Vitalik Buterin questions whether layer-2 networks should move beyond scaling
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sparked debate this week when he said layer-2 networks should move away from their original purpose as scaling solutions.

Aave Scraps Avara and Family Wallet as SUBBD Momentum Builds
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Quick Facts: ➡️ Aave has retired the Avara brand and shuttered the Family Wallet to refocus on its core lending protocol and Lens ecosystem.

Crypto analytics firm TRM Labs reaches unicorn status following $70M Blockchain Capital-led Series C
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
TRM Labs has reached unicorn status after closing a $70 million funding round that values the crypto crime-fighting startup at $1 billion.

Coinbase challenges Australia’s Big Four banks for targeting crypto and fintech firms
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Coinbase has accused Australia’s largest banks of systematically restricting access to basic financial services for crypto and fintech firms.

Bitcoin's key trendline at $68K is lining up to save BTC price: Traders
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin traders predicted that 200-week moving average trendlines would produce a long-term BTC price bottom in the event of another dip.

Bitcoin: Whales step back, retail pushes on – Is BTC setting a bull trap?
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin whales appear to be positioning for further downside—their next move could unfold under favorable conditions.

Binance Crushes Competition With $155B Asset Surge; $HYPER Emerging as Bitcoin L2 Leader
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Quick Facts: ➡️ Binance holding $155 billion in assets signals a return of massive trust and liquidity to the crypto market, setting the stage for capital rotation.

Ripple adds Hyperliquid to its prime brokerage platform in first DeFi integration
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
The move marks the platform’s first direct integration with a DeFi venue, a Ripple Prime spokesperson told The Block.

South Korean court hands crypto CEO Lee Jong-hwan 3-year sentence for price manipulation
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
South Korean court sentenced crypto CEO Lee Jong-hwan to three years for price manipulation.

Ethereum fees are plummeting so fast that Vitalik Buterin says most Layer 2 chains now lack purpose
February 04, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Ethereum was cheaper than expected in 2020, and rollup decentralization was slower than promised in 2021.

Close to 60% of crypto press releases linked to red flag projects
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Most crypto press releases distributed through industry channels are for projects with significant credibility concerns or fraud indicators, according to a study released Tuesday.

Crypto investors prioritize infrastructure over DeFi, survey finds
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Senior decision-makers flagged liquidity constraints and market depth as key barriers to institutional crypto adoption in 2026.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Dogecoin network activity hits 71,400 – But can DOGE price keep up?
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Can demand absorb risk before volatility forces a reset for Dogecoin?

Bitnomial lists first US futures for Tezos, the blockchain project proposed in 2014 that raised $232 million in ICO
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
Chicago-based Bitnomial is often the first US exchange to offer many crypto products, like the first regulated XRP futures last year.

ProShares unveils first U.S. ETF that lets you buy the top 20 cryptos at once
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
ProShares has listed KRYP, the first U.S.

TRM Labs completes $70M investment round at $1B, becomes crypto unicorn
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reached a $1 billion valuation after closing a $70 million Series C funding round backed by major financial institutions.

B. Riley Cuts Price Targets Across Digital Asset Treasury Companies as LiquidChain Momentum Builds
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Quick Facts: ➡️ B. Riley has lowered price targets for Digital Asset Treasury Companies, citing sector pressures and changing accumulation trends.

Bitcoin Finds a Floor or Flirts With the Abyss? $72.8K Is the New Lifebuoy
February 04, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin’s price stands at $76,065 on Feb. 4, 2026 at 8 a.m. EST, capping a dramatic 24-hour range between $72,863 and $79,113.

Krypto News: Coinbase und Crypto.com starten Prognosemärkte
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
  Seit Jahresbeginn steigen zentrale Kryptobörsen tief in den Markt für Prognose- bzw. Event-Trading ein.

Record BTC inflow into Binance triggers selling pressure FUD as crypto prices reel
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Binance saw the largest Bitcoin inflows since the beginning of the year on Monday and Tuesday, around 56,000 and 59,000, respectively.

