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Leaders across the layer-2 space don't see this moment as an existential threat, but rather that Ethereum’s progress is forcing them to clarify their purpose.

The Japanese bank said tighter positions and risk limits at Laser Digital are designed to reduce short-term volatility, not signal a pullback from crypto.

Bitcoin has traded near $75,980 as U.S. desks opened Feb. 4, 2026, with traders marking $74,400 and $70,000 as near-term supports and the 200-week EMA around $68,400. Some have pointed to a $55.7K–$58.2K band while spot ETF redemptions have neared $2.8B. Desks shifted from buy dips to sell rips now. The post Bitcoin Faces Key Weekly Test at $68.4K as ETF Redemptions Hit $2.8B appeared first on Cryptonews.

Hyperliquid is booming lately as it expands with precious metals futures and more, and now Ripple Prime is letting institutional investors tap into it.

Bitcoin has moved into a CryptoQuant bear regime after the Bull Score Index has fallen from 80 to 0 since early October. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have shifted from buying to selling, while USDT 60-day growth has turned negative and BTC has fallen below its 365-day average. The post Bitcoin Enters Bear Market Territory as Institutional Demand Reverses: CryptoQuant appeared first on Cryptonews.

Software stocks are thought to be facing an existential threat from the rise of AI, and Bitcoin, noted one analyst, is just open-source software.

Is SOL headed toward $50?

XRP’s bearish chart pattern signaled a possible price correction toward $1.22, fueled by declining demand and open interest. XRP (XRP) price dropped below $1.50 over the weekend, its lowest level in over 14 months. Now, a bearish technical setup on the charts suggests that the downtrend may extend throughout February. Key takeaways: XRP’s bear pennant on the four-hour chart targets $1.22. Read more

Indian crypto investors have been buyers of bitcoin and other layer 1 tokens, maintaining a well-diversified portfolio, CoinDCX told CoinDesk.

AI infrastructure stocks like HUT 8, IREN, and Cipher Mining are plunging as AMD sinks 14% following fourth quarter results.

The $800 billion-asset bank is the 12th to join Amsterdam-based Qivalis, which aims to introduce a euro-pegged token this year.

Also: Open-source alternative for bitcoin miners, EF’s quantum-computing team and a new lending protocol for XRP

Hyperliquid has broken ranks with the broader digital asset market, posting a massive double-digit rally while Bitcoin and other major altcoins like XRP suffer from the bear market. According to CryptoSlate's data, Hyperliquid's HYPE is one of the crypto market's top performers over the past two weeks, jumping roughly 71% to a high of $35, […] The post Hyperliquid flips the bear market script with a 71% surge while trillions vanish from global risk trades appeared first on CryptoSlate.

An emerging protocol enabling native USDT transactions on Bitcoin becomes the latest participant of CTDG Dev Hub, a developer-centric technical hub by Cointelegraph focused on protocol design, implementation approaches, and network upgrade proposals. Bitcoin has long served a simple purpose: storing and transferring value. The blockchain’s inherent limitations in scalability and programmability prevented use cases like high-frequency payments and smart contracts. Launched in 2018, the layer-2 solution Lightning Network introduced noticeable improvements in scalability. It takes some of the burden offchain by creating side channels between the sender and receiver. The model settles transactions faster, with lower fees. Rendering Bitcoin feasible for daily use, the solution spurred the development of many payment apps on the blockchain. Read more

XRP's derivatives market has dropped to multi-month lows in open interest, clearing leverage, and setting up cleaner conditions for a possible trend reversal.

This integration allows cross-margining of decentralized finance derivatives alongside traditional assets, enhancing centralized risk management.

[PRESS RELEASE – George town, Cayman Islands, February 4th, 2026] Tramplin, a premium staking platform built on Solana, backed by iTreasury Ventures, today announced its public launch, introducing a proven real-world savings model rebuilt for crypto. Built on Solana’s native staking architecture, Tramplin features a premium bonds-inspired reward redistribution mechanism designed to give smaller SOL holders access […]

Incognito Market's founder gets 30 years and $105M forfeiture for running a crypto drug marketplace. The post Incognito Market Founder Rui-Siang Lin Sentenced to 30 Years for $105M Crypto Drug Operation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Cointelegraph Research provides a data-driven report on crypto VCs, highlighting capital flows, sector rotation and changes in investor behavior. Cointelegraph Research’s latest report provides an outlook on the state of fundraising in the crypto market and the key VC trends of 2025. VC investments in Web3 startups doubled in 2025 from the year before, driven by institutional interest, particularly in the RWA sector, which raised more than $2.5 billion. There has also been a distinct increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other large-scale corporate financing arrangements. Download the free report to discover important industry highlights In 2025, venture capital investment in crypto startups exceeded $8 billion in every quarter for the first time since 2022. Total funding in 2025 reached more than $34 billion, double the $17 billion recorded in 2024. Nevertheless, 2025 can still be considered a risk-off year, as investors favored bonds and safe-haven assets, such as precious metals, which posted exce...

Binance shows stable onchain reserves and no immediate stress signals despite market volatility and a wave of criticism circulating on social media. Onchain analysts say the data show no signs of crisis at Binance, even as a wave of online criticism warns the exchange could become the new “FTX.” Despite ongoing market volatility and Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipping below $74,000 on Tuesday, Binance shows “no signs of stress,” according to the blockchain analytics company CryptoQuant. “Binance holds around 659,000 BTC, virtually unchanged from 657,000 BTC at end-2025,” CryptoQuant said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Wednesday, highlighting “no material reserve erosion during the current Bitcoin sell-off.” Read more