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Bitcoin continues its tug-of-war with gravity after an unforgiving plunge from record highs. On Feb. 8, 2026, bitcoin is priced at $70,854, boasting a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $50.09 billion. The price ranged intraday from $68,443 to $70,976—swinging l

Michael Saylor announced Strategy’s Bitcoin Security Program to prepare for post-quantum cryptography options for BTC security early. Chief Executive Officer, Phong Le, said Strategy’s balance sheet faces stress only if Bitcoin falls to $8,000 and stays near that level for 5–6 years on

Block Inc. is pursuing a broad restructuring designed to sharpen efficiency, align its product lines, and knit together Cash App’s consumer payments with Square’s merchant services. The plan has prompted conversations within the company about role reductions during annual performance reviews, a sign

Turkish prosecutors expanded a wide-ranging operation against illegal online betting and money-laundering networks, freezing more than €460 million in assets linked to a prominent suspect. The Istanbul seizure, announced last week, targeted holdings tied to Veysel Sahin, accused of operating

Swift has unveiled plans to integrate a blockchain-based shared ledger into its core infrastructure, marking one of the most significant evolutions of the global payments network in decades. Announced at Sibos 2025 in Frankfurt, the initiative aims to enable real-time, 24/7 cross-border payments

White House holds second meeting Tuesday to resolve stablecoin yield rules with banks and crypto groups. Banks warn stablecoin yield could drain deposits, while crypto firms say limits would stall innovation. Yield dispute now central to the Clarity Act, with pressure to reach compromise

_Bitcoin trades near $70K as equity correlations steer short-term moves and keep volatility elevated._ _Options data shows choppy risk below $70K, with breakout odds rising after major gamma expiries._ _Valuation models place Bitcoin far below trend, signaling long-term upside despite ma

A bunch of articles keep claiming Grok beats every other AI at picking stocks, so it was time to put that hype on trial. This test comes from Ale’s World of Stocks on YouTube (161K subscribers), and the setup is simple: ask Grok for five stock picks for 2026, split across low, medium, and

Ethereum has unveiled a ‘trillion dollar security dashboard’ that displays the network’s strengths and where it can improve across six security dimensions. These include user experience and infrastructure, where it ranks highly, as well as incident response and the social layer, where it has

Editor’s note: On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the second DavosWeb3 roundtable convened a small group of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a focused discussion on how decentralized technologies are evolving beyond experimentation. Held at the Financial Times

Bithumb system error credited excess Bitcoin and caused a brief BTC KRW price drop on the exchange market activity. Phantom Bitcoin balances appeared only in internal ledgers and triggered rapid selling before controls stopped trading. Regulators review Bithumb processes after a

Key Takeaways Binance has completed the first $100 million Bitcoin conversion for its SAFU user protection fund, acquiring

_CFTC guidance now permits national trust banks to issue payment stablecoins for derivatives collateral use._ _Updated rules align stablecoins with the GENIUS Act and expand regulated access across U.S. financial markets._ _FDIC proposals and CFTC relief signal deeper stablecoin

Recently, the gold and silver markets have experienced intense volatility, sparking increased attention on large tech stocks, especially the software sector. The market value of this sector has evaporated by $2 trillion, and there are doubts about its future trajectory. Goldman Sachs recommends focusing on the real economy, including themes such as U.S. banks, UK real estate, and national security, while also cautioning investors to watch for upcoming Chinese New Year trading opportunities.

_HYPE held near $32 despite volatility as Hyperliquid expanded perpetual DEX market share beyond 30 percent._ _Hyperliquid generated higher daily fees than Ethereum and Tron while accelerating token buybacks and supply reduction._ _HIP-3 volumes and users surged, showing adoption

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The price of Bitcoin is nearly 45% away from its all-time high of $126,080, reflecting a worsening market climate over

In the digital age, the decline of centralized identity systems has driven the rise of decentralized identities (DID). The DID Alliance aims to rebuild digital sovereignty by leveraging distributed ledger technology and modular credit frameworks to restore data ownership to individuals, facilitate cross-border economic cooperation, and reshape future business contracts.