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Crypto crime is getting violent: ‘wrench attacks’ jumped 75% in 2026
Wrench attacks, physical assaults to steal crypto, surged 75% in 2025, marking a violent turn in crypto crime.
Cboe targets prediction market with ‘all-or-nothing’ options revival: WSJ
Cboe is exploring reviving fixed-return binary options to compete with the growing prediction market sector.
BitMine deepens Ethereum bet with 41,788 ETH buy, ramps up staking
BitMine acquired 41,788 ETH, increasing its total holdings to 4.285 million ETH, while significantly boosting its staked amount.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index tumbles 9.3% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 9.3% over the weekend, with all 20 constituents trading lower, led down by Ethereum.
Arcium launches privacy-preserving Mainnet Alpha on Solana as Umbra debuts shielded finance layer
Arcium launched its Mainnet Alpha on Solana, enabling privacy-preserving applications like Umbra's shielded finance layer.
Justin Sun plans to add up to $100M in Bitcoin to Tron’s holdings
Justin Sun announced plans to acquire up to $100 million in Bitcoin to expand Tron's treasury holdings.
Strategy ($MSTR) Bought 855 Bitcoin Ahead of Weekend Market Crash, Holdings Hover Near Breakeven
Strategy purchased 855 Bitcoin for $75.3 million just before a weekend market crash, bringing its total holdings near breakeven.
Strategy buys 855 more Bitcoin at around $88K
Strategy acquired 855 more Bitcoin for $75 million last week, bringing its total holdings to 713,502 BTC.
Bitcoin triggers $7B loss for ETF holders as price could drop to $65,000 while Strategy (MSTR) sits on billion dollar cushion
Bitcoin's price drop below $80,000 has caused US spot ETF holders to incur $7 billion in paper losses, with potential for further decline.
Strategy (MSTR) acquired 855 bitcoin ahead of last week's market crash
Strategy purchased 855 bitcoin for $75.3 million just before last week's market crash.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquires another 855 BTC for $75 million as total bitcoin holdings briefly slip underwater
Strategy bought 855 BTC for $75.3 million, briefly seeing its total holdings dip into an unrealized loss as Bitcoin's price fell.
Bernstein sees ‘short-term crypto bear cycle’ reversing in 2026, with bitcoin bottoming in the $60K range
Bernstein analysts predict the short-term crypto bear cycle will reverse in 2026, with Bitcoin bottoming near $60K.
3 Altcoins to Watch In The First Week Of February 2026
Three altcoins—Zilliqa (ZIL), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Canton (CC)—are highlighted for potential movement in early February 2026 based on network events and technical momentum.
Nomura tightens risk controls at Laser Digital after crypto losses hit profits
Nomura is tightening risk controls at its crypto unit, Laser Digital, following crypto-related losses that impacted third-quarter profits.
A CME gap to the upside offers BTC bulls a glimmer of hope
A significant price gap in CME bitcoin futures, caused by a weekend price drop, offers bulls hope for a price recovery.
Hong Kong to initially grant ‘very few’ stablecoin licenses starting in March
Hong Kong's financial watchdog plans to issue a very small initial batch of stablecoin issuer licenses starting in March.
Binance Initiates $100 Million Central Bank-Style Market Support As Bitcoin Bleeds
Binance executed the first $100 million purchase of Bitcoin as part of its $1 billion SAFU conversion plan amid market selling pressure.
Hyperliquid's HYPE emerges as crypto haven after market's weekend plunge: Crypto Daybook Americas
Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid saw record activity while the broader crypto market plunged, boosting its native token HYPE.
White House to meet with crypto firms and banks on stablecoin yield this afternoon
The White House is hosting a meeting today between crypto firms and banks to discuss stablecoin yields.
Zama launches token, debuts privacy metric after more than $121 million shielded on Ethereum
Zama launched its ZAMA token and introduced the Total Value Shielded (TVS) metric after shielding over $121 million during a recent auction.
Jim Cramer watches this key bitcoin support level as Michael Saylor hints at buying the dip
Jim Cramer questioned bitcoin bulls amid a slide to $74,000, while Michael Saylor hinted at further purchases.
BitRiver parent enters bankruptcy monitoring as CEO placed under house arrest: report
BitRiver's parent company, Fox Group, entered bankruptcy monitoring following a debt dispute, while CEO Igor Runets was placed under house arrest for tax evasion.
Bitcoin, ether rebound after weekend low-liquidity rout: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin and ether stabilized after a low-liquidity weekend selloff erased $290 billion from the crypto market cap.
Bitcoin begins to rally after huge weekend dump as global markets open with bullish intent
Bitcoin rebounded sharply on Monday after a significant weekend drop, testing buyer interest amid broader market uncertainty.
