U.S. crypto ETFs kicked off February with a decisive return of capital into bitcoin products, while ether and XRP struggled to keep pace. Solana quietly extended its recovery with another day of inflows. February Opens With Bitcoin ETF Surge While Ether and XRP Slip February opened with a sharp change in tone for crypto exchange-traded […]
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Market Mayhem: Bitcoin’s Bounce Looks Like a Mirage in the Desert of Resistance
Bitcoin is changing hands at $78,162 today, with a market capitalization of $1.56 trillion and 24-hour trading volume surging to $54.86 billion. It has swung between $77,642 and $79,130 over the past day—tight, yes, but deceptively charged with indecision. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin’s daily chart reveals a market still catching its breath after its recent […]
Read MoreBitwise Partners With ING Germany to Offer Discounted Crypto‑ETP Trading
Bitwise and ING Germany launch a partnership letting German customers trade Bitwise crypto‑ETPs with reduced or no execution fees. Bitwise Europe GmbH announced on February 2, 2026 in Frankfurt a cooperation with ING Germany enabling customers of the online broker to buy Bitwise crypto‑exchange traded products (ETPs) from €1,000 order size with no execution costs […]
Read MoreNordic Crypto Exchange Safello Expands Cross‑Border Services With Launch in Finland
Safello launches regulated crypto services in Finland under MiCA authorization, enabling euro payments, trading and custody. Safello announced on February 3, 2026 in Stockholm that it has launched services in Finland as its first cross‑border establishment, operating under its authorization as a crypto‑asset service provider under the EU’s Regulation on Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA); Finnish […]
Read MoreLibra Case: Confidential Agreement Between President Milei and Hayden Adams Revealed
According to local sources, the agreement would have been signed by Milei and Kelsier Ventures’ CEO Hayden Davis two weeks before the launch of Libra. The document, signed in January 2025, establishes Davis’ position as a blockchain and AI advisor to the Argentine president. Libra Case: President Milei and Hayden Davis Agreement Revealed More revelations […]
Read MoreOpera Adds Tether Gold to Minipay for Emerging Markets
Tether and Opera integrate USDT and Tether Gold (XAU₮0) into Minipay to expand dollar and gold‑denominated access in emerging markets. Tether announced on February 2, 2026 that USDT and Tether Gold (via XAU₮0) are now supported in Minipay, Opera’s self‑custodial wallet on the Celo blockchain, enabling millions of users across Africa, Latin America and Southeast […]
Read MoreTokenizing Gold and the Future of Real‑World Assets – Lim Say Cheong of ComTech Gold
ComTech Gold is a digital asset platform enabling the tokenization of physical gold for the digital economy. Built on the XDC Network, ComTech Gold issues CGO — a 100% physical gold-backed token. Lim Say Cheong is an award-winning finance and digital assets leader and Chief Adviser for Digital Assets at ComTech Gold, with deep experience […]
Read MorePaypal Study Highlights Growth of Cryptocurrency Payments in the US
A new study by Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) shows that cryptocurrency payments have grown to be more than a footnote in the U.S. According to this study, 4 in every 10 merchants accept crypto, with these alternatives becoming everyday solutions for digital natives. Paypal Study: Crypto Payments Going Mainstream in the U.S. […]
Read MoreIG Group Completes Purchase of Independent Reserve Following Singapore Regulatory Approval
IG Group has finalized its acquisition of Independent Reserve, one of Australia’s leading regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, marking a major expansion into digital assets across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East. Regulatory Approval and Legacy IG Group has officially completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, one of Australia’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, marking a significant expansion into digital […]
Read MoreFirst Batch Complete: Binance Starts Executing a $1B Bitcoin Buying Plan
Binance has begun shifting its $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin, converting stablecoin reserves as part of a broader move to anchor SAFU in what it calls crypto’s most durable asset. Binance Begins $1B Bitcoin Accumulation Plan With First $100M Allocation Crypto exchange Binance shared on social media platform X on Feb. 2 that […]
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