Operator of Crypto-Fueled Dark Web Drug Market Sentenced to 30 Years
The Incognito Market operator extorted vendors by threatening to publish their transaction histories and crypto addresses.
Month: February 2026
What securities are in your watchlist other than BTC and ETH and why?
I’m fairly new to crypto and the only tickers I could find of the crypto that I recognize are Bitcoin and Ethereum. I keep hearing stablecoins, which minic USD from what I understand, but I’m looking for others that have a higher purpose. I assume there are more out there of significance than these two…
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Aave winds down Avara, phases out Family wallet in DeFi refocus
Aave says all current and future products will move under Aave Labs, while the Family wallet iOS app is wound down and user accounts remain supported.
Big Short’s Michael Burry Says Bitcoin’s Drop Risks Cross-Market Fallout
Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager known for calling the 2008 housing crash, warned in a recent Substack post that bitcoin’s decline could trigger a “true death spiral,” spilling into gold, silver and other interconnected markets. Legendary Investor Michael Burry Speaks of ‘Death Spirals’ and ‘Black Holes’ In his Feb. 2, 2026, post, dubbed “Short…
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Crypto.com launches standalone prediction market app ‘OG’
Crypto.com has spun out its prediction markets business into a standalone platform after reporting explosive growth, entering a crowded but booming industry.
Paypal Study Highlights Growth of Cryptocurrency Payments in the US
A new study by Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) shows that cryptocurrency payments have grown to be more than a footnote in the U.S. According to this study, 4 in every 10 merchants accept crypto, with these alternatives becoming everyday solutions for digital natives. Paypal Study: Crypto Payments Going Mainstream in the U.S….
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Current Crypto Market Crash — What’s Really Driving It?
The crypto market has taken a significant hit recently, with BTC and most major altcoins seeing sharp declines. Traders and investors are debating whether this is just a short-term correction or the start of a deeper downturn. Some point to rising interest rates, regulatory concerns, and macroeconomic uncertainty as triggers, while others think it’s mostly…
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Will Perpetual Futures Be the Death of the Crypto Market?
Crypto markets were initially defined by a high share of spot trading, setting them apart from traditional markets where derivatives dominated. However, by early 2026 the situation had flipped. According to CryptoQuant analysts, derivatives now make up 75% to 80% of the entire crypto market volume, leaving spot trading a mere quarter of the turnover….
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Spot crypto volumes plunge to 2024 lows amid investor demand weakens
Spot crypto trading volumes have fallen by half since October as liquidity dried up and investor engagement weakened.
Wrench attacks on crypto users surge in 2025 with $40 million in losses
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