Critics tell UK Lords stablecoins are not future money
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
At a House of Lords hearing, witnesses cast doubt on stablecoins as mainstream money, backing strict Bank of England oversight and criticizing the "disastrous" US GENIUS Act for…

January rally bolsters near-term outlook for bitcoin mining stocks, JPMorgan says
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
Shares of mining companies rose last month despite softer bitcoin prices as storms cut the network hashrate and AI optimism grew, the bank said.

The Epstein Files and Crypto: What’s Real, What’s Rumour and Why the Market is Watching 
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Fear, uncertainty and doubt is a phrase crypto markets know all too well.

Mercado Bitcoin expands LatAm RWA push with $20M in Rootstock private credit
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin has issued more than $20 million in tokenized private credit on Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock and is targeting $100 million by April.

‘Something went wrong’: Crypto CEO sounds alarm as Bitcoin slides
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin’s fate hinges on $74,000 support; experts divided on rebound versus deeper downturn in 2026.

XRP Just Hit A Golden Pocket, Relief Bounce Puts Price At $2.5
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP is showing signs of a potential bullish turnaround after recently hitting a Golden Pocket.

Opinion raises $20 million as prediction markets draw capital in a weak crypto market
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
The blockchain-based platform says it handles a third of global prediction-market volume, betting that onchain settlement and category diversification can sustain growth.

BitMine Chair’s ‘Feature, Not a Bug’ Theory Fails to Pull Buyers as BMNR Resumes 30% Fall
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
BMNR stock price remains under pressure in early February as selling continues across crypto-linked equities.

Bitcoin nears pre-election floor as ETF flows stall, Citi says
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
The cryptocurrency is trading below key ETF cost levels and nearing its pre-election price floor as inflows to these vehicles fade and headwinds build, the bank said.

Retail wallets dominate activity as Solana sets new 12-month high in token creations in January
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Solana meme tokens expanded in January, driven by retail traders and new meme generation.

TRM Labs Hits Unicorn Status With $1B Valuation as $MAXI Explodes
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Quick Facts: ➡️ TRM Labs achieving a $1B valuation signals institutional readiness to enter the crypto market, reducing systemic risk perception.

Early Jeffrey Epstein ties to Coinbase bring back XRP delisting, SEC scrutiny questions
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Coinbase delisted Ripple’s token just two weeks after the SEC filed a case against the issuer.

Toobit and LALIGA Forge Strategic Path for MENA Growth Following Landmark Press Event
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
What to Know: Regional Synergy: The Toobit and LALIGA partnership targets the MENA region’s high digital asset adoption and 8.7% annual sports growth.

Bitcoin’s thinnest price zone hints at extended stay between $70,000 and $80,000
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
Limited historical trading activity and thin onchain supply suggest further consolidation or a retest of the lower range.

US senators introduce bill to boost funding and cut China reliance for critical minerals
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Two senators plan to unveil a bill Wednesday that would keep the US Export-Import Bank running for another ten years and significantly boost its financial capacity, aiming to…

Coinbase’s prediction markets draw fire from Nevada regulator over alleged unlicensed sports betting
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
Nevada regulators accused Coinbase of offering alleged unlicensed sports betting through the exchange's prediction markets.

TRM Labs hits unicorn status in $70 million fund raise with Goldman's participation
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company's software specializes in tracing cryptocurrency transactions across multiple blockchains, catering to increasing demand from law enforcement and financial firms amid…

Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Tokens.com to Launch Tokenized Real‑estate Platform
February 04, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bed Bath & Beyond signs agreement to acquire Tokens.com to build a unified platform for tokenized real‑world asset finance and liquidity. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

XRP Price Prediction: What’s Next for Ripple’s Token as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Emerges As the Best Crypto To Invest In 
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The cryptocurrency market is in a tough spot with the XRP asset struggling to maintain the $1.50 support price.

