Bitcoin’s rebound masks weak technicals and onchain signals that point to continued downside risk, with miners and exchange flows reinforcing the bearish trend.
Canada’s CIRO formalizes interim crypto custody framework
The Canadian self-regulatory organization outlined custody limits, capital thresholds and reporting rules while long-term regulation remains in progress.
Arbitrum, Optimism and Base weigh in after Vitalik questions L2 scaling model
Base’s Jesse Pollak says L2s can’t be “Ethereum but cheaper” as builders respond to Vitalik Buterin’s call for specialization.
Tether trims $20B funding plan amid $500B valuation skepticism: Report
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino scaled back the company’s $20 billion funding plan, calling the target a “misconception,” while maintaining a $500 billion valuation.
Base says configuration change caused transaction delays, fixes issue
Base is rolling out month-long infrastructure upgrades aimed at preventing future transaction delays and improving overall network reliability.
Ethereum price: Classic chart pattern suggests ETH will go below $2K
Ether risks declining toward the $1,665-$1,725 range in February, according to a confluence of bearish technical and on-chain indicators.
Whale’s $9B Bitcoin sale was not due to quantum concerns: Galaxy Digital
Company pushes back after reports suggest a $9B Bitcoin sale by a wealthy client was tied to quantum computing fears.
Bitcoin ETF assets slip below $100B with fresh $272M outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETF AUM fell below $100 billion after $272 million in outflows, pushing year-to-date losses close to $1.3 billion.
Bitwise to acquire crypto staking company Chorus One: Report
Ethereum’s validator backlog has surged past 4 million ETH, pushing wait times beyond 70 days as more than 30% of supply is now locked in staking.
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.