Bitcoin’s sharp decline of over 20% this past week took crypto liquid funds by surprise, despite the commodity later rallying back on certain fronts. According to fund managers, the impact of Bitcoin’s decline was less from any particular event and more so because of the swiftness of the shift in
February 9, 2026 4 mins read
Binance Pay and Scan To Pay have joined forces in a bid to boost the use of crypto spending in real-life scenarios in the country. With this move, it is possible to make payments with cryptocurrency to over 650,000 Scan To Pay merchants across the country. This move enlarges the
February 6, 2026 3 mins read
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers that the gap between traditional banking and crypto may shrink over time. Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, he said banks and crypto firms could eventually offer similar financial products as digital assets become more integrated into the financial system. Bessent made the
February 6, 2026 3 mins read
Gemini laid off some of its workforce, numbering up to 200 employees, and stepped back from crypto betting initiatives. The move represents a strategic shift towards reliable and sustainable sources of income at a time when cryptocurrency businesses are being tested in terms of volatility and regulation. Industry-wide belt-tightening has
February 6, 2026 3 mins read
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw net outflows of $545 million on the second consecutive day of withdrawals, indicating a significant change in institutional sentiment. Large investors have shown a reduction in exposure to Bitcoin while it was in a volatile market. The outflows indicate a cooling-off period for institutional investment,
February 5, 2026 3 mins read
Bitcoin price action saw a significant change as the Coinbase Premium Gap, an important metric of institutional demand, dropped to one of its lowest points this year, as highlighted by recent analysis from CryptoQuant. The Premium Gap measures the difference in price between Bitcoin transactions on Coinbase Pro, which is
February 5, 2026 3 mins read
SBI Holdings has furthered its blockchain strategy by participating in a Layer-1 project related to tokenized stocks via the Startale Group. This is a clear indication of the growing interest of Japan’s financial giants in moving traditional stocks to blockchain technology. This new development is a continuation of the discussions
February 5, 2026 3 mins read
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has once again stepped into the spotlight to defend Bitcoin’s price volatility. In a recent market turmoil, Saylor said that volatility is “Satoshi’s gift,” which distinguishes long-term investors from short-term speculators. Saylor’s statements come at a time when the overall crypto market is facing
February 4, 2026 3 mins read
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has acquired Chorus One, a move that pushes the firm deeper into blockchain infrastructure and staking services. The acquisition aligns with Bitwise’s strategy to broaden institutional offerings beyond passive investment products. Growing attention around Ethereum network growth and evolving DeFi market trends shows how staking now
February 4, 2026 2 mins read
Global exchange Crypto.com presses ahead with its expansionist approach by launching a new prediction market platform. This comes after the company reported exponential growth in user engagement, which reportedly increased more than fortyfold during a short period. Increased engagement in Bitcoin market updates and general Web3 trends indicates that users
February 4, 2026 2 mins read
