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US-Iran Tension, Government Shutdown, Winter Crisis: Bitcoin Heading For a Bloodbath?
Bitcoin sharply dropped due to converging macro risks including US-Iran tensions, government shutdown fears, and a winter crisis impacting mining.
Improve your Bitcoin investment strategy using these 7 critical demand drivers
A robust Bitcoin investment strategy relies on tracking seven measurable demand drivers, including institutional flows, macro liquidity, and market structure durability.
Brock Pierce-backed Ethereum treasury firm Bit Digital to fully wind down bitcoin mining operations
Bit Digital is ceasing all Bitcoin mining to focus capital on Ethereum staking and AI infrastructure via its WhiteFiber subsidiary.
Bitcoin drops below $84,000 as tech-led stock selloff pulls metals off record highs
A tech-driven market selloff caused Bitcoin to drop below $84,000, pulling down equities and precious metals.
Shockingly quiet XRP whales are stacking up 42 new millionaire wallets as price stays stuck under $2
Despite XRP's price remaining below $2, on-chain data reveals whales are accumulating the token, adding 42 new millionaire wallets in 2026.
3 Real World Assets (RWA) Tokens To Watch In February 2026
Despite a slow start, three RWA tokens – Chainlink, Keeta, and Maple Finance – show potential for February 2026 based on on-chain data and chart patterns.
Mamdani Flags $12 Billion Budget Gap as Eric Adams Battles Meme Coin Criticism
New York City Mayor Mamdani announced a $12 billion budget shortfall, blaming former Mayor Adams, while Adams defends his financial record and faces scrutiny over a failed meme coin.
The Daily: ‘The DAO is back!’ Tether rebuffs stablecoin yield claims, Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto bill, and more
Bitcoin slumped amid a crypto downturn as Ethereum dev Griff Green relaunches The DAO for security, Tether denies yield stance, and the Senate advances a crypto bill.
Bitcoin’s quantum risk is ‘long-dated and manageable,’ Benchmark pushes back on panic
Benchmark analysts assert that the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin is long-dated and manageable, not an immediate crisis.
CFTC and SEC join forces on ‘Project Crypto’ to modernize rules as Congress works on digital asset legislation
The CFTC and SEC are collaborating on 'Project Crypto' to modernize cryptocurrency regulation, as Congress considers relevant legislation.
How crypto payments will change in 2026
Crypto payments in 2026 will focus on practical execution, compliance, and integration rather than ideology, becoming quieter and more embedded.
Andre Cronje’s Flying Tulip raises additional $75.5 million at $1 billion token valuation
Andre Cronje's Flying Tulip raised an additional $75.5 million in private and public sales at a $1 billion valuation.
U.S. SEC, CFTC chiefs push united front on paving the way for crypto
The SEC and CFTC leaders held a joint event to signal commitment to harmonizing crypto regulations and providing industry clarity.
Paul Atkins becomes first SEC chair to speak at Bitcoin Conference
SEC Chair Paul Atkins will be the first SEC chair to speak at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.
Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Hits 52-Week Low As Bitcoin Craters Below $84,000
Strategy ($MSTR) stock hit a 52-week low as Bitcoin's price dropped below $84,300, exacerbated by broader market weakness.
MegaETH outlines four KPIs determining release schedule for 53% of MEGA token supply
MegaETH's token unlock schedule for 53% of MEGA supply is tied to achieving four specific protocol success KPIs, not time.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins to Make History as First Sitting Chair to Speak at The Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas
SEC Chair Paul Atkins will make history by becoming the first sitting Chair to speak at The Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.
Aero DEX aims to fix liquidity fragmentation and dethrone the incumbents
Aero, a unified DEX from Dromos Labs, will launch in Q2 2026 to merge Aerodrome and Velodrome and challenge Uniswap and Curve on Ethereum mainnet.
SEC, CFTC plan to sign memorandum on crypto oversight
The SEC and CFTC will sign a memorandum of understanding to coordinate crypto regulation, even amidst legislative delays.
Ethereum aims to stop rogue AI agents from stealing trust with new ERC-8004 – but will it?
Ethereum's proposed ERC-8004 standard seeks to establish portable, on-chain trust layers for AI agents using identity, reputation, and validation registries.
Ethereum turns unclaimed DAO hack funds into $220M security endowment
Ethereum is creating a $220 million security endowment using unclaimed funds from the 2016 DAO hack.
Texas’ largest pension fund boosts stake in Bitcoin treasury Strategy
Texas's largest pension fund, TRS, increased its holdings in MicroStrategy (MSTR), gaining indirect exposure to Bitcoin.
Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee, No Democrats Vote In Favor
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill in a 12-11 party-line vote, with all Democrats opposing it.
Here's why XRP is down today: Ripple-linked token drops 5% amid BTC-led weakness
XRP dropped 5% to near $1.80 due to broad risk-off selling triggered by Bitcoin's pullback, breaking key support.
Senate Vote Exposes CLARITY Act’s Fragile Path Forward
The Senate Agriculture Committee narrowly passed its part of the CLARITY Act on a party-line vote, highlighting its fragile path forward.
Why is Dogecoin down: DOGE slumps 7% as bitcoin loses ground in risk-off trade
Dogecoin plunged 7% as Bitcoin retreated, breaking key support at $0.1218 amid broad risk-off sentiment affecting memecoins.
BTC price prediction: Bitcoin’s major safety net just snapped. Why a drop below $85,000 might risk more selloff
Bitcoin broke below its crucial 100-week moving average support around $85,000, suggesting a potential further drop toward $75,000.
The heads of the SEC and CFTC strike a bullish tone on digital assets ahead of regulations
SEC and CFTC chairs expressed optimism for crypto, with the SEC chair endorsing its inclusion in pension funds.
Gold and silver slide after record highs as profit-taking hits metals and markets
Gold and silver sharply declined from record highs due to profit-taking amid a broader market selloff.
Senate Agriculture Committee advances digital asset bill as Trump’s crypto ties block bipartisan support
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill on a party-line vote, citing Trump's crypto interests as a barrier to bipartisanship.
Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure legislation
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved crypto market structure legislation despite partisan divisions, moving it to the next committee for review.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC could retest April's tariff tantrum lows below $80,000
Bitcoin plunged near $84,000 amid broad risk-off sentiment, with key support near $80,000 potentially leading to a retest of April lows if broken.
Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone as effort advanced through first committee
U.S. Senate crypto market structure legislation passed its first committee hurdle with a party-line vote, setting up further negotiations.
‘The DAO is back!’: Ethereum dev Griff Green to use unclaimed hack funds for new Ethereum security fund
Ethereum developer Griff Green is launching The DAO Security Fund using unclaimed 2016 hack proceeds to boost Ethereum security.
Grading America’s progress toward becoming the crypto capital of the world
One year after publishing an open letter, the crypto law bar grades U.S. progress on regulatory clarity, achieving an overall positive but uneven trajectory.
Hyperliquid trader earns $84M shorting Ethereum with high leverage
A trader named ETHMegaBear made $84 million in unrealized profits by shorting Ethereum on Hyperliquid using high leverage.
Global markets crash as everything including Bitcoin sells off at once erasing trillions
Global markets experienced a sharp sell-off at the US open, hitting Bitcoin, gold, and equities simultaneously due to a liquidity-driven deleveraging event.
Ethereum OGs revive the DAO with $220 million security fund, Unchained reports
Ethereum OGs, including Vitalik Buterin, are reviving The DAO with a $220 million security initiative funded by previously locked ether.
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Price Outlook for Q1: Are the OG Meme Coins Dying?
Dogecoin shows whale accumulation while Shiba Inu exhibits easing selling pressure, suggesting potential Q1 recovery for both meme coins.
From Stablecoins to Tokenized Deposits: Why Banks Are Reclaiming the Narrative
Banks are shifting focus from external stablecoins to tokenized deposits to maintain control over money creation and regulatory compliance.
Crypto custody firm Copper in early talks for IPO as crypto 'plumbing' becomes new Wall Street favorite
Crypto custody firm Copper is in early discussions for an IPO, following the recent public listing of rival BitGo.
LIVE: Crypto bill reaches U.S. Senate milestone as lawmakers mull changes on way to vote
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a markup hearing on crypto market structure legislation to debate and vote on amendments.
Bitcoin slides to $85K as global selloff sweeps stocks, tech, and gold
Bitcoin dropped to $85K amid a global risk-off event that also hit stocks, tech shares, and gold.
Bitcoin Price Crashes 6% to $84,000 As Market Braces for Next Catalyst 
Bitcoin sharply dropped to the $84,000 range following Federal Reserve commentary, with $84,000 now critical support.
Bitcoin's Quantum threat is ‘real but distant,’ says Wall Street analyst as doomsday debate rages on
A Wall Street analyst asserts Bitcoin's quantum threat is real but distant, giving the network time to adapt before powerful quantum computers emerge.
‘We don’t have much beef in this fight’ says Tether CEO as stablecoin yield stalls crypto bill
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino denied claims that the stablecoin issuer is siding with banks regarding restrictions on stablecoin yield.
