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Traders Debate Binance SAFU Fund’s Role as a Market Signal After $734 Million Bitcoin Purchase
Binance's SAFU fund recently bought $299.6 million in Bitcoin, totaling $734 million, sparking debate over its use as a market indicator.
Bitcoin (BTC), major tokens drop as traders position for downside protection: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin and major tokens declined as derivatives data indicated a clear risk-off shift favoring downside protection.
Crypto.com founder Kris Marszalek buys ai.com domain name for record $70 million: FT
Crypto.com founder Kris Marszalek purchased the ai.com domain for a record $70 million to signal his move into the artificial intelligence sector.
Crypto’s Infrastructure Pivot: Inside BeInCrypto’s Executive Council
Executives discussed crypto's shift to infrastructure, driven by AI agents and demographic changes, making traditional marketing obsolete.
Binance SAFU expands Bitcoin holdings with $300M purchase
Binance added $300 million worth of Bitcoin to its SAFU fund, completing about 73% of its planned stablecoin conversion.
Bitcoin news: Mining difficulty drops by most since 2021 as miners capitulate
Bitcoin mining difficulty saw its largest drop since 2021 due to plunging prices and storm-related outages forcing miner capitulation.
‘Weakest bitcoin bear case in history’: Bernstein reiterates $150,000 price target for 2026
Bernstein analysts maintained their $150,000 Bitcoin price target for 2026, calling the current drawdown the weakest bear case in history.
Where Does Bitcoin Finally Bottom? These Are the Levels Analysts Are Watching
Analysts are watching key price zones below $40,000 to determine Bitcoin's potential bear market bottom amid a recent 22.5% decline.
White House meeting could unfreeze the crypto CLARITY Act this week, but crypto rewards likely to be the price
A White House meeting may advance the stalled CLARITY Act, contingent on resolving disputes over stablecoin rewards.
From Billions to $187 Million: Has Crypto’s Selling Frenzy Hit Its Limit?
Crypto investment product outflows sharply decreased to $187 million last week, suggesting selling pressure may be easing.
Here's how 'invisible hands' likely accelerated bitcoin's crash to $60,000
Market makers' hedging activities, specifically being 'short gamma,' likely accelerated Bitcoin's drop from $77,000 to $60,000.
What Still Matters in Crypto Without Tokens? Solv CEO Names 3 Key Protocols
Solv CEO Ryan Chow identified infrastructure strength, adoption, and security as key crypto fundamentals beyond token price.
Weekly global crypto ETP outflows slow to $187 million amid early stabilization signals: CoinShares
Global crypto ETP net outflows slowed significantly to $187 million last week, suggesting potential stabilization in digital asset markets.
French police arrest six after botched crypto ransom attempt in magistrate kidnapping: AFP
French police arrested six people following the kidnapping of a magistrate and her mother, who escaped without paying a crypto ransom.
Coinglass Ignites Perp DEX Data War Amid Hyperliquid Volume Debate
Coinglass data comparing perp DEX volumes sparked debate over authentic trading activity, particularly concerning Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter.
Why Quantum Computing Isn’t the Immediate Bitcoin Threat Many Assume
A CoinShares report suggests quantum computing poses a distant, manageable risk to Bitcoin, with only a tiny fraction of supply currently exposed.
4 US Economic Events That Could Move Bitcoin This Week as Markets Watch the Fed
Bitcoin traders are monitoring four key US economic events this week, including Fed commentary and inflation data, which will influence interest rate expectations and crypto market sentiment.
Story co-founder defends token unlock delay, says project needs ‘more time’
Story Protocol's co-founder defended delaying the IP token unlock until August 2026, citing the need for more time to build usage and pivoting toward AI data licensing.
Tether's gold stash tops $23 billion as buying outpaces nation states, Jefferies says
Tether's estimated gold reserves reached 148 tonnes worth about $23 billion, placing it among the top 30 global holders.
Why Selective Disclosure Matters for Blockchain Adoption in Japan
Selective disclosure and privacy are crucial for Japanese institutional blockchain adoption due to strict data protection laws like APPI.
Bitcoin news: $44B BTC blunder puts South Korea regulators on alert
South Korea's financial watchdog is increasing oversight after an exchange mistakenly distributed $44B in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s 20% Bounce Looks Like a Bull Trap Despite Improving US Demand — Here’s Why
Despite a 20% Bitcoin bounce and improving US demand signals, technical indicators suggest the rally is a fragile bull trap.
Only 10,200 BTC is at quantum risk big enough to move markets, CoinShares says
CoinShares reports only about 10,200 BTC faces quantum risk large enough to cause market disruption.
