Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin crashes below $65,000 amid $1.86B liquidations and Saylor sell‑off
Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological barrier on June 3, sparking a 12% weekly decline. The drop triggered roughly $1.86 billion in leveraged futures liquidations and a $2.97 billion outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs over ten sessions. Michael Saylor added pressure by selling 32 BTC, valued at about $2.5 million.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
When Bitcoin Pulls Back, Opportunity Emerges: Why Falling Prices Could Be the Miner’s Golden Moment
Bitcoin’s recent price pullback is lowering demand for mining hardware, creating a buyer’s market. ASIC and GPU prices are falling, and hosting capacity is more available. This environment reduces entry costs and gives newcomers a strategic advantage. Veteran miners see it as a chance to acquire efficient rigs before the next up‑cycle.
Mey Real to Launch Scarcity Driven Property Token Offering on February 3rd
Mey Real will launch its Property Token Offering (PTO) on February 3, 2026, issuing a fixed supply of 2,000 blockchain‑based property NFTs. The tokens represent fractional ownership in real‑estate assets, with 70% allocated to a whitelist and the remaining 30%...
$44B Bitcoin Blunder Puts South Korea Regulators on Alert over Local Crypto Exchanges
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is tightening crypto oversight after Bithumb mistakenly credited users with roughly 2,000 bitcoin each, a $44 billion error. The regulator announced investigations into high‑risk practices such as whale manipulation, pump‑and‑dump schemes, and suspended deposit trading....
Binance's SAFU Fund Adds $300M in Bitcoin
Binance is buying more Bitcoin again. The SAFU Fund has acquired an additional 4,225 #BTC (worth $300 million). The fund’s total Bitcoin purchases now amount to 10,455 BTC (approximately $734 million). https://t.co/suDLl4dGvW
Exploring Private Cryptocurrency Swaps Beyond Traditional Exchange Verification
The article highlights a rising demand for anonymous crypto swap platforms that let users trade Monero (XMR) without KYC verification. Monero’s built‑in privacy features—ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions—make it ideal for privacy‑focused traders. KYC‑free services operate as direct...
ENS Abandons Plans for Namechain L2, Citing Ethereum Scaling
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has scrapped its planned Namechain layer‑2, opting instead to launch the ENSv2 upgrade directly on Ethereum’s mainnet. The decision follows a 99% reduction in registration gas fees and the recent Fusaka upgrade, which raised the block...
Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Slides to Levels Seen in Previous Market Bottoms
The Bitcoin Sharpe ratio has plunged to –10, its lowest reading since March 2023, placing it in negative territory typically seen at the end of bear markets. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost notes that such levels historically align with market bottoms, signaling an...
Takaichi Triumph: Japan’s Record 56,000 Nikkei Surge Sends Bitcoin to $72,000, Gold Past $5,000
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged past 57,000, climbing 3.4% after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a supermajority in the February 9 election. The win unlocked a $135 billion expansionary fiscal package focused on infrastructure spending and tax cuts. The so‑called “Takaichi Trade”...
Bet: HYPE to Outperform All $1B+ Sh
Since $HYPE is bad @KyleSamani let's make a bet. I bet that from 00:00 UTC 10 Feb 2026 to 00:00 UTC 31 July 2026 $HYPE will out perform any shitcoin >$1bn mcap on coingecko in USD terms. You choose your champion. Loser...
VCs Clash over Non-Financial Use Cases in Web3 and Crypto
Prominent crypto VCs are publicly sparring over the fate of non‑financial Web3 applications. a16z partner Chris Dixon blames years of scams, extractive behavior and regulatory pressure for the lack of traction, while Dragonfly’s Haseeb Quereshi argues the products simply failed...
Transak - The Crypto On-Ramp
In this episode, Andy Werner, VP of Partnerships and Strategy at Transak, discusses how the company builds the compliance and payments infrastructure that powers fiat‑to‑crypto on‑ramps for hundreds of platforms. He explains the evolving role of stablecoins as practical, programmable...
