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AI mania is helping cap crypto's upside, Wintermute says: Crypto Daybook Americas
Wintermute suggests AI investment mania is suppressing crypto's potential upside by absorbing available capital.
Davos WEF 2026: Crypto Enters Its Execution Phase
At Davos WEF 2026, crypto shifted focus from hype to execution, emphasizing regulated institutional infrastructure, compliance, and measurable outcomes.
Jump Trading to take small stakes in prediction markets Polymarket, Kalshi: Bloomberg
Jump Trading will acquire small equity stakes in prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket for providing liquidity.
Base App removes Farcaster-powered Talk feed to sharpen focus on onchain trading
Base App is removing its Farcaster-powered Talk feed to concentrate solely on onchain trading functionalities.
Strategy (MSTR) Stock Jumps 33% on Revenue and Bitcoin Boost — Can the Rally Hold?
MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock surged 33% following Bitcoin recovery and positive earnings, but technical indicators suggest the rally's sustainability is uncertain.
Ledger and OKX DEX partner to enable non-custodial crypto swaps
Ledger and OKX DEX are partnering to allow users to perform non-custodial crypto swaps directly within the Ledger Wallet app.
CZ Dismisses Centralization Fears Amid Scrutiny Over Binance’s Grip on USD1 Stablecoin
CZ dismissed concerns over Binance holding 87% of the USD1 stablecoin supply, citing the exchange's large scale.
Memecoins lead crypto market gains as prices of major tokens BTC, ETH languish: Crypto Markets Today
Memecoins and AI-linked tokens outperformed Bitcoin and Ether on Tuesday, despite overall market sentiment remaining in "extreme fear."
AI Agents Were Supposed to Power a New Economy on Blockchain —What Went Wrong
x402 agent payment transactions have plummeted over 92% since their peak, signaling current demand lags behind infrastructure development.
Why Bitcoin Is Trading Like a Tech Stock — Not Digital Gold
Bitcoin's price movements closely track US software stocks, suggesting it acts as a growth asset influenced by private credit stress, not digital gold.
Bitcoin failing 7 times to break $71,500 is much more ominous than boring ‘sideways action’
Bitcoin's seventh failure to break $71,500, marked by a lower high, signals fading conviction amid negative 30-day ETF flows and tight macro conditions.
Vitalik Buterin sketches near-term vision for Ethereum’s role in an AI-driven future
Vitalik Buterin envisions Ethereum enabling trustless interaction, economic coordination, and enhanced governance within an AI-driven world.
Man sentenced to 20 years for role in $74 million crypto investment fraud
Daren Li received a 20-year prison sentence for his role in a $73.6 million cryptocurrency investment and money laundering fraud.
Fugitive Daren Li sentenced to 20 years in the U.S. for $73M international crypto scam
Fugitive Daren Li received a 20-year U.S. prison sentence in absentia for his role in a $73 million international crypto scam.
Ethereum To Make the Most Transformative Architectural Leap Since The Merge.
Ethereum is planning a major architectural shift using L1-zkEVM proofs to make block validation faster, cheaper, and more accessible.
Bitcoin’s Most Dangerous Setups Formed Days Before October 10 Crash: How to Spot it Next Time
Analyzing past Bitcoin crashes reveals that structural weakness, marked by high leverage and low spot flows, precedes major liquidation cascades.
The real drivers of XRP supply: A guide to understand Ripple’s monthly releases and what matters
XRP supply dynamics are governed by a fixed 100 billion cap, monthly escrow unlocks up to 1 billion, and transaction fee burns.
When Is the Right Time to Buy the Crypto Dip? Santiment Highlights 5 Key Signals
Santiment identifies five key signals, including extreme negative sentiment and on-chain data, to help traders determine the optimal time to buy cryptocurrency dips.
I'm not confident we hit a true capitulation in bitcoin, derivatives expert says
A derivatives expert suggests Bitcoin has not experienced true capitulation based on futures market behavior.
Bitcoin Price Shows First Bottom Signal in 3 Years as Selling Pressure Cools
Historical indicators suggest Bitcoin is forming a market bottom as selling pressure eases and supply in profit nears 2022 bear market levels.
Ledger brings OKX DEX into its wallet in push toward secure, self-custodial trading
Ledger is integrating OKX DEX into its wallet, allowing users to trade while maintaining full self-custody via hardware-signed transactions.
How TradFi and Crypto Are Converging — And What It Means for Traders
Crypto platforms like Phemex are integrating TradFi futures to offer 24/7 trading, bridging the gap between traditional and digital asset markets.
LMAX unveils new exchange to break the wall down between crypto and FX
LMAX Group launched Omnia Exchange, a unified platform for 24/7 trading between FX, crypto, and stablecoins.
