🎯Today's Crypto Pulse
Updated 1h agoWhat's happening: Bitcoin ETF Custody Concentrates Power, Raising Systemic Risk
Spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds now hold over $54 billion, roughly 1.5 million BTC. The ETF structure places the underlying coins in a trust controlled by a handful of custodians, with Coinbase identified as the dominant custodian, creating a single point of operational failure.
Also developing:
By the numbers: Pepeto raises $7M in token presale
News•Feb 5, 2026
Phixius by Nacha and Kinexys by JP Morgan Integration Goes Live
Phixius by Nacha announced that its integration with Kinexys Liink, J.P. Morgan’s blockchain‑based data‑sharing network, is now live. The connection creates a multi‑responder account validation system for ACH payments, allowing requesters to receive verification from several trusted Phixius sources. Near real‑time validation of U.S. bank account data is now available through Kinexys Liink’s Confirm application. The partnership broadens coverage, boosts confidence in account information, and supports secure cross‑border transactions.
By Finextra
News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Faces a Brutal Irony as the Treasury Refuses to Save BTC From Its Own Political Success
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a Senate Banking Committee he has no authority to use taxpayer funds to buy Bitcoin, rejecting the notion of a direct government bailout. The hearing highlighted the irony that Bitcoin, originally created to avoid bailouts,...
By CryptoSlate
News•Feb 5, 2026
Circle Partners Prediction Market Polymarket
Circle Internet Group announced a partnership with Polymarket to replace the platform’s bridged USDC.e on Polygon with Circle’s native USDC. The native token is issued by Circle’s regulated affiliates and redeems 1:1 for U.S. dollars, offering a more capital‑efficient and...
By Finextra
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Bottom Signals Buying Opportunity Amid Market Crash
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻 #𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 , 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹. The business cycle is at its lowest point in 15 years. The valuation of #Bitcoin vs. Gold is the lowest on the RSI it has ever been. The valuation...
By Michaël van de Poppe
News•Feb 5, 2026
Remittix & Cardano Are Expected To Surge In Q1 As Investors Pick Up 300% Bonus With $RTX
The crypto market is showing early signs of recovery as Q1 2019 approaches, with analysts spotlighting Cardano (ADA) and Remittix (RTX) as potential gainers. Remittix is offering a 300% bonus to investors, a move designed to boost liquidity and attract...
By TechBullion
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
New Encryption Method Withstands Attacks From Both Computers and Artificial Intelligence
Researchers introduced Eidolon, a post‑quantum digital signature scheme built on the NP‑complete k‑colourability problem. By extending zero‑knowledge protocols and using Merkle‑tree commitments, the scheme compresses signatures from O(t n) to O(t log n). Empirical tests against integer‑linear‑programming, DSatur, and a custom graph neural...
By Quantum Zeitgeist
Podcast•Feb 5, 2026•23 min
The Myth of the “Most Used” Blockchain | The Breakdown
The episode challenges the hype around being the "most used" blockchain by dissecting the metrics that compare Solana and Ethereum, revealing how usage, revenue, and adoption are often misinterpreted. It highlights that no single chain can dominate every use case,...
By The Breakdown
News•Feb 5, 2026
Multiliquid, Metalayer Launch Instant Redemption Backstop for RWAs on Solana
Multiliquid and Metalayer Ventures have launched an institutional liquidity facility that offers instant redemption of tokenized real‑world assets (RWAs) on Solana. The backstop acts as a standing buyer, purchasing assets at a dynamic discount to net asset value, with capital...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 5, 2026
EU at Risk of Falling Behind the U.S. in Tokenization Rules, Digital Asset Firms Warn
Eight EU‑regulated digital‑asset firms warned that the bloc’s DLT Pilot Regime is too restrictive and could cause capital‑market activity to migrate to the United States. They cite the U.S. SEC’s recent no‑action letter to DTCC and plans by Nasdaq, NYSE...
By CoinDesk
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
Quantum Signatures Bypass Tricky Quantum Memory with Classical Computing Power
Researchers unveiled a quantum‑digital‑signature protocol that uses classical shadows of random quantum circuits as public keys, eliminating the need for fragile quantum memory. An enhanced state‑certification primitive improves noise tolerance and cuts sample complexity, enabling a proof‑of‑principle signature on a...