ERC‑8004: Building Trustworthy AI Agents Amid Gaming Risks
ERC-8004 is supposed to help us trust AI agents. But can it withstand hacks and manipulation? In this @Unchained_pod episode, @DavideCrapis joins me to unpack: 🤖 What the ERC-8004 standard is 🤔 How ERC-8004 works 📝 The project's roadmap 💫 Tips for AI agent builders/businesses Timestamps: 🚀...
Bitcoin Bulls Spot Bottoming Signs as Longtime Bears Take Victory Laps
Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 as the market entered a sharper free‑fall, prompting long‑time skeptics at the Financial Times and gold‑bug Peter Schiff to celebrate the decline. The article highlights the continued erosion of institutional exposure, noting MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings are down roughly...
Bitcoin Path To $40K (Profit Guide)
In this brief episode, host Nick Valdez reviews recent Bitcoin price action and highlights several technical indicators suggesting a potential market bottom. He explains how these signals could serve as an exit point for traders looking to capitalize on a...
UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
A UK construction company discovered the Russian‑linked Prometei botnet hidden on its Windows Server in January 2026. The malware entered via weak RDP credentials, installed persistent services, and used Mimikatz to steal network passwords while mining Monero cryptocurrency. Researchers from eSentire’s...
Odds of Jesus Christ Appearing in 2026 Double, Beating Return on Bitcoin
Traders on Polymarket have pushed the implied probability of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ in 2026 to roughly 4%, more than doubling the odds since early January. The binary contract, now trading at about four cents, has generated a...
Vitalik Doubts L2s; AI Emerges as Blockchain UI
Do we still need L2s? 🤔 In this episode of Uneasy Money (the funniest to date BY FAR), hosts @kaiynne and @tayvano_ are joined by @austingriffith & @karl_dot_tech to dive into: ⁉️ Why Vitalik is saying the Ethereum L2 vision no longer...
No‑KYC Crypto Cards Exploit Loopholes, Face Sudden Shutdowns
So-called "no KYC" crypto cards use corporate issuing loopholes & outright fraud - making such services susceptible to abrupt shutdowns One such "no KYC" provider, bitsika, explicitly markets its service as a way to circumvent sanctions on Iran Deep dive in Fintech...
Execution Quality Becomes The Deciding Factor For Professional Perp Traders
Execution quality has become the primary criterion for professional perpetual futures traders, eclipsing pure speed and fee considerations. HFDX addresses this shift by delivering fully on‑chain trade execution against shared liquidity pools, eliminating privileged market makers and manual overrides. The...
Scott Aaronson, Leading Theoretical Computer Scientist, Joins StarkWare
StarkWare announced on February 5, 2026 that it has appointed Professor Scott Aaronson to its Scientific Advisory Board and is launching a quantum‑readiness program. The company says quantum computing is the biggest long‑term threat to crypto and will upgrade Starknet and Bitcoin...
BTC Hitting $80K May Spark $5.2B Liquidation Wave
If BTC continues to rise to $80K, we could see a liquidation wave of $5.2 billion. https://t.co/jvDXAW7CR1
Sumsub Launches ‘Risk Intolerant’ Registry to Spotlight Crypto and Fintech Safety Champions
Sumsub, a global verification and fraud‑prevention platform, has unveiled a public "Risk Intolerant" registry that awards badges to fintech, crypto, gaming, edtech and mobility firms demonstrating strong KYC, AML and fraud‑mitigation controls. The highest "Titan" badge has been granted to...
Trend Research Loses $750M on Massive ETH Leverage
Jack Yi's Trend Research built a $2.6 BILLION #ETH leveraged long position via Aave. This month, they sold their entire holdings for $1.74 billion to repay their loans. They lost $750 MILLION on this trade. https://t.co/TuhAv0LBvU
PulseChain Bridge Guide: How to Use PulseBridge to Transfer Assets Secure
PulseBridge is the primary cross‑chain bridge enabling asset transfers between Ethereum and PulseChain. The platform lets users move tokens, NFTs, and other digital assets while avoiding Ethereum’s high gas fees and slow speeds. It offers a step‑by‑step UI, supports MetaMask...
