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• CME Capitalizes On ADA, XLM, LINK In Crypto Strategy: Key Figures Exposed

  02-03-2026 23:41 via newsbtc.com
  CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, is expanding its footprint in crypto with the launch of new futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM). 
  In a blog post published Monday, the exchange confirmed that the crypto contracts went live on February 9, marking another step in the steady buildout of its regulated cryptocurrency product suite.
  New Futures And Index Launch Plan
  With the addition of ADA, LINK and XLM, CME now offers futures
  
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• US authorities seek to recover $327K USDt from romance fraud scheme

  02-03-2026 23:12 via cointelegraph.com
  A February report claimed that Tether had frozen about $4.2 billion worth of its USDt stablecoin allegedly connected to illicit activities since 2023.
  
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• The $650M Wave: Why XRP’s Record Inflow To Binance Signals A Massive Institutional Retreat

  02-03-2026 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP has remained under sustained pressure since July 2025, losing more than 60% of its value from its all-time high and establishing a persistent downtrend. What initially appeared to be a corrective phase gradually evolved into structural weakness, as lower highs and fading momentum signaled deteriorating conviction across the market. Recent macro developments have only intensified that fragility.According to analyst Darkfost, the broader crypto environment has been heavily influenced by escala
  
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• Bitcoin futures demand falls to 2024 lows: Are institutions exiting the market?

  02-03-2026 22:52 via cointelegraph.com
  Month over month Bitcoin open interest continues to decline, while BTC options markets highlight balanced demand. Does the data point to reduced institutional investor activity?
  
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• TD Securities sees NYSE tokenization as institutional turning point

  02-03-2026 22:32 via cointelegraph.com
  TD Securities' Reid Noch sees the exchange's tokenized-equities plan as a “market structure” moment, a sign that Wall Street is taking tokenization seriously.
  
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• Bitfinex revives tokenized bonds targeting crypto-native yield seekers

  02-03-2026 22:23 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitfinex Securities will restart USDt-denominated bond issuances on Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, following four previous tokenized offerings totaling $6.2 million since 2023.
  
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• Monad's cbBTC bridge may add $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity

  02-03-2026 22:21 via cointelegraph.com
  Chainlink’s protocol enables Coinbase’s cbBTC to move from Base to Monad, boosting Bitcoin-backed liquidity into the layer-1’s DeFi ecosystem.
  
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• Wall Street Giant JPMorgan Sees Clarity Act Driving Second-Half Upside

  02-03-2026 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  The crypto industry has spent years asking Washington for clear rules. It may be getting closer to an answer. JPMorgan analysts are now predicting that the Clarity Act — a sweeping bill designed to set formal ground rules for how digital assets are regulated in the US — will be signed into law by the middle of this year.
  If this timeline holds, it could prove to be one of the biggest changes in crypto policy within the US.What The Clarity Act Actually Does
  At its heart, this is a bil
  
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• Can US lawmakers pass crypto market structure before the midterms?

  02-03-2026 21:55 via cointelegraph.com
  While the White House has hosted three meetings to discuss how to address stablecoin yield in the Senate's market structure bill, there are no signs of a solution.
  
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• Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Are Recovering Again, But Will The US-Israel War Derail It?

  02-03-2026 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices plunged sharply over the weekend as missiles flew across the Middle East, exposing just how quickly geopolitical crises can send shockwaves through the financial markets. A joint US and Israel strike on Iran triggered a violent selloff that wiped out billions of dollars from the crypto market in a matter of hours. Fresh reports now indicate that Bitcoin and Ethereum are beginning to recover. Still, with geopolitical tensions continuing to escalate, it remains unce
  
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• Bitcoin company Fold pays off $66M debt, frees up BTC collateral

  02-03-2026 20:37 via cointelegraph.com
  The Bitcoin financial services company retired $66.3 million in convertible debt, reducing dilution risk as it expands its BTC rewards business.
  
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• Price predictions 3/2: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA

  02-03-2026 20:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin’s return to the $70,000 level proves that buyers are absorbing the bulk of selling, but analysts warn that traders should be patient due to market bottoms taking months to form.
  
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• Northern Trust enters tokenized Treasurys fund market with new share class

  02-03-2026 19:44 via cointelegraph.com
  The US-based asset manager debuts a blockchain-enabled structure for its liquidity fund as onchain US Treasurys exposure nears $11 billion.
  
