Yoyee Wang, head of Bybit’s Business‑to‑Business Unit, argues that U.S. regulatory clarity alone is insufficient for institutional crypto adoption. She also cautions that tokenization faces hurdles in delivering real value but foresees tokenized real‑world assets becoming standard collateral tools by 2030, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Closing the Operational Execution Gap As the …
Monthly archives: February 2026
Crypto Sentiment Hits Rock Bottom as Fear and Greed Indexes Flash ‘Extreme Fear’
On Sunday, the crypto economy appears to be stitching itself back together after last week’s whiplash-inducing run and a decidedly bearish pullback. Even with prices bouncing, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hosted on coinmarketcap.com (CMC) signals sentiment stuck in the “extreme fear” zone, posting its lowest reading since CMC rolled out the proprietary gauge. …
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‘Clueless and Venal’: Economist Nouriel Roubini Blasts Trump’s Crypto Push as a Recipe for Financial Ruin
Economist Nouriel Roubini has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s second‑term embrace of digital assets, calling it a reckless experiment that undermines the U.S. financial system. Legislative ‘Time Bombs’ Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini has issued a blistering critique of the Trump administration’s second-term pivot toward digital assets. In a scathing opinion piece, Roubini argues that the …
From Boom to Bruised: Bitcoin Claws Back After Crash to $60K
Bitcoin continues its tug-of-war with gravity after an unforgiving plunge from record highs. On Feb. 8, 2026, bitcoin is priced at $70,854, boasting a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $50.09 billion. The price ranged intraday from $68,443 to $70,976—swinging like a caffeinated pendulum through volatile terrain. Bitcoin Chart Outlook …
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Bitcoin difficulty plunges, Buterin sells off Ethereum: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 1 – 7
Top Stories of The Week Bitcoin difficulty drops by over 11%, sharpest drop since 2021 China ban The Bitcoin network mining difficulty, a metric tracking the relative challenge of adding new blocks to the Bitcoin ledger, fell by about 11.16% in the last 24 hours, the worst drop in a single adjustment period since China’s …
Bitcoin bear market not over? Trader sees BTC price ‘real bottom’ at $50K
Bitcoin (BTC) gained up to 3% Sunday, but some traders refused to believe that the BTC price crash was over. Key points: Bitcoin price comparisons warn that new macro lows are due if the 2022 bear market continues to repeat. Moving averages and the cost basis of the US spot Bitcoin ETFs are in focus. …
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INVESTING YACHTS Launches RWA Yacht Charter Model
February 8th, 2026 – Ibiza, Spain Investing Yachts today introduced its real-world asset (RWA) yacht charter model, a blockchain-based approach designed to tokenize exposure to potential double-digit revenue generated by luxury yacht charter operations via their upcoming YATE token. Being their ultimate goal to democratize access to all private equity sectors. Positioning itself at the intersection …
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Jack Dorsey’s Block may cut up to 10% of staff in business overhaul: Report
Jack Dorsey’s payments company Block Inc. has begun informing hundreds of employees that their roles could be eliminated during annual performance reviews, as the firm undertakes a wider restructuring effort. As much as 10% of Block’s workforce may be affected, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company employed just under …
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Ethereum Faces 200-Day EMA Rejection Amid $7B Liquidation Cascade
TLDR: ETH failed three times at the 200-day EMA, confirming weakening momentum and sustained selling pressure. Over $1.3B in long liquidations shows derivatives activity dominated price action, not spot demand. The $2.7K level flipped from support to resistance, redefining near-term market structure. Focus now shifts to $2.3K and $1.8K as the next zones of potential …
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Latam Insights: Brazil Prepares to Tax Crypto Flows, Venezuela Offers Flared-Gas Bitcoin Mining Opportunities
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Brazilian government is preparing to introduce a decree to pave the way for taxing cryptocurrency flows, Venezuela offers gas bitcoin mining opportunities, and new Libra revelations arise. Brazil Prepares to Tax …
South Korea’s Bithumb Exchange Accidentally Sends $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Users
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed approximately 620,000 bitcoins, worth around $44 billion, to 695 customers during a promotional event. The company quickly acted to restrict trading and withdrawals, claiming to have recovered 99.7% of the erroneously distributed cryptocurrency within 35 minutes of the incident. The exchange emphasized that the mistake was not caused …
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Now It Is Official: Analysts Consider the Dollar a ‘Dangerous’ Asset
The latest edition of The Economist points out the dangers surrounding the greenback, including the unpredictability of the current administration’s actions, the prospect of higher inflation, and upcoming rate cuts if Trump’s Fed Chair pick, Kevin Warsh, follows Trump’s playbook. The US Dollar Is Now Considered a ‘Dangerous’ Asset That Might Upend the Financial System …
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Polymarket Signals New Crypto Token With POLY Trademark Filings
Polymarket’s parent company has submitted multiple trademark applications for “POLY,” indicating a strategic move toward launching a native cryptocurrency token for its prediction market platform. The filings represent a significant potential expansion of the company’s business model, exploring new monetization strategies amid the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. The trademark applications come at a critical time for …
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Why Bitcoin Fell on Feb. 5: Procap Executive Points to ETF Mechanics, Not Crypto Panic
Bitcoin’s sharp sell-off on Feb. 5, 2026, was driven primarily by activity in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and broader traditional finance (TradFi) deleveraging, according to a detailed analysis published by Jeff Park, chief investment officer at Procap. Bitcoin’s Feb. 5 Drop Was an ETF Event, Not a Crypto One, Says Jeff Park Park explained …
ARK extends Coinbase selling streak with another $22M sale, adds Bullish
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest continued reducing its exposure to crypto exchange Coinbase on Friday, unloading $22 million worth of shares across multiple exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while adding to its position in digital asset platform Bullish. According to ARK’s trade disclosures, the firm sold 92,737 Coinbase Global shares from the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), 32,790 shares …
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