Tom Lee’s Bitmine Purchases $42M ETH Amid Crash
JUST IN: Despite the market crash, Tom Lee #Bitmine bought another 20,000 $ETH($41.98M) few hours ago. https://t.co/h5mYBAQesJ
The Finanser’s Week: 2nd February – 8th February 2026
The post warns that cryptocurrency fraud and money‑laundering remain rampant, urging tighter AML controls. It connects widening wealth inequality to heightened risk of social unrest, suggesting political volatility for financiers. It highlights a shift in perception of AI, citing Lloyds...
'Massive Consolidation' Expected Across Crypto Industry: Bullish CEO
Bullish CEO Tom Farley predicts a wave of massive consolidation in the crypto industry, likening it to the exchange sector’s past mergers. He cites the recent 45% Bitcoin price drop as a catalyst that will force underperforming projects to be...
Crypto Retail Investors Are Trying to 'Meta-Analyze' Crypto Crash: Santiment
Retail investors are actively meta‑analyzing the crypto market, hunting for signs of capitulation to time new entries, according to sentiment platform Santiment. The term "crypto capitulation" surged on Google Trends, climbing from a score of 11 to 58 within a...
Crypto Coin Minute for February 8th, 2026 at 05:15 AM Pacific Time.
Crypto markets rallied on February 8, 2026 as Bitcoin surged past $71,000, up 3.04% in 24 hours, while Ethereum rose 4.16% to $2,123.76. Mid‑tier assets such as XRP, BNB, and Solana also posted gains, reinforcing a broad‑based upward momentum. Related coverage highlights Bitcoin...
Tokenized Equities Approach $1B as Institutional Rails Emerge
Tokenized equities have surged to nearly $1 billion, a 30‑fold increase within a year, driven by rapid platform adoption and 24/7 blockchain access. Ondo Global Markets, Backed/Kraken’s xStocks, and Securitize now control over 93 % of the market, with Ondo alone holding...
Crypto's Volatility Won’t Dampen Long‑term Bullish Outlook
It’s been a volatile few days in the crypto markets. This is nothing new. Crypto has gone through many market cycles at this point. Personally, this doesn’t change my outlook - I don’t see how you can be anything but long-term...
Broad-Based Bitcoin Accumulation Emerges After Sharp Capitulation
Bitcoin dropped from around $80,000 to $60,000 in early February, triggering a sharp capitulation. Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score, which gauges buying pressure across wallet sizes, climbed to 0.68, indicating broad‑based accumulation for the first time since late November. The most...
CFTC Expands Payment Stablecoin Criteria to Include National Trust Banks
The CFTC reissued Staff Letter 25‑40, expanding the definition of payment stablecoins to include national trust banks, which can now issue fiat‑pegged tokens. The change aligns with the GENIUS Act, signed in July 2025, that requires stablecoins to be fully...
Institutional Moves Trigger Recent Crypto Market Dumps
I guess the institutions are really here in crypto. Apparently this caused the 10/10 dump and last weeks dump. #xrp #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #finance
Why Machine-to-Machine Payments Are the New Electricity for the Digital Age
The article argues that machine‑to‑machine (M2M) payments will become the economic equivalent of electricity, powering a fully autonomous digital economy. Continuous micro‑transactions, enabled by blockchain’s near‑zero‑fee, low‑latency rails, will let devices buy data, power, and services in real time without...
Crypto's CLARITY Focus Misses Bigger Regulatory Battles
Is crypto focusing on the wrong fight with CLARITY? In this special episode of DEX in the City, hosts @kkirkbos & Jessi Brooks are joined by @e_woodford to unpack: 💡 The takeaways from White House CLARITY Act Meeting 😬 Whether crypto is focusing...
SOL-Focused Forward Industries Has Had a Tough Run, but CIO Says It's Positioned for Success
Forward Industries (FWDI) has emerged as the largest public Solana‑focused treasury company after raising $1.65 billion in 2025, giving it a roughly $600 million SOL position at current prices. The firm carries no corporate debt, positioning it as an unlevered player in...