By Quantum Zeitgeist
News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitwise Introduces Model Portfolios for Digital Asset Investments
Bitwise Asset Management announced Model Portfolio Solutions for digital assets on February 3, 2026. The suite offers seven pre‑designed crypto portfolios—four Core and three Thematic—aimed at advisors seeking to integrate ETFs into client allocations. With $15 billion in assets under management, Bitwise leverages...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 5, 2026
Record $1M Lightning Transfer Tests Bitcoin Payments for Institutions
Secure Digital Markets (SDM) sent a $1 million Lightning Network payment to Kraken on Jan. 28, marking the largest publicly reported Lightning transaction to date. The transfer cleared in 0.43 seconds using Voltage’s managed Lightning infrastructure, which offers pre‑provisioned liquidity and uptime guarantees...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 5, 2026
Institutions Don't Want More Risk—They Want Bitcoin Yield that Works Like TradFi, Says GlobalStake Co-Founder
Institutional investors are moving away from high‑risk DeFi Bitcoin yield products toward fully collateralized, market‑neutral strategies that mirror traditional finance. GlobalStake co‑founder Thomas Chaffee says the shift is driven by improved controls, infrastructure, and risk profiles rather than a desire...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 5, 2026
Crypto Platform Bullish Tops Q4 Estimates, Posts GAAP Loss on Digital Asset Writedowns
Bullish reported adjusted Q4 revenue of $92.5 million, surpassing the $87.8 million consensus, while GAAP earnings showed a $3.73 per‑share loss driven by non‑cash digital‑asset writedowns. The platform logged $64.3 billion in spot‑trading volume and launched an options business that generated $9 billion in...
By CoinDesk
Blog•Feb 5, 2026
Perp Pioneer BitMEX Launches Hyperliquid Copy Trading
BitMEX has launched Hyperliquid Copy Trading, letting its users automatically replicate the positions of top traders on the leading perpetual futures DEX, Hyperliquid. The feature executes trades on BitMEX, supports up to five copied traders, and includes basic risk‑management tools...
By Camila Russo
News•Feb 5, 2026
Brazil Moves to Ban Algorithmic Stablecoins Like Ethena’s USDe
Brazil's Science, Technology and Innovation Committee approved Bill 4.308/2024, which bars the issuance and trading of algorithmic stablecoins such as Ethena’s USDe and Frax. The bill requires all stablecoins operating in Brazil to be fully backed by segregated reserve assets...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 5, 2026
Ethereum Faces Billion Dollar Sell Pressure as Top Crypto Fund Faces $862M High Stakes Liquidation Risk
Trend Research’s Aave‑based leveraged Ethereum position, once peaking at roughly 601,000 ETH and $958 million in borrowed stablecoins, has been systematically unwound as ETH prices slipped. The fund sold over 112,000 ETH since early February, reducing its holdings to 488,172 ETH—about...
By CryptoSlate
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Crypto's Rise: Replacing Failing States with On‑Chain Order
I have never been more bullish on crypto. Because the rules-based order is collapsing and the code-based order is rising. So the short term price doesn’t matter. As international law breaks down, we will need not just onchain currencies, but onchain companies....
By Balaji Srinivasan
News•Feb 5, 2026
Qzino: Redefining Crypto Gambling Through Profit-Sharing
Qzino launches a crypto‑iGaming platform that turns players into profit‑sharing stakeholders. The QZI token distributes 30 % of net gaming revenue daily and adds a 3 % staking pool payout, allowing holders to earn even when idle. The platform also offers up...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 5, 2026
Does Bitcoin Seem Like a Reasonable Investment in 2026?
Seventeen years after its launch, Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a viable investment, driven by near‑full supply mining, institutional adoption, and global accessibility. However, its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and lack of income generation remain significant drawbacks. Investors must weigh...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 5, 2026
From Promissory Notes to Stablecoins: Inside Russia’s Shadow Payments Network
Western sanctions removed Russian banks from SWIFT, prompting the rise of a shadow payments network centered on Kremlin‑linked firm A7. The company combines imitation banknotes, promissory notes, and a rouble‑pegged stablecoin (A7A5) backed by Promsvyazbank deposits, moving over $100 bn in...
