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South Korean Financial Regulator to Probe Crypto Market Manipulation, Impose Penalties for IT Failures

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South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service announced a planned targeted investigation into high‑risk crypto market manipulation tactics — including large “ whale” trades, exchange withdrawal halts used to rig prices, API‑based manipulation, and coordinated social‑media misinformation. The regulator also said it will develop artificial intelligence (AI) analytics to detect suspicious rapid price spikes and suspect groups, … Read more

ENS to Deploy ENSv2 Exclusively on Ethereum, Halts Namechain L2 Development

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ENS announced Feb. 6 that it will deploy ENSv2 exclusively on Ethereum L1 and cease development of its planned Namechain layer 2, saying recent Ethereum scaling — including a fusaka-driven gas limit increase to 60 million and a 99% drop in ENS registration gas costs over the past year — made L1 the preferable platform. … Read more

South Korea’s Bithumb Exchange Accidentally Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users

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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed approximately 620,000 bitcoins, worth around $44 billion, to 695 customers during a promotional event. The company quickly acted to restrict trading and withdrawals, claiming to have recovered 99.7% of the erroneously distributed cryptocurrency within 35 minutes of the incident. The exchange emphasized that the mistake was not caused … Read more

Polymarket Signals New Crypto Token With POLY Trademark Filings

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Polymarket’s parent company has submitted multiple trademark applications for “POLY,” indicating a strategic move toward launching a native cryptocurrency token for its prediction market platform. The filings represent a significant potential expansion of the company’s business model, exploring new monetization strategies amid the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. The trademark applications come at a critical time for … Read more

Gemini Exchange Exits UK, EU, Australia, Refocuses on America

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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced a significant strategic realignment, including workforce reductions and geographic market exits. The company will withdraw from operations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia while reducing its workforce by approximately 25%, following previous staff cuts that had already reduced the team to about … Read more

Secure Digital Markets Completes $1 Million Lightning Network Transaction With Kraken

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Institutional trading desk SDM achieves largest recorded Lightning Network payment, demonstrating the potential for near-instant, low-cost enterprise-scale settlements. Secure Digital Markets (SDM) has successfully executed a $1 million transaction on the Lightning Network, settling near-instantly with minimal fees in a landmark payment to Kraken on January 28, 2026. Powered by Voltage’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, the transaction … Read more

Tether Invests $150 Million in Gold.com to Expand Tokenized Gold Access

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Stablecoin issuer Tether acquires 12% of Gold.com, aiming to bridge digital currencies with physical gold markets amid record gold prices and growing tokenization trends. Tether Investments has made a strategic $150 million investment in Gold.com, marking a significant move to expand global access to gold through digital and traditional channels. The partnership aims to integrate … Read more

Fireblocks and Stacks Unlock Institutional Bitcoin DeFi Opportunities

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Fireblocks integrates with Stacks, enabling 2,400+ institutional clients to deploy bitcoin capital in native decentralized finance ( DeFi) applications. Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 platform, has announced a strategic integration with Fireblocks that will allow institutional investors to access Bitcoin-native DeFi opportunities. The collaboration addresses historical constraints that have prevented institutional participation in Bitcoin decentralized … Read more

Startale and SBI Holdings Launch Strium, a Layer 1 Blockchain for Tokenized Securities

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Japanese tech firms Startale and SBI Holdings introduce Strium Network, a blockchain platform designed to revolutionize trading and settlement of tokenized securities and real-world assets across Asia. Strium Network, unveiled on February 5, 2026, aims to create a comprehensive infrastructure for 24/7 trading of tokenized securities and derivatives. Leveraging SBI Holdings’ ecosystem of 80 million … Read more

Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Tokens.com to Launch Tokenized Real‑estate Platform

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Bed Bath & Beyond signs agreement to acquire Tokens.com to build a unified platform for tokenized real‑world asset finance and liquidity. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. said on Feb. 2, 2026 that it has signed an agreement to acquire Tokens.com, which will be wholly owned and integrated with its fintech, insurance, and blockchain businesses including … Read more

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