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Polymarket Expands Its Reach to Solana with Jupiter DEX Integration for Enhanced Trading Opportunities

Through a built-in 'Prediction' feature, Jupiter users can now access Polymarket contracts without leaving the app.

2026-02-02T04:48:40ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Analyst Suggests US Liquidity Shortage Behind Recent Cryptocurrency Selloff

Bitcoin’s decline is mirroring SaaS stocks, proving that it is unlikely a crypto-specific narrative is driving the recent selloff, one analyst argues.

2026-02-02T03:48:20ZMike Rose
News

Strategy's Saylor Indicates Buying Opportunity After Bitcoin Drops Below Cost Basis

The latest crash came after US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, sending Bitcoin down to $75,892 late on Sunday.

2026-02-02T00:47:46ZMike Rose
News

CrossCurve Crypto Protocol Hit by Attack Resulting in Reported $3 Million Exploitation

Crypto bridge CrossCurve has told users to pause interacting with its protocol while it conducts an investigation into a smart contract breach.

2026-02-01T23:47:22ZMike Rose
News

Sanctions Target Crypto Exchanges and Iranian Officials During Trump Administration's Efforts to Combat Iran Activities

The sanctions mark the first time digital asset platforms were sanctioned directly by the U.S. government in relation to the Iranian government's actions.

2026-02-01T23:47:05ZMike Rose
Technology

CrossCurve Bridge Vulnerability Leads to $3 Million Exploit Across Multiple Blockchain Networks Through Spoofed Messages

A missing validation check seemingly allowed multiple attackers to spoof cross-chain messages and drain the protocol's PortalV2 contract.

2026-02-01T23:46:41ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Mining Production Data Highlights Impact of US Winter Storm Disruptions

New CryptoQuant data shows how January’s US winter storm disrupted Bitcoin mining as operators curtailed power use amid grid stress.

2026-02-01T22:46:13ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Significant Bitcoin Sell-Off Leads to Negative Returns for IBIT Investors, According to Asset Manager Insights

Based on dollar-weighted flows, aggregate returns for investors in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust have turned negative following Bitcoin’s recent sell-off.

2026-02-01T18:36:58ZMike Rose
Markets

New Inflation Indicators Reveal Significant Cooling in US Consumer Prices Amid Federal Reserve Uncertainty

Real-time Truflation data show US price pressures easing, a shift that could reshape expectations for Fed policy and influence cryptocurrency and risk-asset markets.

2026-02-01T17:35:18ZJose Moringa
Technology

Sheikh from UAE Secures 49% Stake in Trump's World Liberty Financial Just Days Before Inauguration, Reports WSJ

The Sheikh has pushed to buy high-powered AI chips from the U.S. for a startup that he owns, and secured the chips months after acquiring the stake.

2026-02-01T17:34:52ZMike Rose
Markets

UAE Investment Firm Acquires 49% Stake in Trump-Associated Cryptocurrency Startup for $500 Million, Reports WSJ

A Tahnoon-backed Abu Dhabi entity reportedly agreed to buy 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before Donald Trump returned to the White House.

2026-02-01T10:55:52ZJose Moringa
News

Step Finance Suffers $27 Million Treasury Breach as STEP Token Plummets 90%

Solana-based DeFi platform Step Finance disclosed a treasury wallet breach that saw over $27 million in SOL moved onchain, sending its STEP token down more than 90%.

2026-02-01T08:55:29ZMike Rose