David Schwartz, a key architect of the XRP Ledger, clarifies his controversial trades of selling 40,000 ETH at $1.05 and most of his Bitcoin before it hit $7,500. He emphasizes that market timing is difficult and warns against following social media investment advice.

Epstein's decrypted emails show that he was involved in the cryptocurrency field as early as 2014 and was paying attention to investment competition in Ripple and Stellar projects. The emails sparked community discussions, with Ripple's CTO clarifying that there is no evidence proving direct contact between Ripple and Epstein. At the same time, Epstein claimed in 2016 to have contacted Bitcoin's founder, although there is no further evidence to verify its authenticity.

Monero had a tough day even in a market that was already under stress. Over the last 24 hours, the XMR price dropped around 11.29%, much more than the broader crypto market, which fell about 5.17%.  A mix of regulatory worries, risk-off sentiment, and a clear technical breakdown all hit at

AI social platform Moltbook went viral at the end of January, created by Matt Schlicht based on OpenClaw, with over 100,000 AI registrations, while humans can only watch. AI self-organized a community of over 10,000 to discuss consciousness philosophy, and also established the religious website molt.church to recruit 64 prophets, prohibiting human participation. Karpathy exclaimed, "The craziest sci-fi beginning."

Ripple has executed its scheduled February escrow release, unlocking 1 billion XRP, with a net increase of 300 million tokens entering the circulating supply amidst a broader market downturn that has pushed XRP to October 2025 lows. The token's weakness is compounded by sobering commentary from Ripple CTO David Schwartz, who challenged wildly optimistic price targets, and external noise from the recently released Epstein files, which have sparked debate over historical surveillance of re

Pi Network is entering a busy phase. The project is testing a new palm print login system. At the same time, the community is talking about a governance vote. On top of that, a large batch of Pi tokens is set to unlock in February. Together, these updates show that the network is working on

Stable (STABLE) is one of the few green spots in a red market. The STABLE price is up over 12% today, trading near $0.0257, with volume up more than 55%. It is the top gainer at writing, even as the broader crypto market slides. This move is not random. Price strength has been building for

XRP faces a critical test as its price hovers near the \$1.60 mark, a level not seen in nearly nine months following a significant market-wide correction. Despite a 24-hour trading volume exceeding \$4 billion indicating sustained interest, the token has succumbed to selling pressure linked to Bitcoin's downturn and broader macroeconomic concerns. However, a nuanced picture emerges from institutional activity, where select XRP-spot ETFs recorded notable inflows last week, suggesting some

Cryptocurrency Market Overview BTC (-3.85% | Current Price 75,523 USDT): Amid a synchronized plunge in US stocks and gold/silver, BTC experienced a "sharp drop—pinning—weak rebound—low-range consolidation." Although no new systemic negative news emerged, the "1011" liquidity dispute was repeatedly mentioned, leading to a slow recovery of confidence. The price has regained the MA5/MA10 but MA30 still acts as resistance, making the rebound more like a correction within a downward channel. Watch for support at 75,000 and resistance at 80,000; if broken, it may test MicroStrategy's cost basis again and look toward support around 70,000. ETH (-9.9% | Current Price 2,197.86 USDT): ETH is significantly weaker than BTC. With risk appetite shrinking, it first experienced a volume surge and a sharp decline, with a pin at $2,220 and a limited rebound. It then shifted to sideways consolidation at low levels and moved downward with volatility. The price

Japanese financial giant Nomura has simultaneously announced a reduction in its cryptocurrency trading exposure due to quarterly losses at its Laser Digital subsidiary while aggressively filing for a U.S. national trust bank charter for that same unit. This seemingly contradictory move reveals a sophisticated, two-track institutional strategy that rigorously separates volatile, short-term proprietary trading from long-term infrastructure investment. The event is a critical signal that th

India's 2026 Union Budget has decisively maintained its stringent crypto tax regime—a 30% levy on gains and a 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)—while introducing a new penalty framework for reporting lapses, including daily fines and a flat ₹50,000 charge. This move is not a simple policy status quo; it is a strategic pivot from debating tax rates to enforcing compliance, signaling the government's priority is control and auditability over fostering a competitive domestic market. The decis

