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U.S.-Iran war attracts $600 million bets on Polymarket

The prediction market has spun up over a dozen Iran-related contracts since Saturday's strikes, with the Khamenei removal market alone pulling in $45 million in volume. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/01/iran-war-becomes-usd50-million-betting-frenzy-on-polymarket

Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes

The death of Iran's supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/01/bitcoin-tops-usd68-000-after-iran-confirms-leader-killed-in-u-s-israel-airstrikes

Oil-linked futures on Hyperliquid surge 5% after U.S.-Israel strike on Iran

Oil-linked futures on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran reignited fears of supply shocks. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/28/oil-linked-futures-on-hyperliquid-surge-5-after-u-s-israel-strike-on-iran

Bitcoin nears $63,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token's 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/28/bitcoin-slides-under-usd64-000-as-u-s-and-israel-launch-strikes-on-iran

AI tool catches critical XRP Ledger bug that could have drained wallets

The vulnerability in the Batch amendment's signature validation was found during the voting phase and never reached mainnet, but the exploit path was severe enough that validators were immediately told to vote it down. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/27/ai-tool-catches-critical-xrp-ledger-bug-that-could-have-drained-wallets

Polymarket bettors appear to have insider-traded on a market designed to catch insider traders

At least 12 wallets collectively made over $1 million betting on the outcome of ZachXBT's investigation before the findings went public, with one trader turning a $0.14 average entry on shares into $411,000 in profit. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/27/polymarket-bettors-appear-to-have-insider-traded-on-a-market-designed-to-catch-insider-traders

World Liberty Financial ties voting power to staking as USD1 supply tops $4.7 Billion

The proposal redirects stablecoin arbitrage from institutional market makers to large token holders and links voting rights to capital commitment. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/26/world-liberty-financial-ties-voting-power-to-staking-as-usd1-supply-tops-usd4-7-billion

Three companies add Strategy's STRC to treasury as shares return to par

Strategy’s preferred equity trades back at $100 as corporate adoption expands at Strategy World 2026. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/26/three-companies-add-strategy-s-strc-to-treasury-as-shares-return-to-par

Uniswap’s UNI jumps 15% as governance vote to expand fee switch gains momentum

A governance proposal would activate protocol fees across eight additional chains and automate fee collection on all v3 pools, potentially adding an estimated $27 Million in annualized revenue. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/26/uniswap-s-uni-jumps-15-as-governance-vote-to-expand-fee-switch-gains-momentum

Solo bitcoin miner turns $75 of rented hashrate into a $200,000 block reward

The miner rented 1 petahash per second through on-demand cloud mining and got lucky on block 938,092, one of 21 solo-mined blocks in the past year. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/25/solo-bitcoin-miner-turns-usd75-of-rented-hashrate-into-a-usd200-000-block-reward

Vitalik Buterin sold 17,000 ETH this month as ether fell 37%

The Ethereum co-founder's tracked wallets dropped from 241,000 ETH to 224,000 ETH in February, with sales routed through CoW Protocol in small batches to limit market impact. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/25/vitalik-buterin-sold-17-000-eth-this-month-as-ether-fell-37

Crypto firm with U.S. bank charter holds bitcoin holder Strategy's preferred stock

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered U.S. crypto bank, has added perpetual preferred stock in bitcoin treasury firm Strategy to its balance sheet. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/25/crypto-firm-with-a-u-s-bank-charter-adds-bitcoin-holder-strategy-stock-to-its-balance-sheet

Bitcoin bounces above $65,000 as dollar weakens and bullish hopes build

A broad uptick across tokens arrived alongside a softer greenback and a rally in Asian equities, though analysts remain split on whether the Feb. 5 lows will hold. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/25/bitcoin-bounces-above-usd65-000-as-dollar-weakens-and-double-bottom-hopes-build

ETH, SOL, XRP extend losses as AI scare trade unsettles risk markets

Analysts warn that bitcoin's prolonged failure to break above its current range is tilting the technical outlook toward the bears. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/24/eth-sol-xrp-extend-losses-as-ai-scare-trade-unsettles-risk-markets

