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- Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ingest $562M in Daily Inflows—Is This a Bullish Rebound or Just a Blip? U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a significant turnaround in investor flows on February 2, as almost $562 million in net daily flows were attracted after weeks of steep net outflows, according to data compiled by SoSoValue. The rebound was one of the largest single-day inflows since the beginning of January and drove cumulative net inflows in all U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs to 55.57 billion. This inflow has raised concerns about whether institutional demand is coming back or it is just short-term positioning in a weak market background. After January Redemptions, Bitcoin ETF Flows Show Signs of Life The inflow recovery came...

- The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is preparing to broaden its suite of cryptocurrency products in 2026 by launching new futures contracts tied to major digital assets including Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Tron (TRX), according to an executive interview with RBC. The exchange, which already calculates and trades futures on its Bitcoin and Ethereum indices, revealed plans to introduce three new crypto indices reflecting price dynamics for Solana, Ripple, and Tron — and subsequently offer futures contracts based on each of these benchmarks. Maria Silkina, Chief Manager of the Derivatives Product Group at the Moscow Exchange, mentioned that expanding the exchange’s crypto pairings is a priority for the coming year, focusing on some of the...

- Key Takeaways It’s been a wild ride since the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) began releasing the massive Jeffrey Epstein files late in 2025. We’re talking millions of pages of emails, financial records, and more, all tied to Epstein. The newest batch, dropped on Feb. 2, 2026, has the crypto world buzzing again. First, there were eyebrow-raising links to Bitcoin’s early funding. Now, it’s Coinbase’s turn in the spotlight. The Coinbase Revelation: A $3 Million Bet on Crypto’s Future According to emails and asset lists in the files, Epstein reportedly invested $3 million in December 2014 during Coinbase’s Series C round. At the time, the exchange was valued at roughly $400 million—a steal compared to its current behemoth status...

- Gold is setting the bar high Investment professionals argue that gold is a safe-haven asset and that it should be added to portfolios during times of extreme uncertainty because it's not correlated to other asset classes, has a scarce supply, and is neutral. The last year has provided gold with the perfect backdrop to support its monster performance. This White House administration has certainly shaken things up when it comes to trade and geopolitical tension, most notably with ongoing changes to tariffs, relations with China, and the recent spat with European leaders over Greenland. It also doesn't help that the U.S. continues to run massive trade deficits, holds a record federal debt burden of $39 trillion, just started...

- Exclusive-Iran's Surging Crypto Activity Draws US Scrutiny PARIS/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. investigators are examining whether specific crypto platforms have facilitated sanctions evasion by Iranian officials, a blockchain researcher stated, as cryptocurrency activity booms in the Islamic Republic. Iran's crypto transaction volumes hit an estimated $8-10 billion last year as both state-linked groups and retail investors have turned to digital currencies, according to estimates from TRM Labs and Chainalysis. The U.S. Treasury is now looking at whether crypto platforms ​have enabled state-linked players to evade sanctions when seeking to move money abroad, access hard currency, or procure goods, said Ari Redbord, global head of...

- Key Takeaways On Feb. 2, Elon Musk announced the merger of his AI startup, xAI, with SpaceX, creating a powerhouse private company valued at roughly $1.25 trillion. Almost immediately, xAI posted a job opening for “crypto experts,” hinting at a deeper integration of cryptocurrency insights into Musk’s AI ventures. Elon Is Hunting for Crypto Talent xAI’s job listing for a “Finance Expert – Crypto” role coincides with the high-profile merger. The company is seeking experts to train its AI models, like Grok, on cryptocurrency markets. The focus is clear: AI-driven financial analysis, not direct trading. The remote, work-for-hire position emphasizes producing high-quality data annotations, evaluations, and step-by-step reasoning...

- On February 2, Hong Kong-based Apeiron Capital Limited disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold its entire position in the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:ETHA) in an estimated $8.99 million trade during the fourth quarter. What happened According to a recent SEC filing, Apeiron Capital Ltd sold all 285,400 shares of the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (NASDAQ:ETHA) during the fourth quarter of 2025. The fund’s ETHA stake now stands at zero. The net position change for the quarter, including price effects, totaled $8.99 million. What else to know Top holdings after the filing: As of January 30, ETHA shares were priced at $20.17, down 17.7% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 32.0...

