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The 24/7 global stock market is impossible on today’s blockchain

Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering.

Bitcoin vs. gold: Key differences that could position BTC for a big rally

Bitcoin has been called "digital gold," and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms.

Bitcoin price rejected at $90K again: What will trigger a breakout?

Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000.

OSL Group raises $200M to expand stablecoin and payments business

Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business.

Solana validator count drops 68% as node costs squeeze small operators

Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline.

Metaplanet approves $137M overseas raise to buy Bitcoin and repay debt

Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy.

South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders

Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access.

Bybit to launch retail bank accounts with personal IBANs in February

Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name.

Hang Seng launches physical gold ETF with tokenization option

Hang Seng plans to offer tokenized gold fund units recorded on public blockchains, though the product remains subject to regulatory approval and will not trade on secondary markets.

Ethereum loses $3K again: How low can ETH price go in February?

ETH price charts confirmed a triangle breakdown, shifting the near-term bias lower and putting $2,250 in focus if sellers stay in control.

Abu Dhabi company launches first UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin

Abu Dhabi’s Universal Digital has launched USDU, the first US dollar‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE central bank under its Payment Token Services Regulation.

Swiss bank Sygnum raises over 750 BTC for market-neutral fund

Sygnum says its market-neutral BTC Alpha Fund posted 8.9% annualized returns in Q4 and raised more than 750 Bitcoin from professional and institutional investors.

ETH exchange supply shrinks as staking grows amid sideways price

The validator entry queue for the Ethereum network is heavily congested, with 3.6 million ETH lined up to be staked with a forecasted 63-day wait.

Cere Network co-founder and board face $100M lawsuit over token sales

Cere Network is facing a second lawsuit this month that accuses its co-founder and board of fraud in relation to a public token launch for the platform in 2021.

XRP millionaire wallets are ramping up in ‘encouraging sign’: Santiment

The rise in XRP wallets holding more than 1 million tokens comes despite a weakening of broader crypto market sentiment, with a popular crypto indicator sitting in “fear” territory.

Gold nearly adds Bitcoin’s entire market cap in a single day

Gold is now also outperforming Bitcoin over the last five years, having risen over185%, while Bitcoin is up only 164% over the same period.

Bitcoin rallies expected to be short-lived until liquidity returns: Data

Bitcoin price breakouts fail to hold due to insufficient bid-side liquidity. Glassnode analysis identifies the key metrics that are likely to mark the next phase of BTC price expansion.

SEC gives guidance on issuer vs third-party tokenized securities

The US regulator defines tokenized securities as issuer- or third-party-sponsored, stressing that blockchain issuance does not bypass federal securities laws.

Worldcoin spikes 40% as OpenAI reportedly plans biometric X rival

A small team is developing the platform, according to sources, which may integrate ChatGPT for content creation while using biometrics for proof-of-personhood. 

US senators quiz deputy AG over DOJ crypto unit shutdown

The six US senators cited a sharp rise in illicit crypto activity in 2025 to argue that the DOJ should not have disbanded its cryptocurrency enforcement team.

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