Galaxy Prepares a $100M Hedge Fund as Bitcoin Weakens, Fueling Hyper’s $31.2M Presale
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Institutional strategies are shifting as Bitcoin hits a wall at key technical levels.

ARK Invest goes on $19 million buying spree as crypto stocks nurse losses
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
ARK added to its holdings in CRCL, BLSH, COIN, HOOD, BMNR and XYZ on Tuesday as bitcoin fell as low as $73,000.

Zoomex: Precise Systems of Fairness and Transparency by Design
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Since the publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008, crypto has offered the promise of open accessibility, neutral rules, and verifiability for everyone.

How your brain may drive bitcoin higher
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
Your day-ahead look for Feb.

Bitcoin bounces to $76K, but onchain and technical data signal deeper downside
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin’s rebound masks weak technicals and onchain signals that point to continued downside risk, with miners and exchange flows reinforcing the bearish trend.

Bitcoin mining profit crisis hits as difficulty to drop by 14% this weekend while block time spikes to 20 minutes
February 04, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
While price action has always been volatile and, arguably, exciting, the Bitcoin network itself is built to feel boring.

This onchain metric has identified the Bitcoin bottom every cycle
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
Convergence between bitcoin supply in profit and supply in loss has repeatedly coincided with major market lows.

Canada’s CIRO formalizes interim crypto custody framework
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Canadian self-regulatory organization outlined custody limits, capital thresholds and reporting rules while long-term regulation remains in progress.

‘We’re in crypto winter’- Bitwise turns bearish as Bitcoin price slips below $75K 
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Here's why 'crypto winter' could extend to late…

Tether Open‑Sources MOS, Mining OS, and Mining SDK to Democratize Bitcoin Mining
February 04, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Tether open‑sources Mining OS and a Mining SDK to provide scalable, production‑ready tools for bitcoin mining operations.

Standard Chartered Cuts 2026 Solana Prediction To $250, Eyes $2,000 By 2030
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Standard Chartered has lowered its end-2026 price target for Solana to $250, down from $310, while leaving its longer-dated trajectory intact.

Crypto steadies after selloff as bitcoin, ether rebound from multiyear lows
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin and ether are posting gains after a sharp market-wide decline, with derivatives traders continuing to reduce risk exposure.

Pi Core Team Moves Over 500 Million Pi in Early February as Token Falls More Than 94%
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Nearly a full year has passed since Pi opened its network and was listed on exchanges.

Arbitrum, Optimism and Base weigh in after Vitalik questions L2 scaling model
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Base’s Jesse Pollak says L2s can’t be “Ethereum but cheaper” as builders respond to Vitalik Buterin’s call for specialization.

Tether trims $20B funding plan amid $500B valuation skepticism: Report
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino scaled back the company's $20 billion funding plan, calling the target a "misconception," while maintaining a $500 billion valuation.

MetaMask enters tokenized U.S. stocks with Ondo integration: Details
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
MetaMask's aggressive integrations have began paying off.

LiquidChain ($LIQUID) Unlocks Unified Liquidity as Kraken Parent Reports Revenue Jump
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The digital asset landscape is undergoing a massive shift from speculative trading to structural maturity, a move underscored by the latest financial results from Payward Inc.

Standard Chartered Says “Buy Quality” as Solana Dip Opens Long-Term Outperformance Window
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Standard Chartered is urging investors to look through near-term volatility in digital assets and focus on what it calls “quality” blockchain projects.

‘A feature, not a bug’: BitMine chair Tom Lee pushes back on claims unrealized ETH treasury losses will cap prices
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
BitMine chairman Tom Lee said unrealized losses on the firm’s Ethereum treasury holdings are "a feature, not a bug."

Bitwise CIO Claims Crypto Winter Began in 2025—Now the Question Is When It Ends
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Bitwise Asset Management, said the market is experiencing a crypto winter.