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• XRP’s Moment: Strait Of Hormuz Chaos Could Trigger Ripple’s New Financial Era — Here’s How

  02-03-2026 19:30 via newsbtc.com
  Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, have sent shockwaves through global markets, driving oil price volatility, rattling currencies, and exposing vulnerabilities in cross-border trade flows. The Strait of Hormuz chaos could spark the XRP moment, and Ripple’s new financial era has ignited amid global oil turmoil. 
  Crypto analyst Pumpius revealed on X that the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the global oil flows, bu
  
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• Bitcoin holders show 'zero panic' as BTC hits $70K amid Middle East tensions

  02-03-2026 18:57 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin short-term holder losses were minimal over the weekend, and the Monday rally to $70,000 suggests the heaviest selling is done. Will Bitcoin finally break the monthly resistance?
  
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• Turkey’s ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax

  02-03-2026 18:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Under the proposed law, Turkey’s president would be allowed to change the income tax rate on digital assets from zero to up to 20%.
  
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• XRP Price About To Enter ‘Face-Melting Phase’, And The Target Is $27

  02-03-2026 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  Recent commentary from crypto analyst Egragcrypto has stirred fresh debate around the XRP price’s long-term trajectory. In a recent X post, the analyst pointed to a potential high-volatility phase ahead, suggesting that even a short-term drop could set the stage for a powerful rally. His chart outlines both risk and opportunity, framing the coming period as decisive for patient investors.
  The Meaning Behind The XRP Price ‘Face-Melting Phase’
  According to Egragcrypto’s out
  
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• Bitcoin nears $70K as PMI boost sees BTC price leave Iran woes behind

  02-03-2026 17:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin price strength received a surprise bullish catalyst from US manufacturing data, helping to relieve tensions over Iran as US stocks floundered.
  
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• ProCap boosts Bitcoin holdings to 5,457 BTC, aims to narrow NAV discount

  02-03-2026 17:39 via cointelegraph.com
  The Bitcoin treasury company repurchased 782,000 shares below NAV as it increases Bitcoin exposure and works to close the gap between market price and asset value.
  
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• XRP faces $650M sell risk as charts hint at prices below $1

  02-03-2026 17:05 via cointelegraph.com
  XRP’s weakening technical setup suggests a drop below $1 could be in the cards over the next few weeks as supply rises on exchanges.
  
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• What Happens To The XRP Price If It Follows The Amazon Trend And Begins Parabola

  02-03-2026 16:30 via newsbtc.com
  Technical analysis of XRP’s current price action has presented an interesting structural comparison to Amazon that could lead to an upside cycle stretch for the cryptocurrency. 
  The comparison focuses on structure and symmetry between XRP’s current price action and how Amazon’s stock price played out after it broke a resistance. The implications for price would be dramatic if XRP were to follow what Amazon did after breaking a similar long-term resistance.
  The 8-Year Resis
  
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• Nexo is back in the US: What changed after the 2023 crypto lending crackdown?

  02-03-2026 15:18 via cointelegraph.com
  After the 2023 crackdown, Nexo reenters the US with a partner-led model. What is different, and what should users watch?
  
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• Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $204M of Bitcoin in 101st purchase

  02-03-2026 15:01 via cointelegraph.com
  Strategy added 3,015 Bitcoin at $67,700 a piece in its 101st purchase, marking another buy below cost basis and lifting total holdings to 720,737 BTC.
  
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• Bitcoin Sentiment On Wall Street Has Turned Negative, Galaxy’s Thorn Says

  02-03-2026 15:00 via newsbtc.com
  Wall Street’s attitude toward Bitcoin has flipped from euphoric to deeply skeptical after last year’s crowded long trade unraveled, according to Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn. In an interview on What Bitcoin Did, Thorn said the shift has less to do with conspiracy theories or a single bearish catalyst than with exhausted demand, heavy long-term holder selling, and a market now struggling to find a fresh narrative.
  Thorn pushed back on claims that firms such as Jane Stree
  
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• Energym AI dystopia goes viral as crypto projects tout user-owned AI agents

  02-03-2026 14:53 via cointelegraph.com
  A Black Mirror‑style “Energym” spoof imagining 80% of jobs lost to AI is circulating as tech companies begin slashing thousands of roles, and white-collar job openings hit decade lows.
  
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• White hat helps recover $1.8M after $2.3M Foom Cash exploit

  02-03-2026 14:39 via cointelegraph.com
  Foom Cash lost $2.26 million in an exploit tied to a Groth16 verifier misconfiguration, but a white hat recovered $1.84 million of the funds.
  
