Epstein Ties Surface in Early Bitcoin Industry Investment
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Documents released in the latest Epstein files dump reveal that early Bitcoin developer Adam Back and his Blockstream co-founder, Austin Hill, had ties to the convicted sex offender. Email exchanges between the Blockstream co-founders reveal that Epstein was an early investor in their company back in 2014 and that the pair likely visited his notorious […]

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Bitcoin Loses Long-Term Support, Tanking to $73K as Short-Term Holders Capitulate
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Bitcoin prices tanked to around $73,000 in late trading on Tuesday, its lowest level since November 2024. The fall is significant because it dropped below April 2025 support levels, which were around $74,500, confirming bear market territory. “Negative momentum is currently extreme as the bear market persists following the October 10 flash crash,” reported Swissblock. The […]

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Crypto Market Review: Shiba Inu's (SHIB) 1,000,000,000,000 Bull Market Trigger, Bitcoin (BTC) Crash Might Stop Here, Is Dogecoin (DOGE) in Mini-Bull Market?
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Market is ready for a recovery, but it is unlikely to be a long-term retrace.

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Bitcoin-Treasury The Smarter Web Company Listed on London Stock Exchange
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin-Treasury The Smarter Web Company Listed on London Stock Exchange The Smarter Web Company began trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange today, marking a major milestone for the UK-based firm as it continues to position itself as Britain’s largest publicly listed bitcoin holder. The company’s shares debuted under the […]

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Bitcoin Clings to Strategy’s Cost Basis; MSTR Slides 5%
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On Tuesday, bitcoin slid to an intraday low of $72,863 per coin, at one point sending Strategy’s shares down as much as 9% against the U.S. dollar. By Wall Street’s close, MSTR ended the day around 5% lower. MSTR Shares Slide All eyes are fixed on Strategy as the spot price of bitcoin had slipped […]

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Kraken’s 2025 Revenue Soared to $2.2 Billion as It Prepares for an IPO
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Kraken, the crypto exchange preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), recorded a 33 per cent jump in its 2025 revenue to more than $2.2 billion, which, according to the company, was driven by “broad-based performance across trading and asset-based businesses.” Of the total revenue, about 47 per cent came from trading activities, while the […]

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2 <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Tax Rule Changes Going Into Effect in 2026 | The Motley Fool
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The IRS is tightening its grip on crypto exchanges and wallets. Filing taxes can be confusing for cryptocurrency investors. In the earliest days, …

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Market ‘Losses by Design’: Why MaxiDoge ($MAXI) Is the Ultimate Hedge for Strategic Traders
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The crypto world was recently rocked by news of Bitmine’s staggering $6 billion paper loss on Ether. But according to veteran analyst Tom Lee, in a series of X posts, this massive figure is actually ‘by design.’ In a market where high-level institutional strategies often involve complex hedging and intentional tax-loss harvesting, what looks like […]

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Bitwise to acquire crypto staking company Chorus One: Report
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The reported acquisition comes as Ethereum staking demand surges, with more than 30% of ETH supply locked and validator wait times stretching beyond 70 days.

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Data Links Future Bitcoin Accumulation to Emerging Credit Stress Signals
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TL;DR: Bitcoin fell below $73,000 due to tightening macroeconomic conditions. Corporate credit spreads remains compressed, signaling that risk is not yet priced in. Historical patterns suggest a strategic buying window starting in the second half of 2026. On a high-volatility Tuesday for the crypto market, prices were dragged down toward the $73,000 level. This market […]

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Tian Ruixiang Eyes Up to 15K Bitcoin in Bold Equity-Linked Acquisition Plan
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Tian Ruixiang Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: TIRX) announced a strategic agreement in which a global investor will inject 15,000 Bitcoin into the company in exchange for an equity stake. This deal, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, also includes the creation of a joint innovation lab focused on artificial intelligence and blockchain solutions, such as DeFi applications […]

