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Bank of Russia introduces strict account requirements in amended digital ruble rules
Russia’s monetary authority has updated the rules for opening digital ruble accounts, and the end result is a complicated procedure for ordinary Russians and small businesses. The regulator wants to learn a lot about future users, and that’s likely to limit access to the new incarnation of the national fiat, the mass adoption of which […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
Chinese nationals arrested and charged in Starlink data theft investigations
French authorities charged four people with spying for China, after the convicts were detained from an Airbnb in Southwest France two days ago. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed Thursday that two suspects were placed in custody, while two others are under judicial supervision. According to Bloomberg, the four individuals were arrested on Wednesday in an […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
Binance’s SAFU Fund Added $233M in Bitcoin as LiquidChain’s Presale Gains Traction
Quick Facts: ➡️ Binance’s SAFU Fund reportedly bought about 3,600 BTC ($233M), a visible trust signal during heightened market volatility. ➡️ BTC and ETH are sharply lower today, with ETF drawdowns reinforcing a risk-off, liquidity-constrained regime. ➡️ In risk-off conditions, markets often reward ...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 6
Locals fight back over reports Bitcoin investor Olivier Janssens wrote crypto bill for Caribbean island Nevis
Last year, multimillionaire but relatively obscure Bitcoin investor named Olivier Janssens funded a big new project on the island of Nevis, and also helped write the law that makes it possible. This law gives Olivier’s group the legal go-ahead to build a private libertarian zone called Destiny, a full-on crypto-powered community that runs on crypto, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
Hoskinson Warns the Crypto Slump Will Get Worse as $LIQUID Targets Fluidity
What to Know: $BTC near $66K and $ETH near $1.9k highlight a fragile tape where volatility dictates positioning. ‘It’ll get worse’ warnings resonate because liquidity stress amplifies risks like wider spreads and higher cross-chain costs. Bitcoin DeFi competition is heating up, placing a...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 6
Bithumb Employee’s Mistakenly Sends $233-Worth of $BTC to Users; Could It Fuel $HYPER?
Quick Facts: ➡️ Reports say a Bithumb employee mistakenly distributed 2,000 $BTC, triggering a brief ~10% $BTC price dislocation on that exchange versus others. ➡️ Bitcoin remains volatile near ~$66K today, and operational mishaps can amplify spread widening, liquidity stress, and confidence-driven ...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 6
Musk’s Tesla looks at Chinese AI models even as Trump insists on American dominance
Elon Musk’s Tesla is now training artificial intelligence models inside China, even while Donald Trump is on TV saying America is crushing the Chinese in the race to dominate AI. A Chinese news outlet, Cailianshe, broke the story on Friday. They said Tesla’s training center in China is focused on building AI for local use […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
Strategy’s Quantum Security Push Meets The Rise Of $BMIC Innovation
What to Know: Bitcoin and Ethereum are rebounding, but the broader ‘crypto winter’ narrative and volatility keep positioning cautious and tactical. ETF flow whiplash suggests institutions are trading exposure actively, not committing,raising the value of defensive narratives like securit...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 6
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP stages relief rally following market sell-off
Ripple (XRP) is accelerating its recovery, trading above $1.36 at the time of writing on Friday, as investors adjust their positions following a turbulent week in the broader crypto market. The remittance token is up over 21% from its intraday low of $1.12.
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Fri, Feb 6
Bitcoin’s Biggest Stress Test Since FTX: What the Data is Telling Us
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market has experienced a complete market reset over the past week and particularly over the past 24 hours. Capitulation alarms have gone off as over $500 billion in the total crypto market cap has been erased since January 31st, that’s a staggering 20%+ drop in six days. Bitcoin -13.82% move […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
Bitfarms Announces U.S. Redomiciliation Plan & Intent To Rebrand As Keel Infrastructure
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Bitfarms Ltd BITF.TO:BITFARMS ANNOUNCES U.S. REDOMICILIATION PLAN AND INTENT TO REBRAND AS KEEL INFRASTRUCTUREBITFARMS LTD - CO'S SHARES TO BE EXCHANGED FOR KEEL INFRASTRUCTURE SHARESBITFARMS LTD - KEEL INFRASTRUCTURE SHARES TO TRADE ON NASDAQ AND TSX UNDER TICKER KEELBITFARMS:...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Bit Digital Inc. Reports Monthly Ethereum Treasury And Staking Metrics For January 2026
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Bit Digital Inc BTBT.O:BIT DIGITAL INC. REPORTS MONTHLY ETHEREUM TREASURY AND STAKING METRICS FOR JANUARY 2026BIT DIGITAL INC - HOLDS ABOUT 155,239.4 ETH AS OF JANUARY 31BIT DIGITAL INC - ETH HOLDINGS VALUED AT ABOUT $380.2 MILLION AS OF JANUARY 31Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Chip industry set to ride AI and data center spending to $1 trillion revenue year in 2026
The global chip market is about to hit $1 trillion in yearly revenue for the first time. That’s happening way faster than anyone expected. Sales were $791.7 billion last year, and they’re now set to jump another 26% in 2026. The demand for AI gear and data infrastructure is exploding. This is pushing companies like […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
Bitcoin Could See a 70% Crash to $38K: Could Be Time for $HYPER
Quick Facts: ➡️ A $38K Bitcoin target implies a severe bear-leg, but the bigger story is positioning: leverage resets, correlations rise, and liquidity concentrates. ➡️ Current pricing puts $BTC near $66K, making mid-$60Ks a critical sentiment zone as traders judge whether this is capitulation or co...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 6
Crypto Firms Propose Key Stablecoin Concessions To Advance CLARITY Act – Report
Crypto firms are reportedly stepping up efforts to advance the highly anticipated market structure bill by proposing potential compromises to address some of the banking sector’s concerns on stablecoins. Related Reading: South Korean Authorities Question Crypto Exchange Executives Over Lawmaker’s ‘F...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 6
Here’s Why Vitalik Withdrew 16,384 Ethereum To Self-Fund The Roadmap
Recent on-chain data has shown that Vitalik Buterin’s withdrawal of 16,384 Ethereum has sparked renewed debate around the ETH distribution and founder intent. While large wallet movements often trigger speculation, this transfer aligns with a long-standing reality of the ETH development model,...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 6
More than 630,000 EVs now send power into America homes during blackouts
More than 630,000 electric vehicles across America can now power homes, and this winter, they’ve been doing exactly that. With ice storms, blackouts, and freezing temperatures tearing through cities and towns, people with the right kind of EV didn’t sit in the dark. They just plugged their cars in and kept living. In West Monroe, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
