🎯Today's Crypto Pulse
Updated 2h agoWhat's happening: Michael Saylor’s Strategy adds $204M of Bitcoin in 101st purchase
The firm bought 3,015 BTC for $204.1M, raising its total holdings above 720,000 BTC and bringing the cumulative cost to roughly $54.8B. The average price of $67,700 per BTC was below its overall cost basis of $75,985.
Also developing:
By the numbers: Pepeto raises $7M in token presale
News•Feb 6, 2026
Papaya Global Partners with Fireblocks to Launch Stablecoin-Powered Workforce Wallet
Papaya Global has introduced Banco Wallet, a global workforce wallet that settles cross‑border payroll instantly using stablecoins. The solution, built on Fireblocks’ enterprise‑grade digital‑asset infrastructure, lets employers pay employees in fiat or stablecoins without changing bank accounts. It targets workers in more than 180 countries, covering both banked and unbanked populations. By bypassing traditional banking rails, the wallet aims to cut settlement time and reduce payroll costs for multinational firms.
By The Fintech Times
News•Feb 6, 2026
U.S. Job Losses at 17-Year High Raise Positive Signals for Bitcoin Bulls
U.S. planned layoffs surged 205% in January, reaching 108,435 – the highest level since 2009 – signaling a rapid cooling of the labor market. Private indicators such as the Truflation inflation metric also point to weakening economic pressure, diverging from...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 6, 2026
Citi Argues Tokenized Deposits Belong at the Core of Finance
Citi’s global head of partnerships, Biswarup Chatterjee, argues that tokenized bank deposits—digital representations of regulated deposits on distributed ledgers—are poised to become the primary on‑chain dollar for institutional and wholesale use. He emphasizes that banks should start with client needs,...
By PYMNTS
News•Feb 6, 2026
Metaplanet Vows to Keep Buying Bitcoin as Sentiment Craters
Metaplanet’s CEO Simon Gerovich reaffirmed the firm’s Bitcoin‑first strategy, pledging to keep buying the cryptocurrency despite a market plunge that has erased roughly half of Bitcoin’s value since its 2025 peak. The Tokyo‑listed company holds 35,102 BTC at an average...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 6, 2026
Compromised dYdX Npm and PyPI Packages Deliver Wallet Stealers and RAT Malware
Security researchers uncovered a supply‑chain attack on dYdX's official npm package @dydxprotocol/v4-client-js and its PyPI counterpart dydx‑v4‑client. The compromised versions, published with legitimate maintainer credentials, embed wallet‑stealing code and, in the Python case, a remote‑access trojan. dYdX acknowledged the breach,...
By The Hacker News
News•Feb 6, 2026
IncomRWA Records Strong Early Traction as Real-World Yield Enters Web3
IncomRWA has crossed the 2 million iRWA token stake threshold, doubling its earlier 1 million milestone within ten days. The protocol delivers 5‑18% annualized yields paid in USDT and USDC, sourced from real‑world trade‑finance receivables rather than token emissions. All core contracts...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 6, 2026
Jefferies Sees Few Signs of a Crypto Bottom yet Flags Upside for Tokens with Fundamentals
Jefferies says the current crypto sell‑off shows few signs of an imminent bottom, describing the dip as a liquidity‑driven correction rather than a collapse in blockchain activity. Bitcoin trades near $64,800, about 47% below its October 2025 peak, while ether hovers...
By CoinDesk
Social•Feb 6, 2026
Stop Token-Price Obsession; Ship Fast, Decide Wisely
If youre a dev, this should show you that theres literally zero point in obsessing over your token price. The only thing you can do is make smart decisions and ship fast.
By NickPlaysCrypto
News•Feb 6, 2026
Cryptocurrencies Are Rife with Scams and Money Laundering
The cryptocurrency ecosystem is increasingly plagued by scams and money‑laundering schemes, with criminal thefts reaching $3.4 billion in 2025 and individual losses topping $713 million. Blockchain analytics firms report divergent estimates of illicit flows – Chainalysis cites $82 billion in laundering, while TRM Labs...
