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Treasury Secretary: China May Be Testing Gold-Backed Digital Assets
During Senate testimony, Scott Bessent highlights Hong Kong as a testing ground for Chinese digital assets backed by gold rather…

Brazil Moves to Ban Stablecoins Not Backed by Real Assets
The law would require issuers to give full reports on how reserves are managed and obtain government approval before offering…

Gemini Focuses on U.S. Prediction Trading, Exiting EU and UK Markets
Following a $159M loss, Gemini retreats from major global markets to bet on decentralized forecasting, turning withdrawal-only starting March 5.

Polymarket to Switch to Native USDC for Dollar-Backed Settlements
Polymarket will replace Bridged USDC (USDC.e), which it has relied on since its launch.

How a Secret $500M Abu Dhabi Deal Drags Trump’s WLFI Into Congress
Rep. Ro Khanna has launched a House probe into the WLFI deal, seeking records over possible legal and constitutional violations…

Why is Crypto Crashing Today? Inside the $841M Sell-Off & Burry’s ‘Death Spiral’ Warning
Crypto markets hit extreme fear as Michael Burry warns of a 'black hole,' sparking $841M in liquidations across major tokens.

Chainlink CCIP Powers BGB Payments on Morph Network
The integration allows developers to move tokens and data across blockchains, opening new ways for payments and settlements.

No New Accounts: Bitget Temporarily Pauses New Registration in India
The exchange said the move aligns with updated FIU-IND compliance requirements and does not affect already registered users.

Viral Screenshot Claims Satoshi Nakamoto Moved $1B in Bitcoin
Arkham warns false BTC claims rise in volatile markets: “People lie, but the blockchain never does,” always verify on-chain data.

Nevada Regulators Go After Coinbase for Illegal Wagering Activity
The gaming control board seeks to block Coinbase’s sports-linked event contracts, growing state-federal tensions over prediction markets.

Senate Democrats to Discuss Crypto Market Structure on February 4
Sources say Senate Democrats are reconvening for a member-level meeting to discuss cryptocurrency regulations and market oversight.

First Modular XRP Lending Goes Live as Morpho, Mystic Launch on Flare
Flare Network integrates Morpho’s modular protocol to unlock XRP liquidity, allowing users to earn yield and borrow stablecoins without selling…

U.S. Stocks Now Trading 24/7 on MetaMask via Ondo Collaboration
Eligible non-U.S. users can trade 200+ tokenized U.S. securities and ETFs using USDC on Ethereum directly within their self-custodial wallet.

Russia’s MOEX Brings SOL, XRP, and TRX Into Regulated Futures Trading
MOEX expands crypto derivatives with new Solana, Ripple, and Tron indices and cash-settled futures for qualified Russian investors starting in…

VanEck Expands Crypto Access Through ING Germany
The partnership gives ING Germany customers low-cost access to VanEck’s crypto ETNs, marking another step in mainstream crypto adoption.

FTX Ghosts Return as Binance Faces Withdrawal Halt Amid Bitcoin Crash
Crypto users on X spammed with ‘Hyperliquid’ and ‘FTX 2.0’ comments in response to Binance’s withdrawal halt post, fearing the…

Who Bought 49% of Trump-Linked Crypto Platform for $500M?
Trump said he had no knowledge of a $500 million deal for a 49% stake in Trump-linked World Liberty Financial,…

Korea’s FSS Launches VISTA to Combat Crypto Price Rigging
The FSS strengthens virtual asset oversight with VISTA, an AI tool set to expand into account clustering and on-chain tracking…

Fact Check: Is Trump Signing Bitcoin & Crypto Market Bill Today?
Viral social media posts claiming a 3:30 PM White House signing for a new crypto bill are unfounded, as official…

Who is the Latest Crypto Billionaire Linked to the Epstein Files
Newly unsealed DOJ records reveal a decades-old email connecting a crypto billionaire to a 2010 charity gala, sparking curiosity online.

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Two-Layer Governance Model for DAOs
Vitalik says DAOs need accountability and diversity, backing prediction markets and anonymous voting to counter token dominance in future governance…

Bitcoin’s Nosedive to $75K Wipe Outs over $510B from Crypto Market
The total crypto market cap plunged from $3.05 trillion to $2.54 trillion in just a week, highlighting the scale of…

Latest Crypto Crash is Liquidity Squeeze, Not Fundamentals: Raoul Pal
Raoul Pal says Bitcoin and SaaS stocks are moving in lockstep, showing liquidity stress is hitting long-duration assets, not crypto…

Japan’s Largest Wealth Manager Cuts Crypto Exposure Amid Market Turmoil
Nomura manages around ¥153 trillion in client assets and holds 15% of the domestic wealth management market.

CrossCurve Suffers $3M Loss in Cross-Chain Smart Contract Breach
Defimon Alerts says attackers spoofed cross-chain messages, bypassed validation, and unlocked tokens via Axelar-linked contracts, draining funds.

Weekly Wrap: India’s Budget 2026, Trump Picks Warsh, Japan’s Crypto ETFs, & Tether’s $10B Profit
Key Highlights Crypto markets moved through a week driven mainly by policy decisions and institutional activity rather than price action.…

Union Budget 2026: Still No Relief for India’s 90M Crypto Investors
Key Highlights Union Budget 2026 has once again passed without any reference to cryptocurrency, extending India’s long-standing silence on crypto…

Bitcoin Breaks $80K Support, Dragging ETH, SOL, BNB, and ADA Lower
Over $1 billion has been liquidated from the market, with the majority of losses coming from Ethereum.

OFAC Sanctions UK Crypto Exchanges for Iran Ties
OFAC breaks new ground by sanctioning crypto exchanges tied to Iran, as blockchain data reveals billions moved through Zedcex and…

Tether Posts $10B Profit as U.S. Treasury Holdings Hit Record $141B
In 2025, Tether issued nearly $50B in USDT, bringing total circulation past $186B, while reserves remained strong at almost $193B.