Alleged Bitcoin Ransom Note Sent to TMZ in Case Involving 'Today' Show Host's Missing Mother
February 04, 2026 | decrypt.co
Authorities say they are reviewing reports of a Bitcoin ransom note tied to the case of Today show host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother.

Aave Labs sunsets Avara ‘umbrella brand’ and Family wallet as it refocuses on DeFi
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Aave DAO over which entity ultimately controls the Aave lending protocol.

Polygon: Bulls defend $0.10 demand zone – Can POL rally 15%?
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The $0.13 local supply zone and the short-term Bitcoin bearish momentum threaten POL bulls' potential this week.

Is Dogecoin Still Worth Investing In? DOGE Rally Sparks Debate Over Long-Term Value
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Triggered by market performance, Dogecoin (DOGE) is once again at the center of the crypto conversation.

Durov Slams France as “Not Free” After Police Raid X’s Paris Office
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
French prosecutors raided X’s Paris headquarters on Tuesday as part of a widening investigation into alleged child sexual abuse imagery, AI-generated deepfakes, and…

UAE Puts Diamonds On The XRP Ledger: $280 Million+ Now On-Chain
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ripple says more than AED 1 billion (over $280 million) of certified polished diamonds held in the United Arab Emirates have been tokenized on the XRP Ledger, in a deal that ties…

Solana Returns To A Critical Demand Zone — Trend Reload Or Breakdown Risk?
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Solana has pulled back into a key demand zone, a level that could determine whether its strong trend continues or falters.

Why Bitcoin miners feel the squeeze as BTC trades below $80K
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Rising costs are hurting miners now.

WisdomTree, a firm with $150 billion in assets, says crypto is now a core business
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
WisdomTree’s Jonathan Steinberg says the firm’s tokenization push is nearing profitability, with $750 million in digital assets and long-term plans to modernize financial…

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry warns bitcoin plunge could trigger $1 billion gold, silver sell-off
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
Burry said crypto losses may have forced institutions to liquidate precious metals as bitcoin slid below $73,000.

Bitcoin’s wild Tuesday: From a 14-month low to a sharp rally triggers $740 million in liquidations
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin failing to bounce soon could set the stage for "one hell of a year," one analyst said.

'We Need a New Path': Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Rips Up L2-Focused Roadmap
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
Some layer-2 networks have made concessions when it comes to decentralization, Buterin said, and shouldn’t be “branded” as extensions of Ethereum.

Here’s What To Expect If The Bitcoin Price Maintains Support Above $74,400
February 03, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Crypto analyst and Elliott Wave expert Gert van Lagen has highlighted a critical level that could determine the next move in the Bitcoin price.

‘Crypto is bottoming now’: Why Fundstrat’s Tom Lee expects a rebound
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Nansen and Galaxy called for caution, warning of a potential BTC dip to $50K amid macro…

Bitcoin Holds $78K Amid Signs Of Economic Recovery: Analysts
February 03, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A surprise uptick in a key factory gauge has traders rethinking risk, while crypto watchers debate whether Bitcoin will ride a fresh wave higher or stay stuck in a drawdown.

ETH funding rate turns negative, but US macro conditions mute the buy signal
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto traders usually view negative funding rates as a buy signal, but this week’s volatility US earnings outcome may cloud the value of the signal for ETH investors.

Solana (SOL) Hovers Near $100 as Long-Term Holders Pull Back — Downside Risk Builds
February 03, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Solana has remained under sustained pressure after a prolonged decline that began well before recent market weakness intensified.

Corn: DeFi faces critical customer support challenges, Yearn’s foresight on UST highlights governance risks, and the market is set for recovery in late 2023 | On The Brink with Castle Island
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Yearn Finance highlights the urgent need for better risk management as DeFi faces growing challenges.

US Lawmakers Slam $500M WLFI-UAE Deal, Call For Anti-Corruption Reform
February 03, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
US Lawmakers have called for better anti-corruption measures over the $500 million deal between an Abu Dhabi-backed entity and World Liberty Financial Invest (WLFI), the main…

Matthew Le Merle: 2025 will be the year of crypto equity, hundreds of millions will adopt digital wallets, and US regulation is shifting positively | On The Brink with Castle Island
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
2025 is set to be a game-changing year for blockchain, with explosive growth in digital wallets and investments.