By The Finanser
News•Feb 6, 2026
Bitcoin Miners IREN, CleanSpark Shares Plunge as Earnings Fall Short
Shares of crypto‑mining firms IREN and CleanSpark tumbled after both reported quarterly earnings that fell short of Wall Street forecasts, coinciding with Bitcoin’s 12% slide to around $60,000. CleanSpark posted $181.2 million in revenue, missing estimates by roughly 2.9%, and recorded...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 6, 2026
Bitcoin Miner MARA Moves $87 Million BTC to Various Trading Desks and Exchanges: Arkham
Marathon Digital (MARA) moved 1,318 BTC—about $87 million—across several counterparties within ten hours, according to Arkham data. The bulk of the transfer, over 660 BTC, went to Two Prime, a credit and trading firm, while sizable amounts were sent to BitGo‑tagged addresses and...
By CoinDesk
Social•Feb 6, 2026
Every Currency Deserves Its Own On‑Chain Stablecoin
Working with more countries to launch their native stablecoins. Every currency should be represented on-chain.
By Changpeng Zhao
Social•Feb 6, 2026
Crypto Activity Dips Around Chinese New Year, but Why?
Someone told me that every year, leading up to the Chinese lunar year holiday, people in China and maybe other Asian countries exit the crypto markets. Is that true, and is that what’s happening to the markets now?? 🥺
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran Warning Resurfaces Ahead of Nuclear Talks, Further Pressuring Bitcoin and Crypto Markets
A U.S. advisory urging Americans to leave Iran has resurfaced as Washington and Tehran prepare for nuclear talks in Oman. The warning, originally issued in mid‑January, adds fresh geopolitical risk to an already volatile crypto market experiencing forced liquidations. Bitcoin’s...
By CoinDesk
Social•Feb 6, 2026
IOG Unveils McMode, Next Evolution After Wolf Mode
We are always innovating at IOG. In 2024, we introduced Wolf Mode. I'm proud to announce McMode for 2026 https://t.co/fwRBa64i7v
By Charles Hoskinson
News•Feb 6, 2026
BlackRock’s IBIT Hits Daily Volume Record of $10B Amid Bitcoin Crash
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) set a new daily trading‑volume record of $10 billion as Bitcoin’s price slumped 13% to roughly $64,000. The ETF’s price fell to $36.10, marking its second‑worst daily decline since launch and a 48% drop from its...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Feb 6, 2026
Unite to Build Market Structure Benefiting Taxpayers
It would be nice if both sides can come together and create market structure that benefits RETAIL aka the American Tax Payer, aka the entity that funds their salaries.
By Wendy O
Social•Feb 6, 2026
Poll: Which Assets Are Traders Most Bullish On?
With the market the way it is, which assets are you most bullish on? (two polls -- please see replies)
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 5, 2026
JP Morgan Strategist Prefers Bitcoin to Gold Long Term
JP Morgan quantitative strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou argues Bitcoin is undervalued and now more attractive than gold for long‑term investors. He points to a record‑low Bitcoin‑to‑gold volatility ratio and modest liquidation levels despite recent price weakness. Bitcoin fell 13.3% on the...
By The Defiant
News•Feb 5, 2026
Robinhood and eToro Shares Sink for Eighth Day as Bitcoin Price Crashes to $63,500
Robinhood and eToro extended multi‑day selloffs as Bitcoin plunged to $63,500, its lowest level since October 2024. Robinhood closed at $75.67, down about 10% for the session and marking its eighth consecutive losing day. eToro slipped roughly 7% to $26.54,...
