Bitcoin's February momentum hinges on next week's labor market data
Bitcoin’s price remains sensitive to macroeconomic conditions, with analysts eyeing the upcoming US labor report as a key driver for February’s momentum.
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Russia reacts to Trump tariff threat: BRICS not seeking a dollar alternative
A potential “BRICS currency” will not be a rival to the US dollar, but rather a tool for mutual investment within the group, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Bitcoin retail sellers send $625M to Binance before 'first cycle top'
Bitcoin whales hold off on major selling, but retail investors appear unwilling to wait for the real bull market gains to hit.
Manchester court sentences 7 for kidnapping, $124K crypto extortion
A UK gang that kidnapped, tortured and extorted a man for his cryptocurrency has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court.
Google exposes government-backed misuse of Gemini AI
Google’s report reveals attempts by government-backed hackers to misuse Gemini AI for cyber threats, but jailbreak efforts were unsuccessful.
Crypto on-ramps and off-ramps, explained
On-ramps typically involve payment methods like bank transfers, or credit cards, whereas off-ramps often require identity verification when converting crypto to fiat.
Elon Musk’s dad plans $200M raise with ‘Musk It’ memecoin
The Musk It token was already launched in December 2024 by a Middle Eastern crypto firm, but has shed over 50% of its value.
Ross Ulbricht-tied crypto wallets lose $12M in memecoin misstep: Arkham
Wallets tied to recently freed Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht listed tokens at the wrong price, which were then snapped up by a bot.
Solana ridesharing app Teleport shuts down, cites lack of market readiness
Solana-based ridesharing app Teleport shut down just eight months after it publicly launched its app, citing a lack of market readiness for decentralized ridesharing.
Pump.fun hit with suit claming all memecoins are securities
A proposed class-action suit alleged all crypto tokens on Pump.fun are “unregistered security memecoins” that earned the platform nearly $500 million.
Nelk Boys ‘failed to deliver’ on NFT project promises, class suit claims
The Nelk Boys are accused of being “snake-oil salesmen” in a lawsuit that claims their Metacard NFT project “failed to deliver” to buyers.
Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF clears first SEC hurdle
The US securities regulator has given the initial nod to Bitwise’s ETF tracking Bitcoin and Ether, weighted according to their relative market capitalizations.
Tether’s stablecoin to be integrated into Bitcoin Lightning
Lightning Labs, the company behind Bitcoin layer 2 Lightning Network, is using the Taproot Assets protocol to integrate Tether’s USDT stablecoin.
Bitcoin rallies above $106K but 3 key actions must happen for new all-time highs
Bitcoin kicked off 2025 with a bang, but a fresh set of factors needs time to congeal before BTC price can chase new highs.
India to launch generative AI model in 2025 amid DeepSeek frenzy
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said he is not worried about US export controls on high-performance computing chips from Nvidia.
Arkansas Senate rejects mining facility zoning restriction bill
The original bill argued that mining facilities could pose a national security risk by compromising US military installations.
Metaplanet to buy 21K Bitcoin, Korean exchange users up 450%: Asia Express
Japan’s Metaplanet set to become third largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, as new Korean exchange accounts surge 450%. Asia Express
Solana stablecoin supply up 73% since TRUMP launch: CCData
The memecoin launch attracted hundreds of thousands of new onchain users, propelling Solana to become the third-largest blockchain network by stablecoin supply.
Binance claims ‘no special relationship’ with Hamas, argues to dismiss lawsuit
A complaint filed in January 2024 alleged that Binance, Changpeng Zhao, Iran and Syria provided “substantial assistance” that contributed to Hamas’ October 2023 attacks on Israel.
Kraken restores staking services in US after 2-year hiatus
Kraken was one of the many crypto firms targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under former Chair Gary Gensler’s leadership.
SBF’s parents seek pardon from President Trump: Report
SBF’s parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, are reportedly exploring the possibility of putting their son’s case before President Trump for clemency.
Bitcoin futures metric adds $1.2B after FOMC, but retail investor spending is down 50% — Why?
Bitcoin trades above $100,000, but investors’ “unit bias” and the rise of spot BTC ETFs have drastically decreased retail investors’ presence in the market.
Apollo launches tokenized private credit fund
Supported by Securitize, it tokenizes an existing Apollo fund and operates across multiple networks.
Crypto firms double down on influencing US elections via PACs in 2026
A spokesperson for Fairshake said the PAC was “keeping [its] foot on the gas” after its success in the 2024 US elections.
Danny Ryan’s return? Ethereum wallets say yes
Wallets holding $159 million in ETH have informally voted Danny Ryan, an Ethereum researcher, to be the next leader of the Ethereum Foundation.
Interest in Bitcoin-backed loans returns: Will TradFi join this time?
The Bitcoin-backed loans market is expected to grow fivefold in the coming years. Cointelegraph explores the nuts and bolts of the niche industry.
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund grows indirect BTC exposure by 153%
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has positions in MicroStrategy, Square, Tesla, MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms and Coinbase.
Bitcoin mining hashrate set to slow down — Here’s why
After a tough 2024 for the Bitcoin mining industry, mining companies might finally get some relief as competition might slowly cool down.
Here’s why DeepSeek crashed your Bitcoin and crypto
DeepSeek may have “nothing to do” with crypto, but its sudden entrance on the scene affected crypto prices.
XRP's 50% rally outperforms crypto market in January — Is $4 the next stop?
XRP decoupled from the crypto market after positive regulatory developments for Ripple Labs reinforced investors' bullish conviction in the altcoin.