Buy-the-Dip Sentiment Is Returning — How Far Can the Crypto Market Recover?
Buy-the-dip sentiment is returning, evidenced by rising stablecoin inflows and increased accumulation across wallet sizes.
South Korea to tighten crypto oversight targeting market manipulation: report
South Korea's FSS will increase crypto oversight and impose penalties for IT failures following recent market incidents.
Trend Research’s Ethereum Exit Results in Nearly $750 Million Losses, but Did It Sell at the Bottom?
Trend Research sold its entire $1.34 billion Ethereum position, realizing a loss of nearly $750 million after a leveraged strategy failed.
Tether plans to add 150 staff over next 18 months as expansion accelerates: FT
Tether is accelerating its global expansion by hiring 150 new staff over the next 18 months to support growth and strategic investments.
Anonymous holder sends $181K in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet
An anonymous Bitcoin holder transferred $181,000 worth of BTC to the wallet associated with Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Takaichi Triumph: Japan’s record 56,000 Nikkei surge sends bitcoin to $72,000, gold past $5,000
Japan's Nikkei surge and a decisive election victory for Prime Minister Takaichi fueled gains in bitcoin, gold, and global stock markets.
The Funding: Crypto liquid funds respond to the bitcoin crash
Crypto fund managers were caught off guard by the speed of the recent Bitcoin crash, leading to diverging performance based on strategy.
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek bought AI.com for $70 million in crypto, plans Super Bowl debut
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek acquired the AI.com domain for $70 million in crypto to launch a consumer AI platform.
Vitalik Buterin Says Most DeFi Is a Lie—Here’s What Really Counts
Vitalik Buterin and an analyst argue most current DeFi focuses on speculation rather than true decentralized infrastructure.
Bitcoin bears could sleepwalk into a $8.65 billion trap as options max pain expiry nears $90,000
A significant $8.65 billion Bitcoin options expiry on March 27, with $90,000 as max pain, could trap bearish traders due to concentrated hedging flows.
Risks Rise for Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver as Goldman Sachs Warns $80 Billion in Stock Selling
Goldman Sachs warns systematic funds could sell up to $80 billion in stocks, potentially increasing volatility for Bitcoin, gold, and silver.
Tom Lee’s BitMine Adds Another $42 Million in Ethereum Despite Crypto Winter
BitMine, a major Ethereum holder, added $42 million to its holdings during a market downturn, aiming to control 5% of Ethereum's supply.
Kyle Samani Slams Hyperliquid Days After Leaving Multicoin
Days after leaving Multicoin Capital, co-founder Kyle Samani publicly criticized Hyperliquid, contrasting with the firm's recent $40M+ investment in HYPE tokens.
Jack Dorsey’s Block looking to cut up to 10% of workforce in latest efficiency push: Bloomberg
Block Inc. is planning to lay off up to 10% of its staff as part of a major business overhaul aimed at efficiency.
Bitcoin ETF flow numbers are fundamentally broken and most traders are missing the specific sign of a crash
Bitcoin ETF flow data is misleading when viewed only by total net flows, as dispersion among individual tickers reveals underlying market dynamics.
Markets and Crypto Eye Policy Reforms As Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Victory
Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory positions her to pursue major economic and regulatory reforms, including potential cryptocurrency tax overhauls.
Previewing policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: State of Crypto
CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026 will feature policy discussions with key financial leaders and explore topics like tokenization and stablecoins.
Bitcoin bulls spot bottoming signs as longtime bears take victory laps
The increased celebration by long-time Bitcoin skeptics suggests that the cryptocurrency market may be nearing a bottom.
Crypto Phishing Losses Jump 200% as Attackers Shift Focus to High-Value Wallets
Crypto phishing losses surged over 200% in January, driven by attackers targeting high-value wallets with signature scams and address poisoning.
CoinShares says only 10,200 BTC face real quantum risk, pushing back on ‘overblown’ estimates
CoinShares reports that only about 10,200 BTC face immediate, significant quantum computing risk, calling broader estimates exaggerated.
Do CME gaps always have to fill? Bitcoin’s $60k flush says no
Recent Bitcoin volatility, including a drop to $60k, demonstrated that CME futures gaps do not always fill quickly or at all.
Odds of Jesus Christ appearing in 2026 double, beating return on bitcoin
The implied odds of Jesus Christ returning by 2026 on Polymarket have doubled, outperforming bitcoin's negative returns this year.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $71,000 as Institutions Buy the Dip and Retail Interest Surges
Bitcoin surpassed $71,000 following a sharp sell-off, driven by institutional buying and surging retail interest.
