Bitcoin hinges on $93K support, risks $1.3B liquidation on trade war concerns
Global trade war concerns may pressure Bitcoin below the key $93,000 support in the short term, analysts told Cointelegraph.
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Onchain real-world assets gain traction amid Bitcoin market uncertainty
Onchain RWAs are gaining traction as Bitcoin’s price struggles, with market commentators predicting TVL could hit $50 billion in 2025 as demand grows.
Kanye West claims to have rejected $2M offer to promote crypto scam
Kanye West, aka Ye, says he rejected a $2 million offer to promote a cryptocurrency scam, which involved posting a fraudulent promotion and later claiming his account was hacked.
There is a 'massive disconnect' between retail and pros in crypto: Bitwise CIO
Bitwise's Matt Hougan said retail crypto sentiment is “the worst it’s been in years,” amid the Crypto Fear and Greed Index falling to a “Fear” score of 44.
Florida Sen. Gruters proposes Bitcoin investment bill for state funds
Florida Senator Joe Gruters argued that the state “should have access to tools such as Bitcoin to protect against inflation.”
Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev leaves prison custody
The crypto community and privacy advocates worldwide have been closely following Alexey Pertsev’s legal battle and the Tornado Cash case.
SafeMoon CEO asks to push trial based on Trump SEC’s ‘policy changes’
Braden John Karony, facing a securities fraud charge, requested his trial be delayed in response to Donald Trump’s proposed crypto policies potentially affecting related laws.
New agent launches on Virtuals plummet amid AI token drawdown
Originally launched on Base, the AI engine hosts popular agents but has experienced a sharp decline in new debuts.
Coinbase to face lawsuit over unregistered securities sales, judge rules
Coinbase said the judge’s opinion “narrowed the scope of discovery in this case,” adding, “We look forward to vindicating the remaining claims” in court.
Crypto Biz: SEC cleans up Gensler-era mess
This week's newsletter focuses on "Crypto Mom" Hester Peirce vowing to fix past SEC mistakes.
SEC seeks more time to mull options on Ethereum ETFs
United States regulators approved the trading of options on Bitcoin ETFs in 2024.
CFTC announces crypto industry forum for digital asset pilot program
Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham called the pilot program a “groundbreaking initiative” for the nascent digital asset sector.
Bitcoin could reach new highs in Q1 despite sluggish jobs print: Grayscale Research
The market has already priced in less accommodating interest rate policy, and legislative tailwinds could aid Bitcoin’s performance.
Crypto liquidations hit $10B, 0G launches $88M DeFi AI agent fund: Finance Redefined
0G launched an $88 million ecosystem fund for DeFi AI agents as markets bled more than $10 billion in daily liquidations.
Ex-CFTC chair leaves without replacement pick from Trump
As of Feb. 7, the White House had not issued any statement suggesting that Donald Trump would nominate a CFTC commissioner to replace Rostin Behnam.
CleanSpark reports 120% revenue surge as Bitcoin marginal cost improves
CleanSpark’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is paying off; the company held 10,556 in self-mined BTC at the end of 2024.
XRP and Solana race toward the next crypto ETF approval
Both Solana and XRP have growing ETF applications, regulatory challenges and a fight for institutional acceptance. Who has the edge?
Haliey Welch, aka ‘Hawk Tuah,’ speaks out after nearly two months
Welch said that trusting the memecoin promoter, who initially pitched the idea of the HAWK token, was her biggest mistake.
Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev’s bail a ‘crucial step’ in getting fair trial, defense says
Speaking to Cointelegraph, Pertsev’s lawyer explained how bail will help Pertsev in his efforts to coordinate a defense.
Bitcoin tags $100K despite warning Fed rate cut pause 'here to stay'
Bitcoin decides that bad news is good news as a mixed US employment outlook sends BTC price action back to six figures.
The evolution of crypto payments and what lies ahead
From Bitcoin to stablecoins, what’s next for digital currency? Stablecoins will continue to play a fundamental role in crypto payments, and their important role will only grow.
Market analyst sees'1500% pump' in XRP price amid multiple ETF applications
Several analysts are predicting a massive XRP price pump and chart fractals suggest a long-term target as high as $99.
Binance CEO highlights institutional role in driving Bitcoin adoption
Binance CEO Richard Teng emphasized the role of institutional investors and evolving regulations in making crypto an essential part of the financial system.
BlackRock increases stake in Michael Saylor’s Strategy to 5%
BlackRock's investment comes a day after the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder rebranded from MicroStrategy to Strategy.
Stablecoins account for 90% of crypto use in Brazil — Central bank chief
Galipolo also highlighted the regulatory and oversight challenges presented by the widespread use of stablecoins in payments.
How to choose a market maker for your Web3 project
Navigating the uncharted waters of the Web3 space requires a partner with a track record, cutting-edge technology, adaptability, global reach and strong ethical standards.
Kentucky joins growing list of US states to introduce Bitcoin reserve bill
Kentucky’s bill is a “massive vote of confidence in Bitcoin” that brings the US closer to a federal Bitcoin reserve.
Japan asks Apple, Google to remove unregistered crypto exchange apps
Japan’s Financial Services Agency said the action was not about “shutting down crypto investing,” but “drawing a line in the sand” for noncompliant exchanges.
US lawmakers propose stablecoin bill to boost dollar dominance
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill said they would work with the Trump administration to deliver dollar-backed stablecoins for Americans.
Bitcoin traders eye ‘huge’ US jobs data as BTC price risks $95K dip
BTC price strength faces further risks as prediction markets see a giant beat on US January jobs.