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Ethereum price: Classic chart pattern suggests ETH will go below $2K

Ethereum price: Classic chart pattern suggests ETH will go below $2K

February 04, 2026

Ether risks declining toward the $1,665-$1,725 range in February, according to a confluence of bearish technical and on-chain indicators.

Whale's $9B Bitcoin sale was not due to quantum concerns: Galaxy Digital

Whale's $9B Bitcoin sale was not due to quantum concerns: Galaxy Digital

February 04, 2026

Company pushes back after reports suggest a $9B Bitcoin sale by a wealthy client was tied to quantum computing fears.

Bitcoin ETF assets slip below $100B with fresh $272M outflows

Bitcoin ETF assets slip below $100B with fresh $272M outflows

February 04, 2026

Spot Bitcoin ETF AUM fell below $100 billion after $272 million in outflows, pushing year-to-date losses close to $1.3 billion.

Bitwise to acquire crypto staking company Chorus One: Report

Bitwise to acquire crypto staking company Chorus One: Report

February 04, 2026

The reported acquisition comes as Ethereum staking demand surges, with more than 30% of ETH supply locked and validator wait times stretching beyond 70 days.

Aave winds down Avara, phases out Family wallet in DeFi refocus

Aave winds down Avara, phases out Family wallet in DeFi refocus

February 04, 2026

Aave says all current and future products will move under Aave Labs, while the Family wallet iOS app is wound down and user accounts remain supported.

Crypto.com launches standalone prediction market app ‘OG’

Crypto.com launches standalone prediction market app ‘OG’

February 04, 2026

Crypto.com has spun out its prediction markets business into a standalone platform after reporting explosive growth, entering a crowded but booming industry.

Polymarket, Kalshi clash over groceries as prediction markets boom

Polymarket, Kalshi clash over groceries as prediction markets boom

February 04, 2026

The grocery giveaways come as Kalshi and Polymarket lead prediction market trading volumes, which have recently exceeded $400 million per day.

Stablecoin ‘dust’ txs on Ethereum triple post-Fusaka: Coin Metrics

Stablecoin ‘dust’ txs on Ethereum triple post-Fusaka: Coin Metrics

February 04, 2026

Analysis of 227 million USDC and USDT balance updates found that 43% were dust transfers under $1, said Coin Metrics.

Crypto dev launches website for agentic AI to ‘rent a human’

Crypto dev launches website for agentic AI to ‘rent a human’

February 04, 2026

The site lets users set an hourly rate for tasks from errands to business meetings. It was built using AI agents in a "Ralph loop," a form of vibe coding.

Kraken parent Payward revenues jump 33% as crypto traders pile in

Kraken parent Payward revenues jump 33% as crypto traders pile in

February 04, 2026

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Payward’s revenues were “well balanced” in 2025, split almost evenly between trading and asset-based revenues.

Vitalik Buterin tempers vision for ETH L2s, pushes native rollups

Vitalik Buterin tempers vision for ETH L2s, pushes native rollups

February 04, 2026

The Ethereum co-founder said many layer‑2s have failed to decentralize and continue to be mediated by multisig bridges instead of inheriting Ethereum’s security advantages.

ETH funding rate turns negative, but US macro conditions mute buy signal

ETH funding rate turns negative, but US macro conditions mute buy signal

February 04, 2026

Crypto traders usually view negative funding rates as a buy signal, but this week’s volatile US earnings outcome may cloud its value for ETH investors.

Nevada authorities file lawsuit against Coinbase over unlicensed wagering

Nevada authorities file lawsuit against Coinbase over unlicensed wagering

February 04, 2026

The enforcement action over wagers on sports event contracts followed Coinbase announcing the launch of prediction markets in all 50 US states.

Next Bitcoin accumulation phase may hinge on credit stress timing: Data

Next Bitcoin accumulation phase may hinge on credit stress timing: Data

February 04, 2026

Bitcoin’s volatility spiked, and its price plummeted to fresh lows as worrying US economic conditions emerged. Will credit stress data signal the next accumulation phase for BTC?

