Crypto Social Media and Updates

Ex-PayPal Exec Breaks Silence, Warns of Ongoing Decline
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Ex-PayPal Exec Breaks Silence, Warns of Ongoing Decline

I woke up this morning to dozens of messages from former PayPal colleagues. It pushed me to finally speak up. I never spoke publicly about the company after I left. Part of that was loyalty to John Donahoe, who gave...

By David Marcus
Coinbase Quietly Removes Kontigo After $20M Funding
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Coinbase Quietly Removes Kontigo After $20M Funding

Coinbase, which led Kontigo’s $20m funding round announced less than two months ago, appears to have quietly scrubbed the company from its website:

By Jason Mikula
Aave Drives Stablecoin Adoption and Growth
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Aave Drives Stablecoin Adoption and Growth

A strong case study highlighting Aave’s role as a key growth driver for stablecoins. The Aave effect.

By Stani Kulechov
Ripple's $280M XRPL Move Amid Bitcoin Dip, Ethereum Refocuses
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Ripple's $280M XRPL Move Amid Bitcoin Dip, Ethereum Refocuses

BITCOIN IS DUMPING BUT… Ripple makes $280M move on XRPL RWA Ethereum will focus on L1 ONLY 2/3/2026 #xrp #crypto #ethereum #bitcoin #finance

By Wendy O
User Spending Decides Platform Dominance over Competitors
SocialFeb 3, 2026

User Spending Decides Platform Dominance over Competitors

Real users vote with their money. (Coingecko is sort of a "competitor" to one of our portfolio companies, Coinmarketcap. This is their report, unsolicited.)

By Changpeng Zhao
HYPE Emerges as FalconX Clients' Preferred Safe‑Haven Asset
SocialFeb 3, 2026

HYPE Emerges as FalconX Clients' Preferred Safe‑Haven Asset

"HYPE has become one of the most traded assets among the FalconX client base" @joshua_j_lim "It's almost seen as a safe haven." https://t.co/d1Catj0zFh

By Laura Shin
Aave Consolidates Team, Drops Family Wallet for Mass DeFi
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Aave Consolidates Team, Drops Family Wallet for Mass DeFi

We are winding down the Family iOS wallet. Family Accounts will continue to power the Aave App as part of Aave’s infrastructure, helping bring millions of users into DeFi. In 2023, we partnered with the Family team because they were the...

By Stani Kulechov
DATs Out of Dry Powder as mNAVs Dip Below 1
SocialFeb 3, 2026

DATs Out of Dry Powder as mNAVs Dip Below 1

"DATs have no more dry powder. Because mNAVs are below 1, they can't sell equity to buy more tokens." https://t.co/d1Catj17uP

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Dips Below $74K, Lowest Since Trump Win
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Bitcoin Dips Below $74K, Lowest Since Trump Win

Bitcoin just fell below $74,000 📉 That’s its lowest level since President Trump’s 2024 election victory. NOW: @joshua_j_lim (FalconX) on what’s driving the selloff and what to watch next 🔴 https://t.co/d1Catj0zFh

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Nearing 2021 All‑Time High Again
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Bitcoin Nearing 2021 All‑Time High Again

#BTC Can you believe Bitcoin is almost at the old All Time Highs from the 2021 cycle? $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin

By Rekt Capital
Bitcoin Enters Bearish Acceleration Phase
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Bitcoin Enters Bearish Acceleration Phase

#BTC Bitcoin is transitioning into the Bearish Acceleration phase of the cycle $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin

By Rekt Capital
Bitcoin: Neutral Public Utility, Humanity’s Anti‑Corruption Solution
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Bitcoin: Neutral Public Utility, Humanity’s Anti‑Corruption Solution

Bitcoin is a neutral, open-source public utility. Like fire, water, or the internet. It is not a person. It is not an institution. It has no secrets. Corrupt people do not get to rob humanity of our chance to fix the mess...

By Jack Mallers
Crypto Roundup: Market Dip, Policy Moves, Major Projects
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Crypto Roundup: Market Dip, Policy Moves, Major Projects

Crypto things you might have missed: -Bitcoin bear market hits hard -Trump to sign crypto bill soon -$280M+ RWA tokenization on XRPL -@vechainofficial VeWorld 'Super App' -Vitalik says L2s no longer make sense -Elon to put a dogecoin on the moon -Government shutdown OVER?

