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Fed Policy in Focus With 70,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Increase Expected
Investors await the delayed January Nonfarm Payrolls report, expecting a 70K increase, which will heavily influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
Prediction Markets, Not Crypto, Dominated Robinhood Earnings Call, HOOD Falls 8%
Robinhood's stock dropped 8% after a revenue miss, but the earnings call highlighted prediction markets as a key future growth driver over crypto.
Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says
Hong Kong's SFC CEO announced a framework for trading platforms to offer perpetual contracts to institutional investors.
ZRO Price Jumps Nearly 22% as Broader Crypto Market Slides — Here’s What’s Driving It
LayerZero's ZRO token surged almost 22% despite a market downturn, driven by the launch of its new 'Zero' blockchain and strategic investments.
Robinhood activates testnet for Ethereum layer 2 blockchain
Robinhood launched the public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer 2 network using Arbitrum technology, focused on tokenized RWAs.
ICE’s CoinDesk crypto futures are live, with DeFi rate contracts next on the list
Intercontinental Exchange launched cash-settled crypto futures based on CoinDesk indices, with DeFi rate futures planned next.
White House session ends in impasse as banks demand restrictive parameters on stablecoin rewards
White House talks on stablecoin yield ended in an impasse as banks pushed for broad prohibitions, facing strong pushback from crypto firms.
Goldman Sachs cuts bitcoin ETF holdings by 40% in Q4
Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its spot bitcoin and ether ETF holdings during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Goldman Sachs discloses first XRP and Solana ETF holdings valued at $260M
Goldman Sachs reported $260 million in combined XRP and Solana ETF holdings by Q4 2025.
Solana president Lily Liu's bold vision for Solana
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu detailed her "Internet Capital Markets" vision at Consensus Hong Kong 2026.
SkyBridge's Scaramucci is buying the bitcoin dip, calls Trump a crypto President
Anthony Scaramucci confirmed SkyBridge is buying Bitcoin during market dips and labeled Donald Trump a favorable President for crypto.
Hong Kong (HKSAR) to continue support of local digital asset community, chief executive says
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John KC Lee affirmed commitment to establishing the city as a global digital asset hub.
Robinhood (HOOD) starts testing its own blockchain as crypto push deepens
Robinhood launched the public testnet for its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain, built on Arbitrum, to support tokenized assets.
Robinhood launches public testnet for blockchain built on Arbitrum
Robinhood has launched the public testnet for its new Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain, built on Arbitrum.
Robinhood Launches Public Testnet for Its Ethereum L2 Chain
Robinhood launched the public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer-2 built on Arbitrum, aiming for regulated financial services.
Crypto PAC Fairshake leaps into first midterm Senate race with $5 million in Alabama
Crypto PAC Fairshake is injecting $5 million into Barry Moore's Alabama Senate Republican primary campaign.
Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill
Bankers and crypto executives met at the White House regarding a stablecoin bill, but bankers resisted compromising on stablecoin rewards programs.
What to expect at CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026
CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026 features over 350 speakers discussing tokenization, stablecoins, and AI amid recent market volatility.
Robinhood shares fall after earnings as crypto revenue slides 38% in Q4
Robinhood shares dropped 8% after Q4 earnings revealed a 38% year-over-year slide in cryptocurrency transaction revenue.
Goldman Sachs Discloses $1.1 Billion Position in Bitcoin ETF Holdings 
Goldman Sachs disclosed approximately $2.36 billion in total crypto exposure, including $1.1 billion in BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF.
Robinhood earnings news: HOOD falls another 7% on Q4 revenue miss
Robinhood's Q4 revenue missed estimates due to a 38% year-over-year drop in crypto-related revenue, despite overall business growth.
Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Facing Stress Test After Bitcoin Selloff, S&P Says
A $188 million bond deal backed by bitcoin loans faced early stress after a bitcoin selloff forced significant liquidations.
Mansions and sports cars: former SafeMoon CEO sentenced to 8 years in prison for crypto scheme
Former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to over eight years for stealing $9 million in crypto to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Goldman Sachs Reveals $2.3 Billion Crypto Investment, Including Bitcoin and XRP
Goldman Sachs disclosed over $2.36 billion in digital asset holdings in its Q4 2025 13F filing, including significant investments in Bitcoin and XRP ETFs.
