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Worldcoin (WLD) Price Crashes 21% But Here’s How Traders Profited From It
Worldcoin (WLD) dropped 21% after a failed rally, but traders profited by anticipating the downturn via negative funding rates.
Vitalik Buterin commits roughly $45 million in ETH to open-source security and privacy projects
Vitalik Buterin committed 16,384 ETH, worth about $45 million, to fund open-source security and public technology initiatives.
The Real Story Behind Bitcoin’s 10% Crash — Why Liquidations Came Later
Bitcoin's 10% crash was primarily caused by long-term holders selling near key support, which then triggered massive derivatives liquidations.
Vitalik Buterin pulls $17 million in ether as Ethereum Foundation tightens spending
Vitalik Buterin withdrew $17.3 million in ETH to fund open-source development as the Ethereum Foundation enters a period of mild austerity.
Bitcoin ETFs see worst outflows since August, as BTC, ETH products lose $1 billion
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experienced nearly $1 billion in combined outflows due to falling crypto prices and risk aversion.
Binance seeks top spot in South Korean market, targets full GoFi repayment in 2026
Binance aims to complete restitution for South Korea's GoFi users this year to re-enter the local market and eventually challenge for the top spot.
Binance Commits $1 Billion SAFU Fund to Bitcoin: But What Does It Really Mean for Price?
Binance is converting its $1 billion SAFU user protection fund from stablecoins to Bitcoin over 30 days.
El Salvador Joins Gold Buying Spree With $50 Million Acquisition
El Salvador's Central Reserve Bank acquired $50 million in gold, marking its second major purchase since 1990.
Binance pledges $1 billion fund to bitcoin as market tanks to months-low
Binance is converting $1 billion in SAFU stablecoin reserves entirely into Bitcoin over 30 days to support the industry.
Kevin Warsh odds jump to 93% on Polymarket as Trump’s Fed chair pick looms
Kevin Warsh's odds to be Trump's Fed chair pick surged to 93% on Polymarket ahead of the expected announcement.
Solana Adds 10 Million New Holders, Can SOL Price Squeeze A Rally Out Of Them?
Despite price pressure, Solana is adding 10.2 million new daily addresses, signaling adoption, though recent ETF outflows suggest caution.
Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout
Binance will convert its $1 billion SAFU fund's stablecoins into Bitcoin over 30 days, maintaining an $800 million floor.
Gold, silver, copper profit-taking triggers $120 million unwind in tokenized metals
A sharp slide in metal prices caused $120 million in liquidations across tokenized gold, silver, and copper products on crypto exchanges.
Cathie Wood Calls Gold Top as Markets Unwind $9 Trillion Across Assets
Cathie Wood argues gold is in a late-cycle bubble, contrasting with a recent $9 trillion market capitalization swing driven by leverage unwind.
Crypto Sell-off Hits Corporate Treasuries as Strategy and BitMine Stocks Slide Nearly 10%
A crypto market downturn caused significant stock drops for corporate treasury holders Strategy and BitMine, both falling nearly 10%.
Sentient (SENT) Defies a Market Sell-Off With 60% Gains — 3 Metrics Explain How
Sentient (SENT) gained over 60% against a market sell-off, driven by inverse correlation with Bitcoin and strong dip buying.
Here's why Fed contender Kevin Warsh is seen as bearish for bitcoin
Bitcoin plunged as Kevin Warsh, a potential Fed chair nominee, is viewed as bearish due to his hawkish stance on monetary discipline.
Bitpanda Becomes Europe’s Most Comprehensive Investment App
Bitpanda is launching an app offering access to over 10,000 stocks, ETFs, crypto, and precious metals, aiming to be Europe’s most comprehensive investment platform.
Binance to convert $1B SAFU fund into Bitcoin reserves
Binance will convert its $1 billion SAFU fund from stablecoins into Bitcoin reserves within 30 days.
XRP price prediction: Bulls lose $70 million as Ripple-linked token plunges 7%
XRP dropped nearly 7% to around $1.75 due to a broader crypto selloff, causing over $70 million in long liquidations.
$90,000 Loses Its Pull on Bitcoin as $8.8 Billion Options Expiry Approaches
As $8.8 billion in crypto options expire, Bitcoin struggles below the $90,000 mark despite structurally bullish positioning.
Bitcoin price prediction: BTC options flash troubling signs as traders eye $70,000
Bitcoin's implied volatility spiked sharply due to macro uncertainty, signaling increased trader caution and potential turbulence ahead.
Bitcoin price now: BTC moves end up liquidating $1.7 billion in bullish crypto bets
Over $1.7 billion in leveraged crypto positions, mostly long bets, were liquidated as Bitcoin fell to $81,000 amid market jitters.
