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
Fenwick Agrees to Settle Lawsuit over Law Firm’s Alleged Role in FTX Fraud
Fenwick & West reached a proposed settlement with FTX users over a lawsuit alleging the firm helped facilitate the crypto exchange's fraud. The parties will file the settlement with a Florida federal court on Feb. 27, though the terms remain confidential. The lawsuit, part of a multidistrict class action, claims Fenwick advised FTX on structuring to avoid money‑transmitter registration and had visibility into fund commingling. The court denied Fenwick’s motion to dismiss, allowing the amended complaint to proceed.
Here Is Why Ethereum's ‘Brutal Stumble’ Looks Exactly Like the Start of the Last Bull Run: Asia Morning Briefing
Ethereum’s price relative to Bitcoin has entered a pattern reminiscent of the pre‑bull‑run phase seen in 2022. The ETH‑BTC ratio fell about 31% after hitting a low roughly nine months before gold peaked, matching the historical drawdown that preceded a...
Liquidity and ISM Drive Long-Term Crypto Strength
No, the ISM is not everything and it doesn't mean up only yet necessarily, but it IS a necessary condition for strong crypto prices over time (as is liquidity). Liquidity will rise faster soon too, which creates reflexivity. Economy gud, crypto...
ISM Manufacturing PMI at 40-Month High: Analysts Say BTC Could Benefit
The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing PMI jumped to 52.6 in January, its strongest reading since August 2022 and ending a 26‑month contraction streak. The expansion signal, well above the 50‑point threshold, caught investors’ attention as a gauge of U.S. economic...
Crypto Coin Minute for February 3rd, 2026 at 05:15 AM Pacific Time.
Bitcoin traded at $78,289, up 0.53% while Ethereum slipped 0.40% on February 3, 2026. Market sentiment turned sharply negative, with crypto fear indices spiking and spot volumes falling to 2024‑level lows. Prominent investor Cathie Wood publicly questioned Bitcoin’s traditional four‑year...
Crypto Markets Edge Higher as Bitcoin, Ether Gain Despite Heavy Liquidations
Crypto markets rose on Monday after a stronger‑than‑expected U.S. manufacturing PMI boosted risk sentiment. Bitcoin climbed to about $78,338, up 2.1%, while Ether reached $2,338, gaining 1.5%. Total market cap hit $2.72 trillion, with 24‑hour volume around $223.3 billion, despite $729 million in...
NymCard and Visa Launch Stablecoin Settlement in GCC Region
NymCard and Visa have launched USDC stablecoin settlement for Visa‑card transactions across the Gulf Cooperation Council, enabling 24/7, near‑instant processing. The model promises lower operational costs, reduced collateral and prefunding needs, and a foundation for multicurrency settlement. Visa disclosed a...
Where BVNK, Polygon Labs Think Stablecoin Payments Will Happen
BVNK has partnered with Visa to route stablecoin transfers through Visa Direct, targeting cross‑border B2B payments. Polygon Labs, after spending $250 million on CoinMe and Sequence, is building an Open Money Stack to support global stablecoin transactions. Both firms view stablecoins...
Family Offices Shun Crypto Despite Hype, with 89% Holding No Digital Assets: JPMorgan Private Bank
JPMorgan Private Bank’s 2026 Global Family Office Report finds that 89% of surveyed family offices hold no cryptocurrency and 72% lack gold exposure, underscoring a cautious stance toward traditional and emerging hedges. Only 17% of wealthy families say digital assets...
STABLE Hits All-Time High Ahead of Mainnet Upgrade
Stable, the Bitfinex‑backed Layer‑1 blockchain, saw its native token surge 43% this week, reaching an all‑time high of $0.03. The rally lifted its fully diluted valuation past $3 billion and market cap to $540 million, positioning it as the top stablechain by...
Epstein Files Reveal Bitcoin’s Secret War as Ripple Insiders Expose a Decade of Explosive Hidden Industry Sabotage
A 2014 email from Blockstream’s former CEO Austin Hill, uncovered in the DOJ’s Epstein Files, warned that Ripple and Stellar were “bad for the ecosystem.” The correspondence resurfaced, reigniting debate over whether early Bitcoin insiders tried to suppress rival payment...
