Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced a significant strategic realignment, including workforce reductions and geographic market exits. The company will withdraw from operations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia while reducing its workforce by approximately 25%, following previous staff cuts that had already reduced the team to about […]
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Secure Digital Markets Completes $1 Million Lightning Network Transaction With Kraken
Institutional trading desk SDM achieves largest recorded Lightning Network payment, demonstrating the potential for near-instant, low-cost enterprise-scale settlements. Secure Digital Markets (SDM) has successfully executed a $1 million transaction on the Lightning Network, settling near-instantly with minimal fees in a landmark payment to Kraken on January 28, 2026. Powered by Voltage’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, the transaction […]
Read MoreAnalysts: Venezuela’s Oil Industry Resurgence May Precede a Flared-Gas Bitcoin Mining Boom
Several local mining experts agree that there is sufficient gas in the country to establish a mobile fleet of bitcoin miners directly adjacent to oil extraction operations. Estimates set the gas lost to flaring operations in the country at 13,000 cubic meters, which could be used to power bitcoin mining farms. Venezuela Might Become a […]
Read MoreTether Invests $150 Million in Gold.com to Expand Tokenized Gold Access
Stablecoin issuer Tether acquires 12% of Gold.com, aiming to bridge digital currencies with physical gold markets amid record gold prices and growing tokenization trends. Tether Investments has made a strategic $150 million investment in Gold.com, marking a significant move to expand global access to gold through digital and traditional channels. The partnership aims to integrate […]
Read MoreKalshi Announces New Anti-Insider Trading Measures Ahead of Super Bowl
The prediction market platform has announced an overhaul of its anti-insider training practices, enlisting the help of several high-profile executives in market integrity and surveillance. In addition, Kalshi appointed a new head of enforcement and partnered with Solidus Labs ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl. Kalshi Strengthens Anti-Insider Trading Stance Before Super Bowl Kalshi, one […]
Read MoreTrade Smarter: BitMEX Brings Hyperliquid Copy Trading to Its Platform
BitMEX has launched copy trading that enables users to replicate the strategies of top traders from Hyperliquid. Through a dedicated leaderboard, users can copy or reverse copy up to five traders with customizable risk controls. Bridging Centralized Reliability with Perp DEX Innovation BitMEX has announced the launch of Hyperliquid copy trading, a new feature that […]
Read More‘I’ve Never Been More Bullish on Crypto’: Balaji Srinivasan on Why Today’s Price Doesn’t Reflect What’s Coming
Crypto’s real trajectory is being missed by markets obsessed with volatility, as decentralized networks quietly position themselves to replace failing global institutions and reshape economics, governance, and coordination, according to Balaji Srinivasan. Why Balaji Srinivasan Says Crypto’s Future Is Bigger Than Price Charts Balaji Srinivasan shared on social media platform X on Feb. 5, 2026, […]
Read MoreXRP Falls, But Institutional Utility Expands Through Hex Trust–Flare Deal
XRP fundamentals are strengthening as institutional infrastructure expands, unlocking new onchain utility and regulated access that could reshape demand even while price action lags amid broader market pressure. XRP Pulls Back While Hex Trust and Flare Build Institutional Utility Layer XRP fundamentals remain increasingly bullish even as short-term price action stays subdued. Hex Trust, a […]
Read MoreBitwise Anticipates Strong Crypto Rebound Following Prolonged Winter Capitulation
The crypto market has been locked in a deep, prolonged winter since early 2025, but signs suggest the downturn may be closer to its end as institutional flows mask pain, retail capitulates and sentiment reaches classic late-stage extremes. Bitwise Predicts Crypto Winter Ending Soon, Setting up Next Bitcoin Rally Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at […]
Read MoreRipple Signals Next Institutional Liquidity Wave as Hyperliquid Joins Prime
Ripple Prime expands institutional reach into onchain derivatives by integrating Hyperliquid, allowing firms to access decentralized liquidity while managing multi-asset exposures under a single, capital-efficient prime brokerage framework. Institutions Just Got New DeFi On-Ramp as Ripple Backs Hyperliquid Liquidity The expansion of institutional crypto infrastructure continues as platforms integrate decentralized markets. Ripple, a blockchain-based enterprise […]
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