By Payments Cards & Mobile
News•Feb 5, 2026
Coinbase Premium Hits Yearly Low, Hinting at Institutional Selling
The Coinbase Premium Gap, which measures the price differential between Coinbase and Binance Bitcoin pairs, has plunged to -167.8, its lowest level since December 2024. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost interprets the negative premium as a clear sign that institutional investors are accelerating...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 5, 2026
Bitcoin Crashes Below $70,000 on Bitstamp
Bitcoin slipped below the $70,000 psychological barrier on Bitstamp, reaching $69,101 during Asian trading. The same period saw Coinbase’s BTC price dip only to $70,002, creating a noticeable exchange discount. The gap is attributed to heightened selling on Robinhood‑owned Bitstamp,...
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 5, 2026
Crypto Firms Offer Ideas to Break Market Structure Gridlock: Report
Crypto firms are offering concessions to break a Senate stalemate on the market‑structure bill, proposing that community banks take a larger role in the stablecoin ecosystem. The suggestions include requiring stablecoin issuers to hold reserves at community banks and enabling...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 5, 2026
Bhutan Moves $22M in Bitcoin as Crypto Slumps, Mining Conditions Toughen
Bhutan transferred $22.3 million worth of Bitcoin to market maker QCP Capital, signaling a sale amid a prolonged price slump. The nation’s holdings have shrunk from a peak of 13,295 BTC to about 5,700 BTC, reflecting reduced mining output since 2023. Mining costs...
By Cointelegraph
News•Feb 5, 2026
Crypto Wallet Provider Payy Launches Privacy-Focused Ethereum L2
Payy has unveiled a privacy‑enabled Ethereum layer‑2 that automatically shields ERC‑20 transfers without requiring smart‑contract modifications. The network plugs into MetaMask and any EVM‑compatible wallet, positioning itself as a turnkey solution for institutions, fintech firms, and crypto‑savvy users. Payy highlights...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Low‑Cap Coins Offer Edge Over High‑Cap Risks
This is why i stick to finding promising low caps tbh. Yes its harder, and you have to know what to look for. And yes there is luck involved. If you got into $CLAWSTR under 100k, you are still up ~10x… Smart...
By NickPlaysCrypto
Social•Feb 5, 2026
BTC Four-Year Cycle Misses, 46% Drop Since Peak
Anyone following the #BTC Four Year Cycle has probably done very well in this cycle The Four Year Cycle suggested a Q4 2025 peak Bitcoin has corrected -46% since the Q4 peak $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin
By Rekt Capital
News•Feb 5, 2026
Hong Kong Investors Would Double Fund Allocations With Tokenized Products: Aptos Labs
A pilot survey of 500 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese retail investors found that 61 % would double their fund allocations if tokenized products offered instant settlement and 24/7 access. Almost all respondents (≈97 %) prioritized features such as instant settlement, round‑the‑clock availability,...
By The Defiant
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Liquidity Providers Face Lethal Risk in Manipulated Prediction Markets
Insider trading on prediction markets can be 50/50 for retail. But for market makers, it’s lethal. @evgenygaevoy explains why providing liquidity in manipulated markets is so dangerous for his firm. https://t.co/crcByHKCGj
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 5, 2026
US Treasury: Bitcoin Reserve only Seized Assets, No CBDC
NEW: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Bessent says the U.S. BTC reserve consists only of seized assets, and also confirmed they have no plans to issue a CBDC. Source: Bitcoin Magazine https://t.co/2917RHgwzt
By Wendy O
News•Feb 5, 2026
Startale, SBI Launch Blockchain for Institutional FX, RWA Trading
Startale Group and SBI Holdings have unveiled Strium, a layer‑1 blockchain aimed at institutional foreign‑exchange, tokenized equities, and real‑world asset trading. The network will initially support synthetic US and Japanese stocks before expanding to tokenized shares and asset‑backed tokens, subject...
By Cointelegraph
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Logan the Lobster Evaluates Cardano Projects via Lace Integration
Alright, Cardano memecoin, NFT, and culture projects, reply to this post with your documentation. It's time for Logan- the Exit Liqudity Lobster- to get to knpw about you. I integrated @lace_io so Logan will make a decision on which projects to...
By Charles Hoskinson
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Binance Records Billions Inflows, FUD Sponsors Lose Money
Binance saw net inflow for ALL 1 day, 7 day and 1 month periods, to the tune of $ billions. Some possible FUD sponsors saw the opposite. 🤣
By Changpeng Zhao
News•Feb 4, 2026
Multicoin Capital Co-Founder Kyle Samani Steps Down After Nearly a Decade to Pursue Other Areas of Tech
Kyle Samani, co‑founder and managing director of Multicoin Capital, announced his departure after nearly a decade at the firm. He will take time off to explore other technology areas while maintaining personal crypto investments. Samani highlighted the upcoming U.S. Clarity...