By Wendy O
Crypto Hoarding Strategy Cracks as Bitcoin Slides
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Crypto Hoarding Strategy Cracks as Bitcoin Slides

The crypto hoarding playbook is starting to crack. Bitcoin below $76k has turned once celebrated treasury strategies into massive paper losses, with investors now fearing forced selling. What was pitched as conviction is beginning to look like leverage dressed up as belief....

By Spiros Margaris
Stripe's Stablecoin Gambit Risks a Heavy Hangover
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Stripe's Stablecoin Gambit Risks a Heavy Hangover

This quote from The Information's latest story on Stripe's stablecoin infra subsidiary Bridge is interesting. Seems like Stripe drank the kool-aid. Now the question is, how bad will the hangover be? https://t.co/J2DnaC7z02

By Jason Mikula
AI Bots Hype Memecoin, Surge to $93M, Then Crash
SocialFeb 3, 2026

AI Bots Hype Memecoin, Surge to $93M, Then Crash

AI bots posting to other AI bots… and a memecoin launches 🤖🪙 Moltbook went viral. MOLT hit ~$93M. Then it crashed. https://t.co/d1Catj0zFh

By Laura Shin
Third‑party Users Linked to Kontigo Wallets Face Account Closures
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Third‑party Users Linked to Kontigo Wallets Face Account Closures

Looks like some users of third-party platforms who have interacted w/Kontigo wallets are having their accounts shut down:

By Jason Mikula
2026 Marks Global Economy’s Shift to Tokenization
SocialFeb 3, 2026

2026 Marks Global Economy’s Shift to Tokenization

Everyone in the finance media is watching Ondo Summit from @OndoFinance today, Bloomberg, FT, WSJ, Reuters, CoinDesk & more. Last year: 500K+ livestream views. This year is bigger. 2026 belongs to Tokenization We aren't just trading tokens anymore. We are tokenizing the entire...

By Crypto Jack
Bitcoin's Macro Triangle Cracks, Bearish Acceleration Looms
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Bitcoin's Macro Triangle Cracks, Bearish Acceleration Looms

We talk about the breakdown in Bitcoin’s Macro Triangle and discuss Bearish Acceleration. 🚀Follow @rektcapital for more level-headed insights on Bitcoin

By Rekt Capital
Crypto Winter Since 2025 Nears Its End, Says CIO
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Crypto Winter Since 2025 Nears Its End, Says CIO

BIG: 🚨 Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto has been in a full-blown winter since early 2025, masked by institutional flows, but the worst is likely nearing an end. Source: Matt Hougan https://t.co/9xE7qp0jAb

By Wendy O
Tom Lee Discusses Macro, Regulation, On‑Chain Finance Evolution
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Tom Lee Discusses Macro, Regulation, On‑Chain Finance Evolution

Looking forward to a great conversation with @fundstrat (Tom Lee) today at Ondo Summit at 10:40am EST. We'll discuss the macro environment, regulation, and the evolution of onchain finance.

By Dan Morehead
Trade Only Coins With $100K+ Minute Volume
SocialFeb 3, 2026

Trade Only Coins With $100K+ Minute Volume

Trading Alpha The $100K Rule Only trade coins with at least $100,000 average VolUSD per 1-minute candle on Binance. Open tradingview. Click on indicators. Search "VolUSD" by niceboomer. Set MA length to 60. Why $100K? - Sufficient order book depth for clean execution - Enough participants...

By Koroush Khaneghah
Liquidity and ISM Drive Long-Term Crypto Strength
SocialFeb 3, 2026

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...

By Raoul Pal
Industry Still Stumped by 10/10, Retail Return Uncertain
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Laura Shin
DATs Face Consolidation as Activists Target Low‑NAV Trades
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Laura Shin
Patience Pays: Hold When You Believe
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Laura Shin
New DATs Underwater: Are We Overreacting?
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Laura Shin
Tokenization Enables 24/7 Trading Beyond Limited Market Hours
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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.

By Brian Armstrong
Liquidity Drives Capital Shift From CME to Hyperliquid
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Laura Shin
Protocol Rigidity May Cost Bitcoin More than Safety
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Laura Shin
Pantera Panel Analyzes Metals Crash and Bitcoin Bottom
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Laura Shin
Crypto and Metals Plunge Amid Warsh Fed Chair Nomination
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Natalie Brunell
Uniswap Adds CCA Auction Support, Rainbow Leads Rollout
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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...

