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Firm completes $1 million Lightning Network payment in under a second
A cryptocurrency trading company completed a $1 million payment using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network on Jan. 28, 2026, finishing the transaction in less than half a second and likely setting a record for the payment system. Secure Digital Markets, which handles trading and lending for institutional clients, sent the funds to Kraken exchange. The company said […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Justin Sun denies fraud allegations from ex-girlfriend
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has firmly denied his ex-girlfriend’s fraud allegations, calling them “unequivocally false.” He emphasized that Tron is fully compliant with global law enforcement agencies in combating all forms of fraud. The billionaire was accused by Zeng Ying, his ex-girlfriend, of fraud, market abuse, using employees to game the system, and […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
DDC Extends Its Bitcoin Accumulation Streak: The $LIQUID Presale Brings Smoother Cross-Chain Actions
Quick Facts: ➡️ DDC extended its streak of Bitcoin purchases reinforcing the ‘treasury reserve’ narrative, further reducing available market supply. ➡️ As capital locks into Bitcoin cold storage, the need for efficient cross-chain infrastructure becomes critical to keep markets fluid. ➡️...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Best Crypto to Buy with $500 in February: Analysts Highlight 3 Cheap Altcoins
While many investors are distracted by the volatility of top altcoins, the smart money is moving into a few specific areas. These participants are looking for projects that have strong support levels and clear paths for future growth. The choices made this month could define a portfolio’s performance for the rest of the year. History […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Alphabet shares fall despite strong earnings on AI spending concerns
Alphabet shares dropped 5% on Thursday morning, even after the company posted better-than-expected Q4 results. The sell-off came after the company announced a massive capital expenditure forecast for 2026, ranging between $175 billion and $185 billion, more than double its 2025 spending. On top of that, YouTube ad revenue missed estimates, spooking investors even further. […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Michael Saylor faces criticism over $10 million Bitcoin claim
After stating that Bitcoin may reach $10 million “tomorrow” if others shared his perspective, Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, is under more criticism. The comment is made when his company’s stock price is declining, and it sits on billions in paper losses. Saylor recently made his comments in a video that has generated a […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Bhutan Offloads $22M in Bitcoin as Mining Costs Surge: Institutional Eyes Shift to High-Yield L2s
Quick Facts: ➡️ Bhutan’s $22M Bitcoin liquidation highlights the financial pressure on industrial miners due to rising difficulty and costs. ➡️ As L1 spot prices face sell pressure, capital is rotating into infrastructure projects that solve Bitcoin’s scalability limits. ➡️ Bitcoin Hyper uses ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Dogecoin Cloud Mining Earnings in 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Dogecoin is no longer talked as the community-driven or meme-driven cryptocurrency in 2026. Recent market dynamics indicates that DOGE is still recording high-transaction volume, increased social adoption and increased relevance in micro-payments and online tipping. With the crypto world heading into automation, reduced cost of running the industry, and AI-driven infrastructure optimization, Dogecoin has […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Solana Price Drops, But Open Interest Signals Growing Activity
Solana’s market looks like a tightly wound spring right now. Prices have been slipping while futures activity is picking up, and that gap is what traders are watching most closely. Related Reading: Russia’s Biggest Exchange To Launch XRP Indices And Futures It’s a setup that can keep losses rolling ...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 5
Trump intervenes in Savannah Guthrie’s mother's disappearance
President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to assist in the search for the missing mother of television anchor Savannah Guthrie. Meanwhile, investigators are still probing a Bitcoin ransom demand sent to news outlets in her purported abduction. POTUS personally contacted the NBC “Today” co-anchor after a late Wednesday interview with “Nightly News” host Tom Llamas. […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
AI tokens AWE Network, OlaXBT extend gains as crypto sell-off intensifies
The crypto market is in turmoil as aggressive selling continues across the board, triggering liquidations and leaving investors counting losses. Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled below the $70,000 mark on Thursday, after erasing the post United States (US) election surge.
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Thu, Feb 5
Brazil Moves To Ban Algorithmic Stablecoins While $SUBBD Disrupts Creator Economy
Quick Facts: ➡️ Brazil’s Central Bank is drafting rules requiring stablecoins to be 100% backed by reserves, effectively banning algorithmic models. ➡️ The regulation signals a global shift away from speculative financial engineering toward compliant, backed assets. ➡️ SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) leverages...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Teenagers arrested after posting $3.1 million crypto robbery online
Three teenagers posing as Amazon delivery drivers to steal $3.1 million in cryptocurrency were arrested within hours after advertising their heist on social media. The offenders, who were 16 and 17 years old at the time, had set their sights on a property in East London. They gained access by posing as delivery drivers, forced […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
$9 Billion Bitcoin Dump Sparks Talk, But Galaxy Digital Dismisses Quantum Link
Galaxy Digital moved quickly to push back on a narrative that a massive Bitcoin trade it handled was driven by fears about quantum computers. Reports say the massive trade happened, but the firm’s researchers made it clear that the motive was not a sudden technological panic. Related Reading: Elon M...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Priced Under $0.05, This DeFi Crypto Could Be the Next 100x Runner for Investors Who Missed Ripple (XRP)
Ripple (XRP) delivered life-changing gains for early investors, but with its current size and market maturity, many analysts agree that similar exponential returns are now far harder to achieve. As a result, attention is shifting toward early-stage opportunities that combine low entry prices with real utility. One DeFi crypto increasingly being highlighted in this category […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Bullish Reports Massive Q4 Loss; Investors Pivot to $BMIC Presale
Quick Facts: ➡️ Bullish reported a massive Q4 loss of $563M, triggering a share slide and wider crypto market jitters. ➡️ Investors are redirecting attention to BMIC, a quantum-proof wallet offering a full finance stack—from AI security to staking. ➡️ Breakthroughs in quantum computing or regulatory...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Safest crypto casinos to play in 2026
In 2026, the crypto gambling space is seeing a rise of scams, rug-pull casinos, and frozen withdrawals. All these are a result of bad actors looking to benefit from the system. In this article, we highlight some of the safest crypto casinos in 2026. The casinos are licensed with proven security systems that not only […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Brazil’s Bill Bans Algorithmic Stablecoins as Bitcoin Hyper Soars
What to Know: Brazil’s new legislation mandates 1:1 backing for stablecoins, effectively banning algorithmic models to protect consumers and pave the way for the Drex digital currency. The regulatory squeeze on experimental assets is driving capital toward fundamental infrastructure projects that so...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 5
Nevada Fails To Stop Coinbase Prediction Markets: $LIQUID Brings Liquidity Together
Quick Facts: ➡️ Nevada regulators faced a setback in blocking Coinbase, signaling a potential boom for regulated US prediction markets. ➡️ Regulatory clarity highlights the need for better infrastructure, as current liquidity is fragmented across isolated blockchains. ➡️ LiquidChain fuses Bitcoin, E...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
