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Bitcoin ETFs Experience Strong Rebound with $145 Million in New Market Inflows

The Bitcoin ETF rebound comes as analysts flag slowing outflows. Early BTC holders trim positions rather than exit as BTC hovers near $70,000, according to Bitwise.

2026-02-10T08:40:02ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Analysts Discuss the Future of Ether: Has It Reached the Bottom or Is More Decline Ahead?

Analysts say Ether’s MVRV Z-Score has entered capitulation territory at -0.42 after falling 30% in a fortnight, though it is still far from its worst score.

2026-02-10T07:39:42ZMike Rose
Markets

Fed Official Waller Observes Declining Crypto Hype Amid Growing Connections to Traditional Finance

The crypto market’s volatility is just “part of the game,” says the Federal Reserve’s Chris Waller, who said traditional finance may have added to the recent market drop.

2026-02-10T06:39:11ZJose Moringa
News

South Korea Investigates Bithumb After Massive $43 Billion Trading Error

Bithumb sent 620,000 BTC by mistake last week, exposing weaknesses in internal controls and risk management.

2026-02-10T06:38:54ZMike Rose
Technology

Ethereum Foundation Collaborates with SEAL to Protect Against Wallet Drainers

SEAL and the Ethereum Foundation created a Trillion Dollar Security dashboard to track Ethereum security as part of efforts to fight wallet drainers.

2026-02-10T05:38:31ZMike Rose
Markets

Commissioner Uyeda Advocates for Streamlined SEC Rules to Support Advancements in Tokenization

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda framed blockchain-based securities as a market modernization effort rather than a regulatory rupture.

2026-02-10T05:37:47ZJose Moringa
News

Billionaire Ray Dalio Issues Warning: Upcoming CBDCs Will Compromise Privacy

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio warns that CBDCs will eliminate financial privacy and enable governments to tax, seize funds, and cut off political opponents.

2026-02-10T04:37:28ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Vitalik Buterin Explores Collaborative Potential Between Ethereum and Artificial Intelligence

The Ethereum co-founder sees crypto providing privacy rails, verification systems and economic layers to help decentralize AI and benefit society.

2026-02-10T04:37:10ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Crypto Exchange Backpack Set to Launch Token Linked to Initial Public Offering Milestone

Backpack founder Armani Ferrante says the company’s staff and investors won’t get an allocation at its upcoming token launch to avoid insiders “dumping on retail.”

2026-02-10T04:36:48ZMike Rose
Markets

Bitmine Invests $84 Million in Ethereum as Tom Lee Highlights Attractive Market Pullback Opportunity: Insights from On-Chain Data

Lee said that the company's large unrealized losses are an expected part of its Ethereum treasury strategy during market downturns.

2026-02-10T03:36:04ZJose Moringa
Markets

Ark Invest Increases Stake in Bullish as Stock Soars Over 16%

Ark Invest bought $1.83 million worth of Bullish shares on Monday, as Bullish shares closed up 16.76% at $32.05.

2026-02-10T03:35:44ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Sentiment Plummets to All-Time Low as Contrarian Investors Claim $60K Marks the Bottom for BTC

Bitcoin’s Fear & Greed sentiment indicator fell to its lowest ever level, leading some analysts to suggest that $60,000 was the bottom for BTC. Does historical data agree?

2026-02-10T01:35:19ZMike Rose
News

OpenClaw AI Hub Warned by SlowMist About Surge of Malicious Plugins

SlowMist flagged 472 AI skills containing malicious code, as plugins and extensions increasingly become a target for hackers seeking access to the devices of cryptocurrency investors.

2026-02-10T00:34:55ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Whales Capitalize on $60K Price Dip, Acquiring 40,000 BTC

Whale and institutional demand for Bitcoin show signs of a comeback, but downside risks remain as analysts expect BTC price to retest $66,000 support.

2026-02-10T00:34:26ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

MrBeast Acquires Gen Z Bank Shortly After BitMine Makes $200 Million Investment

The banking acquisition follows a trademark filing for “MrBeast Financial” in October, which specifically mentioned “cryptocurrency exchange services.”

2026-02-10T00:33:50ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Vitalik Buterin Distinguishes True Decentralized Finance from Centralized Yield Stablecoins

The Ethereum co-founder outlined alternative stablecoin models that he says better align with DeFi’s original promise of risk decentralization.