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• Will Bitcoin crash if oil prices hit $100 per barrel?

  02-03-2026 14:18 via cointelegraph.com
  Oil prices are rising amid the US-Iran conflict, but whether Bitcoin will suffer is up for debate, as history suggests a bullish BTC price outlook.
  
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• HKMA Signs MOU With Shanghai to Build Digital Trade Finance Platform

  02-03-2026 13:38 via crypto-news.net
  Key Takeaways HKMA, Shanghai Data Bureau, and China’s National Blockchain Centre agreed to jointly develop cross-border digital cargo trade infrastructure. The deal connects HKMA’s existing CDI data network and Project Ensemble tokenization framework to Shanghai’s trade corridor. HKMA’s CDI has already facilitated over 82,000 loan applications worth HK$66.4 billion since its October 2022 launch. March... Read more
  
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• CMT-Certified Expert Flags Bitcoin Buy Signal, Is It Time To Go All In On BTC?

  02-03-2026 13:30 via newsbtc.com
  An important long-term technical signal is still flashing bullish as Bitcoin approaches an important point on the higher timeframe charts. According to CMT-certified analyst Tony Severino, the monthly SuperTrend indicator for BTCUSD has held support and is yet to display an active sell signal, even with recent market dynamics leading to contention as to whether the cycle has flipped bearish. His chart highlighted an interesting development on the one-month timeframe, where the structure has
  
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• Crypto funds rebound with $1B inflows after five-week slump

  02-03-2026 13:24 via cointelegraph.com
  Crypto ETPs drew in $1 billion in inflows last week, led by $787 million from US spot ETFs, snapping a $4 billion outflow streak that lasted five weeks.
  
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• Sony Bank and JPYC to test instant yen stablecoin buys from customer accounts

  02-03-2026 13:17 via cointelegraph.com
  Sony Bank signed an MoU with JPYC to study real-time account transfers on JPYC EX, letting customers buy the yen stablecoin JPYC without manual bank transfers.
  
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• Mantle hits $1B market size milestone on Aave: will MNT price explode next?

  02-03-2026 13:13 via coinjournal.net
  Mantle has crossed the $1 billion total market size threshold on Aave.
  If inflows persist, bulls could target resistance in the $0.85-$0.92 range.
  MNT can rally toward the bulls’ key target of $1.Mantle, a layer-2 blockchain network connecting traditional finance and on-chain liquidity, has surpassed $1 billion in total lending and borrowing volume on the Aave protocol.
  The milestone coincides with a sharp rise in Mantle’s total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance, despite t
  
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• MEXC USAT Flexible Savings achieves 14x growth from launch to peak

  02-03-2026 12:55 via coinjournal.net
  This event is one of many ways MEXC creates financial opportunities for its users.The USAT Flexible Savings event ran from January 27 to February 26, 2026.It offered users the opportunity to stake USAT and share a 300,000 USAT reward pool.MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, concluded its limited-time USAT Flexible Savings event.The event attracted 11,254 subscribers and drove total assets under management (AUM) past $10 million w
  
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• Hong Kong, Shanghai authorities to test blockchain for cargo trade data

  02-03-2026 12:46 via cointelegraph.com
  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Shanghai partners will study a blockchain cross-border platform linking cargo trade data, e-bills of lading and finance under Project Ensemble.
  
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• Blood Moon Affecting Bitcoin Price? Why A Surge Above $100,000 Could Be Coming

  02-03-2026 12:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto analyst Pure has indicated that the blood moon could be having an impact on the trajectory of the Bitcoin price. The analyst drew attention to historical trends, suggesting this might be the case and that a rally above $100,000 may be on the cards. 
  A Bitcoin Price Rally Above $100,000 May Be On The Cards
  In an X post, Pure drew attention to a potential correlation between the Blood Moons over the last 12 years and the Bitcoin price action. Based on this, the analyst’s chart su
  
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• 'This is not World War Three:' Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

  02-03-2026 11:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin avoided an Iran sell-off to start March, but traders still expected BTC price support to give way in bearish market conditions.
  
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• ‘This is not World War III:’ Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

  02-03-2026 11:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin avoided an Iran sell-off to start March, but traders still expected BTC price support to give way in bearish market conditions.
  