HBAR Still Bullish After 35% Drop? Yet One Broken Streak Could Delay Price Rebound
Despite a 35% drop, HBAR shows bullish money flow divergence, but a broken three-month spot outflow streak suggests caution for a rebound.
What Is OpenClaw and Why Is It Taking Over Crypto Twitter?
OpenClaw is an open-source autonomous AI agent platform that is rapidly gaining traction for executing on-chain actions in crypto markets.
Ripple news: XRP-linked firms secures full e-money License for EU
Ripple received a full Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg's CSSF to expand its regulated payments services across the EU.
Crypto funds extend exodus with another $1.7 billion in weekly outflows as ‘investor sentiment deteriorates’: CoinShares
Crypto funds saw $1.7 billion in net outflows last week, marking the second consecutive week of accelerated withdrawals amid deteriorating investor sentiment.
U.S. Crypto stocks slide in pre-market trading as BTC price stabilizes around $77,000
U.S. crypto stocks declined in pre-market trading following market digestion of a new Fed chair nominee, while Bitcoin stabilized near $77,000.
Crypto Exodus Hits $1.7 Billion but Tokenized Metals Draw Investor Inflows
Crypto funds experienced $1.7 billion in outflows last week, but tokenized metals are attracting investor interest.
Tron founder Justin Sun to buy up to $100 million in BTC after market selloff
Tron founder Justin Sun announced plans to purchase between $50 million and $100 million in Bitcoin following a recent market selloff.
Ripple secures full EU EMI license in Luxembourg following preliminary approval
Ripple obtained a full Electronic Money Institution license in Luxembourg, enabling EU-wide scaling of its digital asset services.
Gate TradFi Web Access Now Open, Strengthening One-Stop Multi-Asset Trading System
Gate has launched web access for its TradFi section, completing multi-device coverage for its multi-asset trading system.
Blockstream has no financial links to Jeffrey Epstein, Adam Back says
Blockstream CEO Adam Back denied any current financial connection between his company and Jeffrey Epstein following the release of court documents.
Binance moves 1,315 bitcoin into SAFU fund as it prepares to buy $1 billion BTC
Binance moved 1,315 BTC into its SAFU fund, an early step in reframing the reserve around bitcoin.
Ethereum Price Is 10% From Falling Below $2,000, but There’s a Silver Lining to it
Ethereum is close to dropping below $2,000, but macro indicators suggest this dip could set the stage for a healthier long-term recovery.
BTC spot exchange-traded fund holders are in the red, may throw in the towel
Bitcoin ETF investors are currently facing an average 15% paper loss, potentially leading to significant redemptions.
Japan’s Nomura cuts down crypto exposure following Q3 losses
Nomura Holdings is reducing its cryptocurrency exposure after its digital asset subsidiary, Laser Digital, incurred losses during Q3.
Not Tom Lee’s BitMine: This Firm Faces Potential $1.33 Billion ETH Liquidation Amid 26% Price Drop
Ethereum whale Trend Research faces a potential $1.33 billion liquidation as ETH prices drop nearly 26% over the past week.
Binance commits to gigantic Bitcoin purchase as an implicit apology for October liquidation meltdown
Binance is converting its $1 billion SAFU stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin, promising to replenish the fund if its value drops below $800 million.
ZOOMEX Introduces February XAUT Initiative Aimed at Simplifying Platform Access
ZOOMEX launched the February XAUT Airdrop Event to simplify platform access and promote fair digital asset trading.
Tether Dominance Signals the Market May Not Have Found a Bottom Yet
High Tether Dominance (USDT.D) reaching a two-year high suggests investors are moving to stablecoins, indicating the crypto market may not have bottomed out.
Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP as Price Weakness Extends Into February
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow in February amid continued price weakness for the token.
Jim Cramer Explains the Hidden Forces Behind Bitcoin’s Tumult after $80,000 Broke
Jim Cramer questioned Bitcoin's stability after it fell below $80,000, citing fragile support and narrative-driven trading.
Is This The Bitcoin Bottom? 3 Metrics Still Point To $63,000 As The Key Risk Zone
Despite hitting a technical target, weak spot buying and whale selling suggest Bitcoin's correction may continue toward the $63,000 support zone.
Strategy (MSTR) Earnings Among 5 US Data Points To Flip Bitcoin Market This Week
Five key US economic data points, including MSTR earnings, will influence Bitcoin's volatile market sentiment this week amid macro pressures.
Bitcoin's price crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC's tune
Despite thousands of altcoins and institutional adoption, the crypto market in 2026 still closely follows Bitcoin's price movements, offering little diversification.