At a Bitcoin price of approximately \$78,500, prominent public companies like Metaplanet and Trump Media sit on paper losses exceeding one billion and four hundred million dollars, respectively, while early adopters like Tesla remain comfortably profitable. This divergence is not a story of good versus bad bets, but a public stress test revealing the core mechanic of the corporate Bitcoin treasury thesis: it is a long-duration financing strategy wrapped in a volatile asset. The critical

Author: Wintermute Ventures Translation: Bibi News For decades, the internet has enabled information to flow freely across borders, platforms, and systems. However, the flow of "value" has always lagged behind. Money, assets, and financial contracts still rely on fragmented infrastructure, circulating through outdated tracks, national borders, and layers of intermediaries, each extracting costs. And this gap is being filled at an unprecedented speed. This creates opportunities for a class of infrastructure companies—those that directly replace traditional clearing, settlement, and custody functions. Infrastructure that allows value to flow as freely as information is no longer just a theoretical concept; it is being actively built, deployed, and used at scale. For years, while crypto assets existed on-chain, they were disconnected from the real economy. Now, this situation is changing. Crypto is becoming an internet economy.

Bitcoin’s fall of around 7% to $77,000 on Saturday might have marked the low of this cycle, according to Bitcoin analyst PlanC. It comes as other crypto analysts continue to call for further downside for Bitcoin in the coming months. “Decent chance this will be the deepest pullback opportunity thi

_Strategy holds Bitcoin at a $76K cost basis with no short-term debt pressure and $2.2B in cash, allowing it to hold through volatility._ Bitcoin trading near key cost levels has renewed focus on corporate holders with large exposures. Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, remains under attention a

A large cash robbery occurred consecutively at Ueno and Haneda Airport in Tokyo. The police suspect a connection between the two incidents or a link to the robbery in Hong Kong. The victims are all cash transport personnel who have been robbed multiple times. Investigations indicate that the incidents may involve cross-border gangs; the criminal groups are familiar with the transportation routes and schedules. Authorities from both sides have initiated cooperative investigations.

Japan used to be a paradise for cheap borrowing transactions to invest for high returns. Investors could borrow yen at extremely low interest rates, buy almost any asset with higher yields, hedge just enough to "be responsible," and assume that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would keep fluctuations at a low level.

0G Asia-Pacific Head JT Song confirms attendance at the "Global Web3 Developer Conference 2026," which will promote the integration of blockchain and AI, focusing on scalability and decentralized infrastructure. Hosted by Web3 Labs, the event aims to incubate blockchain innovation projects in the Asia-Pacific region.

The era of "free funds" that Japan has maintained for decades has officially come to an end. On January 23, the Bank of Japan kept the policy rate at 0.75% but hinted that it will raise interest rates in the future. The 40-year government bond yield broke through 4%, and liquidity indicators rose to a record high. Forced liquidations of yen arbitrage trades triggered a chain reaction, with Bitcoin plummeting from $89,398 to $75,500, and daily liquidation amounts exceeding $2.5 billion.

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a slight rebound after a weekend crash, currently around $77,400 as of February 2. After U.S. President Trump announced the nomination of Kevin Waugh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, risk assets fluctuated and declined. The Bitcoin sell-off caused the dollar-weighted yield of BlackRock IBIT to turn negative. FTX stated that the next round of fund distribution is expected on March 31, with total claims amounting to approximately $9.6 billion.

Author: jk, Odaily Planet Daily Open any cryptocurrency data platform, and all you see is a sea of red. As of press time, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $78,214, down 6.9% in 24 hours, with a 7-day decline of 12.4%. Ethereum (ETH) is even more brutal, currently at $2,415, down 10.5% in 24 hours, with an 18.2% drop over 7 days. Solana (SOL) is also not spared: $103.51, down 11.6% in 24 hours, with an 18.4% decline over 7 days. Looking at BNB and XRP, both have experienced double-digit drops. The question is, what triggered this collective retreat? The answer points to the same name: Kevin Warsh. On January 30, U.S. President Donald Trump on the social platform Truth

PEPE's price is at a critical juncture with compressed chart patterns indicating potential breakdown risks. Traders are focused on support levels, as further decline could lead to rapid losses. The current indecisiveness in trading suggests a major move is imminent.

