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Iran Ties Prompt US To Sanction UK Crypto Platforms
US authorities moved on Friday to cut off what they say was a major crypto pipeline used by Iranian actors. Two London-registered platforms were added to the sanctions list and are now subject to blocking measures that bar US persons from dealing with them. Related Reading: Bitcoin Strategy Deepens ...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 31
While XRP is Down 10%, This New Crypto Protocol Launches With 300% Growth Since Q1 2025
Investor attention is increasingly shifting toward platforms that offer meaningful technological innovation and fresh growth trajectories, as many older projects appear to have reached maturity. This is more than a change in price levels, it represents a reallocation of capital and a shift in the direction of the next crypto phase of decentralization. As a […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Markets warn Fed balance sheet cuts could clash with Trump’s rate goals
Major investment firms are warning that the next Federal Reserve chief’s plans to reduce the central bank’s holdings could work against the president’s push for cheaper borrowing. Donald Trump’s pick to run the Federal Reserve is facing a possible conflict. On one side, there’s Warsh’s known preference for cutting the central bank’s massive bond portfolio. […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Amazon seeks FCC extension for satellite internet rollout
The retail giant has petitioned federal regulators for additional time to get its space-based internet project off the ground, citing problems securing enough rocket launches to meet an upcoming deadline. Amazon told the Federal Communications Commission on Friday that it needs an extension to deploy approximately 1,600 satellites by a July 2026 cutoff date. The […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Bitcoin Estimated Leverage Ratio Spikes To New High — Fresh Volatility Ahead?
After surging toward the $100,000 mark a few days into the new year, the price of Bitcoin looks set to end January in stark contrast to how it started the month. On Thursday, January 29, the flagship cryptocurrency fell to a multi-month low of around $81,500, with the general market sentiment worsen...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 31
FBI seizes RAMP hacking forum in coordinated dark web takedown
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized the clearnet and darkweb domains of the RAMP underground platform. The RAMP platform serves as a hacking forum and caters to several groups involved in Ransomware-as-a-Service and other cybercriminals. While the FBI has yet to issue an official statement to that effect, the domains used by the […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Russia’s Atom electric car to begin official sales in April
Sales of Russia’s electric car Atom are set to start soon, with promises of prices lower than those offered by Chinese competitors. The Russian-made EV has been under development and testing for quite a while, and the first preorders were accepted some three years ago. Atom sales to begin in April, maker Kama says Official […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Currently Falling Faster Than Price — What’s Happening?
If there has been any doubt about the arrival of the bear market, the latest drop in the Bitcoin price to around $81,000 somewhat made it more believable. While different triggers, including geopolitical tensions, Microsoft’s earnings miss, and liquidation cascades, have been credited for this drop,...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 31
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Price Analysis: Investors See 550% Upside as V1 Protocol Activated
At the start of 2026, the decentralized finance market is entering a high-stakes phase. While many established projects are moving sideways, fresh capital is flowing into infrastructure-heavy protocols. Analysts are increasingly pointing to decentralized lending as one of the most promising areas of opportunity. One project, in particular, is showing clear signs of a potential […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 31
CZ Defends Binance: Dismisses Claims Linking Exchange To October 10 Crypto Crash
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the co‑founder and former CEO of Binance, has pushed back against ongoing claims that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange was responsible for the sharp market crash that rocked the digital asset sector last October. Speaking during a live ask‑me‑anything session hosted o...Bitcoinist
Sat, Jan 31
Tether Breaks Records: $10B Profit And $186B USDT Now In Circulation
Tether closed out the year with numbers that turned a few heads in finance circles. Reports say the firm posted net profits above $10 billion for 2025 while the stablecoin USDT grew to roughly $186 billion in circulation — a new high for the token and a sign of how central it has become to crypto ma...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 31