Trump administration set to nominate Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair
The Trump administration is reportedly set to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.
Kevin Warsh’s odds to become Fed chair surge to 92% after Trump hints at familiar pick
Kevin Warsh's odds to be the next Fed Chair jumped to 92% following President Trump's hint about a familiar nominee.
Crypto Liquidations Surge to $1.7 Billion Amid Heightened Market Volatility
Nearly $1.7 billion in crypto liquidations occurred in 24 hours due to market volatility driven by US-Iran tensions.
US DOJ finalizes $400 million forfeiture tied to Helix darknet crypto mixer
The US DOJ finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in assets linked to the darknet crypto mixer Helix.
Europe’s Biggest Ethereum Conference Returns to Cannes With Emphasis on Institutional Participation
EthCC[9], Europe's largest Ethereum conference, returns to Cannes in 2026, focusing heavily on institutional participation and the convergence of TradFi and DeFi.
El Salvador stockpiles gold, Bitcoin amid market jitters
El Salvador's Central Reserve Bank recently bought $50 million in gold, increasing its reserves alongside its ongoing Bitcoin accumulation.
Trump to Name Fed Chair Friday; Warsh Leads at 87%
President Trump will announce his Fed Chair pick on Friday, with Kevin Warsh currently favored at 87% in prediction markets.
Bitcoin pulls back to as low as $81,000 as horrendous day continues
Bitcoin plummeted to $81,000, losing nearly $10,000 in 24 hours, liquidating over $1.75 billion in long positions.
Markets Crashed Overnight—Gold Recovered, Bitcoin Didn’t
Amid geopolitical tension, gold saw a massive V-shaped recovery while Bitcoin sold off sharply and failed to rebound, exposing its weakness as a safe haven.
72% of Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Still Unprofitable Despite 20M Users
Despite having over 20 million users, 72% of licensed Indonesian crypto exchanges remained unprofitable due to users favoring cheaper, global platforms.
SWIFT Adopts Ripple’s Playbook — But Without Replacing Banks
SWIFT is launching a new global payments scheme in 2026 to improve cross-border transparency, mirroring issues highlighted by Ripple, but without changing underlying bank settlement mechanics.
Nayib Bukele and El Salvador buying dips in bitcoin and gold
El Salvador's central bank purchased $50 million in gold, increasing its total holdings, while the government added one bitcoin.
Circle’s biggest bear just threw in the towel, but warns the stock is still a crypto roller coaster
Compass Point upgraded Circle's stock from Sell to Neutral, though the analyst maintains the lowest price target due to crypto correlation.
Bitcoin holds $84,000 — for now — but analysts warn of drop to $70,000 if support fails
Bitcoin is struggling near $84,000 support, with analysts warning of a potential drop to $70,000 if key levels fail.
US-Iran Tension, Government Shutdown, Winter Crisis: Bitcoin Heading For a Bloodbath?
Bitcoin sharply dropped due to converging macro risks including US-Iran tensions, government shutdown fears, and a winter crisis impacting mining.
Improve your Bitcoin investment strategy using these 7 critical demand drivers
A robust Bitcoin investment strategy relies on tracking seven measurable demand drivers, including institutional flows, macro liquidity, and market structure durability.
Brock Pierce-backed Ethereum treasury firm Bit Digital to fully wind down bitcoin mining operations
Bit Digital is ceasing all Bitcoin mining to focus capital on Ethereum staking and AI infrastructure via its WhiteFiber subsidiary.
Bitcoin drops below $84,000 as tech-led stock selloff pulls metals off record highs
A tech-driven market selloff caused Bitcoin to drop below $84,000, pulling down equities and precious metals.
Shockingly quiet XRP whales are stacking up 42 new millionaire wallets as price stays stuck under $2
Despite XRP's price remaining below $2, on-chain data reveals whales are accumulating the token, adding 42 new millionaire wallets in 2026.
3 Real World Assets (RWA) Tokens To Watch In February 2026
Despite a slow start, three RWA tokens – Chainlink, Keeta, and Maple Finance – show potential for February 2026 based on on-chain data and chart patterns.
Mamdani Flags $12 Billion Budget Gap as Eric Adams Battles Meme Coin Criticism
New York City Mayor Mamdani announced a $12 billion budget shortfall, blaming former Mayor Adams, while Adams defends his financial record and faces scrutiny over a failed meme coin.
The Daily: ‘The DAO is back!’ Tether rebuffs stablecoin yield claims, Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto bill, and more
Bitcoin slumped amid a crypto downturn as Ethereum dev Griff Green relaunches The DAO for security, Tether denies yield stance, and the Senate advances a crypto bill.