At press time at 4:45 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 1, bitcoin is trading at $76,601 as cross-asset markets wobble under liquidation pressure, geopolitical tension, and a sudden loss of risk appetite. Markets Lose Their Balance as Risk Appetite Fades Across Assets The crypto economy now stands at

By the numbers, January 2026 saw long-sleeping wallets from the 2010–2017 era finally stretch their legs, moving about 4,905.98 BTC—worth roughly $383 million at today’s exchange rates—after years of radio silence. Digging deeper, the data shows that 40.77% of those spends came from truly ancient

Notably, Dogecoin remains range-bound while gold stays in a documented mania phase on the monthly timeframe. However, current DOGE price action holds above $0.1214 support, with resistance capped near $0.1251 Historically, Dogecoin stagnation has aligned with periods when gold momentum do

SHIB went up by 0.9% in 24 hours and remained above the support zone of $0.057692. The price action remained within reported range with the resistance limit being held at $0.057871. SHIB gained 1.1 per cent and 1.2 per cent against BTC and ETH respectively. Shiba Inu registered a

PEPE traded near $0.05491, above its support of $0.054859, while facing resistance at $0.055174. Technical indicators reflected neutral momentum, suggesting indecision as price movement remained stable within a narrow range.

Chainlink Labs has acquired nearly 100,000 LINK tokens for its reserve, bringing the total number of tokens to over 1.7 million. The company’s stash is now worth $19.1 million, but at an average LINK cost basis of $16.2, it has lost 34% of its investment. Chainlink Labs has acquired nearly 1

LINEA was trading at $0.006252, which represents a decrease of 2.7 per cent in the last 24 hours. The price was stuck between the range of support level of $0.006083 to the resistance level of $0.006811. The daily chart indicated that there had been consistent compression in a falling

Over the past two weeks, the stablecoin economy trimmed $6.22 billion after topping out at an all-time high of $311.333 billion. Just this past week, the sector edged lower by 1.21%, shaving off another $3.748 billion. Stablecoin Sector Trims Billions The stablecoin, or fiat-pegged token economy

The bullish outlook for Litecoin is not over, as chartist Aksel Kibar identifies a critical support level at $63. A breakout could push prices toward $400, but a drop below $47 would invalidate this potential. The upcoming years may redefine Litecoin’s market presence.

Arab Bank Group achieved strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with a net profit after tax USD 1130 million compared to USD 1007 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 12%. The Group’s equity position also reflects financial stability and resilience, standing at USD 13

Zcash (ZEC) faces continued selling pressure, dropping 13% over the week. Currently trading around $322, market sentiment shows weakness, and further declines could see prices fall to $200. Key support at $310 is critical, with increased short positions in the derivatives market indicating bearish expectations. Investors should monitor the support levels closely, as a breakdown could accelerate the decline. Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and traders are advised to exercise caution. The overall market environment remains uncertain, with external factors potentially influencing future movements.

The Silver price saw a brutal selloff on Friday, dropping 28% in a single session and erasing massive value across the market. The move shocked traders, not just because of the size of the decline, but because of what appeared to happen at the lows. As silver price hit its bottom, data

SpaceX proposes a plan to deploy millions of solar-powered data center satellites in orbit, aiming to alleviate the energy consumption and resource issues of ground data centers. Despite several technical and economic challenges, this concept has placed space computing at the forefront of policy discussions, reflecting an important direction for future cloud computing.

The market is taking hits across the board. Bitcoin slipped, altcoins followed, and fear is back in the driver’s seat. Red candles dominate timelines, and short-term price talk drowns out everything else. Yet inside the Hedera community, the mood feels different. Less panic, more focus. That co

Ethereum developer Griff Green announced the redeployment of unclaimed funds from the 2016 The DAO hack as The DAO Security Fund, aimed at supporting Ethereum's security development. The funds, which grew from $6 million to approximately $200 million, will generate yields through staking and be used for security initiatives. Griff Green emphasized that although the The DAO incident was controversial, it also promoted the development of the Ethereum security ecosystem.