Tether-backed crypto exchange is ditching the ‘retail’ label to build the secret plumbing for Europe’s biggest banks

Bit2Me secured an EU MiCA license and is expanding into new markets, including Portugal and Italy initially, with plans for a further rollout in France and Germany. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/23/tether-backed-crypto-exchange-is-ditching-the-retail-label-to-build-the-secret-plumbing-for-europe-s-biggest-banks

Circle Internet, crypto miners report earnings: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Feb. 23 source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/23/circle-internet-crypto-miners-report-earnings-crypto-week-ahead

$61 million bitcoin whale liquidated on HTX as sentiment back at 'extreme fear'

The position was the largest single forced closure in 24 hours as bitcoin shed weekend gains and the fear index returned to historic lows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/23/usd61-million-bitcoin-whale-liquidated-on-htx-as-sentiment-back-at-extreme-fear

Bitcoin ETFs bleed $3.8 billion in historic five-week outflow streak

Outflows underscore persistent institutional wariness toward bitcoin after the early October crash. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/23/bitcoin-etfs-bleed-usd3-8-billion-in-historic-five-week-outflow-streak

XRP falls 4% as network sees biggest realized loss spike since 2022

Past capitulation waves have preceded sharp recoveries, but this time price is still fighting technical resistance even as ledger activity surges. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/22/xrp-falls-4-as-network-sees-biggest-realized-loss-spike-since-2022

ProShares' stablecoin-ready ETF sees $17 billion debut, sparking speculation about Circle

Analysts speculated that a large issuer like Circle might be moving reserve assets en masse into the ETF, but data show otherwise. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/22/proshares-stablecoin-ready-etf-sees-usd17-billion-debut-sparking-speculation-about-circle

SportFi’s next act: onchain markets built around match-day results

An area of blockchain-based finance focused on increasing fans' engagement with sports teams, SportFi uses tokens to grant access to privileges such as limited voting rights and exclusive rewards. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/20/sportfi-s-next-act-from-fan-tokens-to-on-chain-markets-built-around-match-day-results

Mentioning 'bitcoin' or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw's Discord will get you banned

The project's creator nearly deleted the viral AI agent after crypto scammers hijacked his accounts, launched a fake token that hit $16 million, and harassed him for weeks. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/22/mentioning-bitcoin-or-crypto-on-ai-agent-openclaw-s-discord-will-get-you-banned

How AI is helping retail traders exploit prediction market 'glitches' to make easy money

A fully automated bot quietly captured micro-arbitrage opportunities on short-term crypto prediction markets, netting nearly $150,000 source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/21/how-ai-is-helping-retail-traders-exploit-prediction-market-glitches-to-make-easy-money

Blue Owl liquidity crisis has investors bracing for 2008-style fallout — it could mean bitcoin's next bull run

Private-equity firm Blue Owl Capital (OWL) tumbled nearly 15% this week as it was forced to liquidate $1.4 billion in assets to pay investors looking to exit one of its private credit funds. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/how-this-week-s-sign-of-private-credit-stress-could-set-stage-for-next-bitcoin-bull-run

Bitcoin's weekend selloff may be over with CME's 24/7 crypto trading move

The derivatives exchange giant's switch to around-the-clock crypto trading will have a visible impact on liquidity and volatility on weekends, analysts said. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/21/bitcoin-s-weekend-selloff-may-be-over-with-cme-s-24-7-crypto-trading-move

Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.

Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/21/small-investors-are-buying-bitcoin-it-now-needs-bigger-players-to-show-up

Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as US-Iran tensions return

Geopolitical tensions and a cautious tone in U.S. stocks are keeping risk appetite in check, and some strategists warn of a potential retest of 2024 lows before a more sustained recovery. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/bitcoin-nears-usd68-000-gold-jumps-as-us-iran-tensions-return

Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over bitcoin strategy and transparency

Simon Gerovich defends disclosure standards, options trading model, and hotel operations. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/metaplanet-ceo-rebuts-critics-over-bitcoin-strategy-and-transparency

Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling

The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/19/coinbase-lets-xrp-ada-and-dogecoin-holders-borrow-up-to-usd100-000-without-selling

Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%

Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/19/bitcoin-shakes-off-u-s-session-losses-as-trump-says-u-s-trade-deficit-cut-by-78

WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH

The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/19/wlfi-surges-10-after-apex-stablecoin-deal-outperforming-btc-and-eth

Zora moves onto Solana with 'attention markets' for trading internet trends

The creator platform’s new product lets users trade tokens linked to social-media traction, a Polymarket-style bet on vibes rather than events. source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/18/zora-moves-onto-solana-with-attention-markets-for-trading-internet-trends

Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside

Crypto majors soften while Asian equities rebound modestly, with traders continuing to weigh quantum fears, ETF flows and a possible shift in bitcoin’s broader trend. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/18/bitcoin-losing-usd70-000-is-a-warning-sign-for-further-downside

Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality

Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States still hold about $85 billion in assets, despite the BTC price crash. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/18/bitcoin-etfs-hold-billions-after-price-crash-but-resilience-masks-harsh-reality

Popular burger joint Steak ’n Shake says bitcoin adoption boosted sales ‘dramatically’


Bitcoin payments are directed to a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, used to fund employee bonuses according to the company. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/17/popular-burger-joint-steak-n-shake-says-bitcoin-adoption-boosted-sales-dramatically

UK crypto rules too slow to support global hub ambitions, says Agant CEO

Regulatory delays risk blunting Britain’s digital asset push, said Andrew MacKenzie, head of the pound-pegged stablecoin developer. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/17/uk-crypto-rules-too-slow-to-support-global-hub-ambitions-says-agant-ceo

DeFi protocol ZeroLend shuts down after three years, citing inactive chains and hacks

The protocol is shutting down after three years, citing unsustainable economics, thin margins and rising security threats. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/17/defi-protocol-zerolend-shuts-down-after-3-years-citing-inactive-chains-and-hacks

BofA survey flags dollar bearish bets at over a decade high. Here's what it means for bitcoin

BofA's February survey shows investor positioning in the U.S. dollar has fallen to its most negative level since at least early 2012. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/17/bofa-survey-shows-record-bearish-dollar-bets-here-s-what-it-means-for-bitcoin

Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption

Lack of privacy is a barrier to both everyday and institutional use of crypto and blockchain technology, CZ and institutions argue. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/16/binance-co-founder-cz-echoes-consensus-panelists-on-lack-of-privacy-blocking-crypto-adoption

OKX snags European payments license for stablecoin and crypto card expansion

The Payments Institution license, gained in Malta, aligns the exchange with European Union regulatory requirements that take effect in March 2026. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/16/okx-snags-european-payments-license-for-stablecoin-and-crypto-card-expansion

Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000

Traders are bracing for a heavy week of macroeconomic events, including Fed minutes and the core PCE inflation report. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/16/crypto-market-drowns-in-red-as-bitcoin-falls-to-usd68-000

Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense

Prediction markets are increasingly being framed not as gambling platforms but as vehicles for monetizing information, though founders acknowledged the line can blur. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/13/prediction-markets-vs-insider-trading-founders-admit-blockchain-transparency-is-the-only-defense

XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash

XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/15/xrp-is-outrunning-bitcoin-and-ether-after-investors-piled-into-the-recent-crash

Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat

The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/15/wall-street-remains-bullish-on-bitcoin-while-offshore-traders-retreat

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’

Users will be able to interact with ticker symbols in posts and execute trades within the app, the company's head of product said. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/14/elon-musk-s-x-to-launch-crypto-and-stock-trading-in-couple-weeks

Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook

The firm's asset-management chief says the recent crypto selloff reflects healthy deleveraging, while infrastructure growth and institutional adoption support a bullish outlook. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/14/galaxy-s-steve-kurz-sees-great-convergence-driving-crypto-s-long-term-outlook

Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout

Despite the price recovery, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in “extreme fear,” indicating underlying market anxiety. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/14/bitcoin-claws-back-to-usd70-000-on-cooling-inflation-after-usd8-7-billion-wipeout

Bitcoin’s long-term rally is ‘broken’ until it reclaims $85,000, Deribit executive says

A bitcoin price drop to $58,000 could reignite buying momentum. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/13/bitcoin-s-long-term-rally-is-broken-until-it-reclaims-usd85-000-deribit-executive-says

Wall Street analysts cut Coinbase price targets following Q4 earnings miss

JPMorgan said weak crypto markets pressured fourth-quarter results, but backs Coinbase’s strategy of investing through the cycle and returning capital via buybacks. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/13/wall-street-analysts-cut-coinbase-price-targets-following-q4-earnings-miss

Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/13/recapping-consensus-hong-kong

Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano

Input Output CEO and founder Charles Hoskinson announced the a deal to get the institutional-focused LayerZero ported over to the Cardano blockchain. source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/12/charles-hoskinson-confirms-deal-to-onboard-layerzero-on-cardano

Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission will publish a "high-level framework" allowing perpetual contracts, SFC CEO Julia Leung said. source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/11/hong-kong-working-to-allow-perpetual-contracts-chief-regulator-says

Institutions fuel tokenized RWA boom as retail looks set to follow suit

From treasuries and funds today to equities and private assets tomorrow. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/11/institutions-fuel-tokenized-rwa-boom-as-retail-looks-set-to-follow-suit

SkyBridge's Scaramucci is buying the bitcoin dip, calls Trump a crypto President

Scaramucci noted that SkyBridge has been purchasing bitcoin at various price points, including around $84,000, $63,000 and in the current lower range. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/11/we-are-a-buyer-of-bitcoin-in-this-market-skybridge-s-scaramucci-says

AI is no savior when markets get tough … but it can help, says Nickel Digital chief

Sometimes human intervention and an “old school” approach is needed, said Anatoly Crachilov, founding partner and CEO of Nickel Digital Asset Management. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/10/ai-is-no-savior-when-markets-get-tough-but-it-can-help-says-nickel-digital-chief

U.S. bitcoin ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month

ETF assets under management continue to diverge from spot bitcoin price. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/10/u-s-bitcoin-etfs-register-back-to-back-inflows-for-first-time-in-a-month

Bitcoin rebound has hit a wall at $71,000 with sentiment at most fearful since 2022

Trading data show a broad risk-off unwind, with spot volumes on major exchanges down about 30% since late 2025 and retail participation fading source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/10/bitcoin-faces-fresh-resistance-near-usd71-000-as-fear-gauge-hits-2022-lows

Tether's gold stash tops $23 billion as buying outpaces nation states, Jefferies says

The Wall Street investment bank estimates the crypto firm holds at least 148 tonnes of physical gold holdings, joining top 30 global holders of bullion. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/09/tether-s-gold-stash-tops-usd23-billion-as-buying-outpaces-nation-states-jefferies-says

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

'This is absolutely INSANE': Bitcoin’s weekend crash exposes the cracks beneath crypto’s latest boom

Here is what happened this weekend and what it means for the crypto industry. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/01/this-is-absolutely-insane-bitcoin-s-weekend-crash-exposes-the-cracks-beneath-crypto-s-latest-boom

Strategy raises STRC dividend as the preferred stock's price drifts below par

The dividend increase follows renewed pressure on STRC, which has been trading below its $100 par value. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/01/strategy-raises-strc-dividend-as-the-preferred-stock-s-price-drifts-below-par

Single trader just lost $220 million as ether plunged 10%

A massive ETH liquidation on Hyperliquid led a leverage-driven wipeout that pushed total crypto liquidations past $2.5 billion in 24 hours. source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/01/single-trader-just-lost-usd220-million-as-ether-plunged-10