Tian Ruixiang outlines 15,000-Bitcoin equity deal with strategic investor

Tian Ruixiang outlines 15,000-Bitcoin equity deal with strategic investor

February 03, 2026

The Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage said an unidentified investor would contribute Bitcoin in exchange for equity, alongside an AI- and crypto-focused partnership.

Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown

Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown

February 03, 2026

The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday that will fund most of the government through the end of September.

Bitcoin loses $73K as US stocks sell off: Analyst says BTC price action not ‘abnormal’

Bitcoin loses $73K as US stocks sell off: Analyst says BTC price action not ‘abnormal’

February 03, 2026

Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off. Will traders step in to buy “discounted” BTC?

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

February 03, 2026

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Galaxy Digital reports $482M net loss in Q4 2025 amid crypto price slump

Galaxy Digital reports $482M net loss in Q4 2025 amid crypto price slump

February 03, 2026

The crypto company reported significant net losses to its balance sheet in 2025 due in part to “lower digital asset prices and approximately $160 million of one-time costs.“

VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure

VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure

February 03, 2026

The NYSE-listed BTYB allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked exposure.

Spain to follow UK with proposal to ban social media for children under 16

Spain to follow UK with proposal to ban social media for children under 16

February 03, 2026

Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain would implement several changes to laws impacting social media platforms starting next week, with potential criminal liability for executives.

Bitcoin, crypto ‘winter’ soon over, says Bitwise exec as gold retargets $5K

Bitcoin, crypto ‘winter’ soon over, says Bitwise exec as gold retargets $5K

February 03, 2026

Bitcoin failed to attack $80,000 resistance as gold sought a $5,000 reclaim, while analysis argued that "crypto winter" began in January 2025.

World Liberty launches $3.4B stablecoin: How it fits into onchain credit systems

World Liberty launches $3.4B stablecoin: How it fits into onchain credit systems

February 03, 2026

World Liberty launches a $3.4-billion stablecoin and lending platform, positioning it within onchain credit, collateralized loans and DeFi markets.

Did Solana bottom at $100? SOL price charts hint at a 150% rally

Did Solana bottom at $100? SOL price charts hint at a 150% rally

February 03, 2026

Solana price technicals suggest that the recent correction to $100 was a buy-the-dip opportunity as traders look for a recovery path toward $260.

MetaMask adds tokenized US stocks, ETFs, commodities via Ondo

MetaMask adds tokenized US stocks, ETFs, commodities via Ondo

February 03, 2026

The rollout provides access to tokenized US stocks, ETFs and commodities through Ondo GM tokens for non-US users on Ethereum, excluding 30 jurisdictions at launch.

Rails taps Stellar to launch onchain vaults for institutional derivatives liquidity

Rails taps Stellar to launch onchain vaults for institutional derivatives liquidity

February 03, 2026

Rails is betting that Stellar‑based smart contract vaults, onchain proofs and segregated collateral can make high‑speed perpetuals more palatable to institutions.

Fireblocks integrates Canton Network for regulated onchain settlement

Fireblocks integrates Canton Network for regulated onchain settlement

February 03, 2026

The integration allows institutions to custody and settle assets on the privacy-enabled blockchain built for regulated financial markets.

Suspicious projects outpublish legitimate ones in crypto press releases

Suspicious projects outpublish legitimate ones in crypto press releases

February 03, 2026

A new report finds most crypto press releases come from high-risk projects, raising questions about disclosure, hype and market manipulation.

Spanish Red Cross launches privacy-first blockchain aid platform

Spanish Red Cross launches privacy-first blockchain aid platform

February 03, 2026

The Spanish Red Cross is rolling out RedChain, a privacy-preserving blockchain aid system that gives donors cryptographic proof of impact without exposing beneficiary identities.

Real-world assets don’t need new gatekeepers

Real-world assets don’t need new gatekeepers

February 03, 2026

Permissioned blockchains and centralized layer 2s rebuild intermediaries for tokenized assets. Based rollups inherit Ethereum security while enabling compliance.

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