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Staffing cuts empty CFTC’s Chicago crypto enforcement unit
A February 2026 report on the staffing cuts happening at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chicago enforcement office has led to the affected lawyers suggesting that criminals now have free rein, as there are “no cops on the beat.” In the past, the Chicago division was seen as the agency’s peak or flagship […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
Animoca Brands receives full license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority
Animoca Brands has received its full license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, allowing it to offer crypto brokerage services as well as virtual asset investment management services. This comes months after Animoca Brands quietly received an in-principle license approval from VARA in October 2025. Interestingly, Animoca Brands also received an initial preliminary approval for […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
SBF targets US Department of Justice with bias, pressure claims in FTX case
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) accused the US Department of Justice (DOJ) of pressuring key witnesses in the FTX criminal case. In a fresh post on X, the former FTX CEO claimed that “new evidence” shows that the DOJ under the Biden administration threatened multiple witnesses into silence. This action might have led them to alter their […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
BingX Rolls Out Copy Trading Plaza and Enhanced Lead Trader Homepage in Major Upgrade to Copy Trading Suite
PANAMA CITY, February 11, 2026 – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, announced the upcoming launch of an array of enhancements to its copy trading suite, including the all-new Copy Trading Plaza and an upgraded Lead Trader Homepage. This major overhaul redefines BingX’s copy trading experience with a refreshed experience, smarter discovery, and […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
Blockchain Meets Gold: Tokenized Commodities Hit $6 Billion
Markets have put more gold on blockchains, And the shift has been rapid. Reports say the tokenized commodities sector grew about 53% in under six weeks, pushing its size to just over $6 billion. That jump has been led by a small group of gold tokens, and the move has traders and some big banks watch...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 11
Crypto Dream Turns Nightmare As SafeMoon CEO Gets 100 Months In Jail
Braden John Karony, the one-time CEO of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to 100 months in US federal prison after a jury found him guilty of multiple fraud counts. Related Reading: Crypto Markets Catch A Breather As Outflows Begin To Slow: Analysts According to courtroom records and Justice Department s...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 11
CertiK raises red flag as prediction market growth outpaces security framework
According to a new report from blockchain security firm CertiK, prediction market trading volumes quadrupled in 2025. Annual trading volume climbed from $15.8 billion in 2024 to about $63.5 billion in 2025. According to the CertiK analysis, this increased adoption, driven by high-profile global events, raises sustainability questions. Kalshi, Polymarket, and Opinion dominate the prediction […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
Crypto PAC prepares aggressive $5M Alabama Senate push for Trump-backed Barry Moore
In the first significant investment by digital currency interests in the 2026 election cycle, a political action committee supported by prominent cryptocurrency corporations announced on Tuesday that it will spend $5 million to support Congressman Barry Moore in Alabama’s Republican Senate primary. Defend American Jobs, which works with the crypto-focused super PAC Fairshake, said the […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
XRP Positioned For Major Structure Shift As Price Tests Critical Level
After recovering from last week’s lows, XRP has been moving sideways, hovering between $1.40 and $1.45 during the past four days. As the price attempts to hold its local range lows, a market observer has affirmed that the cryptocurrency could be preparing for a potential recovery if its critical lev...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 11
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP sell-side pressure intensifies despite surge in addresses transacting on-chain
Ripple (XRP) is edging lower around $1.36 at the time of writing on Wednesday, weighed down by low retail interest and macroeconomic uncertainty, which is accelerating risk-off sentiment.
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Wed, Feb 11
Bitcoin Mogul Erik Voorhees Shifts Millions Into Gold as LiquidChain Presale Climbs
What to Know: Bitcoin’s rebound attempts are still flow-driven; recent US spot Bitcoin ETF data shows short-term net outflows, keeping sentiment fragile. A gold-rotation headline signals a broader ‘trust minimization’ impulse, investors want fewer hops, fewer counterparties, and cleaner exposure. Bi...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 11
Bitcoin falls to $66,000 as silver clears $85 and dollar extend declines
Bitcoin just dropped to $66,000, extending its two-day slide from $68K as bulls fail to find any support. Silver is ripping, now up 6.6% to $85.98, completely erasing yesterday’s 3% dump. Gold hit $5,111.30, climbing 1.8%, while the dollar slumped to a 2-week low ahead of U.S. jobs data later today.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
Solana Gets A Big Infra Signal As Alibaba Demos High-Performance RPCs
Solana picked up an infrastructure vote of confidence on Wednesday after Alibaba Cloud used a Hong Kong keynote to demo “high-performance” Solana RPC connectivity, framing the work as part of its broader push to fuse AI tooling with Web3 developer workflows. In a clip shared by Solana’s official X a...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 11
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Early Backers Shift Focus to a New Crypto Under $1 After Spotting Early 100x Potential
Shiba Inu (SHIB) delivered some of the most memorable gains of the last market cycle, rewarding early backers who recognized momentum before it went mainstream. As the market evolves, however, many of those same investors are now scanning for the next opportunity. That shift is increasingly directing attention towards Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new crypto […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 11
Exodus Movement, Inc. January 2026 Treasury Update And Monthly Metrics
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Exodus Movement Inc EXOD.A:EXODUS MOVEMENT, INC. JANUARY 2026 TREASURY UPDATE AND MONTHLY METRICSEXODUS MOVEMENT INC - HOLDS 1,694 BTC AS OF JANUARY 31, 2026EXODUS MOVEMENT INC - HOLDS 1,887 ETH AS OF JANUARY 31, 2026Reuters
Wed, Feb 11
Bitcoin Whales Quietly Scoop Up $4.7B in BTC, Pushing Bitcoin Hyper Into the Spotlight
What to Know: Bitcoin whales have added over $4.7B in $BTC, signaling deep conviction despite a flat market. This buying trend highlights a shift in Bitcoin’s narrative from just a store of value to a productive asset, increasing demand for L2 solutions. Bitcoin Hyper is tackling this demand b...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 11