GameStop's Ryan Cohen Appears to Be Moving on From Bitcoin, Eyes 'Consumer Megadeal'
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen announced plans to acquire a large publicly traded consumer company, aiming to transform the retailer’s valuation into the hundreds of billions. The move follows the recent transfer of the firm’s 4,710 bitcoin holdings to Coinbase Prime,...
From Speculation to Structure: Rebuilding Trust in Web3 Communities
The article argues that early Web3 social platforms failed to earn trust because of clunky onboarding, speculative incentives, weak governance, and regulatory blind spots. As users migrate to smaller, more authentic spaces, the author proposes a seven‑layer framework that prioritizes...
Opera Stock Jumps 15% After Announcing Expanded Support for Tether Tokens
Opera (OPRA) shares jumped more than 15% after the company announced expanded support for Tether's USDT stablecoin and gold‑backed XAUT token in its MiniPay self‑custodial wallet. MiniPay, which now boasts 12.6 million activated wallets, processed over $153 million in stablecoin transactions in...
Aave’s GHO Stablecoin Supply Hits $500M
Aave’s native stablecoin GHO crossed the $500 million market‑cap threshold in early February, marking a 245% increase since the start of 2025. The circulating supply stayed above half a billion while holder numbers rose to roughly 23,000, up about 300% year‑to‑date....
Crypto and Metals Plunge Amid Warsh Fed Chair Nomination
Very important and information-packed News Block covering the price crash in #Bitcoin , #gold , #silver and the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair: https://lnkd.in/g9aPwtF2
NY Prosecutors Raise Alarm over GENIUS Act on Fraud: Report
New York Attorney General Letitia James and four district attorneys sent a letter warning that the federal GENIUS Act, signed by former President Donald Trump, fails to curb stablecoin fraud and could give issuers like Tether and Circle legal cover...
Bitcoin Remains Trustless Solution Amid Endless Crypto Crises
I've seen far worse moments in Bitcoin's history. The collapse of Mt.Gox and FTX, Bcash civil war, China FUD, mining deal spiral FUD, other crypto assets attacking Bitcoin's narrative, etc. But I still believe. I still believe that Bitcoin is the...
Industry Still Stumped by 10/10, Retail Return Uncertain
If the industry hasn't even figured out what happened on 10/10, how do you convince retail to come back? https://t.co/AraSv0WtYZ
Cboe Is Looking to Make Trading as Simple as a ‘Yes or No’ Rivalling Prediction Markets
Cboe Global Markets is in early discussions to launch a binary‑style, all‑or‑none options product that pays a fixed amount if a specified event occurs. The offering would mirror prediction‑market platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi and Coinbase, using a traditional options...
DATs Face Consolidation as Activists Target Low‑NAV Trades
"There's potential for consolidation in DATs. We'll continue to see more shareholder activism as DATs trade below NAV." @cosmojiang_ from @PanteraCapital https://t.co/AraSv0WtYZ
Patience Pays: Hold When You Believe
"If you have long-term conviction in an asset, sometimes your answer is... JUST WAIT" - @austincampbell #Bitcoin https://t.co/AraSv0VW9r
Blockchain Analytics Platform Dune Integrates X Layer
Dune has added full support for X Layer, the high‑performance Ethereum Layer 2 built by OKX, making every transaction, contract deployment and bridge movement queryable on its platform. X Layer boasts up to 5,000 TPS, one‑second block times and near‑zero gas fees, offering developers...
New DATs Underwater: Are We Overreacting?
"Yeah, some DATs are underwater. But these are NEW instruments, less than 1 year old" says @perkinscr97 So are we overreacting? https://t.co/AraSv0WtYZ
Tokenization Enables 24/7 Trading Beyond Limited Market Hours
Did you know the regular US stock market is only open ~19% of the time. (9:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday)! Even with extended hours it's only open ~48% of the time. Seems kind of crazy. Tokenization will bring 24/7 markets.
