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on Feb 9, 2026
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Scott Bessent urges Warsh confirmation hearings to proceed as the DOJ continues its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Federal Reserve leadership remains under close scrutiny as political pressure and regulatory oversight intersect. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged lawmakers to advance confirmation hearings for Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, even as the Justice […]

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on Feb 9, 2026
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AI mania shows fear, not peak confidence, signaling more growth for crypto markets. Rising margin debt and liquidity injections support speculative cycles benefiting digital assets. Crypto could gain as AI-driven capital spreads beyond mega-cap tech into broader markets. The AI bubble will not pop anytime soon, according to top market analyst Bull Theory.  The analyst […]

FEATURE
on Feb 9, 2026
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USDT profits are funding Tether’s expansion into new sectors while concerns over governance and control persist. Tether is entering a new phase as it uses growing profits to expand its role in crypto markets. Once known mainly for issuing USDT, the company is now building a wide investment portfolio and adding staff across several regions. […]

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on Feb 9, 2026
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ARK reversed recent Coinbase buying and increased exposure elsewhere across its flagship ETFs, according to filings. ARK Invest continued adjusting its crypto-related holdings on Friday, cutting back on Coinbase while increasing exposure to Bullish. Recent trades show a clear shift in focus within Cathie Wood’s flagship funds. Market moves came during a strong session for […]

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on Feb 8, 2026
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Crypto panic eases after Huobi founder Li Lin denies liquidation rumors, while on-chain data confirms Trend Research completed a major Ethereum sell-off. Crypto market panic eased after Huobi founder Li Lin rejected liquidation rumors. The answer to the confusion came on the heels of steep declines in Bitcoin and Ethereum that caused concern among traders […]

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on Feb 8, 2026
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SEC Chair confirms the crypto market structure bill has passed the House and is now moving through the U.S. Senate review process. The chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed that a major crypto market structure bill has passed the House. The statement was delivered during a live interview on CNBC. Lawmakers have […]

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on Feb 8, 2026
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India doesn’t regulate crypto formally but enforces strict monitoring, taxation, and compliance. Crypto platforms must follow KYC, AML, and record-keeping rules; ED has seized ₹4,200+ crore. Users face 30% tax on gains, 1% TDS per transaction, and non-reporting is flagged using analytics. India has created a crypto puzzle that confuses traders worldwide.  The government doesn’t […]

FEATURE
on Feb 8, 2026
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Vietnam proposes new crypto tax rules, introducing a 0.1% turnover tax while exempting transfers from VAT nationwide. Vietnam has proposed a new tax framework for crypto transactions, signaling stricter oversight. The Ministry of Finance released a draft circular for public consultation. The proposal is aimed at people and institutions that trade in crypto using licensed […]

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on Feb 7, 2026
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The White House will host crypto firms and banks on February 10 to continue talks on stablecoin rules and advance the crypto market bill. The White House has set February 10 for renewed talks between crypto firms and banks. The meeting comes as lawmakers push to move a stalled crypto market bill forward. Officials aim […]

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on Feb 7, 2026
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Crosslink adds finality layer to Zcash PoW, cutting confirmation times while blocking rollback attacks. Vitalik’s second donation funds testnet launch and production phase with security audits and reviews. Upgrade reduces double-spend risk and improves exchange integration without replacing existing PoW. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated to Shielded Labs again. The funds will support Crosslink, […]