Is Ethereum’s 62% Dip an Attractive Entry Point? BitMine’s Tom Lee Thinks So
BitMine's Chairman Tom Lee believes Ethereum's 62% dip is a strategic buying opportunity, citing historical V-shaped recoveries.
Monero’s 65% Price Crash Didn’t Form a Bottom? Why $150 Is Now the Real Risk
Despite a recent rebound, Monero's price action suggests the downtrend remains intact, pointing toward a potential risk toward $150.
AI is no savior when markets get tough … but it can help, says Nickel Digital chief
AI is useful in investment analysis, but human intervention is crucial for risk management during tough market conditions.
Trump’s “Big Mistake” Sparks Viral Confusion—What He Really Meant About Kevin Warsh
Trump's comment about a "big mistake" caused confusion, referring to not nominating Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair in 2017, not a current regret.
U.S. BTC ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month
U.S. bitcoin ETFs saw consecutive net inflows for the first time in a month, following a recent price bounce.
Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Is Intact, and the Latest Sell-Off Shows Why
Kaiko Research asserts that Bitcoin's recent 52% sell-off aligns with historical 4-year halving cycle drawdowns, suggesting the cycle remains intact.
Was the XRP Price Bounce Exit Liquidity as Holders Dumped 90% of Their Stash?
Despite a 30% XRP price bounce, on-chain data suggests holders used the rally to sell at a loss, indicating distribution rather than genuine accumulation.
Hyperliquid Overtakes Coinbase in Trading Volume, Challenging Crypto Exchange Hierarchy
On-chain platform Hyperliquid surpassed Coinbase in notional trading volume, signaling a shift toward high-performance decentralized derivatives.
South Korea launches probe into Bithumb over $43 billion fat-finger incident
South Korea's financial watchdog is investigating Bithumb after a staff error sent $43 billion in Bitcoin to users.
Commissioner Uyeda says SEC rules shouldn’t create ‘unnecessary roadblocks’ as tokenization advances
SEC Commissioner Uyeda stated that existing securities rules should adapt to tokenization without creating unnecessary roadblocks for market advancement.
Ripple Boosts Institutional Custody Capabilities as XRP Extends a 32% Slide
Ripple partnered with Figment and Securosys to enhance Ripple Custody services for institutions, despite XRP's recent 32% price decline.
Dubai advances real estate tokenization project, activates secondary trading for 7.8 million property tokens
Dubai's Land Department activated secondary trading for 7.8 million real estate tokens on February 20 as part of Phase II of its tokenization project.
Liquidity 2026: Where Global Institutions Converged on the Future of Digital Assets and TradFi
The Liquidity 2026 summit highlighted that infrastructure, regulation, and collaboration are key to the sustainable institutional adoption of digital assets.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest buys more Bullish as stock jumps over 16%
Ark Invest purchased over 57,000 Bullish shares on Monday as the stock surged more than 16%.
Bitcoin’s U.S. demand signal flickers back after crash
The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index shows U.S. buyers re-entering the market following Bitcoin's recent price crash.
Bitcoin rebound has hit a wall at $71,000 with sentiment at most fearful since 2022
Bitcoin's rebound stalled near $71,000 amid low liquidity and extreme fear sentiment not seen since 2022.
Bitmine buys $84 million in ETH as Tom Lee calls market pullback ‘attractive’ entry point: onchain data
Bitmine acquired $83.6 million in ETH, aligning with Tom Lee's view that the market pullback is an attractive entry point.
Backpack Exchange seeks $50M funding at $1B valuation: Report
Backpack Exchange is reportedly seeking $50 million in funding at a $1 billion pre-money valuation.
Is Cardano Setting Up a Breakout to $0.34 as Selling Incentives Drop 75%?
Cardano shows technical signs of a potential breakout toward $0.34 due to a 75% drop in profitable supply and bullish divergence, pending volume confirmation.
McHenry predicts fast crypto deal as Witt brokers talks
McHenry and Witt anticipate a sweeping crypto market structure bill could pass Congress by Memorial Day.
Binance’s CZ and Yi He Star in AI-Generated Deepfake Dramas Flooding Crypto Twitter
AI-generated deepfake videos featuring Binance's CZ and Yi He, styled as dramatic mini-series, are circulating widely on Crypto Twitter.
Backpack exchange reaches $1 billion unicorn valuation on tokenization push: Axios
Crypto exchange Backpack, founded by former FTX employees, is reportedly nearing a $1 billion unicorn valuation following a $50 million financing round.
Former FTX Co-CEO Ryan Salame Appears to Campaign for Trump Pardon From Prison
Former FTX co-CEO Ryan Salame is actively campaigning for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump through politically charged social media posts from prison.
Fed’s Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don’t Threaten Banks
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that crypto crashes do not threaten banks because digital assets remain largely detached from traditional finance.