Long-Term Investors Accumulate This $0.04 New Altcoin, Analysts See 10x Upside Potential
Long‑term crypto investors are flocking to Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as its Phase 7 presale trades at $0.04 with over 835 million tokens sold. The protocol has launched a V1 testnet on Sepolia, offering peer‑to‑contract and peer‑to‑peer lending for ETH, USDT, LINK and...
Liquidity Drives Capital Shift From CME to Hyperliquid
"Money will go to where liquidity is 24/7. The funds will move away from CME to the likes of Hyperliquid." - @austincampbell https://t.co/AraSv0VW9r
Protocol Rigidity May Cost Bitcoin More than Safety
I get why Bitcoin maxis are opposed to tampering with the protocol: it feels reliable and safe. But @tayvano_ warns it may come at a steep cost 👇 https://t.co/11rTyCfy6s
Everestex Review: Platform Features for Digital Asset Traders
Everestex Exchange positions itself as a web‑based, multi‑asset trading platform that combines cryptocurrency, Forex and CFD markets in a single interface. The broker offers over 100 tradable assets, a copy‑trading feature, and a distinctive Pool Trading format that can deliver...
Pantera Panel Analyzes Metals Crash and Bitcoin Bottom
Gold and silver plunged. Bitcoin hit new lows. On @bitsandbips, @austincampbell, @perkinscr97, and @cosmojiang_ from @PanteraCapital debate what broke, what was forced, and what might stabilize next. Tune in live at 4:30 pm ET! https://t.co/xDV34ukmUa
Uniswap Adds CCA Auction Support, Rainbow Leads Rollout
We just added support for Uniswap CCA auctions to the @Uniswap web app Excited to have @rainbowdotme as the first CCA adopter in our UI 🌈🦄 Currently in pre-bid for the next 24hrs, then a 2 day auction Tons more coming for...
Grow California: Crypto Advocates Look to Support Moderates, Some Republican Politicians in California
Grow California, a 501(c)(4) advocacy group co‑founded by crypto investors Tim Draper and Ripple co‑founder Chris Larsen, has raised $50 million to back moderate and some Republican politicians in the state. The group aims to curb California’s high‑tax trajectory, promote entrepreneurship,...
Rise in >1k BTC Holders: TradFi vs Whales
INTERESTING DATA from @glassnode👇. I wonder how many entities that now own >1k #bitcoin (big increase since late 2025) are #tradfi institutions, vs bitcoin whales buying the dip... https://t.co/atKzmpNroK
Warsh’s Fed Nomination Backed by Andreessen and Crypto Bank
Fed chair nominee Warsh has the seal of approval from a16z's Marc Andreessen & cofounder/CEO of Anchorage Digital, the crypto bank where Warsh has served as an advisor "since the very beginning" -- https://t.co/pnDnonrw2N
Why India Wants the E-Rupee to Move Beyond Borders
India’s central bank digital currency, the e‑rupee, is transitioning from a domestic pilot to a strategic tool for cross‑border payments. The RBI is exploring bilateral and multilateral CBDC corridors, especially with BRICS partners, to enable direct settlement of trade, tourism...
Inky App Delivers Fast On‑Chain Trading with Streak Rewards
Check out @useinky's onchain trading app by Kraken Swipe to buy, build streaks, and nail price predictions Loving the fast, fun vibes, and real wins Thanks to Inky for partnering Invite code: crytpowendyo https://t.co/pEZlSeeMgx Who's in? #InkyApp https://t.co/ViTzfwXNsB
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Latest Move: Buying Blockchain Platform Tokens.com
Bed Bath & Beyond announced the acquisition of blockchain investing platform Tokens.com, aiming to launch a unified investment and personal‑finance hub for homeowners by July 1, 2026. The move aligns with CEO Marcus Lemonis’s strategy to create an integrated home ecosystem that...
Earnings Season Gathers Steam, U.S. Jobs: Crypto Week Ahead
The week of Feb 2 2026 sees a surge in crypto earnings as Strategy (MSTR) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY) release results, while Bullish (BLSH) follows. Central banks in Europe will announce interest‑rate decisions on Thursday, and the U.S. jobs report, including non‑farm...
