Is this crypto winter different? Key observers reevaluate Bitcoin
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The current market downswing could be driven by institutional investors exiting positions, as crypto still presents too much risk for them.
The current market downswing could be driven by institutional investors exiting positions, as crypto still presents too much risk for them.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 13:59:31
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IronClaw rivals OpenClaw, Olas launches bots for Polymarket — AI Eye
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Near.AI introduces a secure, private, Rust-based version of OpenClaw called IronClaw, Olas prediction agents unleashed Polymarket. AI Eye.
Near.AI introduces a secure, private, Rust-based version of OpenClaw called IronClaw, Olas prediction agents unleashed Polymarket. AI Eye.
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Consolidation Featured after Yesterday's Big FX Moves
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The general tone in the foreign exchange market is one of consolidation after yesterday’s stronger than expected January jobs data injected volatility into dollar trading. The news stream is light and tomorrow the US reports January CPI. Japan’s markets re-opened after yesterday’s holiday and [...]
The general tone in the foreign exchange market is one of consolidation after yesterday’s stronger than expected January jobs data injected volatility into dollar trading. The news stream is light and tomorrow the US reports January CPI. Japan’s markets re-opened after yesterday’s holiday and [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 11:52:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 11:52:00
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Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified
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The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.
The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.
Authors: Christina Comben ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 09:23:24
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Crypto markets won’t fly without more credit
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Crypto markets lack credit. Pre-funded trades and thin prime brokerage cause liquidity droughts that amplify volatility and cap institutional adoption.
Crypto markets lack credit. Pre-funded trades and thin prime brokerage cause liquidity droughts that amplify volatility and cap institutional adoption.
Authors: Harpal Sandhu ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-12 00:30:00
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Sam Bankman-Fried claims Biden DOJ silenced witnesses during FTX trial
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Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a new FTX trial, alleging DOJ witness pressure and citing a declaration disputing the prosecution’s insolvency claims, according to a new filing.
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a new FTX trial, alleging DOJ witness pressure and citing a declaration disputing the prosecution’s insolvency claims, according to a new filing.
Authors: Zoltan Vardai ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 14:00:43
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Is China hoarding gold so yuan becomes global reserve instead of USD?
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Big Questions: Has Beijing been amassing a secret war chest of gold so that it can one day dethrone the US dollar via economic warfare?
Big Questions: Has Beijing been amassing a secret war chest of gold so that it can one day dethrone the US dollar via economic warfare?
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Why blockchain TPS numbers often collapse in the real world
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High TPS figures promise scale, but every additional transaction increases the burden on the very nodes meant to keep networks decentralized.
High TPS figures promise scale, but every additional transaction increases the burden on the very nodes meant to keep networks decentralized.
Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 13:43:26
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A token launch by OpenAI might hold key implications for AI compute financing
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A hypothetical OpenAI crypto token might provide liquid funding for infrastructure, although the feasibility remains unconfirmed.
A hypothetical OpenAI crypto token might provide liquid funding for infrastructure, although the feasibility remains unconfirmed.
Authors: Jesus Rodriguez ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 12:30:00
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US Jobs Data Due while the Confrontation with Iran is Approaching a Climax
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The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies. The powerful short squeeze continues to lift the yen, though Japan was on holiday today. Defying expectations, the yen, and Japanese bonds have rallied since the LDP’s sweeping electoral victory. The combination of a stronger yen and [...]
The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies. The powerful short squeeze continues to lift the yen, though Japan was on holiday today. Defying expectations, the yen, and Japanese bonds have rallied since the LDP’s sweeping electoral victory. The combination of a stronger yen and [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-11 11:49:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-11 11:49:00
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Bitcoin price drops 3% as analyst warns bulls lack ‘momentum’ to flip $69K
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Bitcoin analysis warned the $69,000 mark may end up as long-term resistance again, thanks to its significance in BTC price history.
Bitcoin analysis warned the $69,000 mark may end up as long-term resistance again, thanks to its significance in BTC price history.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-11 08:00:08
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Do Super Bowl ads predict a bubble? Dot-coms, crypto and now AI
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Super Bowl LX featured 10 ads for different AI products, and some observers believe it could be a sign that the AI financial bubble will soon burst.
Super Bowl LX featured 10 ads for different AI products, and some observers believe it could be a sign that the AI financial bubble will soon burst.
Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 15:30:53
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Bitcoin's Mayer Multiple hits 2022 levels: Where is BTC price bottom?
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The Bitcoin Mayer Multiple reached 0.65, echoing the deep bear market conditions of 2022 and sparking debate on whether BTC's real bottom lies at $50,000 or lower.
The Bitcoin Mayer Multiple reached 0.65, echoing the deep bear market conditions of 2022 and sparking debate on whether BTC's real bottom lies at $50,000 or lower.
Authors: Nancy Lubale ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 13:33:49
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UK regulator takes High Court action against HTX over crypto promotions
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The UK’s financial watchdog sued Panama-based HTX exchange and unidentified persons, alleging illegal crypto promotions on social media despite warnings.