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• Bitcoin price drops below $66k as Iran conflict escalates: Here’s what to expect

  02-03-2026 10:51 via coinjournal.net
  Bitcoin drops below $66K as Middle East tensions spark volatility.
  $6.39 billion ETF outflows show weakening institutional crypto demand.
  BTC swings between $63K–$65K; traders watch support and rate policy.Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped below the $66,000 mark as global markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
  The rising conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel has prompted a wave of uncertainty that is affecting risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
  Bitcoin, in particular,
  
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• Crypto’s Quietest Month In Nearly A Year — But Hackers Haven’t Gone Away

  02-03-2026 10:30 via newsbtc.com
  February was unusually quiet for crypto thieves. After months of eye-watering losses, the industry recorded just $26.5 million in total hack and scam-related damages last month — the smallest monthly figure in 11 months, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.It’s a number that stands in sharp contrast to the carnage seen in early 2025, when a single breach wiped out $1.5 billion from crypto exchange Bybit.
  2 Attacks Did Most Of The Damage
  Out of 15 recorded incidents in Fe
  
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• European banks seek exchange partners ahead of 2026 stablecoin launch

  02-03-2026 10:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Qivalis, a European banking consortium, is reportedly in talks with crypto exchanges ahead of a planned euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026.
  
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• European banks line up exchange partners for 2026 stablecoin launch

  02-03-2026 10:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Qivalis, a consortium of 12 European banks, is reportedly in talks with crypto exchanges ahead of its euro stablecoin launch in the second half of 2026.
  
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• Aave proposal clears first hurdle with 52.6% support amid governance split

  02-03-2026 10:01 via cointelegraph.com
  The Snapshot Temp Check passed 52.6% to 42%, sending the DAO-funded revenue model to the ARFC stage for revisions.
  
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• Kyber Network Crystal cryptocurrency up over 23%: here’s why the KNC price is rising

  02-03-2026 09:39 via coinjournal.net
  Kyber Network Crystal (KNC) has surged on a 900% volume spike.
  Recent Kyber product upgrades have improved market sentiment.
  Traders should closely watch the support at $0.148 support and the resistance at $0.175.Kyber Network Crystal (KNC) has jumped by nearly 24% to trade around the $0.16 level at press time.
  Kyber Network Crystal price chart | Source: Coingecko
  This move stands out in a market that has otherwise struggled for direction.
  While many large-cap cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoi
  
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• XRP Faces $650 Million Sell Risk As US-Iran Conflict Sparks Risk-Off Move

  02-03-2026 09:30 via newsbtc.com
  XRP is showing signs of mounting sell-side risk after a sharp rise in exchange inflows to Binance, with CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) tying the move to escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The setup matters because large transfers onto exchanges often precede a spike in liquidations or discretionary selling, especially during broader risk-off shocks.
  Darkfost said the market reaction intensified after the weekend escalation in the Midd
  
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• South Korea orders cross-agency probe after repeated crypto custody failures

  02-03-2026 09:16 via cointelegraph.com
  Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol ordered an inter-agency review of seized crypto wallets after the National Tax Service exposed a seed phrase in a press release.
  
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• Bitcoin to see tailwinds if AI prompts ‘easier monetary policy’: NYDIG

  02-03-2026 07:22 via cointelegraph.com
  NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says AI could be a “general-purpose technology,” and it’s affects on the economy could be a boon for Bitcoin.
  
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• Bitcoin Fear Has Been This Low Only 2 Times In History, Here’s What Follows Each Time

  02-03-2026 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin saw its price crash toward $60,000 last week, and naturally, investor sentiment took a plunge with it. Now, while the sentiment has been in a decline for the better part of five months, what stands out this time is how low the score on the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has gotten. In fact, the sentiment surrounding the crypto market has dropped so low that it has gotten to a point that has only been hit twice in the history of Bitcoin.
  Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Crashes To 9
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• Fed could print money to support US conflict with Iran, says Hayes

  02-03-2026 06:44 via cointelegraph.com
  Arthur Hayes says the longer Donald Trump engages in expensive “Iranian nation-building,” the more likely it is that the Federal Reserve will boost money supply.
  
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• Dogecoin (DOGE) Slips Toward Critical Support, Breakdown Threat Emerges

  02-03-2026 06:28 via newsbtc.com
  Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.0925 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.0970 and might struggle to continue higher.DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.0880 and climbed above $0.0950.
  The price is trading below the $0.0955 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
  There is a contracting triangle forming with support at $0.0920 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The price could continue to move up if it stays a
  
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• February crypto losses hit lowest level since March 2025, says PeckShield

  02-03-2026 05:33 via cointelegraph.com
  PeckShield said fewer mega-hacks, heightened volatility and tighter risk controls may have helped push crypto losses to their lowest level in 11 months.
  
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