By Finance Magnates Fintech
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Only 30% Through Current Bear Market
#BTC Bitcoin is ~30% of the way through its current Bear Market $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin
By Rekt Capital
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Crypto Needs Clarity and Nonpartisan Regulation, Says Bessent
BESSENT says we can’t proceed without CLARITY Crypto should be non partisan but it’s not and I’m grateful for all the progress we’ve made this far. Hopefully the accredited investor law is tackled next. https://t.co/Hz1i9dqL1b
By Wendy O
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
Aptos-Based Perp DEX Merkle Trade Shutters Business
Merkle Trade, the leading Aptos perpetual futures DEX, announced it will wind down operations, disabling new positions on Feb 6 and closing all positions by Feb 10. The platform, which processed nearly $30 billion in cumulative volume, will redeem its MKL token without...
By Camila Russo
Social•Feb 5, 2026
ERC‑8004 Deploys Easily on EVM, Adaptable Anywhere
"ERC-8004 can be deployed very easily in EVM chains. But even for non-EVM chains, they can use the same structure, just in their own languages." https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 5, 2026
ERC‑8004 Launches on Mainnet, L2 Rollout Imminent
"ERC-8004 is now on mainnet and it will be available in major L2s soon." https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 5, 2026
Everything to Know About Blockchain Influencer Crypto Rover
Crypto Rover has become a prominent crypto‑media personality by delivering daily, bite‑size market commentary on YouTube and X. His content centers on Bitcoin and Ethereum chart analysis, liquidity zones, and market psychology, presented in an approachable, trader‑like tone. Consistency across...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 5, 2026
Rand Vs. Dollar: South Africa’s Bet on a New Stablecoin
The episode examines South Africa’s launch of ZARU, a rand‑pegged stablecoin built on Solana by a consortium including Luno, Sanlam, EasyEquities and Lesaka. It explains how ZARU is backed by domestic assets like government bonds and is currently limited to...
By Payments Journal
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Weekend Tokenized Stock Trading Risks: Market Closed, News Moves
Trading tokenized equities on weekends is the real problem — the market’s closed, but the news isn’t. @evgenygaevoy explains why investors should be careful trading tokenized stocks https://t.co/yat7Pz1sEw
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Exploring ERC‑8004 Support Across Chains & AI Reputation
Which chains support ERC-8004? What does multi-chain reputation look like for AI agents? We’re live with Davide Crapis https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
By Laura Shin
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
Is BTC Postage the Same as Using a Post Office?
The episode explains that "BTC postage" simply means paying for a standard shipping label with cryptocurrency via third‑party services like uspostage.io, while the actual mail handling remains unchanged. It highlights that the only difference is the payment method, which can...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Exploring ERC-8004 Feedback, Validation, and Manipulation Risks
New standard, new questions: How does ERC-8004 handle feedback, validation, and potential manipulation? We’re covering it live now with Davide Crapis on Unchained https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 5, 2026
Why Do Institutions Avoid Open Order Books When Trading Large Crypto Amounts?
Institutions trading large crypto blocks avoid public order books because visible orders instantly signal intent, prompting price moves and heightened market impact. Open books can thin quickly, causing slippage that erodes trade efficiency. To mitigate these risks, firms turn to...
By TechBullion
Social•Feb 5, 2026
ERC-8004 Arrives Just in Time: Explained by Davide Capris
ERC-8004 came at the perfect time Learn what it does with Davide Capris from the @ethereumfndn https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 5, 2026
U.S. Treasury's Bessent Calls Out Crypto 'Nihilists' Resisting Market Structure Bill
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned crypto firms opposing regulation to consider moving to El Salvador during a Senate Banking Committee hearing. He backed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing it is essential for the United States to maintain a...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 5, 2026
Aster Layer-1 Blockchain Testnet Goes Live, Mainnet Rollout Targeted for Q1
Aster DEX has launched its layer‑1 testnet, with a full mainnet rollout targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The roadmap promises fiat on‑ramps, open‑source code for developers, and expanded ecosystem tools. Aster positions itself as a direct competitor to...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Price Plummets Further. Is Crypto Crashing?
