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Ethereum Chose Smart Contracts, Solana Chose Speed — Why Bitcoin Everlight Is Focusing on Payments
Ethereum and Solana followed distinct architectural paths as blockchain usage expanded beyond simple transfers. Ethereum prioritized programmability and composability, while Solana optimized for throughput and latency. Both approaches lowered friction for payments, though in different ways. Bitcoin followed a separate trajectory. Its base layer remained focused on security and settlement, leaving payment experimentation to layered […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
UAE gives MBank's AE Coin green light for government fee payments
The UAE federal government has recognized the regulated AED stablecoin, AE Coin, powered by MBank (Al Maryah Community Bank), for government-fee payments. UAE businesses and individuals will be able to pay government service fees using AE Coin and its associated AEC Wallet. To ensure that AE Coin can be utilized by a wide range of […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
Bitcoin Price Crash To $76,000: Why This Analyst Is Warning Against Buying
Since the recent Bitcoin price crash to $76,000, the broader crypto market has been on high alert, with sentiment shifting to extreme fear levels. A crypto analyst who has shared insights on Bitcoin’s latest market movements predicts more pain for the leading cryptocurrency. He has also warned inves...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 2
Shiba Inu (SHIB) vs. This $0.04 New Crypto: Analysts Weigh In
Market comparisons tend to surface when momentum starts to shift. As established meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) struggle to regain strong upside, analysts are turning their attention to newer and cheaper crypto assets. Price alone is not the deciding factor, but valuation, utility, and growth stage are starting to matter more. In early 2026, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
Dogecoin's founder dismisses Vitalik's 'inherently flawed' creator coins idea
One of the most well-known personalities in cryptocurrency has publicly criticized Ethereum’s co-founder’s intention to change the way digital tokens function for online artists. This past Sunday, Vitalik Buterin presented his vision on X, describing an architecture that combines betting markets with community voting groups. His objective is to ensure that financial backers have a […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
Crypto’s Slide May Not Be Fear — It’s A US Liquidity Crunch, CEO Says
A sharp hit to risk markets left crypto with heavy losses over the weekend. Reports say roughly $250 billion was wiped from combined market value as investors pulled back. Some of the selling hit Bitcoin hard. Others said it spread to tech stocks at the same time. Related Reading: Who Struck Step Fi...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 2
Bloomberg analyst warns volatility will 'trickle up' into 2026
Volatility spreads in the crypto and other risk assets market as investors get on the FOMO train to push selling pressure to new heights. Mike McGlone dropped his 2026 base case, where volatility is set to “trickle up” after years of excess across markets. The global digital assets market cap dropped by another 3% over […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
Chinese AI players commit billions of yuan in campaign to win users during holiday break
As the nation gets ready to ring in the Year of the Horse, a number of Chinese artificial intelligence companies are introducing new technology and aggressively investing in promotions. Billions of yuan are being thrown at campaigns to win over users during the longer holiday break. The effort comes as China’s AI business continues to […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
Binance moves 1,315 BTC in internal reserve reclassification into SAFU Fund
Crypto exchange Binance has transferred roughly $100 million in Bitcoin to its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU). On-chain data indicates that approximately 1,315 BTC was transferred in one transaction from a Binance-labeled hot wallet to a known SAFU address early Monday. The transfer appeared internal, with no interaction with external wallets. This suggests a […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
XRP Price Falls Below $1.6: You Won’t Believe What Institutions Are Doing Amid The Crash
Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has highlighted how institutions are accumulating XRP amid the crypto market crash. His comment comes amid the XRP price drop below the psychological $1.6 level, which has further sparked bearish sentiments among retail investors. Institutions Are Still Accumulating Amid...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 2
Cardano Founder Says He’ll Sell A Blackhawk And Lambos, Mothball His Jet
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said he plans to sell a Blackhawk helicopter and multiple Lamborghinis and “mothball” his jet, framing the decision as a personal reset and a critique of how crypto’s culture changed after the 2021 boom. Speaking in a Jan. 31 video recorded from Fukuoka, Hoskinson o...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 2
Next Cheap Crypto to Skyrocket: This Might Be the Last Chance to Buy This $0.04 Altcoin
Cheap altcoins often attract the most attention just before market sentiment shifts. When a token is still selling around $0.04, even modest demand can have a strong impact on price. That is why many investors focus on early-stage projects long before they reach wider exposure. In early 2026, this pattern is starting to repeat. While […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 2
Crypto Hacks Explode: $370 Million Stolen In January Alone: Researchers
The start of this year brought a hard reminder: people remain the weakest link. Reports note that roughly $370 million in crypto were taken in January, a sharp climb from earlier months. Related Reading: Crypto Funds Bleed $1.80 Billion As Metals Rally Heats Up That surge was driven mostly by one ma...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 2
Pi Network Price Forecast: Pi extends decline as pressure mounts amid core wallet outflows
Pi Network (PI) edges lower by nearly 2% at the time of writing on Monday, extending a broader four-week downfall. Consistent outflows from the Pi Network’s core team wallets account for roughly 17 million PI, implying a sell-off under pressure.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 2
Is The Bitcoin Bottom In? CMT Reveals What Traders Need To See Now
Bitcoin slid sharply over the weekend, breaking below $76,000 in thin trading and briefly dipping through the $75,000 area as selling accelerated late Saturday into Sunday. The move pushed BTC into a zone that technician Aksel Kibar has identified as a key band of horizontal support, roughly between...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 2