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AI Cloud Mining Platforms and Automation Trends in 2026
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied to cloud mining platforms in 2026 to automate operational processes. AI-powered mining tools are designed to adjust hashpower and manage mining pool selection automatically. Both newer and experienced users may use automation to reduce manual management requirements. Among the available platforms, Hashbitcoin leads the way with AI optimization, verified […]

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Earn Yield on XRP: Flare Launches New Lending Markets with Morpho
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The decentralized finance (DeFi) blockchain network, Flare, has unveiled first-of-its-kind modular lending markets for XRP, introducing permissionless lending for the cryptocurrency. According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, the deployment features a partnership with the modular lending protocol, Morpho. Additionally, Flare is also joining forces with Mystic, a platform for curating lending markets across […]

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'Dr. Doom' Predicts Catastrophic End for Cryptocurrencies
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Nouriel Roubini, the economist famously known as “Dr. Doom,” has predicted a “catastrophic end” for the cryptocurrency industry.

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Bitcoin Price Plunges 40% From All-Time Highs to One-Year Lows
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Plunges 40% From All-Time Highs to One-Year Lows Bitcoin’s price dropped below $75,000 today, its lowest level in nearly a year, as global crypto markets endured a sustained wave of selling triggered by broader financial stresses and shifting investor appetite.  The bitcoin price has now retraced more than 40% from its […]

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xMoney Appoints Raoul Pal as Strategic Advisor to Support the Next Phase of Global Payments
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February 3rd, 2026 – Vaduz, Liechtenstein A globally respected investor and founder of Real Vision brings decades of financial market insight to xMoney’s leadership team xMoney, a leading provider of compliant payment infrastructure bridging traditional finance and digital assets, today announced that Raoul Pal has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor. Raoul Pal is […]

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NX8 Index Tracks Eight Layer-1s as Crypto Usage Spreads Beyond Bitcoin
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NX8 is a tokenised index offering diversified exposure to eight major Layer-1 blockchains. The index uses independent, rules-based methodology with capped weights and scheduled rebalancing. Infrastructure combines onchain analytics, native staking, regulated custody, and multichain trading access. The structure of the crypto market is shifting as onchain activity becomes increasingly fragmented across specialised Layer-1 networks. […]

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Elon Musk Revives Dogecoin Moon Talk, but DOGE Keeps Falling
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Elon Musk revived the long-running “Dogecoin to the moon” saga on Feb. 3 with a casual “Maybe next year” reply on X, but this time the market barely flinched as DOGE kept sliding. SpaceX Boss Elon Musk Says ‘Maybe Next Year’ on Dogecoin Moon Plan On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, Elon Musk, well known for […]

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Crypto.com Spins Out Standalone Prediction Markets Platform After 40x Growth Surge
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Crypto exchanges spent the past year racing into CFD trading and tokenized equities. Now they’re hunting prediction markets. Crypto.com officially launched OG this week, a consumer-facing prediction markets platform that allows users to bet on real-world outcomes ranging from Super Bowl winners to economic data releases. The app went live following six months of rapid […]

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The <b>cryptocurrency</b> market lost nearly $500 billion following the Bitcoin crash – Zamin.uz
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The "cold shower" in the cryptocurrency market has returned: in less than a week, the value of almost half a trillion dollars has vanished into …

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Profiting from the Carnage: LiquidChain ($LIQUID) Unifies Markets as ‘Short’ ETFs Hit Record Highs
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The crypto market is currently witnessing a fascinating paradox. While prices experience significant turbulence, the GraniteShares 2x Short MSTR Daily ETF, trading under the ticker MSDD on Nasdaq, an ETF that specifically ‘feasts on the carnage’ of Bitcoin holders, has just hit a record high. This suggests that professional traders are increasingly using sophisticated tools […]

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Bitcoin ETF assets slip below $100B with fresh $272M outflows
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Spot Bitcoin ETF AUM fell below $100 billion after $272 million in outflows, pushing year-to-date losses close to $1.3 billion.