Best Crypto Wallets for February 2026: New Tools for a Multichain World
February 04, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Elon Musk Revives ‘Dogecoin To The Moon’ With Hint For 2027
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Elon Musk on Tuesday reignited a long-running narrative linking Dogecoin to space exploration, telling a fan on X (that SpaceX “maybe next year” could send Dogecoin to the Moon —…

Solana wins January on-chain – So why did SOL still drop 20%?
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
With network dominance at record levels, the price contrast is unusual.

How a Bearish XRP Price Metric Is Now Fueling Bullish Hopes — $1.70 Reclaim Possible?
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The XRP price remains under pressure in early February as broader market weakness continues to weigh on altcoins.

Base says configuration change caused transaction delays, fixes issue
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Base is rolling out month-long infrastructure upgrades aimed at preventing future transaction delays and improving overall network reliability.

Prediction markets and permissionless perps on Hyperliquid: Exploring HIP-3 and HIP-4
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
Wintermute's Head of OTC Trading and Kaiko's Senior Research Analyst discuss bear market dynamics, Hyperliquid, and prediction markets.

Top Trending Crypto Assets: MaxiDoge ($MAXI) Defies the Global Market Sell-Off
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The cryptocurrency market is currently battling a period of extreme turbulence for its major assets. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, are experiencing a painful free fall.

Ethereum price: Classic chart pattern puts sub-$2K ETH in focus
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Ether risks declining toward the $1,665-$1,725 range in February, according to a confluence of bearish technical and on-chain indicators.

Kraken parent reports 33% revenue growth ahead of IPO
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Payward, Kraken’s parent company, grew revenue 33% in 2025 to $2.2 billion.

Whale's $9B Bitcoin sale was not due to quantum concerns: Galaxy Digital
February 04, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The firm addressed speculation that a multibillion-dollar client trade was motivated by concerns over Bitcoin’s resistance to future quantum computing advances.

Tether floats $5 billion raise after investor pushback on $500 billion valuation target: FT
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
Tether advisors have floated a $5 billion raise, down from $20 billion, after investor resistance to a $500 billion valuation, per the FT.

Fireblocks Now Supports 150 Blockchains as It Launches Canton Integration
February 04, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Fireblocks expands to 150 public blockchains as it goes live with Canton integration to enable privacy‑enabled institutional settlement.

Which Is Next Crypto To Explode: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Positioned To Outperform ETH in 2026
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Analysts predict that the price of Ethereum can go as low as $1,600 because of the overall decline in the market.

$272B in Bitcoin ETF Outflows Force Crash Below $100B as $HYPER Pumps
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Institutional capitulation has hit the market hard. After weeks of chop, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a staggering $272 billion in volume-adjusted outflows.

LBank Launches 15th BoostHub Campaign Featuring Bitcoin with 1 BTC in Rewards
February 04, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
LBank Launches 15th BoostHub Campaign Featuring Bitcoin with 1 BTC in…

Emails indicate Coinbase founders were aware of Epstein funding
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014 and co-founder Fred Ehrsam knew about it.

Crypto’s wealthy investors and industry leaders see IPO hype waning in 2026
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
Despite expectations for some IPO and venture activity in 2026, fewer investors feel as confident as they did last year, according to the latest CfC St.

BTC Price Reaches Critical Structural Support: Last Chance for Bulls Before Deeper Breakdown? (Feb 4 Update)
February 04, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Lower highs and lower lows are still the story for Bitcoin, but now the price has reached a huge structural price step, and this corresponds with the top of the 2021 bull market.

Bank Insider Accused of Stealing $50,997 From Billion-Dollar Lender, Taking Cash Directly From Drive-Through Drawer
February 04, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A US bank employee has allegedly stolen a pile of cash from the lender, triggering tens of thousands of dollars in losses.

Bitcoin has ended its $1.5B outflow streak, yet the trade driving inflows could vanish under pressure
February 04, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $561.8 million in net inflows on Feb. 2, ending a four-day streak of nearly $1.5 billion in outflows.

