Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms $7.8B Event
Bitcoin options worth $7.8 billion are set to expire on @Deribit, with market dynamics expected as prices hover above the max pain level of $98,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
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Crypto Executive Order Boosts US Digital Assets
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to establish favorable policies for the crypto industry and explore a “digital asset stockpile,” causing $BTC to briefly surge above $106,000. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Bitcoin Holds Steady After Japan Rate Hike
Bitcoin ($BTC) remains steady above $104,000 despite the Bank of Japan’s hawkish rate hike, as risk assets show resilience and market focus shifts to U.S. policy developments under President Trump. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) →
Crypto Controversy Warren Investigates Trump Coin
Senator Elizabeth Warren urges the U.S. Office of Government Ethics and financial regulators to investigate President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP token, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and risks to investors as its value surged recently. #Breaking #Legal $TRUMP (-8) ↘
Ethereum Foundation Fracas: Protocol Unveiled
Agora acquires rival Boardroom to enhance Ethereum governance tools, while Vitalik Buterin’s restructuring plans for the Ethereum Foundation spark debate over decentralization. USDh stablecoin gains $3M liquidity on Bitcoin layer 2 Stacks. #Update #Crypto $ETH (0) →
Crypto ETFs: DOGE and TRUMP Launch
The SEC is reviewing applications for meme coin ETFs, including $DOGE and TRUMP, sparking debate over their legitimacy as investment vehicles. Critics highlight ethical concerns and potential conflicts of interest with President Trump’s involvement. #Update #ETF $DOGE (-3) ↘
Bitcoin Hits Record Trade Volume Wednesday
Bitcoin continues to trade at record levels, with Wednesday’s $130 billion volume among its highest ever, driven by increased futures and spot market activity. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
WazirX Secures Court Nod for Repayment
@WazirX has received approval from the Singapore High Court to restructure following a $230 million hack by the North Korean group Lazarus, aiming to repay users within 10 business days. #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
Trump-Linked Firm Expands Crypto Investments
@WorldLibertyFi plans to purchase an additional $2.65M of $TRX this week following a recent $9.8M acquisition of wrapped bitcoin, as its WLFI token sale nears completion with 2.4B tokens remaining. #Breaking #Crypto $TRX (+9) ↗
Ethereum Layer-2 Hits Record Transactions
Ethereum layer-2 protocols, led by @Coinbase’s BASE, have achieved a record transaction throughput of 29.64 million gas units per second, with BASE accounting for 67% of the total. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+6) ↗
Dogecoin ETF Launched Amid Musk Hype
@BitwiseInvest has filed for a Dogecoin ETF amid growing memecoin interest, confirmed by Delaware’s Department of State. This move follows similar filings by Rex Shares and Osprey Funds, potentially validating $DOGE institutionally. #Update #ETF $DOGE (+6) ↗
XRP SOL Futures Leak Error
An erroneous beta page from @CMEGroup suggested regulated $XRP and $SOL futures might trade on Feb. 10, but the company clarified no decisions are made yet. Both tokens briefly rose by 3% following the leak. #Update #Crypto $XRP (+2) ↗
Crypto Leadership Shift Trump CFTC Pick
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Caroline Pham has replaced top officials at the agency, impacting cryptocurrency oversight as Harry Jung becomes acting chief of staff. #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
CoinDesk Unveils Free Registration Feature
@CoinDesk introduces free registration for some readers to enhance content relevance and user experience. This pilot aims to offer advanced data tools and investigative content, shaping the future of digital asset coverage. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