- Australian Banks Imposing 'Unlawful Regulatory Ban' on Crypto, Says Coinbase Coinbase has accused Australia's Big Four banks of systematically denying financial services to legitimate crypto companies, calling the practice a threat to competition and trust in the country's economy. In a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, the Nasdaq-listed exchange warned that "the withdrawal of banking services, commonly referred to as 'debanking', has evolved from a sporadic operational anomaly into a systemic feature of the Australian financial landscape." The response, filed last Saturday as part of a parliamentary inquiry into digital payments and innovation, claims that Australian banks are removing...

- Over the past year, the interconnections between the prediction market and the crypto market have continued to grow. Top prediction market platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi now offer contracts that focus on specific cryptocurrencies and crypto-focused events. At the same time, they are expanding their use of blockchain technology to make more efficient markets. With that in mind, a handful of top cryptocurrencies might get a real boost from the booming prediction market. Let's take a closer look. Demand is for high-volatility cryptocurrencies From the perspective of prediction market participants, the most interesting cryptocurrencies are those with high volatility. In other words, if a cryptocurrency is prone to sharp price...

- Key Takeaways About $2.56 billion in Bitcoin positions were liquidated in recent days, reflecting a broader retreat from risk affecting equities and precious metals. Bitcoin was last trading around $78,396 after falling more than 6%, with analysts pointing to thin weekend liquidity as a factor that can amplify downside moves. Macro Risk-Off Is Back in the Driver’s Seat The recent liquidation wave highlights how crypto can closely react to broader swings in risk appetite during periods of macro volatility. “People are taking a step back to reassess their risk frameworks,” said Adam McCarthy, senior research analyst. Several macro signals also pressured sentiment, such as Microsoft's results affecting AI spending expectations...

- Options Signal Caution as Bitcoin Stalls After Weak Rebound Bitcoin remained under pressure Tuesday, stalling after a brief rebound from a 10-month low as trader caution persisted in options activity. Trading was mostly flat, with the original cryptocurrency hovering below $78,500 a day after bearish sentiment nearly pushed it to the lowest level since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House just over a year ago. Put options — contracts that protect against downside risk — have eased, but strike price concentrations show the market has not shaken off its jitters. The highest concentrations of put options indicate buy-side support at $75,000, making it a key support level, according to Deribit data. The token dropped...

- Cryptocurrencies are off to a rough start this year. The Federal Reserve has become more hawkish, which has been a headwind for the sector. Additionally, long-term crypto holders and whales seem to be more likely to sell and lock in tremendous gains from recent years. All this has put pressure on the sector, despite a much-improved regulatory environment. However, this could also present a significant opportunity to buy the dip. After all, crypto is inherently volatile and has survived many drawdowns in the past, only to hit new highs. While thousands of cryptocurrencies are now in circulation, only a handful are worthy of investment, in my opinion. The best one to buy with $500 right now is Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the...

- Key Takeaways Bitcoin is trading at $78,489 following a volatile slump, putting miner profitability on a knife’s edge. If BTC slides further below $69,000–$74,000, mid-tier rigs may reach a tipping point, forcing a wave of shutdowns. This could reduce network hashrate, trigger difficulty adjustments, and ripple across the broader market. Antpool Warns of Bitcoin Miner Exodus A further slump in Bitcoin’s price could spark a miner exodus, as profit margins shrink. Recent data from Antpool, a leading Bitcoin mining pool, shows that many popular rigs are operating near their profitability thresholds based on current network difficulty and an assumed electricity cost of $0.08 per kWh. Bitcoin mining profitability depends on the...

Strongest PMI Since 2022 Meets Crypto’s Sharpest Spot Volume Drop – Analysts Eye Bitcoin Upside U.S. manufacturing expanded for the first time in over two years as the ISM Manufacturing PMI hit 52.6 in January (the strongest reading since 2022), while Bitcoin, trading near $78,000, entered its fifth consecutive month of correction amid collapsing spot demand. The macro rebound has ignited a fierce debate among crypto analysts over whether this shift will reignite a bull run or arrive too late to halt the market’s structural weakening. New Orders surged to 57.1, and Production climbed to 55.9, snapping 26 consecutive months of manufacturing contraction and landing the PMI at its highest in 40 months. Meanwhile, $2.56 billion in...

