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Nomura's CFO, Hiroyuki Moriuchi, reportedly reaffirmed the company's long-term commitment to digital assets but said it had to manage short-term risks.

The amount of crypto stolen in January is also a 214% increase from the month before, with a majority of the value lost due to a single phishing incident.

Following its weekend rout, Bitcoin dropped to $74,600 on Monday, marking a nine-month low for the cryptocurrency.

Vitalik Buterin said the current creator token model favors those already popular and rewards mass content creation over high-quality content.

A Moscow court has reportedly ordered BitRiver CEO Igor Runets to remain under house arrest as investigators pursue tax evasion charges.

Bitcoin’s decline is mirroring SaaS stocks, proving that it is unlikely a crypto-specific narrative is driving the recent selloff, one analyst argues.

The latest crash came after US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, sending Bitcoin down to $75,892 late on Sunday.

Crypto bridge CrossCurve has told users to pause interacting with its protocol while it conducts an investigation into a smart contract breach.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

New CryptoQuant data shows how January’s US winter storm disrupted Bitcoin mining as operators curtailed power use amid grid stress.

Based on dollar-weighted flows, aggregate returns for investors in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust have turned negative following Bitcoin’s recent sell-off.

Real-time Truflation data show US price pressures easing, a shift that could reshape expectations for Fed policy and influence cryptocurrency and risk-asset markets.

Bitcoin bear market history was “repeating,” said BTC price analysis after key support failed and realized price flipped to new resistance.

An Abu Dhabi investment vehicle backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s national security adviser, agreed to buy 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500M.

Solana-based DeFi platform Step Finance disclosed a treasury wallet breach that saw over $27 million in SOL moved onchain, sending its STEP token down more than 90%.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried said in a series of recent X posts that US President Donald Trump was “right on crypto,” while Joe Biden “bungled crypto.”

Bitcoin advocate and accountant Rajat Soni warned, “Never trust a weekend pump or dump,” as Bitcoin plunged and over $2 billion was wiped from the crypto market.

SOL falls to lows not seen since April 2025, but Solana’s price-to-fundamentals gap and its wider correlation to macro markets may provide hope for investors.

Bitcoin saw a sudden weekend liquidity cascade that took BTC price to near $75,000 for the first time since its April 2025 low.

BitMine’s increasing ETH losses highlight the risks of crypto treasury strategies as leverage unwinds and weak liquidity accelerates market downturns.

From crypto mining to AI compute, former cryptocurrency miners are reshaping data center economics as Big Tech’s grip on infrastructure begins to loosen.

From venture rounds to onchain credit, capital is moving cautiously back into crypto as institutions focus on infrastructure and real-world use cases.

Bitcoin could start catching up to gold as soon as February, as traders anticipate BTC to recover from its record lows versus gold this year.

Activity on Solana has spiked as new AI tech makes it easier than ever to launch memecoins. Meanwhile, Ethereum is plugging away at future-proofing and bringing down fees.

The US Treasury sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges tied to Iran, in OFAC’s first move against digital asset platforms under Iran sanctions.

Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.

Jupiter said Polymarket will be integrated on its platform, while ParaFi Capital has made a $35 million strategic investment in JUP with an extended lockup.

The Finance Bill introduced daily fines and a flat penalty for incorrect crypto disclosures while leaving the existing tax and TDS framework untouched.

Traders are zeroing in on a cluster of bids near $87,500 and repeated sell pressure under $90,000, a setup that looks like a tug of war into month end.

Team and investor tokens now set to unlock in August 2026 as the IP-focused blockchain moves to slow new supply, tighten token economics and buy time to build network usage amid weak market sentiment.

The bounce came as China factory data showed only mild growth, offering background support while dollar strength and thin exchange depth limit upside.

Options markets signaled rising tail risk as liquidations mounted, but January prediction odds adjusted slowly as bitcoin volatility unfolded.

Here is what happened this weekend and what it means for the crypto industry.

Bitcoin’s sharp weekend drop triggered fresh liquidations, with analyst Eric Crown warning the market may face months of further downside.

The Hong Kong lawmaker and Web3 advocate said common law, open capital flows and ties to southern China give the city a unique role in global crypto markets.

Senator demands probe after report links Emirati intelligence chief to secret investment in U.S. crypto venture.

Months after the Oct. 10 liquidation cascade, market depth has yet to recover, and traders are divided over Binance's role as bitcoin continues to crash.

The White House is meeting folks, Congress advanced a bill and key regulators are back to joint press appearances.

Society is experiencing a shift toward gambles that offer rapid feedback and immediate stimulation over long-term investment.

This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.

Strategy’s ability to fund a large bitcoin purchase appears limited after a weak performance for the price of its common and preferred shares.

Earlier in January, the Ethereum Foundation formally elevated post-quantum security to a strategic priority, creating a dedicated Post-Quantum team.

Holders with large troves of unreported crypto held offshore are rightly getting nervous about new and invasive tax-reporting regimes.

