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Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

US won't 'bail out' Bitcoin, says Treasury Secretary Bessent <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI5ZGItZGM1Ny03Y2VmLTg2MWQtYTMwMjNlNDdiZmI5LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US won't 'bail out' Bitcoin, says Treasury Secretary Bessent">The comments came during Bessent's Congressional testimony on Wednesday in a tense exchange with California Representative Brad Sherman.

Scott Bessent: US Treasury Has No Authority To

Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, testified before Congress on Wednesday and said that the US government would not use taxpayer funds to bu...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Bitnomial launches first US-regulated Tezos futures, allowing retail exposure to XTZ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI5YTQtZjhjNC03MGIyLTg1OWEtMmU3YmRjOTYzYzFkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitnomial launches first US-regulated Tezos futures, allowing retail exposure to XTZ">The listing follows Bitnomial’s January launch of Aptos futures, as the exchange continues expanding US-regulated derivatives beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

Bitnomial Lists First US-regulated Tezos Futures

Bitnomial has launched futures tied to Tezos’ XTZ token, marking the first time the asset trades on a CFTC-regulated exchange in the United States.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Bitcoin price sets new 15-month low under $73K as crypto liquidates $800M <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI4MTEtODliOC03MTlmLWJkZTgtYjU1YzE3MjQxODBmLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin fell to its lowest levels since November 2024 after beating its previous bottom, with $70,000 BTC price support and under coming into focus.

Bitcoin Price Action Makes Lower Lows After Failed $76,000 Relief Bounce

BTC price fails to turn its relief bounce into support as new multimonth lows come at the hands of US Bitcoin sellers.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Fireblocks to integrate Stacks for institutional-grade Bitcoin DeFi <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI5ODAtN2JmOS03NDAxLTg2MWEtMGRmY2MyZDkyMGNkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Fireblocks to integrate Stacks for institutional-grade Bitcoin DeFi">The Bitcoin network has an average block time of about 10 minutes, which creates a challenge for decentralized finance applications.

Stacks and Fireblocks Partner To Bring Bitcoin-Based DeFi to Institutions

Fireblocks will integrate Stacks to provide institutional clients access to Bitcoin-based decentralized finance applications in early 2026.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

What Dubai’s ban on Monero and Zcash signals for regulated crypto <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI5OTItZmFmNy03NWVkLTg5NWYtZTA0Y2E3MzU4MzAxLmpwZw==.jpg">Dubai’s ban on privacy coins highlights how regulators are prioritizing transparency over anonymity in institutional crypto and regulated exchanges.

What Dubai’s Ban on Monero and Zcash Signals for Regulated Crypto

Dubai bans Monero and Zcash on regulated exchanges. What it reveals about AML rules, privacy coins and the future of compliant crypto markets.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

XRP price slips below $1.60: How low can it go in February? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI5MTMtNmJjNC03ZTI3LTlhZGItYzNlNzE2NDdkYjlhLmpwZw==.jpg">XRP’s bearish chart pattern signaled a possible price correction toward $1.22, fueled by declining demand and open interest.

XRP Risks Another 23% Drop as Price Slides Below $1.60

XRP’s bear pennant on lower time frames points to a deeper correction toward $1.22.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Bitcoin-native USDT protocol joins CTDG Dev Hub <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI0N2EtMGUxYS03NjRmLWJiOGYtMWM2MjA0NDVkNzQxLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin-native USDT protocol joins CTDG Dev Hub">An emerging protocol enabling native USDT transactions on Bitcoin becomes the latest participant of CTDG Dev Hub, a developer-centric technical hub by Cointelegraph focused on protocol design, implementation approaches, and network upgrade proposals.

Bitcoin-native USDT protocol joins CTDG Dev Hub

An emerging protocol enabling native USDT transactions on Bitcoin becomes the latest participant of CTDG Dev Hub, a developer-centric technical hub...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Crypto investors prioritize infrastructure over DeFi, survey finds <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI4YTMtMTg4MC03YmQ1LWFjMmMtYWEwY2I3ZjA3NmJhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto investors prioritize infrastructure over DeFi, survey finds">Senior decision-makers flagged liquidity constraints and market depth as key barriers to institutional crypto adoption in 2026.

Survey Shows Crypto Investors Favor Infrastructure Over DeFi

A survey of 242 crypto investors and executives shows capital shifting toward infrastructure as IPO expectations cool and regulatory sentiment impr...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

TRM Labs completes $70M investment round at $1B, becomes crypto unicorn <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI4YmMtMDVlYi03ZGZkLTlhZGMtODYwODUzNzFjNzI3LmpwZw==.jpg">Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reached a $1 billion valuation after closing a $70 million Series C funding round backed by major financial institutions.

TRM Labs Completes $70M Round At $1B, Becomes Crypto Unicorn

TRM Labs reached a $1 billion valuation to become the latest crypto unicorn, after completing a $70 million investment round with participants incl...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Bitcoin bounces to $76K, but data suggests BTC price downtrend is not over <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI4MGYtOGU4NC03YjQ0LWJhZDctMGE4ZDk3OTYzZTMzLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin price data presented a strong argument about why the current market structure is weak, supporting BTC’s potential to go even lower.

