Bitcoin Dominance is Rising | Will Altcoins See Altseason?

Altcoins just suffered their worst sell-off in years, with over $460 billion erased in days. Will liquidity rotate back, or is the dream of another altseason fading for good? Altcoins under pressure On Feb. 3, global financial markets suffered a sharp flash crash after Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, triggering a sell-off across global markets. Stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies reacted immediately, with altcoins taking the biggest hit. At the end of January, the total altcoin market cap stood at $1.46 trillion, but by Feb. 3, it…

Trump’s CFTC Head Slams Prediction Markets Resistance Under Predecessor

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s legal campaign against prediction market platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi can’t just be shut down, according to Caroline Pham, the acting agency chairman put in place by President Donald Trump. Pham said the agency will gather experts for a roundtable meeting, probably next month, that can build a case for how the commission ought to approach regulation and oversight of firms that offer betting on event contracts. She noted that despite her continued objections in recent years to former Chairman Rostin Behnam’s enforcement…

Arbitrum Integrates With BitcoinOS to Expand Into the Bitcoin Network 

Arbitrum has integrated with BitcoinOS (BOS) to bring its Ethereum-based layer two (L2) scaling solution to the Bitcoin network. Arbitrum Brings Ethereum-Based L2 Scaling to Bitcoin According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the integration allows Arbitrum One, an L2 network on Ethereum, to function as a hybrid rollup that leverages both Bitcoin’s security […] Original

Solana Could Target $220 If It Holds Current Levels – Analyst Expects Short-Term Bullish Momentum

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Solana is trading above the crucial $200 level after enduring days of extreme volatility and heavy selling pressure. Despite the uncertainty, Solana remains one of the strongest assets in the crypto market, sustaining its bullish momentum that has been in place since 2023. Investors and analysts are closely watching this key level, as maintaining support above $200 is essential to confirm further upside potential. Related Reading Top analyst Jelle shared a technical analysis on X, highlighting Solana’s current position. He noted that SOL…

MSTR Reports Q4 Loss; BTC Holdings Remain At 471,107

Strategy (MSTR) reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $3.03 per share, compared to income of $0.50 per share a year earlier. The loss incurred as the company took an impairment charge on its 471,107 token bitcoin (BTC) holdings. It’s been an extremely eventful week for Strategy prior to the earnings, including an upsizing in the company’s preferred stock offering and a name change just hours ago. The firm recently ended a long string of bitcoin purchases and currently holds 471,107 tokens worth roughly $45 billion. The Financial Stability Accounting Board…

Canadian Man Accused of $65M Cryptocurrency Fraud

A Canadian man has been indicted in the United States for allegedly orchestrating a $65 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Andean Medjedovic, 22, reportedly exploited vulnerabilities in blockchain protocols to siphon millions from investors. If convicted, he faces up to 90 years in prison. Exploiting Blockchain Vulnerabilities According to U.S. prosecutors, Medjedovic leveraged weaknesses in automated smart contracts used by cryptocurrency platforms KyberSwap and Indexed Finance between 2021 and 2023. These platforms facilitate decentralized financial transactions through self-executing contracts on the blockchain. The indictment states that he used deceptive trading strategies…

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Holds Steady Near Record Highs as Network Prepares for Difficulty Adjustment

Bitcoin’s computational prowess currently hums at 825.85 exahash per second (EH/s), a gentle dip from its zenith of 844 EH/s recorded on Feb. 4, 2025. The network’s transaction queue, known as the mempool, continues to reflect minimal activity, while newly minted blocks materialize slightly quicker than the protocol’s 10-minute target. Foundry Leads Mining Race: Four […] Original

Analyst Says It’s A Good Buy At These Levels

Este artículo también está disponible en español. The XRP price has entered a Golden Pocket—a key Fibonacci retracement level that often acts as strong support. According to a crypto analyst, this new development could present an attractive buying opportunity for investors, especially as the market consolidates. XRP Price Golden Support Could Trigger Rebound A crypto analyst, known as “ColdBloodedCharter’ on TradingView, has presented a detailed technical chart analysis of XRP, discussing its current position, potential future trends, and key buying levels. The analyst disclosed that XRP is currently inside a…

Microstrategy Rebrands as Strategy, Emphasizing Bitcoin-Centric Approach

Microstrategy has unveiled a rebranding effort, adopting the name Strategy to emphasize its commitment to bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI). Microstrategy Renames Itself Strategy The Tysons Corner, Virginia-headquartered firm, recognized for its business analytics tools and substantial bitcoin reserves, introduced its updated identity, logo, and branding Tuesday. The refreshed logo displays a modernized “B” symbolizing […] Original