Either Bitcoin reclaims this crucial zone immediately or the mid-range drift back toward $61,000 begins
Bitcoin's price action hinges on reclaiming the critical $71,500 zone; failure risks a drift back toward $61,000.
Arthur Hayes Attributes Bitcoin Crash to ETF-Linked Dealer Hedging
Arthur Hayes suggests institutional dealer hedging related to Bitcoin ETFs is causing recent price drops through forced selling.
Bithumb Bitcoin Blunder Sends $44 Billion to Users, Rattles Crypto Markets 
Bithumb mistakenly sent over $44 billion in Bitcoin to users during a promotion, causing market volatility and regulatory scrutiny.
Block (XYZ) weighs cutting up to 10% of jobs: Bloomberg
Block Inc. is reportedly considering cutting up to 10% of its workforce as part of a major business overhaul.
Monero XMR Attempts First Recovery in a Month, But Death Cross Risk Looms
Monero is attempting a slight recovery after a 60% drop, but faces risks from declining open interest and a potential Death Cross.
Bitcoin short term holders are panic selling at a loss but was this capitulation or just a leverage reset?
Bitcoin's sharp selloff forced a leverage reset, pushing short-term holders to sell at a loss, but confirmation of true capitulation is still pending.
HBAR Price Eyes a Potential 30% Rally – Here’s What the Charts are Signalling 
HBAR is trading within a descending channel, but a breakout could trigger a 31% rally toward $0.1252, despite current bearish sentiment.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Its Biggest Drop Since 2021 China Ban
Bitcoin's mining difficulty saw its steepest drop in nearly five years, driven by extreme weather and low profitability.
Vietnam plans 0.1% tax on crypto trades, equating them to stocks
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposed a 0.1% personal income tax on crypto transactions starting in a 2025 pilot program.
How Severe Is This Bitcoin Bear Market and Where Is Price Headed Next?
Bitcoin's recent sell-off suggests an active bear market phase, with technical indicators showing deep correction but not yet extreme capitulation.
Tokenized equities approach $1B as institutional rails emerge
The tokenized equities market is nearing $1 billion, driven by platform growth and emerging regulatory clarity for institutional adoption.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC is seeing accumulation across all cohorts, according to Glassnode
Bitcoin is experiencing broad accumulation across all investor cohorts following a severe price capitulation event.
Trump’s crypto “golden age” throws away $2 trillion in profits, leaving those holding dollars as winners
The crypto market surged under Trump's pro-crypto stance, adding $2 trillion, but has since retraced that gain, leaving dollar holders as relative winners.
Teens face felony charges after 600-mile drive to allegedly attempt a $66 million crypto robbery: reports
Two California teens drove 600 miles to Scottsdale to allegedly commit a violent home invasion targeting $66 million in cryptocurrency.
Why machine-to-machine payments are the new electricity for the digital age
Machine-to-machine payments, enabled by blockchain technology, are essential for realizing a fully autonomous digital economy.
Tether Freezes $500 Million in Assets Linked to Turkish Gambling Ring
Tether froze over $500 million in digital assets connected to a major illegal Turkish gambling and money-laundering syndicate.
Binance trading data reveals why Bitcoin prices are sliding even as spot buyers flood the market with bids
Binance data shows Bitcoin prices slide because derivatives volume, not spot buying, dominates marginal price discovery.
Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 11% in largest negative adjustment since China’s 2021 ban
Bitcoin's mining difficulty saw an 11.16% drop, the largest since China's 2021 ban, due to a 20% hashrate decline.
Forward Industries (FWDI) is well positioned to consolidate the digital asset treasury sector
Forward Industries' CIO states the company is positioned to consolidate rivals due to its lack of debt and largest public Solana treasury.
Cardano's (ADA) Hoskinson isn't selling after losing $3 billion in crypto rout
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed an unrealized loss exceeding $3 billion in the crypto downturn but affirmed his long-term commitment.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC's downside volatility is a feature, not a crisis, says hedge funder
Hedge fund veteran Gary Bode argues Bitcoin's 50% plunge is inherent volatility, not a crisis, driven by market misreads of Fed policy.
Bitcoin price news: BTC erases post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout
Bitcoin dropped below $70,000, erasing post-election gains amid a broad market sell-off and negative ETF flows.
Crypto.com CEO Pivots to AI Agents, Launch Planned For Super Bowl
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek is launching a platform for personalized, decentralized AI agents, debuting during the Super Bowl.
Kalshi says NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stake is below 1%; controversial deal was signed Thursday
Giannis Antetokounmpo acquired a sub-1% equity stake in prediction market Kalshi, sparking conflict of interest concerns.