Aster layer-1 blockchain testnet goes live, mainnet rollout targeted for Q1
Aster rebranded to become a crypto perpetual futures decentralized exchange in 2025, as perp DEX trading volume surged by trillions...
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Polymarket, Circle partner in shift to native USDC settlement
Polymarket will migrate from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC, reducing reliance on cross-chain bridges as prediction markets...
Trump-linked WLFI faces probe over $500M UAE crypto deal
House Democrats probe $500 million UAE investment in Trump-linked WLFI, highlighting questions over dealings with the country's national security adviser.World...
Ether slips below $2K as ETH holder confidence faces major stress-test
Ether is testing holder conviction with its price dip, with data showing continued selling by smaller holders and steady accumulation...
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Innovation in Ethereum Layer-2 Ecosystem Beyond Standard EVM Chains
TLDR: Buterin compares standard EVM chains with optimistic bridges to governance forking, calling it overdone and stifling. Ethereum’s base layer...
Tech Rout Drags US Equities Lower as BTC Breaks Below $67K
U.S. equities extended their selloff Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, as technology shares led broad declines across major benchmarks amid renewed...
Bitcoin’s $70,000 Line Breaks—and the Crypto Debate Erupts
The price of bitcoin has slipped beneath the $70,000 threshold and, over the past 30 days, has given up 26%...
EverValue Announces Burn Vault Boost Upgrade to its on-Chain Backing Mechanism
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Asunción, Paraguay, February 5, 2026, — EverValue (EVA) has announced the...
Bitcoin Funds Shed $545 Million as ETFs Exit Deepens
Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) selling intensified as bitcoin, ether, and solana all recorded sizable outflows, extending February’s risk-off tone. XRP...
Bitcoin price may drop below $64K as veteran raises ‘campaign selling’ alarm
Bitcoin risks a deeper slide as miners and US spot ETFs cut BTC exposure, adding supply pressure during a fragile...
Big questions: Should you sell your Bitcoin for nickels for a 43% profit?
The metal in a US 5-cent coin is worth 43% more than the coin’s value. So if you sell your...
Multiliquid, Metalayer launch instant redemption backstop for RWAs on Solana
The new facility allows institutions to redeem tokenized real-world assets into stablecoins instantly, addressing a key liquidity bottleneck in onchain...
Record $1M Lightning transfer tests Bitcoin payments for institutions
A $1 million Lightning transfer between SDM and Kraken was used to test whether Bitcoin’s main scaling layer could handle...
AI surveillance marks a new phase for South Korea’s crypto markets
Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of...
Bitcoin ETFs extend losses with $545M outflows as BTC nears $70K
Bitcoin ETFs saw $545 million in daily outflows as BTC neared $70,000, though analysts said most investors were holding positions...