KGST Booster Offers Up to 10% APR on Flexible Products
KGST Booster Program: Enjoy Up to 10% APR with KGST Flexible Products (2026-02-03) | Binance announcement https://t.co/4MR7VAVGxE
Atomic Settlement Swaps One Risk for Another, and Banks Aren't Ready
Tokenisation is driving a shift from batch to atomic settlement, eliminating the time buffer that banks have relied on for liquidity management. Atomic settlement means every leg of a trade must settle simultaneously, turning funding sufficiency into a real‑time constraint....
Singapore Gulf Bank Adds Stablecoin Settlement for Institutional Clients
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has upgraded its real‑time clearing network, SGB Net, to settle stablecoins alongside fiat currencies for institutional clients. The platform now supports USDC and USDT on Ethereum, Arbitrum and Solana, allowing corporate users to trade, mint, convert, hold...
Deubull Updates Market on Ongoing Development of Advanced Trading Tools and Analytics Capabilities
Deubull announced ongoing development of its trading tools and market analytics, emphasizing incremental enhancements rather than rapid feature launches. The roadmap targets improved functionality, responsiveness, and integration with core infrastructure to maintain platform stability and low latency. New tools are...
Crypto Crime Is Getting Violent: ‘Wrench Attacks’ Jumped 75% in 2026
Crypto‑related “wrench attacks” surged 75 % in 2026, reaching 72 confirmed incidents worldwide, while physical assaults tied to cryptocurrency theft rose 250 %. Europe now accounts for over 40 % of these violent crimes, with France leading at 19 reported cases—more than double...
DeepSnitch AI vs Pepeto: When Markets Shake, Where Should Smart Investors Be Buying in February 2026?
The TechBullion piece contrasts DeepSnitch AI, an AI‑driven analytics promise, with Pepeto ($PEPETO), a meme‑utility platform already delivering a zero‑fee cross‑chain bridge. It argues that seasoned crypto investors favor projects that provide verifiable functionality during market quiet‑times rather than speculative hype....
Galidix Reinforces Platform Stability to Sustain Performance During Heightened Market Volatility
Galidix announced a suite of reliability upgrades aimed at sustaining platform performance during periods of heightened market volatility. The initiative focuses on strengthening backend transaction processing, improving load‑balancing, and tightening data synchronization to prevent latency and pricing errors. Continuous monitoring...
22 Ventures Group Outlines Strategic Direction for Innovation, Capital Allocation, and Platform-Led Growth
22 Ventures Group unveiled a refined strategic roadmap that places execution discipline at the core of its innovation, capital allocation, and growth initiatives. The firm will channel funds toward digital‑trading platforms that demonstrate operational readiness, transparent governance, and scalable infrastructure....
eurosecurity.net Strengthens Crypto Asset Recovery Standards With Enhanced Transparency and Client Safeguards
Eurosecurity.net has upgraded its cryptocurrency asset recovery framework to emphasize transparency, structured investigation, and client protection. The new model introduces documented workflows, case‑specific analysis, and standardized communication to reduce speculation and clarify technical limits. By providing clear explanations of findings...
WSJ Validates My Kontigo App Investigation
WSJ confirms my reporting from Jan 11th on Y Combinator- and Coinbase-backed @kontigo_app Get the full story at Fintech Biz Weekly / support independent journalism with a paid subscription:
Bitcoin Retraces 40% After Strong Trendline Rejection
#BTC Bitcoin has now retraced -40% since rejecting at the Logarithmic trendline resistance (red) A very clear strengthening in rejection power at the trendline resistance (red) $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin https://t.co/oedoIIt2Xp
MBB Finance Signals Sustained Expansion in Global Trading Participation Across Equity and Digital Asset Markets
MBB Finance reports sustained expansion in global trading participation, covering both equity and cryptocurrency markets. The growth spans multiple regions, reflecting traders' preference for a unified, transparent platform that delivers consistent performance. Infrastructure upgrades and incremental optimization ensure scalability without...