The dividend increase follows renewed pressure on STRC, which has been trading below its $100 par value.

A massive ETH liquidation on Hyperliquid led a leverage-driven wipeout that pushed total crypto liquidations past $2.5 billion in 24 hours.

A debate featuring prominent transhumanists and futurists revealed deep divides over whether AGI can be made safe, or will inevitably threaten human survival.

The Ethereum founder claims his strategy of betting against extreme market sentiment "usually makes money" on Polymarket.

February is packed with high-profile releases, led by Japanese developers and bolstered by new Switch 2 exclusives and long-awaited revivals.

The crypto market's recent decline only accelerated Saturday, with Bitcoin falling to nearly $77,000 as liquidations piled up.

Industry leaders are pushing for tax reform as traders flee offshore, draining domestic exchanges and undermining regulatory oversight.

Bitcoin miners are "extremely underpaid" given the price of Bitcoin and current BTC mining conditions, according to a CryptoQuant report.

Tech investor Cathie Wood isn't worried about an AI bubble, instead singling out gold as the real ongoing asset bubble.

A new Brookings report says binding community benefit agreements are increasingly necessary as local opposition mounts over AI data centers.

Bitcoin stays resilient while gold and silver see historic crashes amid Fed chair nomination fears and shifting rate expectations.

Autonomous agents on an AI-centric social network spontaneously founded "Crustafarianism"—complete with scripture, prophets, and theology.

A new special purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC) tied to crypto exchange Kraken completed its IPO, raising $345 million.

The Ethereum co-founder wants to pursue an “aggressive” roadmap that will strengthen its status as a decentralized world computer.

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell, elevating a former Fed governor with mixed views on crypto.

Bitcoin sentiment on Myriad flipped bearish for first time in two months as traders bet on further downside amid shutdown fears and extreme market volatility.

It was a big day for crypto policy in the US yesterday, but work still remains to be done

Bitcoin’s crash to a nine-month low, coupled with growing uncertainty about macroeconomic policy, catalyzed $817 million in ETF outflows.

A U.S. jury found Linwei Ding guilty of economic espionage and trade secret theft after he stole Google’s sensitive AI infrastructure data.

A group of Democratic senators is pressing the Justice Department over ethics questions tied to a rollback in crypto enforcement.

Bitcoin has hit a nine-month low of $82,134 amid escalating policy shifts, including President Trump's Friday Fed Chair announcement.

Amazon’s talks could make it one of OpenAI’s biggest backers as the AI company continues to forge ahead with plans for an IPO this year.

The mixer processed hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin that prosecutors say were tied to illicit activity on the dark web.

Leading crypto treasury firms BitMine and Strategy both saw their stocks plunge nearly 10% amid broader market uncertainty, as a possible U.S. government shutdown looms.

Unclaimed Ethereum from a decade-long hack will be staked and distributed to fund audits, tooling, and incident responses.

Jaime Rogozinski litigated the trademark to the Supreme Court—and lost.

Google has integrated Gemini 3 into Chrome with agentic capabilities, joining OpenAI and Anthropic in the race to automate web browsing.

Bitcoin's technical setup is turning ugly, as the charts suggest bulls might want to buckle up for more pain ahead.

Atkins had previously said the exemptions, which could target tokenized securities, DeFi, and other crypto sectors, would be out in January.

Bitcoin is down bad Thursday, but Dogecoin, XRP, Cardano, and Litecoin are showing sharper losses, hitting lows not seen in over a year.

Token prices across DePIN remain deeply depressed, but on-chain revenues are growing.

Bitcoin liquidations still led on the platform, but silver and gold positions also took a hard hit Thursday.

Metaplanet raises $137 million for Bitcoin buys after its stock plunged 81% last year. Can the treasury firm bounce back in a crowded market?

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on the next stops for Bitcoin and Solana, and President Donald Trump's approval rating.

The Ming family members were put to death after being convicted of crimes that generated $1.4 billion, including running scam compounds.

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act

Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets,

It is a great time for long-term holders to buy, but ETH swing traders should be more wary.

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Bitcoin's downtrend prolongs amid reduced fresh capital inflows while selling pressure persist

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A story of digital assets, treasuries and the new dollar export model.

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BONK resumes long-term downtrend after failing to hold key support levels as the memecoin sector takes a big hit over the past week.

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Risk-off flows drive liquidations, negative Funding Rates, and structural market stress.

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IP investors are increasingly positioning against the asset, a shift that raises the risk of deeper and more sustained losses.

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The liquidation map and the 4-hour APT price chart mapped out how high a price bounce could go.

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PENGUIN’s rapid hype-driven rally collapsed into a 75% drawdown, showing fixed supply cannot offset weak market structure.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum slipped while select altcoins defied the trend.

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Ethereum absorbed the largest share of liquidations during the latest market rout. Yet the sell-off may not be over.

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Ethereum ETFs saw heavier losses than Bitcoin as risk appetite faded during the shutdown.

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