Bitcoin’s quantum risk is ‘long-dated and manageable,’ Benchmark pushes back on panic
Benchmark analysts assert that the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin is long-dated and manageable, not an immediate crisis.
CFTC and SEC join forces on ‘Project Crypto’ to modernize rules as Congress works on digital asset legislation
The CFTC and SEC are collaborating on 'Project Crypto' to modernize cryptocurrency regulation, as Congress considers relevant legislation.
How crypto payments will change in 2026
Crypto payments in 2026 will focus on practical execution, compliance, and integration rather than ideology, becoming quieter and more embedded.
Andre Cronje’s Flying Tulip raises additional $75.5 million at $1 billion token valuation
Andre Cronje's Flying Tulip raised an additional $75.5 million in private and public sales at a $1 billion valuation.
U.S. SEC, CFTC chiefs push united front on paving the way for crypto
The SEC and CFTC leaders held a joint event to signal commitment to harmonizing crypto regulations and providing industry clarity.
Paul Atkins becomes first SEC chair to speak at Bitcoin Conference
SEC Chair Paul Atkins will be the first SEC chair to speak at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.
Strategy Stock ($MSTR) Hits 52-Week Low As Bitcoin Craters Below $84,000
Strategy ($MSTR) stock hit a 52-week low as Bitcoin's price dropped below $84,300, exacerbated by broader market weakness.
MegaETH outlines four KPIs determining release schedule for 53% of MEGA token supply
MegaETH's token unlock schedule for 53% of MEGA supply is tied to achieving four specific protocol success KPIs, not time.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins to Make History as First Sitting Chair to Speak at The Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas
SEC Chair Paul Atkins will make history by becoming the first sitting Chair to speak at The Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.
Aero DEX aims to fix liquidity fragmentation and dethrone the incumbents
Aero, a unified DEX from Dromos Labs, will launch in Q2 2026 to merge Aerodrome and Velodrome and challenge Uniswap and Curve on Ethereum mainnet.
SEC, CFTC plan to sign memorandum on crypto oversight
The SEC and CFTC will sign a memorandum of understanding to coordinate crypto regulation, even amidst legislative delays.
Ethereum aims to stop rogue AI agents from stealing trust with new ERC-8004 – but will it?
Ethereum's proposed ERC-8004 standard seeks to establish portable, on-chain trust layers for AI agents using identity, reputation, and validation registries.
Ethereum turns unclaimed DAO hack funds into $220M security endowment
Ethereum is creating a $220 million security endowment using unclaimed funds from the 2016 DAO hack.
Texas’ largest pension fund boosts stake in Bitcoin treasury Strategy
Texas's largest pension fund, TRS, increased its holdings in MicroStrategy (MSTR), gaining indirect exposure to Bitcoin.
Crypto Market Structure Bill Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee, No Democrats Vote In Favor
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill in a 12-11 party-line vote, with all Democrats opposing it.
Here's why XRP is down today: Ripple-linked token drops 5% amid BTC-led weakness
XRP dropped 5% to near $1.80 due to broad risk-off selling triggered by Bitcoin's pullback, breaking key support.
Senate Vote Exposes CLARITY Act’s Fragile Path Forward
The Senate Agriculture Committee narrowly passed its part of the CLARITY Act on a party-line vote, highlighting its fragile path forward.
Why is Dogecoin down: DOGE slumps 7% as bitcoin loses ground in risk-off trade
Dogecoin plunged 7% as Bitcoin retreated, breaking key support at $0.1218 amid broad risk-off sentiment affecting memecoins.
BTC price prediction: Bitcoin’s major safety net just snapped. Why a drop below $85,000 might risk more selloff
Bitcoin broke below its crucial 100-week moving average support around $85,000, suggesting a potential further drop toward $75,000.
The heads of the SEC and CFTC strike a bullish tone on digital assets ahead of regulations
SEC and CFTC chairs expressed optimism for crypto, with the SEC chair endorsing its inclusion in pension funds.
Gold and silver slide after record highs as profit-taking hits metals and markets
Gold and silver sharply declined from record highs due to profit-taking amid a broader market selloff.
Senate Agriculture Committee advances digital asset bill as Trump’s crypto ties block bipartisan support
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a crypto market structure bill on a party-line vote, citing Trump's crypto interests as a barrier to bipartisanship.
Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure legislation
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved crypto market structure legislation despite partisan divisions, moving it to the next committee for review.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC could retest April's tariff tantrum lows below $80,000
Bitcoin plunged near $84,000 amid broad risk-off sentiment, with key support near $80,000 potentially leading to a retest of April lows if broken.
Crypto bill clears U.S. Senate milestone as effort advanced through first committee
U.S. Senate crypto market structure legislation passed its first committee hurdle with a party-line vote, setting up further negotiations.