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Implications of Dubai's Ban on Monero and Zcash for the Future of Regulated Cryptocurrency

Dubai’s ban on privacy coins highlights how regulators are prioritizing transparency over anonymity in institutional crypto and regulated exchanges.

2026-02-04T17:33:04ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Fireblocks to Integrate Stacks for Enhanced Institutional Bitcoin DeFi Solutions

The Bitcoin network has an average block time of about 10 minutes, which creates a challenge for decentralized finance applications.

2026-02-04T17:32:46ZMike Rose
Markets

Fidelity Launches FIDD Stablecoin for Both Retail and Institutional Investors

Fidelity's FIDD stablecoin can be purchased or redeemed directly through Fidelity, as well as on exchanges where it is listed.

2026-02-04T17:32:13ZJose Moringa
Markets

Galaxy Digital Selloff Overlooks Key AI Developments and Regulatory Changes as Benchmark Projects 170% Upside Potential

Analysts see Galaxy’s lending and infrastructure businesses holding up better than trading activity during the recent crypto market slowdown.

2026-02-04T17:31:48ZJose Moringa
Markets

Analysts Warn of Fragmented Crypto Markets with Emerging Liquidity Islands and Capital Dispersal During Widespread Selloff

Analysts say the latest crypto selloff has been marked by fragmented liquidity, tight rotation and dispersion rather than pure capitulation.

2026-02-04T17:31:19ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETF Assets Dip Below $100 Billion as New Outflows Reach $272 Million

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

2026-02-04T09:26:53ZMike Rose
Altcoins

Bitwise Set to Acquire Leading Crypto Staking Firm Chorus One, According to Reports

Ethereum’s validator backlog has surged past 4 million ETH, pushing wait times beyond 70 days as more than 30% of supply is now locked in staking.

2026-02-04T08:26:24ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Founder of Incognito Market Receives 30-Year Sentence for Running Crypto-Driven Dark Web Drug Operation

Prosecutors said the platform facilitated over $105 million in crypto-based narcotics sales between October 2020 and March 2024.

2026-02-04T08:25:55ZMike Rose
Markets

Canada's Investment Regulator Introduces New Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Custody Management

The framework sets a tiered structure for custodians, determining the proportion of client assets they can hold.

2026-02-04T07:25:25ZJose Moringa
Markets

Bitwise Plans Acquisition of Leading Crypto Staking Provider Chorus One, According to Bloomberg

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said staking is a key growth opportunity for clients holding spot crypto assets.

2026-02-04T07:25:11ZJose Moringa
Markets

Crypto.com Unveils New Standalone Prediction Market Application OG

Crypto.com has spun out its prediction markets business into a standalone platform after reporting explosive growth, entering a crowded but booming industry.

2026-02-04T06:24:51ZJose Moringa
Technology

Aave Shifts Focus to DeFi by Closing Avara and Discontinuing Family Wallet Services

Avara says “all current and future products” will be housed under Aave Labs, and accounts tied to the Family wallet will continue to be “core infrastructure.”

2026-02-04T06:24:29ZMike Rose