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DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts

Group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns.

Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’

California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay.

Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis

Bitcoin has become an “element of resistance” in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis.

Kaito winds down crypto-backed ‘Yaps’ as X bans payments for ‘AI slop’

The Kaito.ai and Cookie DAO tokens fell over 15% after X’s ban, a move X’s head of product Nikita Bier said should improve user experience on the social media platform.

Uniswap lands on OKX’s X Layer as exchange deepens DeFi strategy

The integration marks a key step in the crypto exchange's second-phase rollout, bringing Uniswap’s markets directly to its layer-2 network.

Bitcoin rally collapses at $97K as funding rate stalls, retail traders sit out

Bitcoin failed to hold $97,000 as its funding rate stalled and retail traders watched from the sidelines. Will TradFi reignite the rally to $100,000?

ETH’s next stop could be $4.1K, but this must happen first

An emerging ETH futures trend is predicting an Ether price rally to $4,100, but other data says the altcoin is overdue for a slight correction.

West Virginia lawmaker introduces bill to allow state crypto investments

The legislation would allow the state‘s treasury to hold digital assets with a market capitalization of more than $750 billion, which applied only to Bitcoin as of January.

Behind the ‘Bitcoin lottery’ myth: NiceHash clarifies untagged BTC blocks

Untagged Bitcoin blocks sparked solo-miner speculation before NiceHash confirmed they were mined during internal testing, highlighting limits of onchain attribution.

Coinbase CEO expects market structure bill markup ‘in a few weeks‘

Brian Armstrong posted to social media late on a Wednesday saying Coinbase couldn't “support the bill as written,“ potentially leading to a postponement in consideration.

Bank of America CEO warns interest-bearing stablecoins could pull $6T from US banks

In an earnings call transcript shared on X, BofA CEO Brian Moynihan pointed to studies suggesting yield-bearing stablecoins could draw trillions from the banking system.

Bitcoin whale balances see 21% bounce after fastest sell-off since 2023 ends

Increasing Bitcoin whale balances highlight reaccumulation, aligning with renewed spot BTC ETF inflows. Will $100,000 become support soon?

US lawmakers demand action from SEC on Justin Sun enforcement case

Three House Democrats warned that leaving the SEC's case against the Tron founder unresolved could ”undermine investors’ confidence” in the financial regulator.

CME Group to expand crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts

The planned altcoins listings will expand CME’s regulated crypto derivatives contracts beyond Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana.

Bitcoin’s renewed push to $100K sparked by fresh institutional demand

Sustained US Bitcoin ETF inflows are supporting prices near $97,000, raising questions about whether institutional demand is reshaping Bitcoin’s market cycle.

Bitcoin must hold $94K next, says trader as BTC price dips at US open

Bitcoin halted its bullish BTC price rebound to dip below $96,000 on news that Middle East geopolitical tensions were easing.

These three XRP charts hint at a price rally toward $2.80

XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a bullish breakout, with bulls eyeing a significant rally toward $2.80 by the month’s end.

UK mulls under‑16 social media ban amid rising online ID push

The UK is weighing an Australia‑style ban on social media for under‑16s, as regulators ramp up enforcement of the Online Safety Act.

Five Bitcoin narratives analysts are watching beyond price

ETF flows, treasury stocks, mining fees, scaling trade-offs and regulation now explain Bitcoin’s market shifts better than price alone.

US crypto market structure bill in limbo as industry pulls support

The crypto market structure bill in the US Senate has been delayed amid disagreements among lawmakers and influential cryptocurrency companies.

SWIFT trials euro stablecoin in tokenized bond payments with SG-Forge

Societe Generale-Forge said its EUR CoinVertible stablecoin is the first MiCA-compliant digital asset that is “natively compatible” with SWIFT’s interoperability capabilities.

Galaxy closes first $75M blockchain-based loan deal on Avalanche

Galaxy Digital has completed its first tokenized CLO, using blockchain infrastructure to bring private credit and crypto-backed loans onchain.

BitMine to invest $200M in YouTuber MrBeast’s Beast Industries

BitMine Immersion Technology will invest $200 million in MrBeast’s Beast Industries, linking crypto capital with the world’s largest creator platform.

How AI crypto trading will make and break human roles

AI is spreading across crypto trading, heightening fears of displacement even as human traders remain responsible for key decisions.

Short squeeze hits top 500 cryptos as traders unwind bearish bets

Crypto markets saw the biggest short squeeze since October as short positions were liquidated and Bitcoin outperformed the US dollar amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Universal blockchains buckle under real-world demands

General-purpose blockchains can’t solve industry disputes over construction changes or equipment usage. Specialized layer 1s are optimized for stateless audit trails and regulatory compliance.

Indian crypto platforms push for tax rethink ahead of February budget

Industry leaders say transaction-level taxes and loss restrictions are draining liquidity as India tightens crypto compliance and enforcement.

Bitcoin’s $100K comeback hinges on $98K breakout and spot demand

A pickup in Bitcoin spot demand and persistent spot ETF inflows could push BTC above the next significant hurdle at $98,000 and secure a sustained recovery.

Sygnum sees tokenization and state Bitcoin reserves taking off in 2026

Sygnum predicts US crypto regulation will spur sovereign Bitcoin reserves and accelerate tokenized bond issuance by major financial institutions in 2026.

Bitcoin prints classic bottom signals as BTC nears $101K reclaim

Bitcoin nears two-month highs as RSI divergence and a bullish MACD cross build, with BTC eyeing $101,000 as the next major reclaim level for trend confirmation.

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