Tokenized Capital Summit Ignites Hong Kong
@GammaPrime will host the Tokenized Capital Summit in Hong Kong on February 9, 2026, expecting over 3,500 institutional investors and speakers managing $20 billion in assets. #Update #Crypto
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Optimism Community Launches 50% OP Token Buyback
The Optimism community has approved a plan to allocate 50% of protocol revenues for OP token buybacks starting February 2026, despite some internal criticism. #Update #Crypto $OP
Bybit Surges in XAUT Trading Volume
Bybit leads as the top centralized exchange for Tether Gold (XAUT) with nearly 16% market share, driven by macroeconomic factors and increased trading activity. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
Crypto Committee Raises $193M for Elections
Fairshake PAC raises $193M, up 37% since July, with major contributions from @Ripple, @a16z, and @Coinbase, to support pro-crypto candidates for the 2026 U.S. elections. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Solana Launches Tokenized Funds by WisdomTree
@WisdomTree has launched tokenized funds on the Solana blockchain, enhancing access for institutional and retail investors through WisdomTree Prime and Connect platforms. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin Exchange Bitget Launches Austria HQ
@Bitget is establishing its European HQ in Vienna, led by Oliver Stauber, to comply with the EU’s MiCAR regulation, enhancing operational frameworks for regulatory alignment. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum Stablecoin Launches by Fidelity Investments
@Fidelity is launching its stablecoin, Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), on the Ethereum network in February 2026, backed by cash reserves and U.S. Treasury bonds for 24/7 settlements and DeFi support. #Update #Crypto $ETH
SoftBank Launches $30B Investment in OpenAI
@SoftBank plans a potential $30 billion investment in @OpenAI, boosting its stock by 8.8%. OpenAI seeks $100 billion in funding for an $830 billion valuation. #Update #Crypto $BTC
S&P 500 Index Surges Past 7000 Points
The S&P 500 has surpassed 7000 points, driven by tech and AI advancements, while the cryptocurrency market remains stable with low correlation to stocks. Upcoming Fed meeting on interest rates is crucial. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Illegal Transactions Surge to $158 Billion
Illegal cryptocurrency transactions hit a record $158 billion in 2025, yet only 1.2% of total activity; state-backed networks and North Korean hackers are increasingly involved. Legal stablecoin transactions surged to $4 trillion. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Bill Proposed by South Korea’s Democrats
South Korea’s Democratic Party plans to introduce a Digital Asset Basic Law by February 17, 2026, requiring stablecoin issuers to hold $3.5M capital and lifting a ban on corporate crypto investments. #Update #Crypto
Tether Launches New US Stablecoin Innovation
@Tether has launched a new stablecoin, USAT, compliant with the GENIUS Act, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and available on Bybit, Crypto.com, and Kraken. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Consolidates for 60 Days Unusually
Bitcoin has consolidated between $85,000 and $94,000 for 60 days, with low volatility indicating weak demand; market eyes the Federal Reserve meeting for potential impacts. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Money Laundering Surges to $82 Billion
Chainalysis reports cryptocurrency money laundering will exceed $82 billion by 2025, driven by Chinese-language networks, highlighting the resilience of this illicit global service industry. #Update #Crypto