Qiao Wang: AI coding tools are revolutionizing productivity for startups, the competitive moats of tech giants remain intact, and personalized marketing will dominate the future | Empire
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
AI advancements are reshaping startup productivity and could soon outpace human investors in venture capital.

French Police Raid X’s Paris Office in Probe of Grok AI and Illegal Content
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
The French action comes as investigations into X’s Grok chatbot expand across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and EU.

Wyatt: Crypto lending markets are sustainable despite recent declines, the critical role of Total Value Locked (TVL), and the risks of leveraged systems | On The Brink with Castle Island
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Recent declines in DeFi lending highlight both challenges and new opportunities in the evolving crypto landscape.

AI Made Sam Altman Feel 'Useless and Sad'—X Users Tried to Make Him Feel Worse
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Codex made him feel useless.

C. Thi Nguyen: Prioritizing enjoyment over efficiency in games, the pitfalls of social media scoring systems, and how metrics can obscure true value | Bankless
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Rethinking success: How game mechanics shape our values and influence social media…

Arnav Pagidyala: Ethereum and Solana will dominate the blockchain landscape by 2026, Robinhood is set to outpace Coinbase, and privacy-preserving KYC technologies will redefine data security | Bankless
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ethereum and Solana are set to dominate the blockchain landscape, challenging new competitors by 2026.

Vladimir Novakovski: DeFi must match TradFi performance without sacrificing verifiability, why solving real problems is key to crypto innovation, and the future of Ethereum’s institutional use cases | Empire
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Decentralized exchanges must prove their worth to compete with traditional finance's efficiency and trust.

Binance FUD fails to trigger user exodus as on-chain data shows stable reserves
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
On-chain data indicates Binance users have not rushed to withdraw funds despite renewed FUD, with reserves remaining within historical norms.

Satya Nadella: AI is reshaping knowledge work, the rise of digital coworkers, and the global south’s tech-driven GDP growth | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
AI is reshaping knowledge work, creating new opportunities for efficiency and innovation across industries.

Sarah B. Rogers: Europe’s Online Safety Act threatens US free speech, 12,000 arrests for speech acts in the UK, and the chilling effects of vague regulations | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Growing tensions between US free speech values and European censorship laws threaten online discourse.

Steve Sosnick: Bitcoin’s volatility hinders its role as a safe haven, gold outperforms during downturns, and digital asset treasury companies may be overvalued | Unchained
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitcoin's rising volatility challenges its role as a safe haven compared to traditional assets like gold.

Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn: Crypto’s future may mirror Linux’s decline, the cypherpunk vision has largely failed, and user experience is key to mass adoption | Bankless
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Crypto's future may favor corporations over individuals, echoing the decline of the Linux movement.

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Prediction: Gold Holds $4,800 Support as Head-and-Shoulders Break Signals Potential Trend Shift
February 03, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Gold prices are maintaining strength above the $4,800 support level, reflecting a cautious recovery after a head-and-shoulders breakout.

Bitcoin Wave 3 Crash: What’s Next As Price Makes A Rebound?
February 03, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin’s price action over the past 24 hours has changed from outright selling pressure to a cautious rebound.

Bitcoin Hits Year-To-Date Low Amid Heavy Outflows, Signs Of Spot Buying Emerge
February 03, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin slid to a year-to-date low of $74,500 on Monday, a move that wiped roughly 38% off its peak.

Cronos [CRO] surges 11% with rising leverage: Is the market getting ahead of itself?
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
CRO rebounds on whale activity, but structure and momentum still question sustainability.

John Zettler: 2026 will be the year of DeFi vaults, infrastructure is primed for explosive growth, and liquidity preferences are key to optimizing yield | Empire
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
DeFi vaults are set for explosive growth by 2026, reshaping how institutions manage digital assets.

The trillion dollar Bitcoin lottery you can play now for free – but will never win
February 03, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin is a $1.5 trillion prize pool secured by nothing more than numbers, private keys, generated by math, that unlock wallets holding real money.