Cardano's Charles Hoskinson Reveals $3 Billion Unrealized Loss in Crypto Rout
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson disclosed more than $3 billion in unrealized losses as the crypto market slumped, with Bitcoin sliding to roughly $60,000—a 16% drop—and the broader CoinDesk 20 index falling 17%. Cardano’s ADA token fell 15.6% over the same week. Hoskinson...
Crypto Pays $70M for Domain to Launch Super Bowl AI
https://t.co/L979rWpJFd just set a new record in tech branding. https://t.co/8YTgbJUWYI co-founder Kris Marszalek paid about $70 million in crypto for the domain, the highest publicly disclosed price for a website name. He plans to use it to launch a consumer...
Human Error Cost $134M; Enforce Airdrop Max Limits
We helped in this recovery effort, a tiny bit. I didn't tweet when it first happened, to not spread FUD. A human error of $134m vs $1,340. All airdrop features should have a maximum value check. I am not even sure if...
A Bottom Vs. The Bottom
Bitcoin's recent bounce to $70K fell short of the 200‑week SMA, leaving the market uncertain whether the $60K dip marked a true bottom. Glassnode’s profit‑loss chart shows profit and loss balances nearing convergence, suggesting capitulation may still be ahead. Meanwhile,...
Hyperliquid Emer
Markets are selling off hard and everyone's scrambling for answers. In this Unchained episode, I sat down with Joshua Lim to make sense of the chaos. He broke down: 😬 Why Bitcoin has given up all its Trump rally gains...
Binance’s Rise and Fall Reshapes Altcoin Fortunes
2017-2025 #Binance listing was the best thing that could happen to altcoins. Fast forward to 2026 #Binance de-listing is the best thing that could happen to altcoin Go Figure...
Tuardin Token: Building Strategic Alliances to Boost Liquidity, Enhance Security, and Transform Global E-Commerce Landscapes
Tuardin Token (TRN) is forging strategic alliances across AI, finance and retail to embed its decentralized payment platform into everyday commerce. Partnerships with AI firms deliver real‑time fraud detection and personalized recommendations, while collaborations with exchanges and payment processors enhance...
Confidence Fades, Crypto Winter Freezes Market Momentum
A new crypto winter is here and even the biggest bulls look confused. No single shock, no clear villain, just confidence quietly evaporating. When narratives break before fundamentals, markets freeze fast. https://t.co/X8cCYkm1Kh @GZuckerman @Vlajournaliste @WSJ
US Must Lead Financial Innovation or Lose It Offshore
The US can either lead in financial innovation or watch it move offshore. State regulators fighting federal law isn't protecting consumers, it's protecting incumbents from competition.
Fipto Becomes Europe’s First Dual-Licenced Stablecoin Payment Institution
Fipto has secured a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence from France’s AMF, joining its existing Payment Institution licence from the ACPR. This makes it the first European stablecoin payment provider to hold both licences, creating a unified regulatory framework for...
Six Tokens Set to Thrive Amid Crypto Repricing
Markets crashed this week. Bitcoin fell from about $84k last week to near $60k before reclaiming $70k (now at $68.5k) But at the same time... ETH, L2 tokens, and Ethereum’s roadmap are being repriced. And there are 6 tokens that could...
Essential TradingView Setup: Indicators, Clean Candlesticks, Watchlist
My TradingView Set up (Guide) In this article I'll share: - Indicators I use in TradingView - Settings for candlesticks and removing noise - How to create a watchlist + my current watchlist of coins This article make your trading life easier: https://t.co/WNmIYBfFhf
Vietnam to Tax Crypto Like Stocks with 0.1% Trading Levy: Report
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has drafted a tax framework that treats cryptocurrency transactions like securities trades, imposing a 0.1% personal income tax on each transfer made through licensed providers. Institutional investors will face a 20% corporate income tax on net...