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Grayscale’s latest research finds Bitcoin’s short-term price movements correlate more with stocks than with gold.
The asset manager’s report highlights that Bitcoin’s fall alongside tech equities challenges the “digital gold” narrative
Grayscale Investments released a research report

Malaysia's central bank plans to introduce local currency stablecoins and tokenised deposits by 2026, with projects led by Standard Chartered, Capital A, Maybank, and CIMB to enhance wholesale payments and evaluate financial stability implications.

Cowen has called meme coins the lowest rung.
Meme coins have collectively lost 3.28% in market cap.
The crypto market, overall, is down over the last 24 hours.
Benjamin Cowen, Founder of Into The Cryptoverse, has taken a dig at meme coins. The statement does not specifically invoke optimism

Nancy Guthrie, missing since February 1, received a ransom demand in Bitcoin. Activity was detected in the ransom wallet following FBI interest in the case. The investigation continues, with no confirmed links to the kidnappers yet.

Tether has invested in LayerZero Labs to enhance cross-chain interoperability for digital assets, supporting AI-driven finance and the development of USDt0 and XAUt0 for seamless blockchain transactions.

US yields have fallen, hinting at a potential rate cut in 2026, driving Gold and Silver prices up. This raises speculation about a crypto market bull run, as investors may allocate more to high-risk assets.

U.S. credit card balances reached a record $1.28 trillion in Q4, rising $44 billion.
Debt levels increased 5.5% year over year as households face financial pressure.
Elevated interest rates and inflation continue to drive reliance on revolving credit.
U.S. consumers ended the fourth quarter

Together, they now command the vast majority of global prediction market activity, shaping standards for liquidity, user experience, and market design.
As prediction markets began handling billions of dollars in notional volume, their security assumptions were tested in real-world conditions.
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Users are able to choose a delay period that may last anywhere from one to ninety days, during which time they are unable to withdraw funds.
Physical assaults that are based on fear and a sense of urgency are discouraged by Withdrawal Protection because it eliminates the potential of rapid

Goldman Sachs warns of a potential $80 billion sell-off in US stocks, which could negatively impact BTC prices. Meanwhile, gold and silver prices have eased, prompting investor interest despite economic uncertainties.

Cash App, owned by Block Inc., has launched new bitcoin features, including zero-to-low fees, higher withdrawal limits, and 24/7 access, aimed at enhancing accessibility. This follows Block Inc.'s plan to cut up to 10% of its workforce to reduce costs.

Bitcoin ETFs have seen increased institutional demand, with notable inflows despite overall outflows. Analysts label recent downturns as the weakest bear case in Bitcoin's history, indicating resilience among early investors amid rising financialization concerns.

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Cipher Mining and TeraWulf to overweight, seeing potential in their shift towards infrastructure-style valuations. Conversely, Marathon Digital received an underweight rating due to its heavy dependence on bitcoin price volatility.

Ripple has also improved its institutional tools by “upgrading Ripple Custody with advanced security, hardware, and services.”
The aim of the company is to improve digital asset infrastructure and attract banks, funds, and regulated global entities.
Ripple has continued to improve its institution