Solana’s White Whale: Rug Pull, Trap, or the Perfect Meme Coin?
February 03, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Owing to the volatility often seen in the Solana meme coin market, survival itself is rare.

Nevada authorities file lawsuit against Coinbase over unlicensed wagering
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The enforcement action over wagers on sports event contracts followed Coinbase announcing the launch of prediction markets in all 50 US states.

Crypto Dev Launches Site for AI to Hire Humans
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
Riding OpenClaw’s viral moment, a new startup called RentAHuman.ai pitches itself as the “meatspace layer” for autonomous agents—letting bots pay people to do the things software…

Next Bitcoin accumulation phase may hinge on credit stress timing: Data
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin’s volatility spiked, and its price plummeted to fresh lows as worrying US economic conditions emerged.

BNB faces KEY supply walls: Can $730 support hold strong?
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The supply zones overhead, if overcome and flipped to support, would be a sign of a reversal of the bearish BNB trend.

Bitcoin Slips Deeper Into Correction With Spot Demand Drying Up – What To Know
February 03, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
After losing the $80,000 price mark, the price of Bitcoin has made several attempts to recover this level, but each one was capped by this resistance zone, which was once a key…

Bitcoin’s Network Growth Just Reached Extreme Levels Last Seen Before The 2021 Surge
February 03, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin’s on-chain fundamentals are flashing a powerful signal that hasn’t appeared since the last major bull run.

Onyxcoin Whales Accumulate 10 Billion XCN as Retail Misses a Layered Rally Setup
February 03, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Onyxcoin price is trying to stabilize after one of its sharpest corrections in months.

Tian Ruixiang plans to acquire up to 15K Bitcoin in equity-linked deal
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage said an unnamed investor would contribute BTC as part of a deal that also includes an AI- and crypto-focused strategic partnership.

France Considers Restricting VPNs to Support Under-15 Social Media Ban
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
A French official said the government is looking at ways to stop the use of VPNs to evade an incoming social media ban for kids under 15.

Bitcoin in freefall hitting lowest price since Trump took office as leverage turns a macro wobble into a brutal cascade
February 03, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin fell around 8% on Feb. 3, briefly losing the $73,000 level. A quick rebound took prices to $74,500 as of press time, dampening the intraday correction to 5.8%.

Walmart's market value exceeded $1 trillion for the first time
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Walmart reached a major milestone on Tuesday when its market value topped $1 trillion for the first time, putting the retail giant in the same league as major technology companies.

Canada’s investment watchdog rolls out crypto custody rules to avoid another QuadrigaCX
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
CIRO’s new digital asset custody framework takes effect immediately, raising standards for crypto trading platforms as regulators push to reduce investor risk.

Bitcoin Price Crashes Below $73,000, Hitting Lowest Level Since 2024
February 03, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The market’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), slid to its lowest price level seen since November 2024 on Tuesday, falling below the $73,000 threshold.

Trump's White House won't tolerate attacks on the president in crypto bill, adviser says
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
Patrick Witt, the president's digital assets adviser, told CoinDesk that anti-corruption provisions targeting Trump would not be acceptable.

European Union plans to sign an MoU with the Trump administration to build a joint rare earth and critical minerals partnership
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The European Union is getting ready to sign a new deal with the Trump administration to reduce dependence on China for rare earth minerals.

Digital wallets will hold 'totality' of people's assets, says Franklin Templeton
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
At the Ondo Summit in New York, top asset managers said tokenization has moved beyond theory but warned that trust, education, and real-world utility are now the biggest hurdles.

Jeffrey Epstein Invested in Bitcoin Firm Blockstream, Invited Founder Adam Back to Island
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
Adam Back confirmed that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invested in Blockstream as newly released emails point to a planned island visit.

Billionaire Entrepreneur Says Bitcoin Price Crash Is A Gift, Here’s Why
February 03, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A sudden drop in the Bitcoin price wiped billions from the crypto market in a matter of hours, triggering panic among traders and forcing many leveraged positions to close.

