Blockchain & Digital Assets

February 8, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb inadvertently distributed approximately 620,000 Bitcoins—valued at over $40 billion—to around 695 users during a routine promotional campaign. The mishap occurred when staff mistakenly credited accounts with 2,000 BTC per recipient instead of the intended modest cash prize of 2,000 Korean… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:25 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Results of a recent survey by DeFi firm 1inch suggests sentiment among DeFi users remains positive heading into 2026, with 72% of respondents globally expressing optimism about the sector’s future. U.S. users reported one of the highest confidence levels at 83%, while sentiment across Asian… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 4:21 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Tether Investments announced a strategic investment in Gold.com, acquiring a minority ownership position and establishing a long-term collaboration to expand access to gold across digital and traditional distribution channels. As part of this investment, Tether has acquired approximately 12% of Gold.com in a… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 11:59 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Uniform Labs and Metalayer Ventures announced the launch of an institutional liquidity facility designed to provide instant redemption capacity for holders of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The facility, raised and managed by Metalayer Ventures with the support of Uniform Labs and backed by… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

  The European Union is falling behind in the adoption of blockchain technology, most pressingly tokenization or digital securities. Everyone acknowledges that digital securities are the future. A growing number of innovators and established financial services are utilizing or reviewing tokenized securities. Last month, the… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 had plenty to say about Bitcoin this week. “Bitcoin has seen an abysmal start to the year, down 11% YTD so far and now trading below the average ETF cost basis and at Strategy’s (MSTR) cost basis for the first time since 2023. January… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance noted that the landscape of UK financial services in 2026 is being impacted by developments in artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technologies (DLT), such as blockchain, stand out as key drivers of strategic advancements. UK Finance has also mentioned that major collaborations, like… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the enterprise software firm that has pivoted to become the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continues to make significant announcements in 2026 with its aggressive BTC focused strategy. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le, the company… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted in a recent update that in the evolving landscape of digital finance, stablecoins have emerged as a foundation for efficient financial operations. According to insights from Chainalysis, these digital assets facilitate instant settlements, seamless international transfers, and enhanced liquidity on blockchain networks… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets trading platform Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) has released its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on February 5, 2026, showcasing a blend of operational growth and significant accounting losses driven by volatile cryptocurrency valuations. The company, which operates a regulated exchange for spot and derivatives trading, reported… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin’s price tumbles below $71,000 in early 2026, marking a 15% decline since its peak last year, stablecoins are bucking the trend with robust expansion. These digital assets, pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, offer stability in volatile markets and are increasingly… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent documents unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice in February 2026 have brought to light a seemingly concerning detail from the early days of the cryptocurrency industry: Jeffrey Epstein‘s $3 million investment in Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) during its 2014 Series C funding round. This infusion… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction markets, where participants wager on the outcomes of real-world events ranging from elections to sports, have surged in popularity as a innovative segment of the web3 ecosystem. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to buy and sell contracts tied to these events, effectively… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 3:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Strategy (née MicroStrategy) (NASDAQ:MSTR) is having a bad day. As of this moment, Strategy is trading down almost 15% for the day, hovering around $109. To put this in perspective, Strategy traded at over $430 per share last year, so the company has created significant… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 2:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new alert issued on February 2, 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James has highlighted the dangers associated with unregulated prediction markets, particularly as excitement builds for major sporting events like the Super Bowl. These online platforms allow users to wager on the… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 11:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Can Bitcoin go to zero? Sure, it can, but it probably will not. But currently, Bitcoin is in a nosedive, trading at around $67,000. The last time BTC traded at that level was in October of 2024. So how low can Bitcoin go? Bitcoin OGs… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 10:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Valon Technologies and Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) have deepened their collaboration, harnessing artificial intelligence and blockchain to deliver tangible improvements in loan origination, servicing, and overall performance. Announced on February 4, 2026, this partnership emphasizes practical outcomes over hype, addressing inefficiencies in the industry… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 10:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered digital-asset bank, has reached a $4.2 billion valuation following a $100 million investment from stablecoin issuer Tether. According to a note from the firm, the investment coincides with Tether enlisting Anchorage to issue a new US dollar stablecoin, USA₮…. Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into February 2026, the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market is once again proving that its infamous 4-year cycle—characterized by euphoric bull runs followed by sharp corrections—hasn’t vanished despite years of proclamations about industry maturation (as well as steady influx of institutional capital). Under… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to bridge traditional finance and decentralized markets, Ripple has unveiled new support for Hyperliquid within its Ripple Prime platform. This development, announced on February 4, 2026, aims to broaden institutional investors‘ entry into onchain liquidity for derivatives. Hyperliquid, known for its efficient… Read More