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Some crypto executives are explaining the nature of the business relationships with disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Alongside many of the world’s rich and powerful, some prominent leaders in the crypto industry are explaining their connections, however tenuous, with the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released millions of new files on Saturday, among which appeared the names of several prominent crypto figures. The connections vary from passing mentions to possible investments and business ties with the disgraced former financier who was found dead in his prison cell in August 2019. Read more

Bitcoin printed its fourth red monthly candle in a row as BTC price dropped below $80,000, with traders dismissing the bull market returning. Bitcoin (BTC) fought to avoid a fresh price dive at Monday’s Wall Street open as traders increasingly gave up on the bull market. Key points: Many Bitcoin market commentators no longer see the return of the bull market. Read more

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Feb. 2.

Groundhog Day for Bitcoin: six more weeks of macro winter? Bitcoin got its own Groundhog Day moment today as Punxsutawney Phil “saw his shadow” on the 140th Anniversary of the celebration and signaled six more weeks of winter, just after BTC slid to $74,000 in a sharp risk-off move. The coincidence was fitting: a cocktail […] The post Groundhog Day for Bitcoin means six more weeks of macro winter if core flows stay deep red appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The exchange said it has added support for outcome-based trading in a move to compete with prediction markets.

Court filings show insolvency proceedings against BitRiver’s main owner after years of financial strain and sanctions pressure.

Ether's plunging price stands in stark contrast to surging blockchain activity, marking a contrast to prior bear markets, company Chairman Tom Lee said.

Europe now accounts for over 40% of global incidents, with France leading at 19 reported attacks, involving home invasions, kidnappings, and targeted personal threats.

Ethereum (ETH), down 13.9%, lead the index lower over the weekend.

Trump's Warsh nomination seemingly set off a sell cascade for crypto majors, starting Thursday and running all weekend.

Following a turbulent January where the majority of the market experienced heavy declines, we've handpicked some of the top cryptocurrencies of interest for this month

Hong Kong’s central bank plans to issue its first stablecoin licenses in March 2026 under the Stablecoins Ordinance, with only a limited number expected after rigorous review of use cases, reserve backing, risk management, AML controls, and regulatory compliance. The post Hong Kong Set to Approve First Stablecoin Licenses in March — Who’s In? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto wrench attacks soared by 75% year-on-year, with France at the epicenter of the crime wave, according to a new report from CertiK.

BitMine has disclosed holdings: 4,285,125 ETH, 193 BTC and $586M in cash, plus equity “moonshots,” as it accelerates toward a 5% Ethereum supply target. The firm says 2.897M ETH is staked near $6.7B, with rewards projected at $374M a year ahead of MAVAN in 2026. Lee calls ETH dip nonfundamental now. The post BitMine Reports 4.285M ETH Holdings, Expands Staked Position With Massive Reward Outlook appeared first on Cryptonews.

Warsh’s nomination as the new Fed chair has ignited US liquidity drought concerns, but his interest rate policy may hold the silver lining for risk asset recovery, according to market analysts. US President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the US central bank, a move that has sent mixed signals for cryptocurrency markets and US dollar liquidity, according to market analysts. Trump nominated Bitcoin-friendly Warsh on Friday, and he is set to replace Jerome Powell when his term ends in May, assuming the Senate approves him. Warsh's nomination could mean the Fed will continue its interest rate cut trajectory. But according to Thomas Perfumo, a global economist at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, it also signals that broader market liquidity is expected to “stabilize rather than meaningfully expand.” Read more

These could be the most important updates for millions struggling with Pi Network's controversial KYC process.

Latest filings show Strategy bought 855 Bitcoin at about $88,000 each last week, as BTC briefly fell below its average cost for the first time since 2023. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, disclosed fresh BTC purchases for the week as the prices briefly dropped below $75,000. Strategy acquired 855 Bitcoin (BTC) for $75.3 million last week, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday. The acquisitions were made at an average price of $87,974 per BTC, with Bitcoin starting the week above $87,700 and reaching $90,000 before briefly plummeting below $75,000 on Sunday, according to CoinGecko. Read more

BitRiver, Russia's largest Bitcoin mining operation controlling over 50% of the national market, is spiraling toward bankruptcy following a court-ordered observation proceeding against its parent company over a $9.2 million debt claim, compounded by regional mining bans, energy disputes, and the recent detention of CEO Igor Runets on tax evasion charges. The post Russia’s Largest Bitcoin Miner BitRiver Faces Bankruptcy Crisis – What Went Wrong? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Financial Supervisory Service said automated models now scan crypto trading activity across timeframes, reducing reliance on manual investigations. South Korea’s financial watchdog has expanded the use of artificial intelligence to monitor digital asset markets, signaling a shift toward automated, data-driven enforcement as trading activity grows more complex.  On Monday, the country’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said it has upgraded its Virtual Assets Intelligence System for Trading Analysis (VISTA), a model used to investigate unfair crypto trading. An automated detection algorithm has been added, the FSS said, which can spot potential price-manipulation periods without manual intervention. Read more

Bitcoin’s slide below $80,000 has pushed a significant portion of US spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF) buyers into $7 billion in paper losses. According to CryptoSlate's data, the world’s largest digital asset fell to as low as $74,609 over the weekend amid liquidity concerns and a risk-off tone in global markets. BTC has recovered to approximately $77,649 as […] The post Bitcoin triggers $7B loss for ETF holders as price could drop to $65,000 while Strategy (MSTR) sits on billion dollar cushion appeared first on CryptoSlate.