BTC Downtrend Not Over? Why Bitcoin

Bitcoin price risks further drop toward the $60,000 zone, fueled by bearish technical and onchain indicators.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Arbitrum, Optimism and Base weigh in after Vitalik questions L2 scaling model <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI2MWEtZDUwNC03YWE1LTlhMDQtYzFhOWFmNGM3YTBhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Arbitrum, Optimism and Base weigh in after Vitalik questions L2 scaling model">Base’s Jesse Pollak says L2s can’t be “Ethereum but cheaper” as builders respond to Vitalik Buterin’s call for specialization.

Ethereum L2 Builders Debate Scaling Role After Vitalik’s Rollup Rethink

Arbitrum, Optimism, Base and Starknet leaders respond after Vitalik Buterin questions the long-held role of layer 2s in Ethereum scaling.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Tether trims $20B funding plan amid $500B valuation skepticism: Report <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI4MGMtMjZlOC03ZWY1LTg2MDQtZWEyNWQ4YzA1YjZmLmpwZw==.jpg">Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino scaled back the company's $20 billion funding plan, calling the target a "misconception," while maintaining a $500 billion valuation.

Tether Cuts $20B Funding Plan Amid Investor Caution: Report

Tether scaled back its $20 billion funding plan while maintaining a $500 billion valuation, with CEO comparing the company to AI firms such as OpenAI.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Ethereum price: Classic chart pattern suggests ETH will go below $2K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI3YmEtMmRlNC03N2JhLWJlYzAtYzYxZTA4Y2FlYjIxLmpwZw==.jpg">Ether risks declining toward the $1,665-$1,725 range in February, according to a confluence of bearish technical and on-chain indicators.

Ethereum Analysis: Classic Chart Pattern Signals ETH Could Slip Below $2K

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

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Bitcoin ETF assets slip below $100B with fresh $272M outflows <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjY0MTEtNDI0Ny03MTcyLThiMmQtMzZmZTc1YmE1NjJlLmpwZw==.jpg">Spot Bitcoin ETF AUM fell below $100 billion after $272 million in outflows, pushing year-to-date losses close to $1.3 billion.

Spot Bitcoin ETF AUM Hits Lowest Level Since April 2025

Spot Bitcoin ETF AUM slid below $100 billion after $272 million outflows, marking its lowest level since April 2025.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 6 days ago

Bitwise to acquire crypto staking company Chorus One: Report <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI3N2QtYTFmMy03MzI3LTkzZjgtY2EyY2VlMjY1OWU5LmpwZw==.jpg">Ethereum’s validator backlog has surged past 4 million ETH, pushing wait times beyond 70 days as more than 30% of supply is now locked in staking.

Bitwise to Acquire Chorus One as Crypto Staking Demand Accelerates

Bitwise is set to acquire institutional staking firm Chorus One as demand for onchain yield accelerates, with Ethereum staking activity and ETF-lin...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 1 week ago

Aave winds down Avara, shuts down Family wallet in refocus on DeFi <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI2ZDQtNDIwMy03MGFjLTgzY2ItNTM3MmY3NGQ3MjA2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Aave winds down Avara, shuts down Family wallet in refocus on DeFi">Avara says “all current and future products” will be housed under Aave Labs, and accounts tied to the Family wallet will continue to be “core infrastructure.”

Aave Shutters Avara Brand and Family Crypto Wallet

Aave Labs will shutter its “umbrella brand” Avara and its Family crypto wallet as founder and CEO Stani Kulechov says it wants to focus on “b...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 1 week ago

Crypto.com launches standalone prediction market app ‘OG’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmRkZGItMmY4Ny03NGUxLWFkYWMtNTRjNzk0YTA1ODM3LmpwZw==.jpg">Crypto.com has spun out its prediction markets business into a standalone platform after reporting explosive growth, entering a crowded but booming industry.

Crypto.com Launches OG Prediction Market Platform

OG launches as Crypto.com’s standalone prediction market platform, targeting sports and events in an industry growing 130-fold since 2024.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 1 week ago

Polymarket, Kalshi clash over groceries as prediction markets boom <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWVmMzYtZDI2ZC03OGEzLTk4NGQtMDMzMjNlODhjZDg3.jpg" alt="Polymarket, Kalshi clash over groceries as prediction markets boom">The grocery giveaways come as Kalshi and Polymarket continue to top overall prediction market trading volumes, which are now consistently above $400 million per day.

Polymarket, Kalshi Give Free Groceries Amid Prediction Market Boom

Prediction market platform Kalshi offered a $50 grocery giveaway to New Yorkers on Tuesday, with Polymarket said it is launching “New York’s fi...

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 1 week ago

Stablecoin ‘dust’ txs on Ethereum grow 3x post-Fusaka: Coin Metrics <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI2ODYtNjRjOC03YjkzLWE4MzUtNzY0YjE0ZTIyMzA0LmpwZw==.jpg">Analysis of 227 million USDC and USDT balance updates found that 43% were dust transfers under $1, said Coin Metrics.

Ethereum Dust Attacks Have Increased Post-Fusaka

Analysis reveals address poisoning has surged since Fusaka, but 57% of Ethereum transactions remain organic.

Cointelegraph.com News (RSS Feed) 1 week ago

Crypto dev launches website for agentic AI to ‘rent a human’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI1ZGUtNzcxMC03ZjhlLWE0NTItYzNjODgyZTRmZDJjLmpwZw==.jpg">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.

The crypto developer’s new platform allows AI agents to hire humans for physical tasks. Over 25,000 people have reportedly signed up to be rented.

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