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 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 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
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
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'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 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 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 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
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
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
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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