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Fed’s Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don’t Threaten Banks

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Fed’s Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don’t Threaten Banks
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said bitcoin and crypto remain largely separate from the traditional financial system, viewing their volatility as a market feature rather than a systemic risk.
This post Fed’s Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don’t Threaten Banks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,’ Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026

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Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,’ Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026
Bernstein reiterated a bullish view of bitcoin, calling the current bitcoin price downturn “weak” and they reiterated a $150,000 price target by the end of 2026.
This post Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,’ Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Saylor Buys Again: Strategy Adds 1,142 BTC as Paper Losses Top $5 Billion

On Monday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor disclosed that his bitcoin treasury firm has once again topped up its balance sheet with an additional allocation of bitcoin, staying perfectly on brand while signaling steady conviction. According to Saylor’s Monday morning announcement, Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) now controls a total of 714,644 BTC, further cementing the firm’s status

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Bitcoin’s $72K ‘Fakeout’: $82M Liquidated as Bithumb Faces $40B Error Probe

The decisive election victory by Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party sparked market optimism Monday morning, briefly driving bitcoin above $72,000. LDP Victory Sparks Regional Rally The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party’s decisive electoral victory provided a notable tailwind for both digital and traditional markets Monday, Feb. 9. Japan’s Nikkei 225 briefly surged past the historic 57,000 mark

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Bithumb Bitcoin Blunder Sends $44 Billion to Users, Rattles Crypto Markets 

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Bithumb Bitcoin Blunder Sends $44 Billion to Users, Rattles Crypto Markets 
Bithumb triggered a major market shock after an employee mistakenly sent billions of dollars worth of bitcoin to users instead of small cash rewards.
This post Bithumb Bitcoin Blunder Sends $44 Billion to Users, Rattles Crypto Markets  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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From Boom to Bruised: Bitcoin Claws Back After Crash to $60K 

Bitcoin continues its tug-of-war with gravity after an unforgiving plunge from record highs. On Feb. 8, 2026, bitcoin is priced at $70,854, boasting a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $50.09 billion. The price ranged intraday from $68,443 to $70,976—swinging like a caffeinated pendulum through volatile terrain. Bitcoin Chart Outlook

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Latam Insights: Brazil Prepares to Tax Crypto Flows, Venezuela Offers Flared-Gas Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Brazilian government is preparing to introduce a decree to pave the way for taxing cryptocurrency flows, Venezuela offers gas bitcoin mining opportunities, and new Libra revelations arise. Brazil Prepares to Tax

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South Korea’s Bithumb Exchange Accidentally Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed approximately 620,000 bitcoins, worth around $44 billion, to 695 customers during a promotional event. The company quickly acted to restrict trading and withdrawals, claiming to have recovered 99.7% of the erroneously distributed cryptocurrency within 35 minutes of the incident. The exchange emphasized that the mistake was not caused

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CFTC Expands Stablecoin Collateral Rules as National Trust Banks Gain Approval

U.S. regulators moved to legitimize stablecoins at the federal level, expanding approved uses and elevating national trust banks’ role as payment tokens gain momentum across mainstream financial infrastructure. CFTC Expands Eligible Stablecoins for Regulated Collateral Use The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Feb. 6 that its Market Participants Division reissued CFTC Staff Letter

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Michael Saylor Says Strategy ($MSTR) Will Lead Global Bitcoin Effort Against Quantum Threats

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Michael Saylor Says Strategy ($MSTR) Will Lead Global Bitcoin Effort Against Quantum Threats
Strategy (MSTR) is moving to take a more active role in preparing Bitcoin for potential future threats from quantum computing.
This post Michael Saylor Says Strategy ($MSTR) Will Lead Global Bitcoin Effort Against Quantum Threats first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bithumb Accidentally Sends Large Amounts of Bitcoin to Users, Triggers Price Crash Amid Market Selloff

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Bithumb Accidentally Sends Large Amounts of Bitcoin to Users, Triggers Price Crash Amid Market Selloff
Bithumb reportedly made a mistake that led to the accidental deposit of large amounts of Bitcoin to various users.
This post Bithumb Accidentally Sends Large Amounts of Bitcoin to Users, Triggers Price Crash Amid Market Selloff first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Report: Gold ETFs Remain Strong Despite Price Declines

The World Gold Council (WGC) reported that physically backed gold ETFs registered record inflows in January, with investors pouring more than $19 billion into these funds. North American and Asian markets led the charge with strong demand despite recent price declines. Paper Gold Markets Keep Growing as ETF’s Reach Record Inflows in January Paper gold

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Bitcoin Price Plunges Toward $60,000 as $1 Billion in Liquidations Hit in 24 Hours