Memecore: Why M’s $2.58 target depends on breaking THIS level
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Memecore successfully held $1.2 support, hiking to a local high of…

Sui (SUI) Price Prediction: Can SUI Defend $1.10 Demand and Break Its Descending Triangle Toward $1.60–$1.70?
February 03, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
After weeks of tight consolidation and repeated defenses of key support, Sui (SUI) is approaching a technical inflection point that could determine its next directional move.

Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday that will fund most of the government through the end of September.

U.S. Treasury probes crypto exchanges over Iran sanctions evasion, TRM Labs says
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
The U.S.

Cipher Mining’s subsidiary is launching a $2 billion offering to fund its high-performance computing (HPC) expansion
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Cipher Mining has announced a $2 billion offering from its subsidiary Black Pearl Compute LLC to build a large data center in Texas.

Palantir stock rose 11% after beating Q4 earnings and revenue estimates
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Palantir shares jumped 11% in early Tuesday trading after the company posted stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings and delivered a 2026 forecast that blew past analyst targets.

Bitcoin loses $73K as US stocks sell off: Analyst says BTC price action not ‘abnormal’
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off.

Bitcoin tests $73,000, erasing gains since Trump’s election night win
February 03, 2026 | theblock.co
A Glassnode analyst noted that 44% of the bitcoin supply is "now underwater," given that the token has dropped about 30% in the past month.

Bitcoin mining revenue hits historic low as infrastructure is sold to AI giants permanently altering the network’s security
February 03, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The euphoria of October’s record highs has evaporated, leaving the industrial backbone of the Bitcoin network facing a brutal reality check.

Dogecoin falls 7% as risk-off trade hits Ethereum tied tokens
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
The sell-off was driven by risk-off positioning and heavy derivatives speculation, with futures volume surging even as spot trading declined.

The Daily: Bitwise CIO on the ‘Leonardo-DiCaprio-in-The-Revenant-style crypto winter,’ Vitalik reconsiders Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap, and more
February 03, 2026 | theblock.co
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Bitcoin Plummets to 15-Month Low as Crypto, Stock Prices Tumble
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
The price of Bitcoin nearly touched $73,000 on Tuesday for the first time since November 2024 as investors flee risk assets.

Prediction Markets Price a Short 2026 Government Shutdown
February 03, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
As the United States enters day four of a partial federal government shutdown tied to unresolved funding for Homeland Security, prediction markets are signaling that traders…

Altcoins Are Not Dead? Analyst Says That ‘The Spring Is Loading’
February 03, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A technical perspective shared by crypto analyst Cryptollica is pushing back against the belief that the altcoin era is over.

Zcash breaks $300 support– Could ZEC drop another 30%?
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Zcash [ZEC] has slipped 4.50%, at press time, and was trading at $283.50.

This New Crypto Protocol Gains Hits 300% Growth Since Q1 2025, Investors Rush In
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Breakout crypto opportunities often begin quietly, with small shifts in market momentum that many traders miss.

Crypto pulls out of free fall as government shutdown ends
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
An unrelenting plunge in crypto prices on Tuesday has paused after the U.S.

Bitcoin just dropped below $73,000, its lowest level since Donald Trump won the 2024 US election
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Bitcoin just dropped below $73,000, its lowest level since Donald Trump won the 2024 US election. It’s down over 15% this year and more than 40% since the October peak.

XRP plunges 6% as bitcoin drops under support, worsening downtrend
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
XRP fell alongside a broad risk-off move in crypto that pressured majors and high-beta tokens alike.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Bitcoin hits lowest level since November 2024 as selling pressure intensifies
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin slid to its weakest price since November 2024 after breaking below key support levels, with indicators pointing to intensified selling pressure.

Bitcoin drops below $74K, erasing post-Trump rally gains
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitcoin crashes below $74K to its lowest since Trumps 2024 win, sparking $620M in liquidations as ETH and SOL drop 10%.

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz doesn't see quantum as big threat for bitcoin
February 03, 2026 | coindesk.com
CEO Mike Novogratz said that the profit-taking trend among early bitcoin adopters is real, indicating weakening conviction in the "HODLing" philosophy.

Texas Blockchain Council, Chainlink Labs collaborate on secure digital infrastructure
February 03, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
This partnership could position Texas as a leader in blockchain innovation, influencing policy and economic growth through digital asset integration.