The UK’s financial watchdog sued Panama-based HTX exchange and unidentified persons, alleging illegal crypto promotions on social media despite warnings.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 13:00:41
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The GENIUS Act and MiCA will split stablecoins into cash and shadow deposits
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The GENIUS Act and MiCA could split stablecoins into cash-like instruments with statutorily protected redemption rights — or shadow deposits that reprice like credit during panic runs.
The GENIUS Act and MiCA could split stablecoins into cash-like instruments with statutorily protected redemption rights — or shadow deposits that reprice like credit during panic runs.
Authors: Emir J. Phillips ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 12:30:00
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Greenback Consolidates after Yesterday's Shellacking
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After yesterday’s sharp losses, the US dollar is mostly consolidating with a firmer bias against the G10 currencies. The yen is the exception. The unexpected post-election gains have been extended through the local session and the European morning. The very long-end of the Japanese yield curve [...]
After yesterday’s sharp losses, the US dollar is mostly consolidating with a firmer bias against the G10 currencies. The yen is the exception. The unexpected post-election gains have been extended through the local session and the European morning. The very long-end of the Japanese yield curve [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 11:50:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-10 11:50:00
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Did a Hong Kong fund kill Bitcoin? Bithumb’s ‘phantom’ BTC: Asia Express
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Questions raised after Bithumb intern sent 15X more “phantom” Bitcoin to users than it held. Plus, did a Hong Kong fund blow up? Asia Express
Questions raised after Bithumb intern sent 15X more “phantom” Bitcoin to users than it held. Plus, did a Hong Kong fund blow up? Asia Express
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Prediction markets are the new open-source spycraft
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Prediction markets turn US secrets into onchain signals. Crypto bets on tariffs and raids become foreign intelligence’s open-source spycraft goldmine.
Prediction markets turn US secrets into onchain signals. Crypto bets on tariffs and raids become foreign intelligence’s open-source spycraft goldmine.
Authors: Joshua Chu ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-09 12:30:00
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Dramatic Victory for Takaichi, Beijing Cautions on US Treasuries, and Starmer's Woes Persist
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There are three important developments. First, Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi led the LDP to a landslide victory that secured a 2/3 “super majority” that is understood as a powerful mandate and provides an opportunity to change the constitution. While JGBs were sold and Japanese equities [...]
There are three important developments. First, Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi led the LDP to a landslide victory that secured a 2/3 “super majority” that is understood as a powerful mandate and provides an opportunity to change the constitution. While JGBs were sold and Japanese equities [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-09 11:53:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
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Published: 2026-02-09 11:53:00
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Crypto investment outflows ease after three weeks of heavy selling
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Crypto ETP outflows slowed to $187 million after weeks of losses, with a record $63 billion in trading volume, suggesting a “potential market nadir,” CoinShares said.
Crypto ETP outflows slowed to $187 million after weeks of losses, with a record $63 billion in trading volume, suggesting a “potential market nadir,” CoinShares said.
Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-09 09:42:22
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BTC traders wait for $50K bottom: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
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Bitcoin price forecasts still favor lower macro lows as traders brace for US inflation data and renewed Japan-driven currency volatility.
Bitcoin price forecasts still favor lower macro lows as traders brace for US inflation data and renewed Japan-driven currency volatility.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-09 08:05:34
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Bitcoin difficulty plunges, Buterin sells off Ethereum: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 1 – 7
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant move with his Ethereum holdings, Bitcoin mining difficulty plunges: Hodler’s Digest
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant move with his Ethereum holdings, Bitcoin mining difficulty plunges: Hodler’s Digest
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Bitcoin bear market not over? Trader sees BTC price 'real bottom' at $50K
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Bitcoin price analysis stayed bearish on the outlook for BTC, predicting new macro lows in a repeat of the 2022 bear market.
Bitcoin price analysis stayed bearish on the outlook for BTC, predicting new macro lows in a repeat of the 2022 bear market.
Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-08 14:51:00
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ARK extends Coinbase selling streak with another $22M sale, adds Bullish
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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold 134,472 Coinbase shares across three ETFs while buying over 393,000 shares of crypto platform Bullish.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold 134,472 Coinbase shares across three ETFs while buying over 393,000 shares of crypto platform Bullish.
Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-08 09:14:53
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Week Ahead: Does the Dollar's Upside Correction have more Room to Run?
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The US dollar rose against the G10 currencies last week but the Australian and New Zealand dollars. Without much in the way of new supportive developments, we frame its gains primarily in technical terms after the dramatic sell-off the appears to have been spurred by the bellicose nature of [...]
The US dollar rose against the G10 currencies last week but the Australian and New Zealand dollars. Without much in the way of new supportive developments, we frame its gains primarily in technical terms after the dramatic sell-off the appears to have been spurred by the bellicose nature of [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-07 12:17:00
Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-02-07 12:17:00
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