2026-02-09T23:33:17ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Binance Bolsters SAFU Reserve with $300 Million in Bitcoin Amid Market Downturn

Binance bought $300 million in Bitcoin for its SAFU reserve, pushing the fund past $720 million as the exchange shifts its emergency buffer to BTC.

2026-02-09T23:32:49ZMike Rose
Markets

Ethereum Surges to $2,100 as Cryptocurrency and Macro Markets Rebound: Have We Reached the Bottom?

ETH price moved above $2,150 as Bitcoin and US stock markets rallied, but does data show whether derivatives traders have turned bullish yet?

2026-02-09T23:32:21ZJose Moringa
Markets

Canton CEO Yuval Rooz Highlights How Cryptocurrency Market is Reshaping Unsustainable Business Models

Digital Asset cofounder and CEO Yuval Rooz said the latest crypto sell‑off is repricing “empty shell” token models and pushing institutions to chains with value, privacy and predictability.

2026-02-09T22:32:00ZJose Moringa
News

Polymarket Takes Legal Action Against Massachusetts Over Regulation of Prediction Markets

Polymarket is challenging Massachusetts in federal court, arguing that states lack the authority to regulate CFTC-approved prediction markets.

2026-02-09T22:31:41ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Holders Liquidate 245K BTC Amid Challenging Macro Conditions: Is This a Sign of Market Recovery?

Long-term Bitcoin holders sold 245,000 BTC as the price fell under $60,000 last week, but a fresh set of US macroeconomic cues and an uptick in BTC dip-buyers may signal

2026-02-09T22:31:26ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Michael Saylor Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $90 Million Purchase of 1,142 BTC Despite Total Treasury Value Falling Below Acquisition Cost

Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $49 billion.

2026-02-09T22:31:09ZJose Moringa
News

Backpack Exchange Achieves $1 Billion Unicorn Status Fueled by Innovative Tokenization Strategies, Reports Axios

The crypto exchange and wallet project founded by former FTX employees is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million at a $1 billion valuation.

2026-02-09T22:30:51ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Saylor's Strategy Invests $90 Million in Bitcoin as Prices Fall Below Acquisition Costs

Michael Saylor’s Strategy missed Bitcoin’s brief drop to $60,000 last week, purchasing $90 million worth of BTC at an average price near $78,800.

2026-02-09T21:30:04ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Cango Sells $305 Million in Bitcoin to Reduce Debt and Invest in Artificial Intelligence Initiatives

The sale shows how Bitcoin miners are reshaping strategies as mining economics continue to deteriorate.

2026-02-09T21:29:46ZMike Rose
Markets

Israel's Cryptocurrency Sector Advocates for Regulatory Reforms with Robust Public Backing

Reform of Israel's digital asset regulations may add 70,000 jobs and $38 billion to the country's GDP, according to KPMG.

2026-02-09T21:29:26ZJose Moringa
Markets

Exploring VanEck's Insight on AVAX: Product-Market Fit, Economic Transparency, and Institutional Distribution Strategies

VanEck and Ava Labs discuss the AVAX ETF, private credit on-chain, and why most crypto ETPs won't survive.

2026-02-09T21:29:02ZJose Moringa
Markets

ETHZilla Introduces Eurus Aero Token I to Fractionalize Monthly Cashflows from Leased Aircraft Engines

ETHZilla, backed by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, pivoted from a pure Ethereum treasury firm toward tokenization last year.

2026-02-09T21:28:44ZJose Moringa
Markets

Jump Trading Explores Kalshi and Polymarket Investments Amid Rising Institutional Interest

Wall Street–style liquidity is reportedly moving into prediction markets, signaling a shift toward deeper markets, higher volumes and greater institutional participation.

2026-02-09T20:28:00ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Market Forecast for February 9: Price Predictions for SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, and BCH

Bitcoin and several major altcoins are not out of the woods yet, especially since they continue to face significant selling near their range highs. Do technical charts show BTC and

2026-02-09T20:27:40ZMike Rose
Technology

Ripple Enhances Institutional Custody Solutions with New Staking and Security Integrations

The new integrations enable banks and custodians to deploy custody and staking services without operating their own validator or key-management infrastructure.

2026-02-09T20:27:23ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Cango Boosts Balance Sheet and AI Initiative by Selling 4,451 Bitcoin for $305 Million

Cango sold 4,451 BTC for about $305 million to repay a bitcoin-backed loan and support its AI infrastructure push.

