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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.
Will Solana’s Price Recovery Be Challenging? Here’s What On-Chain Signals Suggest
Solana showed a sharp intraday recovery, but on-chain signals suggest its sustained price recovery may be challenging due to slowing long-term holder buying.
Bitcoin now at a price level it has always defended and the current $67,000 BTC mining cost matters
Analysts are using multiple valuation anchors, including a $67,000 estimated mining cost, to map potential buying zones amid recent volatility.
Bithumb to reimburse customers after mistakenly distributing $40B in Bitcoin
Bithumb will compensate customers after mistakenly distributing $40 billion in Bitcoin due to an input error.
China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization
China's regulators expanded the crypto ban to prohibit offshore stablecoin issuance and the tokenization of real-world assets.
CFTC Expands Crypto Collateral Pilot to Include National Trust Bank Stablecoins
The CFTC expanded its digital asset collateral framework to allow futures commission merchants to accept stablecoins issued by national trust banks as margin.
Bitcoin rocketed 15% to get back above $70,000 but the options market is currently pricing in a terrifying new floor
Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a sharp drop, but derivatives data suggests the rally may only be a pause before another potential decline.
Ethereum whale Trend Research unwinds ETH position as losses reach $747M
Trend Research, an affiliate of Liquid Capital, is unwinding its large Ethereum position after incurring an estimated $747 million loss.
Ether's crash leaves $686 million gaping hole in trading firm's book
Trading firm Trend Research suffered a $686 million loss after its leveraged long ether position unraveled during the recent crypto price crash.
XRP Price Jumps Nearly 20% As Whales Buy Aggressively
XRP surged nearly 20% following a sharp sell-off, driven by aggressive accumulation from large whale wallets.
How options on the BlackRock bitcoin ETF may have worsened crypto meltdown
Record options trading on BlackRock's IBIT ETF during a bitcoin crash sparked debate over whether it was caused by a hedge fund blowup or general market panic.
NBC Today Show Host’s Mother Kidnapped for Bitcoin Ransom?
The mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona, with evidence suggesting kidnapping and unconfirmed demands for Bitcoin ransom.
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Goes All-In on Zcash With New Privacy Bet
Vitalik Buterin donated to Shielded Labs to support the development of Crosslink, a Zcash consensus upgrade focused on privacy and security.
TrumpRx Explained: Why Markets are Watching This New Pharma Website
TrumpRx, a new platform for discounted cash drug prices, caused pharmaceutical stocks to rally as investors view it as non-threatening to core revenues.
ENS Labs scraps Namechain L2, shifts ENSv2 fully to Ethereum mainnet
ENS Labs is abandoning its custom Namechain L2, choosing to deploy the ENSv2 update entirely on the Ethereum mainnet due to scaling improvements.
What the 2022 Crypto Winter Reveals About Bitcoin’s Latest Sell-Off
Recent Bitcoin price drops echo the 2022 crypto winter, revealing vulnerabilities in market liquidity and institutional confidence.
Bitcoin whales are dumping massive amounts of supply on exchanges as liquidations mirror the 2022 FTX market collapse
Bitcoin plunged toward $60,000 due to ETF outflows, forced liquidations, and whale deposits mirroring the 2022 FTX collapse dynamics.
Analysts see 400% upside for GEMI as Gemini’s overseas exit may speed profitability
Mizuho analysts project a 400% upside for Gemini Space Station (GEMI) following its exit from several overseas markets to accelerate profitability.
Is the HYPE Fading? Hyperliquid’s 25% Rally Faces a Reality Check
Hyperliquid's recent 25% rally is showing signs of weakening due to failed breakouts, declining volume, and high leverage favoring long positions.
Galaxy Digital shares jump 18% after company approves $200 million buyback
Galaxy Digital shares surged 18% after the company authorized a $200 million share repurchase program over the next year.
US Consumer Data Sparks Relief Rally in Bitcoin, Gold, and Stocks
Global markets, including Bitcoin, stocks, and gold, rebounded sharply on February 6 due to technical buying and easing macro fears.
Ethereum collapses below $2,000 after Vitalik Buterin and insiders moved millions to exchanges into thin liquidity
Ethereum dropped below $2,000 following sales by Vitalik Buterin and insiders, exacerbated by leverage unwinding and ETF outflows.
Sui Network partners with Coinbase as exchange adopts Sui token standard
Coinbase is partnering with Sui Network to adopt the Sui token standard, enhancing access for institutional and retail users.
MegaETH Foundation to use USDM stablecoin revenue to fund MEGA token buybacks
The MegaETH Foundation will use revenue from its USDM stablecoin to conduct routine buybacks of the MEGA token.
Nvidia CEO says AI data center spending will last 7–8 years amid $650B capex boom
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the current AI data center buildout is a sustainable, multi-year infrastructure wave lasting seven to eight years.
The Daily: Strategy’s ok unless BTC falls to $8K, Charles Hoskinson’s down over $3B in crypto, Bithumb mistakenly sends bitcoin to users, and more
Strategy's CEO says the balance sheet is safe unless BTC hits $8K, while Charles Hoskinson reports a $3B crypto loss.
Ethereum Crashes 29% in a Week, but Reversal Signals Start to Appear
Ethereum dropped nearly 29% in a week, hitting nine-month lows, driven by panic selling from holders, though oversold indicators suggest a potential reversal.
Bitcoin’s brutal crash just became a nightmare for the plan to put crypto in Americans' retirement
The recent $2 trillion crypto market rout has intensified the debate over including volatile digital assets in stable 401(k) retirement plans.
Federal Reserve ‘skinny master account’ proposal draws comments and clashes from crypto, community banks
The Federal Reserve's proposed 'skinny master account' for limited central bank access has sparked debate between crypto advocates and community banks.