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Bitcoin Price Plunges Toward $60,000 as $1 Billion in Liquidations Hit in 24 Hours
Bitcoin price has fallen roughly 50% from its all-time highs, with over $1 billion in liquidations recorded in the past 24 hours.
This post Bitcoin Price Plunges Toward $60,000 as $1 Billion in Liquidations Hit in 24 Hours first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Paystand: The Payments Giants Quietly Supporting Bitcoin Circular Economies

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Paystand: The Payments Giants Quietly Supporting Bitcoin Circular Economies
Paystand CEO Jeremy Almond revealed massive Bitcoin mining operation, teases B2B layer two protocol and his strategy to orange pill corporate America.
This post Paystand: The Payments Giants Quietly Supporting Bitcoin Circular Economies first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Bitcoin Falls Over $59,000 in Largest Drawdown Ever, Down Nearly 47% From All-Time High

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Bitcoin Falls Over $59,000 in Largest Drawdown Ever, Down Nearly 47% From All-Time High
Bitcoin’s price crashed sharply on Thursday, sliding through critical support and dipping near $66,000 in volatile trading.
This post Bitcoin Falls Over $59,000 in Largest Drawdown Ever, Down Nearly 47% From All-Time High first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Price Crashes 9% to $69,000 As Markets Spiral Into Full Risk-Off Mode

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Bitcoin Price Crashes 9% to $69,000 As Markets Spiral Into Full Risk-Off Mode
The bitcoin price crashed to $69,000 in trading Thursday as a deepening selloff in global markets spilled into crypto markets.
This post Bitcoin Price Crashes 9% to $69,000 As Markets Spiral Into Full Risk-Off Mode first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Battles to Defend $69K—Bears Smell Blood

Bitcoin is dangling at the edge of a breakdown, not bouncing toward a breakout. In the last hour, its price jittered between $69,049 and $69,546, as $1.40 trillion in market cap faces mounting pressure and $99.42 billion in 24-hour volume suggests panic, not conviction, inside a volatile $69,049–$76,122 trading range. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin‘s 1-hour

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Fireblocks and Stacks Unlock Institutional Bitcoin DeFi Opportunities

Fireblocks integrates with Stacks, enabling 2,400+ institutional clients to deploy bitcoin capital in native decentralized finance ( DeFi) applications. Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 platform, has announced a strategic integration with Fireblocks that will allow institutional investors to access Bitcoin-native DeFi opportunities. The collaboration addresses historical constraints that have prevented institutional participation in Bitcoin decentralized

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Qzino: Redefining Crypto Gambling Through Profit-Sharing

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The global iGaming industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history. From land-based casinos to centralized online platforms, the market is now shifting toward blockchain-powered ecosystems that prioritize transparency, speed, and global accessibility. According to Statista and H2 Gambling Capital, global online

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UBS to Build Digital-Asset Infrastructure, Eyes Bitcoin Services for Individuals

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UBS to Build Digital-Asset Infrastructure, Eyes Bitcoin Services for Individuals
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said the bank is building digital-asset infrastructure and exploring bitcoin access for individual clients, joining a growing wave of European lenders moving toward regulated crypto services.
This post UBS to Build Digital-Asset Infrastructure, Eyes Bitcoin Services for Individuals first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Tether Open‑Sources MOS, Mining OS, and Mining SDK to Democratize Bitcoin Mining

Tether open‑sources Mining OS and a Mining SDK to provide scalable, production‑ready tools for bitcoin mining operations. Tether announced on February 2, 2026 at the Plan ₿ Forum in San Salvador the open‑source release of Mining OS (MOS), an operating system that centralizes monitoring and automation across mining hardware, energy, and site infrastructure, and introduced

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Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System

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Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System
Tether has unveiled MiningOS (MOS) as part of a broader push to reduce the industry’s reliance on proprietary, vendor-controlled software.
This post Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Expands Cross‑Border Services With Launch in Finland

Safello launches regulated crypto services in Finland under MiCA authorization, enabling euro payments, trading and custody. Safello announced on February 3, 2026 in Stockholm that it has launched services in Finland as its first cross‑border establishment, operating under its authorization as a crypto‑asset service provider under the EU’s Regulation on Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA); Finnish

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U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer

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U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer
The U.S. government has finalized the forfeiture of over $400 million in cryptocurrency, cash, and property linked to Helix, a major darknet bitcoin mixer, following the conviction of its operator, Larry Dean Harmon.
This post U.S. Government Takes Control of $400M in Bitcoin, Assets Tied to Helix Mixer first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Strategy ($MSTR) Bought 855 Bitcoin Ahead of Weekend Market Crash, Holdings Hover Near Breakeven

