial footing despite it now being down 17.5% on its Bitcoin holdings.

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Traders were active in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Thursday as Bitcoin plummeted, falling 12% in the last 24 hours.

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Bitcoin plummeted to a low of around $60,000 after the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit its lowest score since mid-2022, when the Terra blockchain collapsed.

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Kalshi has seen nearly $170 million in Super Bowl-related bets, and its move to boost oversight comes amid scrutiny of prediction markets by regulators and Congress.

Crypto mining stocks have declined across the board the value of the entire crypto market fell almost 9% on Thursday.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says banks and crypto may begin to offer similar products, and pledged to prevent deposit flight concerns that are stalling a key crypto bill.

Tether and Gold.com are exploring options to allow the use of Tether’s stablecoins to purchase physical gold.

Santiment says the pattern of large holders selling while retail scoops up Bitcoin is “what historically creates bear cycles.”

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BBVA is the latest entrant to the European bank consortium gearing up to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026. BBVA Has Joined Banking Consortium Behind Qivalis According to a website announcement, BBVA has joined a consortium of eleven European financial institutions that have created a joint venture to launch a stablecoin […]

Bitcoin [BTC] could record a case of further downside on the charts soon. This was underlined by the market activity, with the same suggesting that investors share a bearish outlook right now. This sThe post Bitcoin - Here's what the 'risky' market's short-term holders are upto right now appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Friday has come around again, which means another batch of expiring Bitcoin options as spot markets continue to melt down.

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[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, CA, USA, February 6th, 2026] DipCoin today announced the official launch of its Season 1: Horizon Points & Referral System, marking the activation of DipCoin’s long-term incentive framework designed to reward real trading participation, capital contribution, and community growth across its perpetual and Vault ecosystem. Season 1: Horizon represents more […]

IREN Stock Plunges 33.5%: Decoding the Bold Pivot from Bitcoin Mining to Microsoft AI Cloud Powerhouse Imagine a company deep in , suddenly flipping the script to chase the AI boom with a massive deal from Microsoft. That’s exactly what […] The post IREN Stock Plunges 33.5%: Decoding the Bold Pivot from Bitcoin Mining to Microsoft AI Cloud Powerhouse appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Bitcoin Plunges Deep into Crypto Winter: Key Lessons for Smart Investors Bitcoin has taken a hard hit lately. Prices dropped below $66,000, the lowest in over a year. This moment has many investors worried. From highs near $126,000 in October, […] The post Bitcoin Plunges Deep into Crypto Winter: Key Lessons for Smart Investors appeared first on Blockmanity.

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A fresh wave of selling has rippled through the market, pushing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) below closely watched price levels and triggering another round of large-scale liquidations. Related Reading: South Korean Authorities Question Crypto Exchange Executives Over Lawmaker’s ‘Favoritism’ Controversy What began as a gradual pullback has turned into a broad deleveraging event, as […]

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The prediction market platform has announced an overhaul of its anti-insider training practices, enlisting the help of several high-profile executives in market integrity and surveillance. In addition, Kalshi appointed a new head of enforcement and partnered with Solidus Labs ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl. Kalshi Strengthens Anti-Insider Trading Stance Before Super Bowl Kalshi, one […]

Bitwise Asset Management has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Uniswap ETF, marking a major step toward a regulated exchange-traded product tied directly to the UNI token. Uniswap ETF…

Just five days ago, the market watched as one of crypto’s most famous whales, who once made $190 million shorting the Trump tariff crash, saw his fortune collapse to just $53. A massive $250 milThe post OG whale who lost $250M last week is already buying ETH again - Here’s why appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The crypto market is facing renewed pressure as prices and investor confidence continue to weaken. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has fallen by about $2 trillion from its October 2025 peak of $4.38 trillion, according to data from CoinGecko. As…

Santiment says the pattern of large holders selling while retail scoops up Bitcoin is “what historically creates bear cycles.”

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse turns to the 'Oracle of Omaha' to display his confidence in XRP.

BitMEX has launched copy trading that enables users to replicate the strategies of top traders from Hyperliquid. Through a dedicated leaderboard, users can copy or reverse copy up to five traders with customizable risk controls. Bridging Centralized Reliability with Perp DEX Innovation BitMEX has announced the launch of Hyperliquid copy trading, a new feature that […]

Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction market platform, announced a major expansion of its market surveillance and enforcement framework aimed at preventing insider trading and market manipulation across its platform. The updates were shared on February 5, 2026, as part of…

Tether and Gold.com are exploring options to allow the use of Tether’s stablecoins to purchase physical gold.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says banks and crypto may begin to offer similar products, and pledged to prevent deposit flight concerns that are stalling a key crypto bill.

Meme coin launchpad Pump.fun has announced the acquisition of trading terminal Vyper, a move aimed at expanding its cross-chain trading capabilities. The deal was confirmed on February 5, 2026, though financial terms were not publicly disclosed. Vyper’s team and technology…

It is well-known that bullish interest in XRP often rises during major price moves. However, a new analysis suggests that Google search data shows that scam-related queries for the cryptocurrency also surge during periods of rapid growth. A crypto analyst has highlighted that this unique trend appears repeatedly across XRP’s major market rallies.  Google Trend […]