News•Feb 6, 2026
Weak Earnings Drag IREN, Amazon; Bitcoin Stocks Rebound in Pre-Market
AI‑focused companies IREN and Amazon posted mixed earnings, while Bitcoin’s rally lifted crypto‑related stocks in pre‑market trading. IREN’s Q2 revenue fell to $184.7 million and it recorded a $155.4 million loss, but secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing and a $1.9 billion pre‑payment covering most capex. Amazon missed EPS expectations despite revenue beating forecasts, and its shares slid 10 % as investors weigh a $200 billion AI‑centric capex plan. Bitcoin climbed to $66,000, prompting 6‑7 % gains in MicroStrategy, Galaxy Digital, Marathon and a 6 % rise in Coinbase.
By CoinDesk
News•Feb 6, 2026
What Are Future and Locked Tokens? How Can I Buy Them?
Locked blockchain tokens are assets that cannot be transferred until predefined vesting conditions or timeframes are met, helping projects maintain stability and long‑term commitment. A Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) lets investors fund a project now and receive tokens...
By Finance Monthly
News•Feb 6, 2026
MoonExe Aligns With the Next Phase of Stablecoin Payments as Global Regulation Accelerates
MoonExe reaffirmed its strategic focus on stablecoin‑powered payment infrastructure as regulators worldwide solidify frameworks that recognize stablecoins for settlement and treasury functions. The company highlights its Exchange Finance (ExFi) model, which delivers 24/7 liquidity, transparent pricing and blockchain‑verified settlements without...
By TechBullion
News•Feb 6, 2026
How to Spot a Bitcoin Scammer: 5 Red Flags That Could Save Your Crypto
A Singapore trader lost $480,000 after a fake Binance support account stole his recovery phrase, highlighting the rise of social‑engineering scams in crypto. The FBI reports $9.3 billion in cryptocurrency fraud for 2024, driven largely by impersonation, false promises, and urgency...
By TechBullion
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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