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Here's why the quantum threat for bitcoin may be smaller than people fear

The key point is that most of the potentially exposed bitcoin isn’t sitting in a handful of giant, juicy targets. It’s scattered across more than 32,000 separate wallets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/09/the-quantum-threat-to-bitcoin-is-smaller-than-people-think-coinshares

Previewing policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: State of Crypto

The CoinDesk crew is back in Hong Kong, with policymakers and policy-users alike. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/08/previewing-policy-at-consensus-hong-kong-2026-state-of-crypto

Bitcoin bulls spot bottoming signs as longtime bears take victory laps

The Financial Times and Peter Schiff were among the no-coiners giving themselves pats on the back as crypto crashed this week. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/08/bitcoin-bulls-spot-bottoming-signs-as-longtime-bears-take-victory-laps

Odds of Jesus Christ appearing in 2026 double, beating return on bitcoin

The Polymarket bet is a reminder that the weirdest corners of crypto are sometimes the only ones going up. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/08/odds-of-jesus-christ-appearing-in-2026-double-beating-return-on-bitcoin

Block weighs cutting up to 10% of jobs: Bloomberg

The company has told hundreds of employees their jobs are at risk as part of a broader overhaul. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/08/block-weighs-cutting-up-to-10-of-jobs-bloomberg

Bitcoin slips below $70,000 after erasing post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout

Crypto sentiment was hit as Gemini plans to close operations in several regions and cut staff, while spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/07/bitcoin-falls-below-usd70-000-after-erasing-post-election-gains-during-sell-at-any-price-rout

Forget the bank account: EY warns firms they must own the wallet to keep their customers

EY Digital Assets leaders Mark Nichols and Rebecca Carvatt argue that the wallet is no longer just a crypto tool, but the primary strategic interface for the next generation of global finance. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/28/forget-the-bank-account-ey-warns-firms-they-must-own-the-wallet-to-keep-their-customers

Ether's recent crash below $2,000 leaves $686 million gaping hole in trading firm's book

The firm’s looped ETH long position unraveled this week as ether's price crashed, resulting in an estimated $686 million loss. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/07/ether-s-recent-crash-below-usd2-000-leaves-usd686-million-gaping-hole-in-trading-firm-s-book

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options errupt in crash: Hedge fund blowup or just market madness?

Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/07/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-options-errupt-in-crash-hedge-fund-blowup-or-just-market-madness

Bitcoin surges back above $65,000 after $700 million wipeout in Asia whipsaw

BTC fell as much as 4.8% to around $60,033 during late U.S. hours, before snapping back to as high as $65,926. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/06/bitcoin-surges-back-above-usd65-000-after-usd700-million-wipeout-in-asia-whipsaw

Bitcoin isn’t losing to gold. It is navigating a liquidity squeeze that the yellow metal never had: Asia Morning Briefing

QCP's Darius Sit says October's deleveraging event exposed the real divide: bitcoin trades like collateral, altcoins trade like a bet on exchange governance source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/06/bitcoin-isn-t-losing-to-gold-it-is-navigating-a-liquidity-squeeze-that-the-yellow-metal-never-had-asia-morning-briefing

XRP crashes to its lowest since Trump's election win, could slide further to $1.00

XRP has fallen to $1.44, its lowest level since November 2024, as bitcoin’s decline fuels broader risk aversion in the crypto market. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/05/xrp-crashes-to-its-lowest-since-trump-s-election-win

Bitcoin slides toward $70,000 as on-chain data flags bear market and traders bet Fed holds in April: Asia Morning Briefing

On-chain data points to fading demand and tighter liquidity, while prediction markets show little expectation of near-term rate cuts. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/05/bitcoin-slides-toward-usd70-000-as-on-chain-data-flags-bear-market-and-traders-bet-fed-holds-in-april-asia-morning-briefing

'Big Short' Michael Burry flags “death spiral” after silver liquidations beat bitcoin

Tokenized silver futures logged one of the largest wipeouts across crypto markets, overtaking the usual leaders bitcoin and ether. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/04/big-short-michael-burry-flags-death-spiral-after-silver-liquidations-beat-bitcoin

CoinDesk Research: U.S. leads institutional crypto, Asia rules trading ahead of Consensus Miami

Asia’s dominance is visible across every major dataset in this report, but the U.S. is assembling the institutional engine for the next surge of global adoption, while Latin America is already proving how utility-driven demand can scale in the real economy. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/04/coindesk-research-u-s-leads-institutional-crypto-asia-dominates-trading-ahead-of-consensus-miami

Just as bitcoin tries to steady, the dollar index wakes up

A resurgent U.S. dollar index, which has logged its strongest two-day gain in nine months, could arrest potential bitcoin recovery. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/03/just-as-bitcoin-tries-to-steady-the-dollar-index-wakes-up

Bitcoin, ether and major tokens stage relief rally after weekend bloodbath

Bitcoin rebounded toward $79,000 after dipping below $75,000 over the weekend, as traders weighed heavy liquidation-driven selling against macro tailwinds and a potential inflection point for crypto markets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/03/bitcoin-ether-and-major-tokens-stage-relief-rally-after-weekend-bloodbath

Here is why Ethereum's ‘brutal stumble’ looks exactly like the start of the last bull run: Asia Morning Briefing

Crypto could be getting ready to gallop as the year of the horse sets up a fresh run higher across ETH, BTC, and other digital assets. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/03/here-is-why-ethereum-s-brutal-stumble-looks-exactly-like-the-start-of-the-last-bull-run-asia-morning-briefing

Bitcoin briefly falls near $74,000 as thin liquidity keeps traders on edge

The bounce came as China factory data showed only mild growth, offering background support while dollar strength and thin exchange depth limit upside. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/02/bitcoin-rebounds-above-usd75-000-after-brief-slide-as-thin-liquidity-keeps-traders-on-edge