By Hayden Adams
Rise in >1k BTC Holders: TradFi vs Whales
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Caitlin Long
Bitcoin Remains Trustless Solution Amid Endless Crypto Crises
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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...

By Dan Held
Warsh’s Fed Nomination Backed by Andreessen and Crypto Bank
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Jason Mikula
Inky App Delivers Fast On‑Chain Trading with Streak Rewards
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Wendy O
KGST Booster Offers Up to 10% APR on Flexible Products
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Changpeng Zhao
WSJ Validates My Kontigo App Investigation
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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:

By Jason Mikula
Bitcoin Retraces 40% After Strong Trendline Rejection
SocialFeb 2, 2026

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

By Rekt Capital
Retail Shifts From Stagnant Bitcoin to Gold, Perps, Prediction Markets
SocialFeb 2, 2026

Retail Shifts From Stagnant Bitcoin to Gold, Perps, Prediction Markets

Bitcoin is stuck in the mud, but retail isn’t going to stop trading. It’s going to rotate. Gold. Perps. Prediction markets. On this episode of @Bitsandbips, @steven_ehrlich and @EvgenyGaevoy discuss where the action is going next: 👇 Timestamps: 😈 00:40 – “If you’ve ever traded...

By Laura Shin
Boosted Security with HSM and Docker on WSL
SocialFeb 2, 2026

Boosted Security with HSM and Docker on WSL

After all the hacks, I massively improved the operational and environmental security of Logan the exit liquidity lobster to include an HSM key management system and a two container docker system running on WSL https://t.co/UX8XmZJQfo https://t.co/L4icr9zsqJ

By Charles Hoskinson
Realtime Proofs Enable Atomic Cross‑Rollup Composability
SocialFeb 2, 2026

Realtime Proofs Enable Atomic Cross‑Rollup Composability

Just posted a new proposal on EthResearch about synchronous composability between rollups via realtime proving. The idea explores how based rollups with realtime validity proofs could enable atomic L1↔L2 and L2↔L2 interactions in a single transaction, bringing back true cross-rollup composability. Comments...

By Jordi Baylina
Think Decades, Not Days: Bitcoin Corrections Are Buying Opportunities
SocialFeb 2, 2026

Think Decades, Not Days: Bitcoin Corrections Are Buying Opportunities

Most people panic when they see red candles in their portfolio. But ask someone who's been holding Bitcoin for 5-10 years they will tell you something different. The mindset shift that separates successful long-term investors from panic sellers comes down...

By Sumit Gupta
Blockchain Can Secure Government Spending and Save California
SocialFeb 1, 2026

Blockchain Can Secure Government Spending and Save California

Put all givernment spending on the public blockchain Put all voting on the blockchain California is worth saving

By Wendy O
Focus on Open‑Source Distribution, Drop Unnecessary In‑House Development
SocialFeb 1, 2026

Focus on Open‑Source Distribution, Drop Unnecessary In‑House Development

I think @virtuals_io needs to change its entire ethos 1. Capitalize on everything opensource (this shit is already largely popular and you ride that hype… see @openclaw) 2. Zero in-house development of anything that is not related to distribution… and maybe the...

By NickPlaysCrypto
Bitcoin Breaches $68k EMA 200, Signals Potential Shift
SocialFeb 1, 2026

Bitcoin Breaches $68k EMA 200, Signals Potential Shift

EMA 200 support on the weekly is $68,000 #Bitcoin fell below EMA 200 weekly support 06/2022 to 03/2023 during the crypto contagion Things may get very interesting soon. https://t.co/youc8DkiUp

By Wendy O
X402 Lacks Real-Time Pay‑As‑You‑Go for LLMs
SocialFeb 1, 2026

X402 Lacks Real-Time Pay‑As‑You‑Go for LLMs

x402 experts: we're examining integration of this into venice. From our research, x402 doesn't support any billing mechanism where we don't know the charge amount upfront. So for LLMs (where we don't know the fee until the end), the...

By Erik Voorhees
Bitcoin Endures Fourth Consecutive Monthly Loss, Worst Since 2014
SocialFeb 1, 2026

Bitcoin Endures Fourth Consecutive Monthly Loss, Worst Since 2014

BTC closes 4 straight months in the red 😢 The last time it felt this bad was in 2014 and 2018. https://t.co/h50YDEZrzA

By Crypto Jack