2026-02-09T20:27:01ZMike Rose
Altcoins

BitMine Secures 40,613 Ether in Just One Week, Boosting Total Treasury to 4.33 Million ETH

BitMine added 40,613 ether last week, bringing its total holdings to 4.33 million ETH, representing 3.58% of the circulating supply.

2026-02-09T20:26:42ZMike Rose
News

Coinbase Super Bowl Ad Inspired by Backstreet Boys Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Viewers

As is the case with most Super Bowl commercials, Coinbase's latest spot was met with a mix of adoration and derision.

2026-02-09T20:26:23ZMike Rose
Markets

Analyzing Solana's Potential Surge to $50 with Three Charts Illustrating a Classic Bear Pattern

SOL’s price has validated a classic head-and-shoulders pattern on multiple time frames, with a price target of around $50.

2026-02-09T19:26:04ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Is Bitcoin Approaching a Bottom at $60,000? Insights from Tether's Dominance Chart Reveal Clues

Bitcoin price more than doubled the last time Tether's crypto market dominance topped out, a signal that is flashing again in 2026.

2026-02-09T19:25:48ZMike Rose
Technology

Exploring the Challenges of Client-Side Validation in Wallet SDK Architecture: A Deep Dive into RGB-WDK Integration

A CTDG Dev Hub participant introduces an adapter layer for RGB to facilitate seamless integration with wallet SDKs.

2026-02-09T19:25:27ZMike Rose
Technology

MegaETH Launches Innovative Mainnet with 50,000 Transactions Per Second and 10 Millisecond Block Times

MegaETH has launched its public mainnet, claiming 50,000 transactions per second and 10-millisecond block times.

2026-02-09T19:25:05ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Backpack Crypto Exchange Unveils Comprehensive Tokenomics Strategy to Protect Retail Investors from Market Manipulation

A quarter of the Backpack's utility token will be released to points holders and Mad Lad NFT investors during the token generation event.

2026-02-09T19:24:45ZMike Rose
News

Daily Financial Update: Bernstein Confirms $150K Bitcoin Price Target Amid Record-Breaking Bear Case, Strategy Acquires Additional 1,142 BTC, and More Insights

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

2026-02-09T19:24:27ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Approaches $70K Milestone Amid First Positive Spike in Coinbase Premium in a Month

Bitcoin saw the first brief period of positive Coinbase Premium since mid-January as BTC price action stabilized near $70,000.

2026-02-09T18:24:05ZJose Moringa
Markets

BitMine Acquires 40,613 ETH Amid Market Sell-Off as Ether Investment Strategy Encounters Significant Drawdown

Tom Lee–backed BitMine added over 40,000 ETH during last week’s market sell-off, doubling down on its Ether treasury strategy despite multibillion-dollar unrealized losses.

2026-02-09T18:23:48ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Bernstein Labels Bitcoin Sell-Off as Historic Weakness While Maintaining $150,000 Target for 2026

The research analysts pointed to tight liquidity and macro pressure as drivers of the decline, while noting that spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen relatively modest outflows.

2026-02-09T18:23:17ZMike Rose
Markets

Polymarket Takes Legal Action Against Massachusetts Amid Escalating State-Federal Dispute Over Prediction Markets

Courts across the US are split on whether sports-related prediction contracts qualify as regulated financial products or unlicensed gambling.

2026-02-09T18:22:58ZJose Moringa
Markets

Farcaster Founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan Transition to Exciting Role at Stablecoin Startup Tempo

Tempo, incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, has become one of the best-funded new networks targeting stablecoin-based payments.

2026-02-09T18:22:45ZJose Moringa
Markets

Jump Trading Takes on Market Maker Role for Polymarket and Kalshi in Exchange for Equity Stake, Reports Bloomberg

Jump Trading is reportedly poised to gain a stake in the two largest prediction markets, Kalshi and Polymarket.

2026-02-09T18:22:27ZJose Moringa
News

France Detains Six Suspects in Cryptocurrency-Linked Kidnapping of Magistrate

Six people have been detained after a French magistrate and her mother were abducted in a crypto ransom plot, intensifying concerns over a surge in violent “wrench attacks” in France.

2026-02-09T11:55:05ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bernstein Affirms Ambitious $150,000 Bitcoin Price Target for 2026 Despite Historical Weak Bear Case

Analysts at Bernstein said the current bitcoin downturn reflects a crisis of confidence rather than structural damage.

2026-02-09T11:54:50ZMike Rose
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