Bitcoin slides toward $70,000 as on-chain data flags bear market and traders bet Fed holds in April: Asia Morning Briefing

Bitcoin slides toward $70,000 as on-chain data flags bear market and traders bet Fed holds in April: Asia Morning Briefing

Recent on-chain data indicates declining demand for Bitcoin, coupled with tighter liquidity conditions. This trend coincides with prediction markets that suggest there is minimal…

2/5/2026 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #MARKET

Startale, SBI launch blockchain for institutional FX, RWA trading

Startale, SBI launch blockchain for institutional FX, RWA trading

Startale and SBI have collaborated to launch a new blockchain initiative aimed at enhancing institutional foreign exchange (FX) and real-world asset (RWA) trading. This…

2/5/2026 2 min read

TRADING #BLOCKCHAIN #TRADING

DeFi Is Finally Moving From Apps To Systems With Fewer Interfaces

DeFi Is Finally Moving From Apps To Systems With Fewer Interfaces

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures. This evolution is characterized by a shift towards systems that feature fewer…

2/5/2026 2 min read

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Anthropic’s AI Tools Rattle Software Stocks, Prompt Rethink of Sector Valuations

Anthropic’s AI Tools Rattle Software Stocks, Prompt Rethink of Sector Valuations

Recent developments surrounding artificial intelligence have triggered a notable selloff in professional-services stocks. This shift arises from growing apprehensions regarding…

2/5/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #TECHNOLOGY #MARKETS

Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani steps down after nearly a decade to pursue other areas of tech

Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani steps down after nearly a decade to pursue other areas of tech

Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, has announced his decision to step down after nearly a decade with the firm. He will be shifting his focus to other areas within the…

2/5/2026 2 min read

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Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows total $2.9B as BTC price drops to new 2026 low

Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows total $2.9B as BTC price drops to new 2026 low

Recent developments in the cryptocurrency market reveal significant outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), totaling $2.9 billion over a 12-day period. This trend…

2/5/2026 2 min read

BTC #BTC #MARKET #TRADING

PEPE’s 48% Crash Sends It To Yearly Lows, But It’s Far From Over

PEPE’s 48% Crash Sends It To Yearly Lows, But It’s Far From Over

PEPE has experienced a significant decline, plunging nearly half of its value in a two-week period, marking a new yearly low for the meme coin. This downturn reflects broader…

2/5/2026 3 min read

MARKET #MARKET #TRADING #PEPE

CME CEO Duffy says exchange is exploring issuing its own token

CME CEO Duffy says exchange is exploring issuing its own token

CME Group's CEO, Terry Duffy, announced during the company's earnings call that the exchange is actively exploring the possibility of issuing its own token. Additionally, the CME…

2/5/2026 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE

Anthropic Trolls OpenAI's ChatGPT in Super Bowl Ad Campaign

Anthropic Trolls OpenAI's ChatGPT in Super Bowl Ad Campaign

Anthropic, the developer behind Claude AI, has launched a unique advertising campaign during the Super Bowl that aims to poke fun at OpenAI's intentions to incorporate…

2/5/2026 2 min read

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Telegram's Durov slams Spain's online age verification proposal

Telegram's Durov slams Spain's online age verification proposal

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has voiced strong opposition to Spain's proposed online age verification laws. He argues that these laws are not genuinely aimed at…

2/5/2026 2 min read

OTHER #OTHER

New ‘Axie Infinity’ Ethereum Gaming Token Will Be Airdropped to AXS Stakers

New ‘Axie Infinity’ Ethereum Gaming Token Will Be Airdropped to AXS Stakers

The Ethereum-based crypto game Axie Infinity is set to launch a new token, which will be distributed through an airdrop to both stakers and players engaged in its forthcoming…

2/4/2026 3 min read

ETH #AXS #ETH #GAMING

This Analyst Called The Bitcoin Price Crash 4 Months Ago, But There’s More

This Analyst Called The Bitcoin Price Crash 4 Months Ago, But There’s More

A prominent crypto analyst previously forecasted a significant downturn for Bitcoin, indicating a precise timeframe for this potential crash. As price movements begin to align…

2/4/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #DOGE #MARKET