Citadel and Ark Invest back LayerZero as it launches blockchain, partners with Google Cloud and DTCC
LayerZero launched its Layer 1 blockchain, Zero, backed by Citadel and Ark Invest, and partnered with Google Cloud and DTCC.
Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero’ blockchain for global markets
Citadel Securities and ARK Invest backed LayerZero's new 'Zero' blockchain designed for institutional financial markets.
China Bitcoin legalization is priced at 5% but Beijing’s February 2026 Ban 2.0 made one detail brutal
Traders price China's onshore Bitcoin legalization chance at 5%, despite a reinforced February 2026 regulatory framework banning such activity.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Pushes New Trial Narrative With Disputed Claims on X
Sam Bankman-Fried is using X to promote a new trial narrative, but his claims conflict with court records and established facts.
Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors
Former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding investors.
Sam Bankman-Fried files for new trial over FTX fraud charges
Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a new trial based on new evidence, arguing his initial fraud conviction was unjust.
Why Bitcoin ETFs bleed billions while Gold makes 53 new all-time highs with $559B in demand
Gold demand hit a record $555B in 2025, driven by ETF inflows, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded significant net outflows in early 2026.
SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft”
SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was sentenced to 100 months in prison for fraud related to the token's collapse.
The Daily: Strategy’s Saylor predicts bitcoin will ‘double or triple’ S&P returns, BitMine buys $84M in ETH as Tom Lee flags an ‘attractive’ entry point, and more
Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin will outperform the S&P 500, BitMine bought $84M in ETH, and South Korea probes Bithumb.
Strategy (MSTR) news: Saylor shoots down any idea of forced BTC sale
Michael Saylor affirmed Strategy's commitment to buying bitcoin, calling concerns of a forced sale 'unfounded' due to strong leverage ratios and cash reserves.
SafeMoon founder Braden Karony sentenced to 100 months in prison for crypto fraud
SafeMoon founder Braden Karony received a 100-month prison sentence for securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Wants a New Trial, Claims He Was a Political Victim of the Biden Administration
Imprisoned FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried filed a motion for a new trial, alleging he was a political victim of the Biden administration.
Sam Bankman-Fried files motion for new trial in FTX fraud case
Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a motion for a new trial in his FTX fraud case, citing constitutional violations.
HBAR Shorts Face $5 Million Risk if Price Breaks Key Level
HBAR shorts face potential $5 million liquidations if the price breaks its downtrend and rallies toward the $0.1035 resistance level.
Jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried files a motion seeking a new trial
Jailed FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a motion seeking a new trial, alleging the DOJ withheld information.
Ripple to host XRP Community Day 2026 tomorrow with Grayscale, Gemini, and ecosystem leadership
Ripple is hosting the global virtual XRP Community Day 2026 tomorrow, featuring leadership from Grayscale, Gemini, and the ecosystem.
Hyperliquid’s permissionless perps hit $5 billion daily volume as metals frenzy fuels record activity
Hyperliquid's permissionless markets hit a record $5.2 billion in daily volume, largely driven by volatile precious metals trading.
Ripple Custody just unlocked Ethereum and Solana staking, and institutions may finally get XRP yield without messy validator risk
Ripple Custody now offers Ethereum and Solana staking via Figment, providing institutional clients yield without direct validator management.
U.S. Treasury: Passing the Clarity Act is Critical for U.S. Bitcoin and Crypto Sovereignty
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged lawmakers to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act this spring for legal certainty in crypto markets.
JPMorgan cuts Coinbase (COIN) price target to $290 ahead of earnings
JPMorgan lowered its price target for Coinbase (COIN) to $290 ahead of its earnings report due to expected revenue pressure from lower trading volumes and crypto prices.
MoonPay wants to help 40,000 businesses in UK and EU pay workers in stablecoins
MoonPay, via its subsidiary Iron, is partnering with Deel to enable 40,000 UK and EU businesses to pay employees using stablecoins.
Saylor says bitcoin will ‘double or triple’ S&P returns over coming years, vows Strategy won’t be selling
Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin will significantly outperform the S&P 500 over the next four to eight years and confirms MicroStrategy will continue buying.
Interactive Brokers adds nano Bitcoin, Ether futures via Coinbase Derivatives
Interactive Brokers now offers nano Bitcoin and Ether futures from Coinbase Derivatives, enabling 24/7 trading access.
Tether invests in LayerZero Labs as it doubles down on cross-chain tech, agentic finance
Tether Investments has strategically invested in LayerZero Labs to bolster its cross-chain infrastructure and agentic finance capabilities.