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Strategy ($MSTR) Bought 855 Bitcoin Ahead of Weekend Market Crash, Holdings Hover Near Breakeven
Strategy (MSTR) bought 855 bitcoin for about $75.3 million at an average price near $88,000 just days before BTC’s weekend drop below $75,000.
This post Strategy ($MSTR) Bought 855 Bitcoin Ahead of Weekend Market Crash, Holdings Hover Near Breakeven first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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OSL Group Raises $200 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin and Payments Expansion

OSL Group secures $200 million equity financing to fund global stablecoin, payments growth, acquisitions, and infrastructure. OSL Group (HKEX: 863) announced on January 29, 2026 in Hong Kong a $200 million (approximately HK$1.56 billion) equity financing to bolster its balance sheet and accelerate expansion of its stablecoin trading and payment platform, support strategic acquisitions, and

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EU Opens Infringement Notices Over Crypto Tax Rules and MiCA Breaches

The European Commission sends formal notices to 13 EU member states over delayed or incompatible transposition of EU crypto tax transparency and MiCA rules. The European Commission has issued letters of formal notice to 12 European Union member states—Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal—for failing to fully

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach Hosts Global Summit: Strategies for Sustainable Bitcoin Circular Economies Emerge

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach Hosts Global Summit: Strategies for Sustainable Bitcoin Circular Economies Emerge
The invite-only Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit in El Zonte drew representatives from 29 countries, spotlighting concentrated adoption, high-trust teams, and Bitcoin-only focus for lasting impact in failing-currency regions.
This post El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach Hosts Global Summit: Strategies for Sustainable Bitcoin Circular Economies Emerge first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Bitcoin Price Crashes to $75,000 Range As Broader Crypto Market Sells-Off

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Bitcoin Price Crashes to $75,000 Range As Broader Crypto Market Sells-Off
The bitcoin price crashed into the $75,000 range, breaking below key technical support levels as heavy selling pressure swept through the market.
This post Bitcoin Price Crashes to $75,000 Range As Broader Crypto Market Sells-Off first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Ghana Further Formalizes Digital Asset Sector with Education Campaign

Following the passage of the virtual asset service providers (VASP) Act (Act 1154), the Bank of Ghana has launched the National Virtual Assets Literacy Initiative. Strengthening Oversight and Consumer Protection The Bank of Ghana (BOG) recently launched a cryptocurrency awareness initiative dubbed the National Virtual Assets Literacy Initiative (NAVALI). The launch of NAVALI is a

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Cathie Wood Warns Gold Bubble as as M2 Ratio Hits Extremes

Gold’s rally has already begun to reverse, shifting market focus from whether prices would decline to how deep and prolonged the pullback could become. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has argued that gold reached a late-cycle extreme, and the metal’s recent drop has reinforced concerns that the correction may extend beyond a short-term dip. Gold

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Plan B Network Launches CypherTank, a Bitcoin Pitch Series Showcasing Builders and Ideas

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Plan B Network Launches CypherTank, a Bitcoin Pitch Series Showcasing Builders and Ideas
Plan B Network has launched CypherTank, a global Bitcoin-focused pitch series that spotlights builders, ideas, and community discussion across multiple platforms.
This post Plan B Network Launches CypherTank, a Bitcoin Pitch Series Showcasing Builders and Ideas first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Jamie Dimon Tells Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong He’s ‘Full of Sh—’ in Davos Clash: WSJ

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Jamie Dimon Tells Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong He’s ‘Full of Sh—’ in Davos Clash: WSJ
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly confronted and yelled at Brian Armstrong at Davos.
This post Jamie Dimon Tells Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong He’s ‘Full of Sh—’ in Davos Clash: WSJ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Amboss Launches ‘RailsX,’ a Bitcoin-Native Exchange Built on Lightning

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Amboss Launches ‘RailsX,’ a Bitcoin-Native Exchange Built on Lightning
Amboss launched RailsX, a peer-to-peer platform for trading Bitcoin and stablecoins without centralized exchanges or losing custody.
This post Amboss Launches ‘RailsX,’ a Bitcoin-Native Exchange Built on Lightning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Binance to Move $1 Billion User Protection Fund Into Bitcoin 

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Binance to Move $1 Billion User Protection Fund Into Bitcoin 
As the bitcoin price slumps, Binance said it will convert the $1 billion stablecoin-backed Secure Asset Fund for Users entirely into bitcoin over the next 30 days.
This post Binance to Move $1 Billion User Protection Fund Into Bitcoin  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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