BitRiver CEO arrested for alleged tax concealment: Reports

BitRiver CEO arrested for alleged tax concealment: Reports

The CEO of BitRiver, Igor Runets, has been placed under house arrest following allegations of tax evasion. This development comes from a ruling by the Zamoskvoretsky Court in…

2/2/2026 2 min read

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Ethereum Price $2,200 Collapse Raises Risk Of A Sub-$2K Spike

Ethereum Price $2,200 Collapse Raises Risk Of A Sub-$2K Spike

Ethereum has experienced a significant decline in price, dropping approximately 20% after failing to maintain a level above $2,550. As of now, the cryptocurrency is struggling to…

2/2/2026 2 min read

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Bitcoin Price Can’t Reclaim $80K, Putting $70K On The Radar

Bitcoin Price Can’t Reclaim $80K, Putting $70K On The Radar

Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline, dropping below the $80,000 threshold. Currently, the cryptocurrency is showing signs of potential further losses as it approaches…

2/2/2026 2 min read

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UAE Royal’s Alleged Stake in Trump Crypto Venture Raises Ethical Concerns

UAE Royal’s Alleged Stake in Trump Crypto Venture Raises Ethical Concerns

Recent developments have surfaced regarding a foreign investment in a cryptocurrency firm associated with former President Trump. This investment reportedly occurred before a…

2/2/2026 2 min read

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Crypto protocol CrossCurve under attack, $3M reportedly exploited

Crypto protocol CrossCurve under attack, $3M reportedly exploited

The crypto protocol CrossCurve has issued a warning to its users to refrain from interacting with its platform due to a reported smart contract breach. This incident has led to…

2/2/2026 2 min read

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Bitcoin Breaks Key Support, Analyst Signals Lower Levels Ahead

Bitcoin Breaks Key Support, Analyst Signals Lower Levels Ahead

Bitcoin's recent price action has shifted into a bearish trend after falling below a crucial support level that had sustained its rally for several months. Currently, Bitcoin is…

2/2/2026 3 min read

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Bitcoin's 'hopium' for bulls may be over and this weekend's slide could be just the beginning

Bitcoin's 'hopium' for bulls may be over and this weekend's slide could be just the beginning

Bitcoin experienced a significant decline over the weekend, leading to a wave of liquidations in the market. Analyst Eric Crown has raised concerns that this downturn could…

2/1/2026 2 min read

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Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng

Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng

Hong Kong is taking steps to establish itself as a pivotal player in the global cryptocurrency landscape. According to a local lawmaker and Web3 advocate, the city possesses…

2/1/2026 2 min read

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Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm on Trump’s 'spy sheikh' crypto deal

Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm on Trump’s 'spy sheikh' crypto deal

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns regarding a reported secret investment in a U.S. cryptocurrency venture linked to an Emirati intelligence chief. This revelation has…

2/1/2026 2 min read

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Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Made $70K Betting Against 'Crazy Mode' on Polymarket

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Made $70K Betting Against 'Crazy Mode' on Polymarket

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, recently shared insights into his betting strategy on Polymarket, a prediction market platform. He reported earning a significant profit…

2/1/2026 2 min read

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Bitcoin sell-off pushes IBIT investor returns into the red — asset manager

Bitcoin sell-off pushes IBIT investor returns into the red — asset manager

Recent market movements have led to a significant shift in investor returns for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, as the aggregate returns have turned negative. This change…

2/1/2026 2 min read

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Crypto’s $19 billion '10/10' nightmare: Why everyone is blaming Binance for the bitcoin crash that won't end

Crypto’s $19 billion '10/10' nightmare: Why everyone is blaming Binance for the bitcoin crash that won't end

The cryptocurrency market has recently faced significant turmoil, particularly following a liquidation event that occurred on October 10. This incident has resulted in a…

2/1/2026 2 min read

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