Dubai Insurance offers a crypto wallet so you can pay premiums and collect claims in bitcoin
Dubai Insurance launched the first crypto wallet for policyholders to pay premiums and receive claims using digital assets.
Tether supports stablecoin yield ban, distances itself from Coinbase in crypto market structure bill: Report
Tether supports a stablecoin yield ban in draft US crypto legislation, contrasting with Coinbase's opposition.
US stocks fall early as Microsoft selloff drags indexes lower
US stocks declined early, led by an 11% drop in Microsoft shares following earnings that raised concerns about cloud growth and AI spending.
OP token holders approve buyback plan redirecting 50% of Optimism protocol revenue to OTC swaps
OP token holders approved a plan to redirect 50% of Optimism protocol revenue to buy back OP tokens via OTC swaps.
Talos brings Robinhood, Sony onto cap table as funding hits $150 million
Institutional crypto infrastructure firm Talos raised an additional $45 million, bringing its total funding to $150 million and valuation to $1.5 billion.
Stablecoin growth stalls after October shock as Base leads transaction volume: ARK Invest
ARK Invest reports stablecoin growth flattened after an October shock, while Base led Q4 stablecoin transaction volume.
Will Onyxcoin Price’s 28% Breakout Succeed? These Two Metrics Suggest No
Despite a recent 28% breakout attempt, Onyxcoin's price recovery faces headwinds from long-term holder selling and negative money flow indicators.
Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is raising up to $137 million via a share and warrant issuance to buy more Bitcoin and reduce debt.
Furious crypto lobbyists aim $193 million war chest at Washington chokepoints not voters in 2026 midterms
Crypto lobbying groups have amassed a $193 million war chest to influence key committee members ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Russia to Roll Out Bitcoin and Crypto Framework This July, Allowing Retail Participation
Russia plans to finalize a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework by June, allowing regulated retail participation starting July 2027.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports crypto in 401(k) plans with safeguards for retirees
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports allowing crypto in 401(k) plans if managed professionally with protective guardrails.
Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold
Russia plans to finalize crypto regulations by midyear, limiting retail purchases to $4,000 while legalizing trading for qualified investors.
Metaplanet targets up to $137 million equity raise to fund bitcoin treasury expansion
Metaplanet announced a potential equity raise up to $137 million to expand its bitcoin treasury and support its Bitcoin Income business.
Robinhood (HOOD) is investing in crypto trading platform Talos at $1.5 valuation
Robinhood is investing in institutional digital asset trading platform Talos, valuing the company at $1.5 billion in a Series B extension.
Why XRP Keeps Failing Near $2 — The 1.86 Billion Sell Wall Nobody Talks About
XRP's repeated failure near $2 is due to a massive 1.86 billion XRP sell wall between $1.96 and $1.98 that absorbs buying pressure.
21Shares launches JitoSOL-based Solana staking ETP in Europe
21Shares launched the JSOL ETP, offering European investors exchange-traded access to Solana staking rewards via JitoSOL.
Ex-Coinbase, Airbnb execs launch programmable stablecoin platform for fintechs, enterprises
Ex-Coinbase and Airbnb executives launched Dakota, a stablecoin platform embedding compliance for global money movement.
Gold in “extreme greed” sentiment as it adds the entire bitcoin market cap in one day
Gold surged past $5,500, adding a notional value equivalent to Bitcoin's entire market cap in one day, while crypto sentiment lagged.
Banks to lose up to $500B by 2028 as Fidelity’s digital dollar launches on Ethereum with freeze powers
Fidelity launched the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD) on Ethereum, aiming to capture bank deposits threatened by stablecoins, which Standard Chartered predicts could reach $500B by 2028.
BTC's not gold, and it's falling short for payments, too: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin is underperforming as both a store of value and a payment system, evidenced by declining on-chain activity.
Metaplanet targets $137M capital raise to expand Bitcoin holdings
Metaplanet is raising $137 million via a stock offering to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings and fund business expansion.
Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield
Sygnum Bank and Starboard Digital raised over $65 million for their BTC Alpha Fund targeting 8-10% annual returns.
Hyperliquid Cuts Monthly Team Unlocks by Nearly 90%
Hyperliquid drastically reduced its upcoming monthly team token unlocks for HYPE by nearly 90%, from 1.2 million to 140,000 tokens.
Sentient (SENT) Emerges as Top Crypto Gainer: What’s Behind the Rally
Sentient (SENT) became the top crypto gainer after double-digit growth, driven by new listings on Bithumb and Upbit.