Amazon signs AI and cloud partnership to accelerate growth
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Prosus and Amazon have signed a multi-year deal with AWS to consolidate cloud and AI contracts and save costs.

Tether Fails $500B Evaluation Amidst Investor Pushback as HYPER Gains Momentum
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a decoupling event play out in real-time.

Bitcoin Drop Below $80,000 May Not Be The Final Capitulation Event, Checkonchain Says
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
On-chain analytics firm Checkonchain has pointed out how data could suggest that the latest Bitcoin decline is part of a deeper bear market progression, rather than the final…

KuCoin Introduces Hold to Earn, Turning Available Trading Balances Into Always-On Rewards
February 04, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
KuCoin Introduces Hold to Earn, Turning Available Trading Balances Into Always-On…

Ethereum Active Addresses Near All-Time High Despite Price Plunge
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On-chain data shows the Active Addresses indicator has shot up for Ethereum even as the cryptocurrency’s price has witnessed a drawdown.

Profiting from the Carnage: LiquidChain ($LIQUID) Unifies Markets as ‘Short’ ETFs Hit Record Highs
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The crypto market is currently witnessing a fascinating paradox.

$SOL Drops to $97, Hints at Further Crash as $MAXI’s Presale Booms
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Solana has officially breached the psychological $100 barrier, trading down to $97. That’s a problem.

Binance SAFU fund adds 1,315 BTC to reserves
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Binance announced the second BTC purchase for its SAFU fund.

Over 60% of crypto press releases are linked to high-risk or scam projects, study finds
February 04, 2026 | coindesk.com
Crypto press release services often provide misleading marketing content, creating an illusion of legitimacy by placing unverified announcements alongside legitimate news.

South Korean crypto CEO gets 3-year prison term in market manipulation case: report
February 04, 2026 | theblock.co
This is the first case under South Korea's Virtual Asset User Protection Act, which took effect in July 2024.

Coinbase Launches Prediction Market Across US as SUBBD Explodes
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Coinbase just walked into the prediction market arena.

Market ‘Losses by Design’: Why MaxiDoge ($MAXI) Is the Ultimate Hedge for Strategic Traders
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The crypto world was recently rocked by news of Bitmine’s staggering $6 billion paper loss on Ether.

The Smarter Web Company Uplists to London Stock Exchange Main Market
February 04, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The Smarter Web Company joins the London Stock Exchange Main Market, highlighting its bitcoin‑backed balance sheet and growth ambitions.

KBank submits 13 trademark filings linked to stablecoin wallet services
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
South Korea’s KBank has filed 13 trademarks for stablecoin wallet services as it ramps up digital asset plans ahead of a March 2026 KOSPI listing.

$200 Million Deployed: Why Binance’s Bitcoin Conversions Haven’t Moved the Market
February 04, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Binance has completed two $100 million batches of stablecoin-to-Bitcoin conversions from its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU), totaling $200 million or 20% of its $1 billion…

Algorand price prediction 2026-2032: Is a resurgence possible?
February 04, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Algorand’s capabilities make it an interesting prospect for investors and developers interested in smart contracts and blockchain interoperability.  Will ALGO…

Ethereum Savings Accounts in 2026: Earning Yield Without Staking ETH
February 04, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
A practical 2026 guide to Ethereum savings accounts.

Bitwise Seeks to Acquire Chorus One to Dominate Institutional Staking as BMIC Momentum Builds
February 04, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The institutional race to capture the crypto yield economy just entered a new, aggressive phase.

Stablecoin volume hit $10T in January – Here’s why it’s THE most bullish signal!
February 04, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Assessing what record stablecoin flows reveal about crypto "undervaluation."

Bitwise CIO Warns Market Is Facing A ‘Full-Bore’ Crypto Winter, Not A Pullback
February 04, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has released a new analysis of the current state of the crypto market, arguing that the industry has been firmly entrenched in a bear…