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BlackRock bitcoin ETF options errupt in crash: Hedge fund blowup or just market madness?

BlackRock bitcoin ETF options errupt in crash: Hedge fund blowup or just market madness?

Options trading for BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, known as IBIT, witnessed an unprecedented surge, reaching a record 2.33 million contracts on a day marked by a significant…

2/7/2026 2 min read

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Galaxy Digital shares jump 18% after company approves $200 million buyback

Galaxy Digital shares jump 18% after company approves $200 million buyback

Galaxy Digital's shares experienced a significant increase of 18% following the company's approval of a $200 million share buyback plan. This development comes in the wake of a…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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Crypto's eligibility for 401k retirement funds is under fire after brutal market rout wipes out $2 trillion

Crypto's eligibility for 401k retirement funds is under fire after brutal market rout wipes out $2 trillion

The recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market, which has resulted in a significant loss of value, has raised concerns about the suitability of cryptocurrencies for inclusion…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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Ondo wants to rebuild prime brokerage on-chain — and perps are the first step

Ondo wants to rebuild prime brokerage on-chain — and perps are the first step

Ondo has demonstrated significant growth in the realm of tokenized assets and has announced ambitious plans to develop a comprehensive on-chain financial services ecosystem. This…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans

Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, has announced its intention to provide loans that are backed by cryptocurrency. This decision follows a pilot agreement with a mining firm…

2/6/2026 2 min read

FIAT #FIAT #MINING #REGULATION

Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC

Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC

Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop on South Korea's Bithumb exchange due to an internal error involving the distribution of rewards. This incident resulted in users…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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Bitcoin rises past $68,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

Bitcoin rises past $68,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash

Bitcoin has recently experienced a significant price movement, rising past $68,000. This increase follows a notable bounce from a crash that occurred on Thursday. In conjunction…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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Bitfarms shares surge after it ditches its 'bitcoin company' identity and doubles down on AI with U.S. move

Bitfarms shares surge after it ditches its 'bitcoin company' identity and doubles down on AI with U.S. move

Bitfarms, a company previously recognized for its focus on Bitcoin mining, has announced a strategic shift in its business model. The company will now concentrate on developing…

2/6/2026 3 min read

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Citi cuts Coinbase price target to $400 after stock's 65% plunge from record high

Citi cuts Coinbase price target to $400 after stock's 65% plunge from record high

Citi has reduced its revenue and earnings forecasts for Coinbase following a significant decline in the company's stock price. This adjustment comes amid a challenging market…

2/6/2026 2 min read

MARKET #BUSINESS #EXCHANGE #MARKET

Crypto market brightens after selloff that sent bitcoin to lowest since October 2024

Crypto market brightens after selloff that sent bitcoin to lowest since October 2024

Recent developments in the cryptocurrency market have brought a significant shift following a severe selloff. This event led to the erasure of substantial leveraged bets and saw…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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Bitcoin’s crash to $60,000 has traders hunting for a hidden fund blowup

Bitcoin’s crash to $60,000 has traders hunting for a hidden fund blowup

The recent decline in Bitcoin's value has sparked significant discussion among traders, particularly on the social media platform X. As Bitcoin's price dropped, speculation has…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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BlackRock's bitcoin fund hits $10 billion volume record, hinting at peak selling

BlackRock's bitcoin fund hits $10 billion volume record, hinting at peak selling

BlackRock's Bitcoin fund has reached a significant milestone, achieving a volume record of $10 billion. This development is notable as it coincides with increased redemptions and…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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