Bitcoin Recovery Hits $79K, Analysts Caution on Potential Drop to $50K

Bitcoin rebounded to $79,000 after sliding to a two‑month low of $74,500, lifting its market cap back to $1.57 trillion and the broader crypto market to $2.74 trillion. Gains were supported by easing U.S.–Iran tensions, but analysts remain cautious, citing capital rotation into AI stocks and metals, with some projecting bitcoin could fall to $50,000. […]

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Is Kevin Warsh a Hawk, a Dove, or the Next Volcker? Markets Are About to Find Out

President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the U.S. central bank, instantly reviving an old debate with real market consequences: Is Warsh a hard-money hawk, a quiet dove, or something closer to a modern-day Paul Volcker? Why Kevin Warsh’s Fed Nomination Has Markets Nervous—and Divided The answer matters, because […]

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TRON Records 323M Monthly Transactions, Research by CryptoQuant, CryptoRank, Nansen Show ATH Network Activity

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2026 — CryptoQuant, CryptoRank and Nansen, leading platforms in blockchain research and data analytics, have released comprehensive reports on the TRON network, highlighting sustained leadership in stablecoin settlement, record network activity, ongoing infrastructure upgrades, and expanding real-world use cases across payments, remittances […]

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ETF Recap: Crypto ETFs End January in Deep Retreat With $1.8 Billion Exit

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the final full week of January under heavy pressure, with deep losses across bitcoin, ether, XRP, and solana funds. Persistent risk-off sentiment drove one of the worst weekly drawdowns of the year. January Ends in Pain as Bitcoin, Ether Lead Mass ETF Exodus The final week of January delivered a […]

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Blockstream Named Dozens of Times as New Epstein Files Roil the Crypto Conversation

At the start of February 2026, a massive DOJ dump of Jeffrey Epstein-linked records has recently hijacked the crypto conversation, pulling digital currencies and Blockstream into an unexpected and uneasy spotlight. Epstein Files Reopen Old Questions Around Blockstream as Adam Back Denies Any Financial Link As crypto markets remain under strain, social media attention has […]

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Crude Collapse: Brent Slides to $65 as Geopolitical Risk Premium Evaporates

Oil prices fell more than 4% on Feb. 2, with Brent dropping to $65.98 and WTI to $61.84, as easing U.S.–Iran tensions and a stronger dollar erased much of January’s geopolitical risk premium. Geopolitical Thaw Triggers Sharp Crude Sell-Off Oil prices slid more than 4% on Monday, Feb. 2, after an apparent thaw in tensions […]

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Bitcoin’s $74K Floor: Will the Foundation Hold or Crack Under Pressure?

In this febrile crypto moment, bitcoin’s showing off its classic mix of drama and indecision. A wild ride between $74,532 and $78,610 sets the tone, with volume clocking in at a staggering $86.03 billion—because what’s a day in crypto without a bit of whiplash? The market cap plants its flag at $1.55 trillion, but beneath […]

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys Again as Bitcoin Stands Above $77K—But What’s the Endgame?

On Monday, Strategy boss Michael Saylor revealed that his bitcoin treasury firm, Strategy, scooped up additional bitcoin. The move lands as bitcoin’s price has taken a notable hit, sliding 13% over the past 30 days. While bitcoin is once again hovering below the $80,000 mark, Strategy has added more bitcoin to its balance sheet. On […]

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WeChange Launches Across 190+ Countries to Expand Crypto Access Worldwide

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. WeChange, a noncustodial global crypto onramp, announces the official launch of its noncustodial fiat-to- crypto on-ramp, designed to simplify how everyday users buy and sell digital assets while maintaining full control of their funds. The platform goes live globally on January 30, supporting bank transfer methods […]

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XRP Plunges to Multi-Month Low of $1.52 Amid Middle East Tensions

XRP fell to $1.52 on Feb. 2, its lowest since December 2024, before recovering to around $1.60 amid a broader crypto sell‑off driven by Middle East tensions. Erosion of the New Year Bullish Narrative XRP tumbled to a fresh multi-month low Feb. 2 as the cryptocurrency market grappled with a sell-off initially triggered by geopolitical […]

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