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Forget A Bitcoin Yearly Top, BTC Price Might Have Hit A 16-Year Cyclical Peak
Crypto expert Tony Severino has opined that Bitcoin isn’t just showing signs of a yearly top but also that the BTC price may have hit a 16-year cyclical peak. This comes amid the flagship crypto’s recent crash to $60,000, which sparked fears of a bear market. Bitcoin May Be Showing Signs Of A Peak A...NewsBTC
10 hours ago
Apple offered double pay to poach Tesla employees
Elon Musk says Apple went after Tesla workers hard when the iPhone maker was trying to build its own electric car, offering them twice their salary without even doing interviews first. The Tesla chief made the comments during a recent three-hour conversation with Stripe’s John Collison and podcast host Dwarkesh Patel. The wide-ranging talk covered […]Cryptopolitan
11 hours ago
Whales Highlight a New Altcoin Protocol as Crypto Capital Rotates in 2026
The world of digital assets is going through a clear shift. Large investors, often called whales, are quietly moving funds into new areas as they look ahead to 2026. Market conditions have changed, and attention is turning toward what could become the next major opportunity. This steady rotation suggests that a new type of leader […]Cryptopolitan
11 hours ago
Bitcoin fell 16% in one week, marking its worst weekly drop in over three years
Bitcoin dropped harder than anyone expected, and no one actually knows what set it off. It lost 16% in a week, crashing to $70,008, and at one point touched $60,000. That’s a massive fall from the all-time high of $126,273 it hit in October. Ether didn’t do much better. It fell 24% to $2,052, now […]Cryptopolitan
11 hours ago
Arweave dismisses rumors that claim the network stopped producing blocks for over 24 hours
Arweave has dismissed rumors that claim the network stopped producing blocks. While the reports made it sound like an exploit occurred or something went wrong, like an outage, the team claims it’s just a case of outdated data. According to a post on X from one of the team members, certain blockchain explorers, particularly ViewBlock, […]Cryptopolitan
11 hours ago
Tether Joins Turkey’s Fight Against Illegal Betting In $544M Crypto Case
Tether found itself at the center of two big stories this week, one legal and one market-driven, each showing a different side of how stablecoins shape crypto activity. Related Reading: US Treasury Sec To Wall Street: If You Hate Crypto Rules, El Salvador Is Waiting One story involves a law enforcem...Bitcoinist
11 hours ago
XRP Price Returns Above $1.5 — On-Chain Data Says Whales Are Behind It
The XRP price was on the verge of losing the $1 level merely two days ago, as the entire crypto market succumbed to an almost unprecedented level of volatility and bearish pressure. The altcoin fell to as low as $1.16, its lowest level since November 2024. While the general cryptocurrency market app...NewsBTC
12 hours ago
Ripple (XRP) vs Mutuum Finance (MUTM): Which Is The Best Crypto To Invest In After the Recent Market Dip?
As the market is correcting after a severe dip, investors are being cautious about where to invest their capital. The price of Ripple (XRP) is declining significantly. The asset is down by 13% over the last 24 hours, indicating the presence of many technical sell signals. In such a situation, the projects that have already […]Cryptopolitan
12 hours ago
Bitcoin Price Unlikely To See A 77% Drawdown Again – Bitwise CIO
The Bitcoin price has been on one of its worst runs in recent years, falling by double digits over the past week. While the premier cryptocurrency seems to be recovering well over the past day, the single-day 14% correction — on Thursday, February 5 — is an occurrence that has instilled fear in the ...Bitcoinist
13 hours ago
EACC head promotes AI, blockchain tech to African anti-corruption commissions
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged African anti-corruption and oversight institutions to strengthen the use of digital technologies, including AI, blockchain, and data mining tools, to fight corruption and financial crimes more effectively. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud stated that emerging technologies are important for detecting, investigating, and preventing corruption-related offenses. He […]Cryptopolitan
13 hours ago
Bitcoin Crash Linked To BlackRock IBIT Hedging, Arthur Hayes Claims
Arthur Hayes, co‑founder of BitMEX, has pointed to hedging tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as a major driver behind the recent Bitcoin sell‑off. Related Reading: Bitcoin Edges Past Gold In Appeal, JPMorgan Says According to Hayes, dealer hedging related to IBIT and similar structure...NewsBTC
13 hours ago
While BTC is Down 30%, This New Crypto Protocol Launches With 3x Growth
In early Q1 2026, the top cryptocurrency market is moving through a clear period of change. While prices across the market have pulled back, the mood among experienced investors is less about fear and more about repositioning. Capital is no longer chasing the highs of past rallies. Instead, attention is shifting toward ecosystems that offer […]Cryptopolitan
13 hours ago
Bitcoin Remains Under Pressure — On-Chain Data Reveals Why
Over the past week, Bitcoin has been experiencing an intense movement as prices slid sharply from around $84,000 to around $60,000, representing one of the largest weekly declines in the present market. Currently, based on live market data, Bitcoin’s price has rebounded slightly to around $70,000, i...Bitcoinist
14 hours ago
Ethereum Price Forecast: Analysts Say This is the Best Crypto To Buy As ETH Tumbles
Ethereum is currently experiencing a strong sell-off, and its price is testing a support level around $2,100. The price of Ethereum is also experiencing a drop in its Ethereum Coinbase Premium, which is now at its most negative since July 2022. This indicates that institutional investors based in the US are currently selling more Ether […]Cryptopolitan
14 hours ago
BTC, tech stocks hemorrhage value as markets abandon speculation for traditional sectors
Market turmoil sent the digital currency favored by anti-establishment investors plunging to near $60,000 on Friday morning. This is a 50% decline from the record high it hit in October of last year, and it reflects a sharp 30% decline since January. After Donald Trump returned to the White House, advocates of the cryptocurrency had […]Cryptopolitan
15 hours ago
Pundit Says It’s Time To Get Your XRP Off Crypto Exchanges – Here’s Why
XRP’s price crash earlier this week has kept many bullish investors in the XRP community on edge, but one outspoken voice in the community believes the move is not as random as it looks. A crypto pundit known as Stellar Rippler has encouraged XRP holders to pull their cryptocurrencies off cent...NewsBTC
15 hours ago
Ontario police warns locals of impersonators targeting victims for crypto and cash
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is raising the alarm over an emerging scam trend in which suspects pose as police officers to defraud victims of substantial amounts of cash and crypto. According to reports, fraudsters have contacted victims by phone, claiming to be OPP members. In each case, the suspect used fake names, titles, and […]Cryptopolitan
15 hours ago
a16z's Dixon believes crypto needs widespread wallet and stablecoin usage before non-financial apps can scale
a16z’s general partner, Chris Dixon, explained on X that the cryptocurrency industry should not be criticized for focusing on the financial industry because money and capital are basic forms of coordination. Dixon shared his view that the industry’s current focus on financial products is necessary for the total adoption of digital assets. Why haven’t non-financial […]Cryptopolitan
15 hours ago
Crypto Traders In Vietnam Face New 0.1% Levy As Tax Rules Tighten
Vietnam’s crypto scene is about to face a new tax check. Reports say the Ministry of Finance has floated a draft that would charge a 0.1% levy on each crypto trade or transfer that passes through licensed platforms. Related Reading: Tether Bets Big On Gold With $150 Million Investment In Gold.com Th...Bitcoinist
16 hours ago