Polymarket and Kalshi Court Mayor Mamdani as NYC Weighs Prediction Markets Regulation
February 03, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are staging high-profile grocery giveaways in New York City as lawmakers debate legislation that could sharply restrict their…

Ripple Just Secured Another Major Win In Its Mission For Powering Global Payments With XRP
February 03, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto payments company and XRP developer Ripple continues to expand its reach across global regions, with its latest move revealing a new license in Luxembourg.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) Jumps 76% in 2 Weeks as HIP-4 Launch Nears — Is More Upside Left?
February 03, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Hyperliquid has recorded a sharp price surge as anticipation builds around the launch of HIP-4.

Chiliz has committed 10% of proceeds from its US Fan Token to buyback and burn $CHZ
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Chiliz, the blockchain platform behind Socios.com and Fan Tokens for sports teams, has announced that 10% of the Fan Token proceeds will be used to buyback & burn Chiliz $CHZ.

Robinhood CEO’s AI startup sponsors former Eclipse founder accused of sexual misconduct
February 03, 2026 | theblock.co
At the time the former Eclipse CEO and founder Neel Somani acknowledged but denied allegations of sexual harassment.

Worldcoin price prediction 2026– 2032: How high will WLD go?
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Worldcoin (WLD) is garnering significant attention from both investors and enthusiasts, which may indicate its future performance and current price, a trend that…

Smarter Web Company Joins Stock Exchange: Is $MAXI Next Crypto to Explode?
February 03, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The game just changed.

Metamask Wallet Adds Tokenized US Stocks, ETFs and Commodities
February 03, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Metamask has expanded beyond digital currencies, adding support for tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and commodities directly inside its self-custodial wallet.

Solana (SOL) Falls 20% Year-to-Date as Heavy Demand Floods Mutuum Finance (MUTM) 
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Solana (SOL) has come under pressure in 2026, sliding nearly 20% year-to-date from around $125.40 to the $100 level, as momentum cools and traders reassess near-term upside.

Galaxy Digital reports $482M net loss in Q4 2025
February 03, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The crypto company reported significant net losses to its balance sheet in 2025 due in part to “lower digital asset prices and approximately $160 million of one-time…

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Doubles Down on BitMine, Coinbase Stocks Amid Bitcoin Plunge
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
Cathie Wood's investment firm, Ark Invest, added exposure to crypto-related equities despite a continuing slide in crypto prices.

Kraken parent Payward reports $2.2 billion adjusted 2025 revenue as business diversifies through acquisitions, investments
February 03, 2026 | theblock.co
Payward derived about 47% of its revenue from trading operations and the remaining 53% from its growing list of other services.

Bitcoin’s Price Floor Gives Way as $78K Support Collapses
February 03, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin’s latest drop wasn’t loud or dramatic — it was clinical, deliberate, and ruthless.

Hyperliquid Price Prediction 2026-2032: How High Will HYPE Go?
February 03, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Let's take a deep dive into what the future holds for the HYPE token in Cryptopolitan's HyperLiquid price prediction for 2026 and beyond.

Game On: How Esports Giant Team Liquid is Leveling Up its Data Storage With Walrus
February 03, 2026 | decrypt.co
Behind the scenes, the esports powerhouse has moved hundreds of terabytes of content to a decentralized data layer built for scale.

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Holds $1.59 Demand as 4H Structure Points to $1.70 Break
February 03, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
XRP, Ripple’s native token, is showing tentative signs of stability after recent market turbulence, with key support holding around $1.59.

CZ Debunks ‘4 Funny FUDs’ As Rumors Swirl Around Binance
February 03, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Changpeng Zhao has debunked four narratives that have been circulating on social media within the crypto community in recent days, ranging from a fabricated Polymarket screenshot…

Is Strategy’s MSTR signaling Bitcoin’s next move? The data says…
February 03, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Can Strategy’s bearish fractal hint at Bitcoin’s next bottom, or are institutions stepping in early?

Kolo Integrates TRON Network to Power Stablecoin Payments on Crypto Cards
February 03, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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