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Is this crypto winter different? Key observers reevaluate Bitcoin

The current market downswing could be driven by institutional investors exiting positions, as crypto still presents too much risk for them.

Bitcoin miner outflows spike in January, but public sales remain limited

Onchain data shows nearly 49,000 BTC moved from miner wallets in two days, but public disclosures suggest the transfers do not reflect broad capitulation.

US credit union regulator proposes stablecoin licensing path

The US National Credit Union Administration proposed a federal licensing regime for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries.

OKX Ventures backs RWA stablecoin with Securitize, Hamilton Lane

The dual-token structure seeks to sidestep US restrictions on yield-bearing stablecoins by separating returns from the stable unit itself.

UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot

The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security.

Gen Z flirts with crypto to pay for dates this Valentine’s, survey finds

An OKX-commissioned Pollfish survey finds 13% of Gen Z have paid for dates with crypto, while many non-users cite a lack of a direct way to do so.

Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified

The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.

Binance completes $1B Bitcoin conversion for SAFU emergency fund

Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin conversion for its emergency user fund as crypto sentiment hit record lows and smart money traders increased short exposure.

ARK Invest adds $34M Robinhood stake as Bitcoin falls below $66K

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought nearly $50 million of Robinhood, Bullish and Circle shares as Bitcoin dipped and US spot BTC ETFs saw $276 million in outflows.

Strategy CEO eyes more preferred stock to fund Bitcoin buys

Strategy CEO Phong Le says the company is moving away from issuing and selling common stock to buy Bitcoin and isn't interested in acquiring Bitcoin treasuries.

Ether set for another ‘V-shaped recovery,’ Tom Lee says

Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues Ether is close to the bottom and says investors should be thinking about opportunities instead of selling.

Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says

Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp’s domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible without a VPN or another workaround.

Thailand approves crypto as underlying assets in derivatives markets

Binance Thailand’s CEO says it is a “watershed moment” for digital assets in the country, as they are no longer being treated as mere speculative instruments.

Ethereum developers suggest using ZK tech to anonymize AI use

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation’s head of AI have proposed a method to keep users’ AI API calls private while still allowing punishment for abuse.

Crypto lender halted withdrawals during Bitcoin’s fall last week

Despite the deposit and withdrawal halt, BlockFills customers can still place trades on the platform to open and close positions.

US fines Paxful $4M for moving funds tied to trafficking, fraud

US prosecutors said Paxful marketed itself as a non-KYC platform and presented anti-money laundering policies that it knew “were not implemented or enforced.”

X Money ‘external beta’ will go live in 1-2 months, Musk says

The tech billionaire revealed X Money will launch in limited beta before rolling out globally as part of the firm’s “everything app” strategy.

Coinbase unveils crypto wallets designed specifically for AI agents

Users can set controls and permissions to allow the AI agent to manage liquidity positions and execute trades at any time of day, Coinbase said.

Chainlink feeds go live for Ondo tokenized US stocks on Ethereum

Price feeds for SPYon, QQQon and TSLAon are now live on Ethereum, allowing the Ondo-issued tokenized equities to be used as collateral in DeFi lending markets.

Democratic lawmakers slam SEC Chair Atkins over crypto enforcement

A House Committee on Financial Services hearing on Wednesday dredged up concerns about the pro-crypto regulatory shift under the Trump administration.

Bitcoin futures data shows bears gearing up for an assault on $60K

Bitcoin’s rejection at $70,000 and the large liquidity void below leave $60,000 vulnerable, a move analysts see as likely in the coming days.

Price predictions 2/11: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, XMR

Technical charts show Bitcoin and altcoins consolidating as part of establishing a new price floor after last week’s sharp sell-off. As a range is determined, will bulls or bears establish dominance?

Bitcoin rebound hype fades as range highs crumble: Here’s why BTC is volatile

Bitcoin price crumbled back toward its 2026 low as a lack of fresh capital inflows, weak investor sentiment, and rising selling in spot markets chipped away at the $66,000 level.

Deel taps MoonPay to roll out stablecoin salary payouts in UK, EU

Deel will enable its customers to pay workers in the United Kingdom and European Union, with a US expansion planned later.

BlackRock enters DeFi, taps Uniswap for institutional token trading

BlackRock is bringing its $2.1 billion tokenized Treasury fund to Uniswap, expanding institutional access to DeFi and deepening Wall Street’s push into onchain finance.

Malaysia's central bank announces stablecoin, tokenization sandbox

The pilot programs explore wholesale settlement between institutions and real-world use cases, along with stablecoin development and tokenized bank deposits.

When will Bitcoin start a new bull cycle toward $150K? Look for these signs

Bitcoin price could still reach $150,000 by year-end, but several things must happen for BTC price to find its technical footing and spark a new bull run.

Bitcoin reacts to major US jobs data beat as Fed rate pause odds near 95%

Bitcoin volatility spiked on the back of surprisingly strong US nonfarm payrolls numbers, but traders retained $50,000 BTC price targets. Will a Fed rate decision lead to a bullish outcome?

EU seeks to close Russia crypto loopholes in new sanctions

The EU plans to ban crypto transactions with Russia by shutting down all related channels, but analysts question whether the measure is fully enforceable.

Denmark’s Danske Bank allows clients to buy Bitcoin and Ether ETPs

Danske Bank said it is opening access to Bitcoin and Ether ETPs for self-directed clients after years of caution on crypto, citing rising customer demand and clearer EU rules.

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