Bitcoin price news: BTC holding in tight range as markets brace for January employment data
Bitcoin traded near $69,200 as markets awaited the delayed January U.S. jobs report amid warnings of potentially weak data.
Ethereum Holds $2,000 Support — Accumulation Keeps Recovery Hopes Alive
Ethereum shows recovery signs as on-chain data indicates accumulation, holding crucial $2,000 support for potential upside movement.
Crypto exchange Kraken fires CFO Stephanie Lemmerman as long-awaited IPO draws closer
Crypto exchange Kraken has moved CFO Stephanie Lemmerman to an advisory role ahead of its planned U.S. public listing.
Canaan revenue more than doubles in Q4 as bitcoin miner grows treasury to record levels
Canaan's Q4 revenue more than doubled year-over-year, driven by mining machine sales, while its bitcoin treasury reached record levels.
IBKR expands crypto suite with nano Bitcoin and Ether futures
Interactive Brokers is launching nano Bitcoin and Ether futures via a Coinbase Derivatives partnership to lower capital requirements for traders.
Tether makes ‘strategic investment’ into LayerZero Labs, creator of tech used for USDT0
Tether has made a strategic investment in LayerZero Labs to support interoperability infrastructure used for its omnichain stablecoin, USDT0.
Miami Mansion Listed for 700 BTC as California Billionaire Tax Sparks Relocations
A Miami mansion is listed for 700 BTC amid a trend of wealthy Californians relocating due to the state's proposed billionaire tax.
Ethereum news: Vitalik Buterin outlines how the blockchain could play a key role in the future of AI
Vitalik Buterin suggests Ethereum infrastructure can guide AI development to protect freedom and decentralize power.
European Union considering a ban on crypto transactions with Russia to tighten sanctions evasion: FT
The EU is considering banning all crypto transactions with Russia to curb sanctions evasion, targeting entities linked to sanctioned platforms.
Canton Network powers first private stablecoin payroll, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption
Canton Network executed the first real-world payroll using private stablecoins, leveraging its privacy-enabled infrastructure.
EU proposes crackdown on crypto transactions with Russia to curb sanctions evasion
The European Commission proposes a full ban on crypto transactions linked to Russia to close sanctions evasion loopholes.
Bitcoin whales just moved $4.7B dollars into cold storage while regular investors are busy panic selling the dip
Large Bitcoin holders moved $4.7B into long-term storage amid a recent market dip, contrasting with panic selling from smaller investors.
Blockchain.com gains FCA approval to offer regulated crypto services in the UK
Blockchain.com registered with the UK's FCA, enabling regulated crypto services nationwide.
Blockchain.com secures FCA registration to operate crypto asset business in UK
Blockchain.com received UK's Financial Conduct Authority registration to offer regulated crypto asset services.
Polymarket to let users wager on brand popularity and public opinion in Kaito AI tie-up
Polymarket is partnering with Kaito AI to launch "attention markets" for wagering on social media-driven metrics like brand popularity and sentiment.
‘We’re Not Selling’: Strategy’s (MSTR) Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Buys
Michael Saylor affirmed Strategy will continue buying Bitcoin quarterly and will not sell, despite market volatility concerns.
Solana Drops to 2-Year Lows — History Suggests a Bounce Toward $100 is Incoming
Despite hitting two-year lows, historical metrics suggest Solana may be undervalued and poised for a recovery toward $100.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.4% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 Index dropped 3.4% as all 20 constituent assets traded lower, led by declines in Aptos and Ethereum.
Circle Ventures invests in edgeX ahead of token launch, plans USDC on EDGE Chain
Circle Ventures invested in decentralized trading platform edgeX, which plans a token launch and USDC integration on its EDGE Chain.
Onyxcoin’s Month-Long Price Crash To Deepen Amid 40% Surge in Holder Exodus?
Onyxcoin faces deepening price crashes as long-term holder exits surge by 40%, threatening the final major support level at $0.0050.
Bitget Cuts Stock Perps Fees to Zero for Makers Ahead of Earnings Season, Expanding Access Across Markets
Bitget eliminated maker fees for stock perpetuals and reduced taker fees starting February 10th.
Bank of England taps Chainlink to support onchain securities settlement
Chainlink joins the Bank of England's Synchronisation Lab to test settlement coordination between central bank funds and onchain securities.