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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk 2 place · 02/07/2026 11:46 EDT

Bitcoin’s 50% plunge isn’t a crisis, says hedge fund veteran Gary Bode

The selloff reflects bitcoin’s built-in volatility and market misreads of Fed policy, not structural weakness, aruged Bode. Read more

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Francisco Rodrigues @ CoinDesk 2 place · 02/07/2026 11:08 EDT

Bitcoin falls below $70,000 after erasing post-election gains during 'sell at any price' rout

Crypto sentiment was hit as Gemini plans to close operations in several regions and cut staff, while spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative. Read more

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 02/07/2026 09:00 EDT

Forget the bank account: EY warns firms they must own the wallet to keep their customers

EY Digital Assets leaders Mark Nichols and Rebecca Carvatt argue that the wallet is no longer just a crypto tool, but the primary strategic interface for the next generation of global finance. Read more

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Omkar Godbole @ CoinDesk · 02/07/2026 02:19 EDT

Ether's recent crash below $2,000 leaves $686 million gaping hole in trading firm's book

The firm’s looped ETH long position unraveled this week as ether's price crashed, resulting in an estimated $686 million loss. Read more

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Omkar Godbole @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 21:25 EDT

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options errupt in crash: Hedge fund blowup or just market madness?

Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 15:15 EDT

Galaxy Digital shares jump 18% after company approves $200 million buyback

The repurchase plan follows a volatile earnings week and signals confidence in the firm’s balance sheet. Read more

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Ian Allison @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 13:44 EDT

Crypto's eligibility for 401k retirement funds is under fire after brutal market rout wipes out $2 trillion

"401ks exist to help people save for a secure retirement, not gamble on speculative assets," said an industry observer. Read more

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AI Boost @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 12:54 EDT

Ondo wants to rebuild prime brokerage on-chain — and perps are the first step

Ondo showcases rapid growth in tokenized assets and unveils plans to turn that momentum into a full-stack on-chain financial services ecosystem at its summit. Read more

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 12:29 EDT

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans

Russia’s biggest bank said it plans to offer loans secured by cryptocurrency following a pilot deal with a mining firm, with legislation expected by mid-2026. Read more

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 12:24 EDT

The move came as bitcoin briefly rose over $70,000 in U.S. morning hours, reversing Thursday's sharp declines ahead of the weekend. Read more

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Jolie Kahn @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 12:03 EDT

Why normalization of digital asset treasuries is the next big business trend

Crypto’s “wild west” era for companies is ending as DATs enter a new phase of normalcy, says AVAX One's Jolie Kahn. Read more

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 12:00 EDT

Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying about Strategy after massive Q4 loss

The numbers weren't pretty, but the fourth-quarter loss does not signal a cash crunch or the necessity of bitcoin sales, say analysts. Read more

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Oliver Knight @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 11:14 EDT

Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC

An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Korea’s Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances. Read more

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 11:10 EDT

China expands crypto crackdown to stablecoins, asset tokenization

The set of new rules reaffirm China’s hardline stance on crypto and impose restrictions on tokenized real-world assets and overseas issuance of yuan stablecoins. Read more

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 10:57 EDT

Bitwise says peak anxiety signals crypto market is nearing a bottom

The crypto asset manager argued that while the current drawdown mirrors the anxiety of 2018 and 2022, long-term upside catalysts remain intact. Read more

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Stephen Alpher @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 10:18 EDT

Bitcoin rises past $68,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

Strategy, MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital are among crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains early Friday. Read more

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Stephen Alpher @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 10:18 EDT

Bitcoin rises to $70,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

Strategy, MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital are among crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains early Friday. Read more

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 09:58 EDT

Bitfarms shares surge after it ditches its 'bitcoin company' identity and doubles down on AI with U.S. move

The company said it will focus on building data centers for high-performance computing and artificial-intelligence workloads. Read more

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Will Canny @ CoinDesk · 02/06/2026 09:53 EDT

Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying after IREN's earnings miss

The weaker results were tempered by continued progress in the bitcoin miner’s shift toward AI infrastructure. Read more

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