Bitcoin Pullback Exposes MicroStrategy to Around $1 Billion in Paper Losses
A Bitcoin price drop below $75,000 briefly put MicroStrategy's BTC holdings at nearly $1 billion in unrealized losses.
Jupiter brings Polymarket to Solana and lands $35 million investment deal
Jupiter is integrating Polymarket onto Solana and secured a $35 million strategic investment from ParaFi Capital.
Two Ethereum Whales Dump $371M to Repay Aave Debt in 48 Hours
Two major Ethereum whales sold a combined $371 million in ETH over 48 hours to reduce their debt on the Aave lending protocol.
India crypto budget 2026: Bitcoin traders to face a $545 penalty for lapse
India's 2026 budget keeps existing crypto taxes but introduces penalties up to $545 for reporting lapses.
The hidden reason bitcoin didn't rally as gold and silver went berserk
Bitcoin's failure to rally despite precious metal gains was due to persistent sell pressure below $90,000 visible in order books.
Story delays $IP token unlock by 6 months as supply overhang fears mount and usage remains thin
Story Protocol delayed its $IP token unlock by six months to mitigate supply fears amid low network usage.
CrossCurve Hit by $3 Million Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit Amid Rising Crypto Hacks
CrossCurve's cross-chain bridge was exploited for approximately $3 million due to a smart contract vulnerability.
Bitcoin rebounds above $75,000 after brief slide as thin liquidity keeps traders on edge
Bitcoin recovered above $76,000 after briefly dipping below $75,000 due to thin market liquidity.
Polymarket expands to Solana through Jupiter DEX integration
Jupiter integrated Polymarket, allowing users to trade decentralized prediction contracts directly within the Jupiter app on Solana.
Nomura Posts Crypto Losses—But That’s Only Half the Story
Nomura's crypto subsidiary, Laser Digital, reported losses, yet simultaneously advanced its long-term strategy by applying for a US bank charter.
Bitcoin holds below $80,000 as January prediction contracts miss liquidation-driven slide: Asia Morning Briefing
Bitcoin traded under $80,000 following a volatile slide that liquidated long positions, exposing a divergence between options markets and prediction contracts.
Shenzhen’s Jereh Collapse: 150,000 Gold Investors Offered Pennies on the Dollar
The collapse of Shenzhen's Jereh gold platform, which operated as leveraged betting, has left 150,000 investors facing minimal repayments contingent on waiving legal rights.
Bitcoin's (BTC) difficult week and worse weekend: Here's what happened and what comes next
Bitcoin plunged near $77,000 over the weekend, wiping out $800 billion in market value due to geopolitical fears and a liquidation trap.
Every Bitcoin and Crypto Revelation in the Epstein Files
Newly unsealed Epstein files reveal his early involvement with Bitcoin founders, investment in Blockstream, and social ties to key crypto figures.
Onyxcoin Holders Sold in Panic, But Technical Charts Show Breakout Potential
Despite panic selling by short-term holders, Onyxcoin's technical indicators suggest potential for a significant breakout rally.
CrossCurve bridge exploited for approximately $3 million across multiple chains via spoofed messages
CrossCurve's bridge was exploited for about $3 million across multiple chains due to a vulnerability allowing spoofed cross-chain messages.
US Sanctions UK Crypto Exchanges Amid Iran-Related Woes
The US Treasury sanctioned two UK crypto exchanges for processing nearly $1 billion in transactions linked to Iran's IRGC.
Bitcoin’s Sell-Off Reveals Deep Market Divides: Opportunity or Structural Vulnerability?
Bitcoin's recent sell-off highlights a market division between 'buy-the-dip' investors seeing opportunity and analysts noting structural vulnerabilities.
As global “Bye America” investors ditch US risk, Bitcoin is finally ready to be the macro alternative
The 'Bye America' trade, driven by global investors reassessing US risk, creates conditions where Bitcoin can function as a macro alternative via FX, real yields, hedging, and leverage channels.
Crypto exchanges sanctioned alongside Iranian officials in Trump administration’s Iran crackdown
The U.S. sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion, for processing funds for Iran's IRGC.
Are Dogecoin Holders Looking to Buy More After 16% Crash?
Despite a 16% crash, on-chain data suggests Dogecoin holders are accumulating, viewing the dip as a buying opportunity.
Bitcoin's 'hopium' for bulls is over and this weekend's slide may be just the beginning
Bitcoin's sharp weekend drop below $78,000 suggests bullish optimism is fading, with analysts predicting months of further downside.
Justin Sun Hit by Explosive Market Manipulation Claims as Alleged Ex-Girlfriend Offers Evidence to SEC
An alleged ex-girlfriend of Justin Sun has provided evidence to the SEC claiming he manipulated TRX prices using multiple Binance accounts.