By CoinDesk
Social•Feb 5, 2026
Macro Market Structure Overview for Feb 4 2026
Market Update with Landy: Macro Market Structure 02/04/2026 Brought to you by @davidgokhshtein @gokhshtein and hosted by @CryptoLandy. https://t.co/hKLKbn2QdG
By David Gokhshtein
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Gold's Crypto‑style Volatility Exposes Market Structure Flaws
What happens when gold trades like crypto and crypto trades like stress? 🥇📉 On @bitsandbips, @austincampbell & @perkinscr97 sit down with @cosmojiang_ to unpack: 🧠 How Hyperliquid enabled real price discovery ⚠️ Gold volatility and 24/7 markets 🏦 Warsh’s Fed nomination and...
By Laura Shin
News•Feb 4, 2026
Figure Partners Moomoo and Keplr to Expand Access to On-Chain Public Equity Network
Figure’s On‑Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN) has added two new partners: moomoo, the first retail brokerage to trade OPEN‑registered equities, and Keplr, the first self‑custodied wallet to hold them. The integrations let investors buy U.S. public stocks on a blockchain,...
By Finextra
Social•Feb 4, 2026
From Slack BTC Tips to Modern Low‑code Magic
This brings back lots of memories - like this slack tipping tool I built ~10 years ago, to send BTC to your colleagues in slack. Sadly, I don’t code as much anymore, but it's fun to build random things - and...
By Brian Armstrong
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Democrats Target Crypto Structure Amid Trump Ties, Stablecoin Yields Highlighted
Dems are pushing back on crypto market structure because of the Trump crypto family business. This is a valid concern and can be handled when they ban ALL public servants from investing etc. I think the bigger issue is the yield on...
By Wendy O
News•Feb 4, 2026
Losses Top $17 Billion at Crypto Treasury Companies
Digital asset treasuries (DATs) that surged in 2025 have collectively posted $17 billion in unrealized losses as of February 2026. The 20 largest DATs are down $17 billion, driven largely by Bitmine Immersion’s $7.5 billion ETH loss and Michael Saylor’s $2.2 billion BTC decline....
By The Defiant
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Single Perpetual Contract Tracks Top 50 Crypto Assets
This is cool. One perpetual-style contract for trading an index tracking the top 50 digital assets.
By Brian Armstrong
Social•Feb 4, 2026
ERC‑8004 Enables Trust for Crypto in the Agentic Economy
"In the agentic economy, agents will use crypto. Trust is really important. And that's where ERC-8004 comes in." @austingriffith https://t.co/RZMYBjaKbj
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Missing Standards Spark Trust Crisis in Emerging Agent Economy
"We haven't impelmented ERC-8004 or x402. These agents are all going to want to work with each other, and they won't be able to trust each other. There's going to be this agentic economy." -- @austingriffith "You don't think they're...
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Launching
"I tell the bot: we need to build a PFP prediction market where people can stake money on different PFPs." Tune in to listen to the rest of the story. https://t.co/RZMYBjaKbj
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Unchained Drops Its Funniest Episode Ever
This is one of the funniest episodes we've ever had on the Unchained network https://t.co/WCBmoLRGFp
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
MetaMask Blocked Legit Bot, Mistaking It for Scam
The backstory behind how @MetaMask ended up blocking @austingriffith's @clawdbotatg: "Austin's legit thing looked by far way scammier than what the scammers deployed" -- @tayvano_
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Bots Rake Millions in Base Fees, Solana Reacts
"@clanker_world and @bankrbot have done millions nad millions of fees over the last week on @base because of this — and you see Solana's reaction: 'We've gotta get Bankr ...'" -- @austingriffith
By Laura Shin
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Altcoin Market Update: ETH, SOL, INJ, XLM, XRP, NEAR
New edition of the Rekt Capital Newsletter is live I share an Altcoin Market Update Features analysis on the following Altcoins: $ETH $SOL $INJ $XLM $XRP $NEAR Sign up to read it here: https://t.co/t7pWV4pIej #BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin
By Rekt Capital
Social•Feb 4, 2026
Exclusive OpenClaw Bot Launch on New Bonding Curve
Bring back the bonding curve, but only your @openclaw bot can launch from it. Tokens automatically locked for 6 months. @virtuals_io
By NickPlaysCrypto