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U.S. government isn't poised to sweep in with bitcoin buys, despite Jim Cramer rumor
The rumored U.S. government plan to buy Bitcoin at $60,000 does not exist as the required reserve lacks legal establishment.
Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,’ Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026
Bernstein analysts labeled the current Bitcoin downturn the 'weakest bear case' ever, maintaining a $150,000 price target for 2026.
Ethereum news: MegaETH debuts mainnet as Ethereum scaling debate heats up
MegaETH launched its high-performance mainnet, aiming for over 100,000 tps amid ongoing Ethereum scaling discussions.
Polymarket sues Massachusetts in growing state-federal fight over prediction markets
Polymarket filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, asserting federal authority over event contracts supersedes state regulation of prediction markets.
Bernstein Discusses Bitcoin’s Weakest Bear Market Yet – “Nothing Broke”
Bernstein analysts argue Bitcoin's current downturn is the weakest bear market historically because no structural failures occurred.
Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion
Bitcoin miner Cango sold 4,451 BTC for $305 million to repay debt and fund its strategic expansion into AI compute infrastructure.
CME Group debuts Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar futures
CME Group has launched futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, expanding its regulated digital asset derivatives offerings.
Cango (CANG) stock news: BTC miner sold more than half of its holdings
Bitcoin miner Cango sold $305 million in BTC to fund a strategic shift into AI computing infrastructure.
Ethereum Price Hits Breakdown Target — But Is a Bigger Drop to $1,000 Coming?
Despite hitting a breakdown target near $1,800 and rebounding 23%, Ethereum's bounce lacks conviction due to weak momentum and selling by long-term holders.
MegaETH debuts ‘real-time’ mainnet, targets 10 ms blocks
MegaETH launched its mainnet, aiming for 10ms block times and over 40,000 TPS using its SALT system.
Damex Secures MiCA CASP Licence, Establishing Its Position as a Tier-1 Digital Asset Institution in Europe
Damex's Malta entity secured a MiCA CASP license, positioning it as a Tier-1 digital asset institution in Europe.
Bitget and BlockSec Introduce the UEX Security Standard, Setting a New Benchmark for Universal Exchanges
Bitget and BlockSec released the UEX Security Standard, a framework addressing security risks in unified exchange environments.
BitMine acquires 40,613 ether in a week, total treasury reaches 4.33 million ETH
BitMine Immersion Technologies added 40,613 ETH to its treasury, bringing its total holdings to over 4.32 million ETH, valued near $9.2 billion.
Ether (ETH) News: Tom Lee’s Bitmine (BMNR) adds to ETH stack after price crash, now holds 3.6% of Ethereum’s (ETH) total supply
Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion bought 40,613 ETH during the recent price crash, increasing its total holdings to over 4.3 million tokens.
Cash falls to 88 cents on the dollar but Bitcoin is up to $3.26 if you bought before the ‘crash’
Despite Bitcoin's recent 3% drop, holding it since early 2023 yields a $3.26 return, whereas the US dollar has lost significant purchasing power, effectively falling to about 88 cents.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is only gainer, up 3.4%
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was the sole gainer, rising 3.4%, as the CoinDesk 20 Index fell 2.8%.
3 Meme Coins To Watch In The Second Week Of February 2026
Three meme coins—Pippin (PIPPIN), Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), and Banana For Scale (BANANAS31)—show signs of potential reversals for investors to monitor.
XRP Price Crash To 15-Month Low Inspires $2.2 Billion Whale Buying
Following a sharp sell-off to a 15-month low, large XRP holders bought over $2.24 billion in tokens, signaling mixed market signals.
Strategy (MSTR) Adds 1,142 Bitcoin for $90 Million as Bitcoin Trades Near $69,000
Strategy purchased 1,142 Bitcoin for $90 million, increasing its total holdings to 714,644 BTC, funded by its at-the-market equity program.
Bitcoin miner Cango sells 4,451 BTC to strengthen balance sheet, back AI push with $305 million proceeds
Bitcoin miner Cango sold 4,451 BTC for $305 million to repay a loan and fund its strategic pivot into AI infrastructure.
Strategy news: MSTR purchased $90 million of bitcoin last week
MicroStrategy bought 1,142 bitcoin for $90 million before last week's significant crypto price drop.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $90 million in Bitcoin at $78,800
Strategy purchased 1,142 Bitcoin for $90 million at an average price of $78,815 per coin.
Bitcoin value investors move in as BTC price drops, 'capitulation' searches rise: Crypto Daybook Americas
As Bitcoin dropped nearly 2.5%, value investors and institutions increased buying, while retail sentiment showed fragility amid rising 'capitulation' searches.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 1,142 BTC for $90 million as total bitcoin treasury value remains below cost
Strategy acquired 1,142 BTC for $90 million, bringing its total holdings to 714,644 BTC, which is currently valued below its average purchase cost.
Crypto market bottom is closer than you think as Bitcoin miner reserves crash to historic lows
Bitcoin miner reserves are at historic lows, suggesting the market bottom may be near despite mixed on-chain signals.
Gate Strengthens Position in Crypto ETF Market With Transparency and Low Fees
Gate is expanding its crypto ETF token market share by offering transparent mechanisms and a unified low-fee structure while competitors withdraw.
13.4 Million Altcoins Dead: How SEC Regulation Turned Crypto Into a Graveyard
Over 13.4 million altcoins have failed since 2021, largely due to outdated SEC regulations forcing projects to strip tokens of enforceable rights.
White House to host second stablecoin meeting with banks and crypto groups tomorrow
The White House will host a second meeting Tuesday to push banks and crypto firms toward a stablecoin yield compromise.
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.