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Ripple Secures $280M Diamond Tokenization as UAE Pushes Real-World Assets Onto XRPL
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Key Takeaways: Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt have tokenized more than 280 million polished diamonds in the UAE. The program utilizes the use of the XRP Ledger, and Ripple offers enterprise-grade custody technology. The project targets regulated, transparent diamond trading pending VARA approval in Dubai. Ripple is playing a central infrastructure role in one of […]

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Superform Expands to the U.S. With Mobile App Launch for a User-Owned Neobank
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February 3rd, 2026 – New York, New York, United States Superform brings a familiar mobile experience to onchain finance, helping users grow their money while keeping full control of their assets. Today, Superform, the first user-owned neobank, announced its mobile app launch,marking a key milestone in its efforts to build a user-owned neobank. The app […]

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Epstein Ties to Coinbase Revealed in Early Funding, Bloomberg Reports
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Newly declassified documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal that in 2014, Jeffrey Epstein reportedly made a $3 million investment in Coinbase. These files show that the operation was channeled through Brock Pierce’s firm, Blockchain Capital, and included direct communications with the exchange’s co-founder, Fred Ehrsam. Researcher Kyle Torpey confirmed that these archives detail […]

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Michael Burry: Bitcoin Collapse May Set Off Chain Reaction in Markets
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Investor Michael Burry issued a stern warning regarding the systemic consequences of the recent Bitcoin crash. Through his Substack, Burry stated that the pioneering cryptocurrency has failed as a hedge against currency debasement, revealing itself as a purely speculative asset. The analyst noted that the loss of critical support levels not only affects the crypto […]

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XRP ETFs Beat BTC, ETH, and SOL Funds – Yet Ripple’s Price Still Struggles
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In times of heightened uncertainty, rapidly evolving geopolitical situations, and volatility in the US government, investors have shown markedly different behavior toward the spot crypto ETFs. While those with exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency have been consistently pulling funds out of them, the XRP alternatives actually outperformed their counterparts with a strong daily net […]

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'Big Short' Investor Burry: Bitcoin Has Failed as Safe Haven
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Michael Burry has warned that Bitcoin’s failure as a “safe haven” is pushing the crypto ecosystem toward a “new type of financial catastrophe.”.

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Strategy ($MSTR) Plummets 8% As Bitcoin Hits One‑Year Lows
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Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Plummets 8% As Bitcoin Hits One‑Year Lows Shares of Strategy plunged today, dipping more than 8% in trading as Bitcoin traded at new one-year lows and crypto risk assets came under renewed pressure.  The decline pushed MSTR’s share price to levels not seen since late 2024, deepening a multi‑month downtrend that […]

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Bitcoin Miners Hit ‘Shutdown Prices’ as Profitability Slumps to Multi-Month Low
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Older and mid‑range mining rigs like the Antminer S19 XP+ Hydro, Whatsminer M60S and Avalon A1466I have reportedly already crossed shutdown thresholds, while even newer S21 units are nearing viability limits. The Profitability Cliff The bitcoin mining industry is facing a severe profitability squeeze this week as a combination of falling cryptocurrency prices and high […]

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Michael Burry Warns Bitcoin Breakdown Could Trigger “Sickening” Cascade
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Michael Burry warned that Bitcoin’s slide is “sickening” and could trigger a “collateral death spiral” across financial markets, specifically targeting firms like Strategy Inc. (MSTR). Bitcoin fell below $73,000, a 40% drop from its 2025 peak, which Burry claims exposes it as a speculative trade rather than the “digital gold” hedge it was marketed to […]

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Meta Missed Repeated Warnings as Australian Influencer Promoted Illegal Crypto Gambling
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Meta declined to remove posts promoting an illegal crypto casino despite multiple user reports. ACMA warned influencers face penalties up to AU$2.4 million for facilitating illegal gambling access. Rainbet links were removed, but the influencer’s account and posts remain online. Meta failed to intervene despite repeated warnings that an Australia-based influencer was promoting an illegal […]

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