Crypto

Bitcoin remains range-bound as the New York Fed’s intervention in the yen triggers a global carry trade unwind and sparks a flight to gold.

The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.

WhiteBIT has actively supported Ukraine's war effort, donating $11 million to military initiatives and processing over $160 million in donations.

Digital asset investment products saw $1.73 billion in outflows last week as U.S.-led redemptions intensified.

XRP is holding the $1.80-$2 support, with multiple indicators suggesting an extended sideways price action before a “liftoff” toward double figures. XRP (XRP) may see another sharp rise to a double-digit price, but similar market setups in 2022 and 2017 pointed to an extended consolidation period before this happens. Key takeaways: XRP macro setup targets $10, but an extended consolidation is required before any sharp liftoff. Read more

Infrastructure gains and regulatory momentum are accelerating tokenization. A market structure bill is the missing link for the next phase of digital asset adoption.

There’s a good chance snow will be cleared in D.C. by Thursday’s markup—but a “99%” chance the bill won’t receive any Democratic support, one Senate source said.

Analysts say a weak dollar only helps Bitcoin during easy liquidity or inflation, not during risk-off capital preservation.

Ripple’s agreement with Riyad Bank highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain for payments, custody and tokenization across global financial markets. Ripple has partnered with the innovation arm of Riyad Bank, a major Saudi financial institution, to explore the use of blockchain technology within the country’s financial system, signaling growing interest in blockchain-based infrastructure at the institutional level. The partnership was announced Monday by Reece Merrick, Ripple’s senior executive officer and managing director for the Middle East and Africa. Merrick said Ripple is working with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s innovation unit, as part of an agreement to study potential applications of blockchain technology. The arrangement will take the form of a memorandum of understanding that focuses on cross-border payments, digital asset custody and asset tokenization. These efforts are intended to support Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s long-term strategy to modernize its economy and financial infrastructure wh...

One proposed fund will attempt to exactly mimic the CoinDesk 20, but the other would track the index, excluding bitcoin.

BitMine Immersion continues its systematic Ethereum accumulation, adding 40,302 $ETH this week to reach a total of 4,243,338 $ETH (~3.52% of the circulating supply), with a treasury valued at $12.3B The post Tom Lee’s BitMine Corners 3.5% of Ethereum Supply as Treasury Tops With 4.24M ETH Buy appeared first on Cryptonews.

Polymarket has gained traction as crypto traders have moved from token bets to event contracts after a $150B altcoin crash. Dune data shows prediction-platform volume has climbed from $500M in June to almost $6B in January, while exchange downloads have halved. Coinbase added markets through Kalshi. The post Polymarket Installs Jump 1,200% as Crypto Loses $150B – Are Crypto Traders Done With Tokens? appeared first on Cryptonews.

BlackRock filed for a Bitcoin income ETF using an options strategy to generate premium income for investors beyond spot price gains.

Severe storm conditions in the United States caused the Senate and other government offices to be closed on Monday. The US Senate Agriculture Committee and two federal financial agencies have delayed events related to digital asset regulation amid a winter storm that paralyzed many areas of the country over the weekend. A spokesperson for Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman told Cointelegraph on Monday that the body would push a scheduled markup for its version of a crypto market structure bill to Thursday from Tuesday. The bill, called the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, is the committee’s attempt to establish clear rules for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over digital assets.  In addition to the delay in Congress, the CFTC said on Monday that a joint event on crypto oversight harmonization with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would be delayed by two days, to Thursday. CFTC Chair Michael Selig and SEC Chair Paul Atkins are scheduled to discuss “harmonization...

The CLARITY Act aims to address the crypto market structure. See how it approaches token classification, exchanges, disclosures and regulatory oversight. The CLARITY Act aims to address years of regulatory uncertainty with a structured framework that clearly defines digital assets, intermediary roles and disclosure obligations. It places most spot trading of qualifying tokens under CFTC oversight, while keeping the SEC responsible for primary offerings, disclosures and investor protections. The bill focuses on regulating activities as much as assets, setting registration and conduct standards for exchanges, brokers and dealers to strengthen market integrity and transparency. Read more

Bitcoin price analysis warned that BTC would follow the US dollar toward a long-term bottom next, adding pain for crypto bulls. Bitcoin (BTC) recovered through $88,000 after Monday’s Wall Street open as analysis called core demand “intact.” Key points: Bitcoin attempts to maintain a bounce after hitting new 2026 lows of $86,000. Read more

Nvidia’s deepened partnership with CoreWeave raises pressure on bitcoin miners pivoting to AI infrastructure.

Strategy continued buying Bitcoin last week, but the company’s latest acquisition marked a deceleration from the previous two additions.

Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added to its stash with its largest ETH acquisition of the year so far.

As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms. Europe has moved from drafting to enforcing crypto rules under MiCA, giving companies clear timelines, licensing paths and compliance milestones across all EU member states. The US still relies on a multi-agency, enforcement-led framework, with major questions about token classification and market structure waiting on new federal legislation. MiCA’s single-license model allows crypto firms to operate across the EU after approval in one country, encouraging companies to base early expansion strategies in Europe. Read more