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on Feb 3, 2026
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Nomura trims crypto risk after Q3 losses but continues long-term digital asset plans through regulated U.S. expansion. Japanese financial group Nomura has cut back its crypto exposure following losses at its digital asset unit. Despite near-term setbacks, Nomura continues to advance its global crypto ambitions through its digital arm. Recent moves in the United States […]

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on Feb 2, 2026
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Bitcoin and SaaS declines are driven by US liquidity constraints, not broken markets. Resolution of the US government shutdown could restore liquidity and ease market pressure. Full-cycle investing favors patience; time matters more than short-term crypto price swings. Macro investor Raoul Pal has dismissed claims that Bitcoin and crypto are fundamentally broken. In a detailed […]

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on Feb 2, 2026
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SBF’s public support for Trump marks a sharp break from past ties as legal pressure remains high. Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has stepped up public praise of the current US administration. At the same time, the FTX founder sharply criticized Joe Biden’s government, which he previously supported vocally.  His latest comments come just days after Caroline […]

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on Feb 2, 2026
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Kevin Warsh ties AI productivity to rate cuts, shifting expectations for technology and semiconductor market leadership. Bitcoin gains policy support, yet tighter liquidity limits upside from rate cuts without quantitative easing. Small-cap banks and firms benefit as regulatory rollbacks redirect capital toward domestic growth sectors. Kevin Warsh stands poised to become the next Federal Reserve […]

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on Feb 1, 2026
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Hyperunit whale exits Ether position with $250 million loss, highlighting leverage risks after volatile crypto market liquidation wave. The crypto trader known as the Hyperunit whale has suffered a dramatic reversal after exiting a massive Ether position. The trader, who was associated with Garrett Jin, suffered a total loss of almost $250 million. As a […]

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on Feb 1, 2026
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FCA releases CP26/4, a consultation discussion that suggests extensive crypto regulation: Consumer Duty, dispute resolution, and the necessity of firms establishing a UK presence. FCA has published a Consultation Paper CP26/4, providing a broad regulatory frameworks of cryptoasset activities. Cryptocurrency companies in the UK will be forced to undertake significant operational changes. According to Hogan […]

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on Feb 1, 2026
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A new lawsuit has just alleged that  Coinbase directors, including CEO Brian Armstrong, avoided over $1 billion in losses by selling shares during the company’s 2021 direct listing. Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick has just ruled that the lawsuit will proceed. Coinbase board member Marc Andreessen is accused of offloading $118.7 million in stock through […]

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on Feb 1, 2026
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Silver trades near $92 on COMEX but around $130 in Shanghai, showing a 40% price gap driven by paper futures trading versus physical demand. Silver is currently trading at sharply different prices across major global markets, raising questions about how prices are formed. In the United States, futures-linked prices remain far lower than physical prices […]

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on Jan 31, 2026
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U.S. PPI hit 3% in December, above forecasts, sending Bitcoin below $83,000 as traders reassess rate cuts. outlook dims now. Bitcoin prices declined after U.S. producer inflation data exceeded market expectations. The higher reading reinforced concerns that inflation remains persistent, while traders reassessed the outlook for interest rate cuts. Digital asset markets reacted quickly as […]

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on Jan 31, 2026
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Analysts warn MSTR could fall to $120 as bearish charts form and Peter Schiff criticizes MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-focused strategy. MicroStrategy shares remain under pressure as analysts point to further downside risk. Bearish technical signals have emerged while criticism of the company’s Bitcoin-focused strategy has intensified. Market participants continue to link the stock’s performance closely to Bitcoin […]