Federal Reserve to roll out ‘skinny master accounts’ this year as broader crypto rules remain in limbo, Fed Gov. Waller says
Fed Governor Waller announced plans to implement 'skinny master accounts' by year-end while broader crypto regulation stalls in Congress.
ETHZilla fractionalizes leased aircraft engine monthly cashflows with its Eurus Aero Token I
ETHZilla launched the Eurus Aero Token I to fractionalize ownership and cash flows from two leased commercial jet engines.
Bitcoin Stable at $70,000: Will BTC Pump or Dump From Here?
Bitcoin is stable near $70,000, with on-chain data showing conflicting signals between elevated selling pressure and aggressive whale accumulation.
VanEck’s AVAX thesis: product-market fit, economic clarity & institutional distribution
VanEck chose Avalanche (AVAX) for its first alt-L1 ETF due to its product-market fit, economic clarity, and strong institutional onboarding.
Coinbase’s Backstreet Boys-inspired Super Bowl ad divides viewers
Coinbase's Super Bowl ad, featuring a karaoke sing-along to the Backstreet Boys' hit, generated sharply divided reactions from viewers.
3 Altcoins Facing Major Liquidation Risks in the Second Week of February
Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Zcash face significant liquidation risks this week due to potential price rebounds against heavily shorted positions.
Ripple says compliance controls will unlock DeFi, but XRPL liquidity is still too thin to prove it
Ripple believes compliance controls will enable institutional DeFi on XRPL, but current liquidity levels are too low to validate this thesis.
Bitcoin Rebounds from $60K Capitulation Low, Eyes $74,500 Resistance This Week
Bitcoin rebounded from a $60,000 low after a sharp drop, with bulls aiming for the $74,500 resistance level this week.
Billionaire Thomas Kaplan predicts new highs for gold as it reclaims $5K
Billionaire Thomas Kaplan remains bullish on gold, predicting it will surpass $5,600 despite a recent sharp correction.
The Daily: Bernstein reaffirms $150K price target citing ‘weakest bitcoin bear case in history,’ Strategy buys another 1,142 BTC, and more
Bernstein reaffirmed Bitcoin's $150K target, Strategy bought more BTC, and Tether plans significant hiring.
Chiliz Unveils Fan Token Roadmap Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Push
Chiliz released a three-phase roadmap focusing on expanding Fan Tokens, re-entering the US market, and launching national team tokens before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Alphabet draws $100B+ demand for $15B bond sale to fund record $185B AI spend
Alphabet is raising $15 billion through a highly demanded bond sale to finance its massive $185 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Cipher Mining (CIFR) and TeraWulf (WULF) Get Morgan Stanley Nod; Marathon (MARA) Rated Underweight
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on bitcoin miners, rating Cipher Mining and TeraWulf Overweight while giving Marathon Digital an Underweight rating.
Solana’s 30% Bounce Faces a Critical Test — Where Is the Price Headed Next?
Solana's 30% price rebound after hitting $67 support faces a critical test at the $96 resistance level amid mixed on-chain signals.
Crypto exchange Backpack reveals tokenomics plan to prevent ‘dumping on retail’
Backpack exchange detailed a tokenomics plan to progressively release tokens based on growth milestones, aiming to prevent retail dumping.
Bitcoin price news: BTC climbs above $70,000 as Bernstein makes bull case
Bitcoin rose above $70,000, supported by Bernstein's reiterated $150,000 year-end price target.
Jump Trading to serve as Polymarket and Kalshi market maker in exchange for stake: Bloomberg
Jump Trading will provide market-making services to prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi in exchange for equity stakes in both companies.
Backpack to airdrop 25% of tokens at TGE as team eyes US IPO
Backpack will airdrop 25% of its tokens at TGE, with team rewards tied to long-term growth and a planned US IPO.
Jump Trading to acquire stakes in Kalshi and Polymarket
Jump Trading is acquiring small ownership stakes in prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket.
Why Bitcoin faces a brutal liquidity trap because China’s $298B of US Treasuries are up for sale
China's regulatory pressure on banks to limit US Treasury exposure signals a risk that could tighten financial conditions, potentially trapping Bitcoin in a liquidity squeeze.
3 Altcoins That Could Hit New All-Time Highs In Second Week of February 2026
Three altcoins—Canton (CC), Rain (RAIN), and Impossible Cloud Network (ICNT)—show potential for new all-time highs based on current market signals.
Morgan Stanley backs Cipher (CIFR) and TeraWulf (WULF), but is cool on Marathon (MARA)
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on bitcoin miners, rating Cipher and TeraWulf as buys while labeling Marathon Digital a sell.
Farcaster founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan join stablecoin startup Tempo
Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan are joining stablecoin startup Tempo to focus on mainstreaming stablecoins and building a global payments network.