Ethereum Derivatives Signal a Crowded Trade at Key February Expiries

Ethereum was trading between $2,014 and $2,028 per coin on Feb. 10, while derivatives markets told a far louder story beneath the surface. Futures open interest remains elevated, options positioning is heavily skewed toward calls, and max pain levels across major exchanges cluster uncomfortably close to spot. Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals Across Binance, OKX, […]

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MrBeast Expands Into Finance With Acquisition of Teen Banking App

Beast Industries, founded by Youtube star MrBeast, is acquiring teen-focused banking app Step, signaling its biggest move yet into financial services and hinting at longer-term ambitions that may include crypto. Teen Banking App Step Acquired by Beast Industries Beast Industries, the entertainment and consumer brand company founded by Youtuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, has agreed to […]

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XRP Traders Brace for a Bottom: 3 Things to Watch This Week

XRP entered the week under pressure as traders debated whether the recent pullback marks a temporary shakeout or the start of a deeper reset. With prices hovering near long-term support, attention is now locked on three forces shaping XRP’s near-term trajectory. XRP Nears a Crossroads As of 8 a.m. Eastern on Feb. 10, XRP was […]

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Backpack Exchange Founded By Ex‑FTX Staff Reaches $1 Billion Valuation, Announces Token Plan

Backpack, founded by former FTX employees, secures a reported $1 billion valuation and unveils a staged 1‑billion‑token launch tied to a U.S. Initial Public Offering (IPO). Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX employees, is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million and has reached a $1 billion valuation, aiming to expand tokenized asset […]

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Momentum Missing, Pressure Mounting: Bitcoin Traders Brace for Impact

Bitcoin is holding a firm line at $68,703 on Feb. 10, 2026, around 8 a.m. Eastern time, carving out a tight intraday range between $68,427 and $71,032. With a market cap of $1.37 trillion and 24-hour trading volume hitting $49.82 billion, it looked like the asset was on a coffee break—buzzing, but not going anywhere […]

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Europe Pushes for Payment Sovereignty to Counter Potential US Intervention

Private banking groups are warning about the growing EU dependence on foreign payment companies. Martina Weimert, chief executive of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), called for urgent action on this issue, stating that independence in the payments field was “crucial.” European Banking Group Calls for Swift Actions to Achieve Payment Independence Europe is taking its […]

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Bitget Cuts Stock Perps Fees to Zero for Makers Ahead of Earnings Season, Expanding Access Across Markets

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Victoria, Seychelles, February 10, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced the launch of zero maker fees and ultra-low taker fees for its stock perpetuals and precious metal perpetuals, effective from February 10 through April 30, 2026. The move positions Bitget as the […]

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Crypto ETFs Start Week Firm as Bitcoin Sees $145 Million Inflow

Crypto ETFs opened the new week on steadier footing, led by a second consecutive day of inflows for bitcoin and renewed strength across ether and XRP products. Bitcoin Extends Inflows as Ether and XRP Turn Green A calmer tone settled over crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the week got underway, with capital cautiously rotating back […]

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Alphabet Taps Bond Market for $20B as Michael Burry Warns of a ‘Motorola Moment’

Alphabet surprised markets with a $20 billion U.S. bond sale, far above expectations, as hyperscalers ramp up record borrowing to fund massive artificial intelligence (AI)‑driven capital spending. The AI Capex Explosion In a move that signals either supreme confidence or a desperate arms race, Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) tapped the U.S. high-grade bond market on […]

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France Arrests Six in Crypto Ransom Kidnapping of Magistrate, Mother

French authorities recently arrested six suspects accused of kidnapping a magistrate and her mother in a cryptocurrency ransom scheme. Targeting Cryptocurrency Wealth French prosecutors announced Feb. 8 that six suspects, including a minor, have been arrested after a magistrate and her mother were held captive for about 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom scheme. Lyon […]

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