Bitcoin slipped below $68,000 on Thursday, marking its lowest level since November 2024 and erasing more than a year of gains, while institutional investors have turned net sellers, according to CryptoQuant. The broader crypto market followed suit, with Ether and Solana...
By Mashable Crypto
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Analyze Bitcoin only; It Signals Altcoin Bottom
You don't need to analyze alts. Just analyze bitcoin, and that will mark the bottom for alts, says Katie Stockton. https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 5, 2026
Gemini to Exit U.K., EU and Australia, Reduce Staff by 25%, and Focus on U.S. and Prediction Markets
Gemini Space Station Inc. announced it will cease operations in the United Kingdom, the European Union and Australia, placing regional accounts into withdrawal mode by early March and fully closing them by April 2026. The crypto exchange is cutting its...
By CoinDesk
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Dip Left Me Broke—Still Bounced Back
Poor again. 😂 (last time I posted this was when bitcoin dropped from $67k to $30k ish. Did alright in the end.)
By Changpeng Zhao
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Extreme Fear Signals Short-Term Market Opportunity
"The fear & greed index is at extreme fear levels. In the short term, there might be an opportunity." https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 5, 2026
Sovcombank Says It's the First Russian Bank to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Loans to Public
Russia's ninth‑largest bank, Sovcombank, announced it will be the first Russian financial institution to publicly offer bitcoin‑backed loans to individuals and corporations that legally own digital assets. The product follows a pilot by state‑owned Sberbank, which earlier issued a similar...
By CoinDesk
Social•Feb 5, 2026
2022 Uptrend Reverses as Price Breaks Key Supports
"The uptrend that we could draw back to 2022 has clearly reversed. We had a breakdown below key supports" https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 5, 2026
XRP Surges as Crypto Market Plunges 16%
It is infact a crypto bloodbath today. The Meta crowd will be pleased with $XRP price action. Leading with a 16% price drop. https://t.co/neEQKLY1Ag
By Wendy O
News•Feb 5, 2026
Solana Foundation's Liu: Focus on Finance, Not Gaming 'Misadventures'
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu told X that blockchains belong in finance, not gaming, dismissing years of consumer‑focused hype. She argued that merely porting apps onto a chain does not create value; true adoption requires new financial markets. Liu will...
By CoinDesk
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Binance Sees $0.7 B Net Inflows in 24 Hours
NEW: Binance has recorded close to $0.7 billion in net inflows over the past 24 hours. Source DeFiLlama https://t.co/ibLcftNuq2
By Wendy O
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Predict the Big Game, Win Share of $1M Bitcoin
Try out prediction markets in the Coinbase app. If you make 5 correct predictions for the big game, you can win a share of $1m in Bitcoin.
By Brian Armstrong
News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Craters. How Low Can It Go?
Bitcoin slipped to roughly $67,000, its lowest level since October 2024, reigniting fears of a deeper correction. Analysts such as Nic Puckrin and Ruslan Lienkha point to massive whale sell‑offs and leveraged positions as the primary drivers of the decline,...
By Crowdfund Insider
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Gold Volatility Shock Highlights DeFi's Permissionless Markets
I didn’t expect a gold volatility shock to become a DeFi use case. But Hyperliquid showed why traders care about permissionless, always-on markets. https://t.co/7d14E7b5J5
By Laura Shin
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
Aave Delegate Platform Proposes Pausing Three L2 Deployments Citing Weak Revenue
Aave's governance delegation platform has proposed pausing its V3 deployments on three underused Layer 2 networks—zkSync Era, Metis and Soneium—due to minimal user activity and revenue. The three chains together generated under $1,600 in fees over the past 30 days, while...
By Camila Russo
News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin's Rising Leveraged Position Points to Continued Dip Buying, but May Not yet Signal Price Bottom
Bitcoin’s leveraged long positions on Bitfinex have surged to about 77,100 BTC, the highest level since December 2023, even as the cryptocurrency slipped below $69,000. Over the past six months, margin longs rose 64% while Bitcoin’s price has dropped nearly 50% from...
By CoinDesk