- Elon Musk’s xAI Is Hiring Crypto Experts, Here’s Why Elon Musk’s xAI has a vacancy opening for the position of a remote “Finance Expert – Crypto.” The candidate to fill this role is expected to have a good understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) models and its interception with the financial system, particularly crypto technology. This comes as demand for crypto-native financial reasoning increases. xAI Set to Meet Growing Crypto Demands The “Finance Expert – Crypto” role focuses on training AI models to understand how crypto markets operate, including trading behavior, on-chain activity, and risk management. The role also involves training AI systems to reason like professional market participants, including analyzing...

- BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is transferring his crypto holdings to a brokerage platform, despite short-term gains in the broader market. On-chain data shows that all of these transfers involve assets acquired at higher price levels and now moved at lower market prices. Hayes recently transferred 327,869 PENDLE tokens, worth around $502,000, to crypto prime broker FalconX at an average price of $1.53. Interestingly, Hayes previously acquired around 1.4 million PENDLE at a higher price of $2.06. The same address also sent 3.59 million ENA tokens to FalconX, valued near $499,340 at a price of $0.14. This comes after an earlier purchase of about 15.8 million ENA at roughly $0.23 per token. Earlier on Feb. 3, Hayes deposited 2.31...

- Bitcoin’s Next Move and Key Factors to Watch After the liquidity-driven crypto market crash over the Feb. 1 weekend, the market is showing signs of recovery. Bitcoin price is up 4% today, trading around $78,456, while top altcoins, led by Ethereum, have gained 4-5% each. The rally comes as the US-India trade deal moves forward and geopolitical tensions ease, with the US and Iran scheduled to hold discussions on Feb. 6. Crypto Market Adds $100 Billion in Recent Pump On Feb. 2, the cryptocurrency market came under severe selling pressure with Bitcoin crashing to $75,000. However, the market has bounced back, adding over $100 billion to its overall market cap in the last 24 hours. According to Coinglass data, total liquidations...

- Bitcoin has faced renewed selling pressure, with the price slipping below the $80,000 mark after a sharp pullback. The decline followed broader market weakness and rising risk aversion. Although large wallet holders reacted defensively, several underlying bullish signals suggest Bitcoin may be positioning for a short-term recovery as selling pressure shows early signs of saturation. Bitcoin Large Holders Exit On-chain data indicates notable risk reduction among large Bitcoin holders throughout January. Wallets holding balances exceeding $100,000 and $1 million in BTC collectively declined by approximately 166,000 addresses over a two-week period. These cohorts typically represent institutional participants and high-net-worth...

- A new tranche of heavily redacted Jeffrey Epstein files has reopened an uncomfortable chapter in crypto history. Emails attributed to Epstein claim he discussed Sharia-compliant digital currencies with unnamed Bitcoin founders in 2016, who he said were “very excited.” The assertion is self-reported and unverified. Yet, Epstein’s personal logs list “satoshi (bitcoin)” as a guest for a UN Climate Week event, alongside heavyweights like Larry Summers and Peter Thiel. The Timing is Terrifying: As many as three of five Bitcoin core devs were in contact with Epstein since at least 2015. Here’s who else might be corrupted in crypto: Epstein and Coinbase? The COIN Investment That Refuses to Stay Buried Records show Epstein seeded...

- Arizona AG Warns Residents: Crypto ATM Scams Are Surging Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a statewide scam alert on Monday, warning residents that crypto ATM fraud has become a mounting threat after Arizonans lost over $177 million to these schemes in 2024. Her office simultaneously launched a new fraud complaint form, enabling victims to report losses within 30 days of being scammed. The warning comes as a broad crackdown on crypto kiosk fraud intensifies across the United States and beyond, with the FBI reporting a 99% surge in complaints and over $246 million in total losses in 2024. From lawsuits against major operators to sweeping federal legislation, the industry is under fire as lawmakers race to protect vulnerable...