NY prosecutors raise alarm over GENIUS Act on fraud: Report
Five New York officials reportedly said Tether and Circle had been incentivized to not work with law enforcement, allowing them to profit off crimes involving stablecoins. Go to Source
Month: February 2026
Blockstream Named Dozens of Times as New Epstein Files Roil the Crypto Conversation
At the start of February 2026, a massive DOJ dump of Jeffrey Epstein-linked records has recently hijacked the crypto conversation, pulling digital currencies and Blockstream into an unexpected and uneasy spotlight. Epstein Files Reopen Old Questions Around Blockstream as Adam Back Denies Any Financial Link As crypto markets remain under strain, social media attention has … Read more
Why India wants the e-rupee to move beyond borders
India is exploring cross-border use of the e-rupee to reduce payment costs, improve trade settlement efficiency and expand the rupee’s global role. Go to Source
Crypto figures address connections mentioned in latest Epstein file release
Some crypto executives are explaining the nature of the business relationships with disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Go to Source
Bitcoin bull market ‘confirmed over?’ BTC price sees 4th red monthly candle
Bitcoin printed its fourth red monthly candle in a row as BTC price dropped below $80,000, with traders dismissing the bull market returning. Go to Source
Crude Collapse: Brent Slides to $65 as Geopolitical Risk Premium Evaporates
Oil prices fell more than 4% on Feb. 2, with Brent dropping to $65.98 and WTI to $61.84, as easing U.S.–Iran tensions and a stronger dollar erased much of January’s geopolitical risk premium. Geopolitical Thaw Triggers Sharp Crude Sell-Off Oil prices slid more than 4% on Monday, Feb. 2, after an apparent thaw in tensions … Read more
Bitcoin’s $74K Floor: Will the Foundation Hold or Crack Under Pressure?
In this febrile crypto moment, bitcoin’s showing off its classic mix of drama and indecision. A wild ride between $74,532 and $78,610 sets the tone, with volume clocking in at a staggering $86.03 billion—because what’s a day in crypto without a bit of whiplash? The market cap plants its flag at $1.55 trillion, but beneath … Read more
Trump’s Fed nomination a ‘mixed’ signal for Bitcoin, US liquidity: Analyst
Warsh’s nomination as the new Fed chair has ignited US liquidity drought concerns, but his interest rate policy may hold the silver lining for risk asset recovery, according to market analysts. Go to Source
Saylor’s Strategy buys $75.3M in BTC as prices briefly dip below $75K
Latest filings show Strategy bought 855 Bitcoin at about $88,000 each last week, as BTC briefly fell below its average cost for the first time since 2023. Go to Source
South Korean watchdog expands AI systems to track crypto manipulation
The Financial Supervisory Service said automated models now scan crypto trading activity across timeframes, reducing reliance on manual investigations. Go to Source