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Rising Above The Ashes: XRP ETFs Set New Record Despite Market Crash
Despite a major outflow just a day earlier, Spot XRP ETFs have defied bearish sentiment, setting record trading volumes and attracting fresh inflows. This resilience and surge in investor demand is particularly surprising given the recent crash in the XRP price and the overall downturn in the broade...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 31
Latin American Giant Nu Secures US Banking License – Details
Nu, the largest Latin American digital bank, has recently announced a major achievement in securing conditional approval of a national banking charter from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This development would see the Brazil-based bank expand its operational footprint into t...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 31
Analysts Say This Cheap Crypto is Already Outperforming Pepecoin (PEPE), Here’s Why
The cryptocurrency industry is currently undergoing a significant shift. While the first half of the decade was defined by viral social media trends and speculative meme coins, the current landscape has shifted toward technical utility. Most investors now realize that the hype which once hypercharged popular tokens has begun to fade. As these top altcoins […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
A single crypto victim lost $12.25 million in ETH after falling for an "address poisoning" scam
Address poison attackers have stolen 4,556 ETH ($12.25 million) from a single victim after an earlier attack cost a trader $50 million in December last year. An unlucky cryptocurrency victim recently lost 4,556 ETH, valued at $12.25 million, to a sophisticated “address poisoning” attack. The incident was reported by the blockchain security platform Scam Sniffer. […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Bitcoin crashes to $77,000 as Ethereum drops below $2,400
Over $1.4 billion in leveraged longs just got wiped out, as Bitcoin tanks below $78K and Ethereum slips under $2,400. More than $100 billion in crypto market cap vanished in just 5 hours, the sharpest drawdown in weeks. Traders are eyeing the $80K to $82K zone for Bitcoin, to see if demand kicks in or […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Crypto Funds Bleed $1.80 Billion As Metals Rally Heats Up
Investors stepped back this week as a mix of shifting bets and quick profit-taking pushed money out of spot crypto ETFs. Markets moved fast, and some of the biggest swings were driven by short-term reactions rather than a change in long-term views. Related Reading: Ethereum Boost: Vitalik Buterin Se...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 31
SEC enters limited operations amid partial U.S. government shutdown
The SEC has announced that from January 31, 2026, and until further notice, the agency will only be running with a very limited number of staff. The move aligns with the standard federal agency shutdown plan that comes into play during funding lapses. What the shutdown means for the SEC and crypto regulation The announcement […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
XRP’s Playbook Goes Beyond Payments: Pundit Reveals More Use Cases
Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has highlighted that XRP’s use case extends beyond payments, with a focus on tokenization. This comes as experts such as Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg have predicted that the altcoin will be the token of choice for real-world assets (RWAs) tokenization. How XRP’s Uti...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 31
Ethereum (ETH) is Down 9% Over 30 Days, Investors Rotate Into This New Crypto V1 Protocol
For years, Ethereum has been the undisputed top crypto king of smart contracts and decentralized finance. However, recent price actions have caused even the most loyal holders to reconsider their positions. As the market leader struggles to maintain its footing, a new wave of capital is flowing into emerging utility projects. One such project, Mutuum […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Wintermute CEO defends Binance over October 10 crypto market crash
Evgeny Gaevoy, founder of Wintermute, the global algorithmic trading firm, made comments challenging ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, OKX CEO Star Xu, and other industry players’ claims that Binance’s actions triggered the October 10 meltdown that wiped out around $19 billion in leveraged positions. The controversy involving cryptocurrency exchanges over last October’s market crash has […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Bitcoin Adjusted SOPR Shows Market At Pivotal Junction — What’s Next?
Over the past week, the Bitcoin market experienced new waves of liquidations with prices dropping to around $81,000 on Thursday. Though the premier cryptocurrency has seen a slight rebound since then, bearish sentiments remain dominant with analysts expecting a potential decline to as low as $56,000...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 31
Top 3 Cheap Cryptos Millionaires Are Tracking for Q1 2026
The digital asset market is passing a great transition into the first quarter of 2026. Although the early part of the decade was characterised by social media momentum and unpredictable surges, the modern trend is characterized by technical strength and practicality. Some of the top altcoins who were dominating the news are currently struggling with […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Russia pitches cheap energy as a draw for U.S. data centers
Russia can be the right destination for American data centers, a high-ranking member of President Putin’s administration is now suggesting. The offer comes against the backdrop of figures showing that such facilities, often used by Russian companies for cryptocurrency mining, are growing in capacity. Moscow courting Washington with another business proposal With its cheaply priced […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Indian lawmaker proposes ban on social media use for children under 16
A member of parliament allied with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put forward legislation seeking to prohibit young people from using social media platforms, bringing the country into a worldwide conversation about how these apps affect children. Lawmaker L.S.K. Devarayalu spoke to Reuters on Friday about his concerns. “Not only are our children becoming […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score Shows Bear Market Could Be Over Soon – Details
Bitcoin (BTC) prices fell by over 8% in the past week alone, resulting in heightened bearish sentiments across the market. The downtrend, as seen across the broader crypto market, has been largely attributed to institutional repositioning, inflows to precious metals, and the Federal Reserve’s ...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 31
Nigerian authorities arrest suspect behind fake crypto platform Polyfarm
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a suspected operator of a fake cryptocurrency investment platform. According to the Nigerian law enforcement, the suspect used his platform, Polyfarm, to target Nigerians on a large scale, defrauding them of their hard-earned funds. The arrest and handover of the suspect were disclosed by Nigeria’s […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Wingtech warns of up to $1.3B loss after Dutch move to seize Nexperia operations
A Chinese technology company is bracing for huge financial losses after the Dutch government moved to take over its European semiconductor operations, according to an announcement made Friday. Wingtech Technology, which owns Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, said it expects to lose anywhere from 9 billion to 13.5 billion yuan in 2025. That amounts to roughly $1.3 […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Bitcoin Historical Performance Shows How Low The Price Will Go Before A Bottom
Crypto analyst Maelius has alluded to Bitcoin’s historical performance to provide insights into how low the flagship crypto could drop before it reaches a bottom. He also alluded to the BTC.d, which he explained shows that BTC has yet to reach a bottom. How Low Can Bitcoin Drop Before Finding A Bott...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 31
