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$MAXI: The Next Crypto to 1000X? How Political Scandal is Driving Eyes to New Defi Projects
When U.S. Senators start tossing around terms like ‘potentially criminal conduct’ to describe high-profile crypto deals, the market listens. But perhaps not in the way regulators intend. Senator Chris Murphy’s recent grilling of potential UAE investments, citing ‘brazen, open corru...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Investing Russia's maternity capital into crypto and stocks may result in criminal penalties
Investing maternity capital into cryptocurrencies and stocks may result in criminal penalties; Russian parents should take note. The funds, allocated through a federal program to improve fertility rates, must be spent as intended, lawyers are warning amid the growing popularity of crypto investments. Russian families banned from buying coins with moms’ benefits Attempts to use […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
$2.2B in Liquidations as Bitcoin Falls Below $80K, But Bitcoin Hyper Keeps Pumping
The market just endured a brutal leverage flush. In a move that caught late longs off guard, Bitcoin didn’t just dip, it sliced through the psychological support of $80K, triggering a cascade of liquidations totaling $2.2B across major exchanges. That’s weeks of accumulation wiped out in...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Aster's CEO dismisses insider trading remarks as CZ FUD spreads
The allegations and blame piling on ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao over the past two weeks have now spread to Aster, but the exchange’s chief executive says the FUD is all unfair. In a lengthy statement published early Tuesday on X, decentralized and perpetual crypto exchange Aster CEO Leonard replied to the accusations leveled against the […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Galaxy Digital reports Q4 net loss on lower asset prices
OverviewDigital assets firm reported Q4 net loss of $482 mln due to lower asset pricesAdjusted EPS for Q4 was $(1.08), reflecting lower digital asset pricesCompany completed reorganization and raised $325 mln equity capitalOutlookCompany did not provide specific financial guidance for future periods...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Next Crypto to Explode: Why Bitcoin Hyper Is Emerging as a Strategic Play in 2026
The crypto market in early 2026 is defined less by panic or euphoria and more by patience. Bitcoin continues to move sideways, volatility has cooled, and traders who once chased every breakout are now taking a step back. In this environment, a familiar question is quietly returning: which is the nex...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 3
Rich families put their funds into AI over cryptocurrencies, JPMorgan
Rich families are putting their money into artificial intelligence instead of cryptocurrencies, according to new research from J.P. Morgan. The bank’s latest Global Family Office Report shows that nearly nine out of ten wealthy families have completely avoided digital currencies, while most say AI is their top investment pick. The survey spoke to 333 single-family […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
$PEPE Fatigue May Fuel Maxi Doge’s Rampant Presale
Pepe ($PEPE) has cemented itself as the ‘Bitcoin of memes,’ but recent price action suggests the frog might be suffering from its own success. With a market capitalization now measuring in the billions, the days of rapid, life-changing multiples for new entrants are mathematically limite...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH’s Performance Signals $7,000 Breakout, Expert Says
The Ethereum price has not been immune to the sharp downturn that swept through the broader crypto market over the weekend. Selling pressure intensified into Monday, pushing the second‑largest crypto down toward the $2,150 level at its lows. Even so, some analysts remain confident that Ethereum’s lo...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP recovery stalls amid mixed ETF flows
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $78,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday as the dust from last week’s turbulence settles. Institutional interest in BTC is evidently improving, supported by the resurgence of inflows into spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
Ripple leads UAE tokenization project to move more than AED 1 billion of diamonds on-chain
A UAE-based project backed by Ripple’s tokenization partners has moved tokenized polished diamonds worth more than AED 1 billion on the XRP Ledger. Auction house Billiton Diamond and UK-based tokenization service provider Ctrl Alt announced a partnership to tokenize about $280 million in diamonds, according to a press statement released on Tuesday. The assets are […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Vitalik Buterin Argues Merging DAOs and Prediction Markets Is Good for Creators as SUBBD Token Soars
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is at it again. This time, he’s pivoting the crypto conversation toward the intersection of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and prediction markets, a concept he calls ‘info finance.’ In recent commentary on the evolution of on-chain...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Bed, Bath & Tokens? Retail Giant’s Pivot Signals Web3 Maturity as $SUBBD Disrupts Creator Economy
Legacy retail is colliding with decentralized finance, and the results are getting interesting. The latest headlines surrounding the brand formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond suggest a definitive pivot. With the intellectual property now under the umbrella of Beyond Inc. (a company already cozy ...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 3
Monero Price Forecast: XMR extends decline amid persistent bearish outlook
Monero (XMR) remains under intense selling pressure for the third consecutive week, recording a 4% loss at press time on Tuesday. This is consistent with the declining retail interest in privacy coins, which was among the lowest-performing segments over the last week.Fxstreet
Tue, Feb 3
Bitcoin Hashrate Slips as Macro Pressure Builds: What’s Really Behind the Drop?
With Bitcoin tagging a low of $74.5K yesterday, BTC is officially in the midst of its deepest drawdown of the current cycle. From the all time high near $126K set in October, last week’s pullback of around 12% means Bitcoin has corrected around 37% since the all time high. So far Bitcoin is respecting the […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Hong Kong Prepares To Grant Limited Batch Of Stablecoin Licenses In March – Report
Hong Kong financial authorities have announced that they will soon grant the first, limited batch of stablecoin provider licenses as the review process for applications is almost completed. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Says He’ll Sell A Blackhawk And Lambos, Mothball His Jet HKMA To Grant Limite...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Crypto Market Crash ‘Worse Than Expected’ But Bottom Might Be Near, Says Tom Lee
BitMine’s chairman, Thomas “Tom” Lee, has weighed in on the potential reasons for the recent crypto market’s performance and why he believes the prices may be near the bottom. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Bottom In? CMT Reveals What Investors Need To See Now ‘All Pieces In Place’ For ...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 3