As the global financial markets weaken simultaneously, the cryptocurrency market once again becomes a major casualty. After experiencing a sharp decline in the overnight session, Bitcoin saw selling pressure emerge again this morning (30th), further breaking below $82,000. Analysts warn that as key support levels are consecutively lost, Bitcoin has "almost no clear support below," and may fall to $70,000 in the short term. As of 10:25 AM Taipei time, Bitcoin is trading at $81,401, down 8% for the day; Ethereum has dropped 9.5% to $2,707; BNB, Ripple (XRP), and Solana (SOL) have fallen between 7% and 8.6%. According to CoinGlass data, in the past 24 hours, the total liquidation amount across the network reached $1.779 billion, with over $1.67 billion coming from long positions. Bitcoin's liquidation amount reached 8.

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has ramped up his social media praise for US president Donald Trump while taking aim at former president Joe Biden, just days after Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was released from federal custody. Since Bankman-Fried’s February 2025

David Schwartz, Ripple's former CTO, dismissed predictions of XRP reaching $100 soon, stating the market sees such an outcome as unrealistic given current prices. Despite recent sell-offs and resistance near $1.80, XRP holds a critical support range at $1.60–$1.62, with potential for minor rebounds if buyer momentum increases.

Microsoft CEO Nadella warned at the 2026 World Economic Forum that if AI cannot quickly benefit humanity, it will face bubbles and loss of social license. Currently, the AI race is causing global resource shortages, yet only about 10% of companies profit from AI implementation, with most projects failing, indicating low effectiveness of technological applications.

Bitcoin Ahr999 indicator drops below 0.45, indicating entry into the "super cheap zone," but analysts warn that the bottom may be losing momentum, and there is no need to rush into heavy positions. At the same time, Bitcoin rainbow chart also shows a discount zone, and investors should pay attention to risks, monitor market sentiment, and ETF flows.

Against the backdrop of tense US-Iran relations, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Chairman Ali Larijani confirmed progress in negotiations, while Trump stated that the US has a fleet deployed in the Middle East. Although the US has proposed restrictions on Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missiles, Iran insists on its nuclear capabilities. In this complex situation involving multiple parties, the market may feel somewhat stable due to negotiations, but the situation could deteriorate at any time.

Bitcoin’s fall of around 7% to $77,000 on Saturday might have marked the low of this cycle, according to Bitcoin analyst PlanC. It comes as other crypto analysts continue to call for further downside for Bitcoin in the coming months. “Decent chance this will be the deepest pullback opportunity thi

On January 30, 2026, the precious metals market experienced a major crash, with spot silver dropping 30% in one day and gold falling 9%. This volatility was triggered by Trump's nomination of Waller as Federal Reserve Chair. The market's reaction to the policy shift led to a strong rebound in the US dollar, significantly reducing the appeal of gold and silver. At the same time, the gold and silver markets saw large-scale sell-offs due to overbought conditions and forced liquidations. Market analysis suggests that if Waller successfully takes office, it could stabilize the dollar, but gold and silver will face a prolonged adjustment period.

Kaspa has been taking some heat lately, and the daily chart is starting to show the effects. As pointed out by KaspaDaily, the KAS price has now slipped into oversold territory on the daily RSI. That’s usually a sign that selling pressure is getting stretched and that the market may need a

_BTC vs gold hits extreme undervaluation, echoing 2015 levels before a multi-year rebound._ Bitcoin is trading at levels that data suggests are more attractive than in 2017. Analysts compare Bitcoin’s value to gold and see signs of deep relative weakness. Similar conditions appeared

SHIB went up by 0.9% in 24 hours and remained above the support zone of $0.057692. The price action remained within reported range with the resistance limit being held at $0.057871. SHIB gained 1.1 per cent and 1.2 per cent against BTC and ETH respectively. Shiba Inu registered a

The SUI price is back in focus, and this time it’s not because of a quick spike or social hype. A weekly chart shared by Crypto Patel is getting a lot of attention because it shows something more structural, not something driven by short-term excitement. This is the kind of setup that tends to

PEPE traded near $0.05491, above its support of $0.054859, while facing resistance at $0.055174. Technical indicators reflected neutral momentum, suggesting indecision as price movement remained stable within a narrow range.