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Warren Demands Hearings Over $500M UAE Stake in Trump Crypto Project

Senator Warren alleges "corruption" after reports reveal the UAE's intelligence chief bought a 49% stake in Trump's crypto venture days before securing AI chip export…

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Binance Faces ‘Blame Storm’ as $19B Crash Legacy Pins Bitcoin at $80K

Four months after a $19 billion leverage wipeout, Bitcoin struggles at $80K as ARK's Cathie Wood and OKX leadership blame a Binance 'glitch' for the…

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum Declares War on Quantum: $2M Defense Fund & New ‘LeanVM’ Unit

Ethereum Foundation forms dedicated post-quantum team and leanVM unit to combat 'fee shock' risks, supported by Coinbase and Optimism roadmaps.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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EU Launches Infringement Proceedings Against 12 Nations Over Crypto Tax Failures

The European Commission has opened infringement cases against nearly half the bloc for failing to implement DAC8, while Hungary faces scrutiny for MiCA non-compliance.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Japan Yields Pierce 4% as ‘Takaichi Shock’ Rattles Bitcoin Liquidity

Bitcoin slid to $88,500 as Japanese 40-year yields crossed 4%, signaling a dangerous unwind of the yen carry trade ahead of the Feb 8 election.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Hashrate Collapses 12% as US Freeze Compels Miner Shutdowns

Severe US winter storms forced a massive miner shutdown, driving Bitcoin's hashrate down 12% and slashing daily revenue to $28 million.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

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Abu Dhabi Royal Secretly Bought 49% of Trump’s World Liberty Financial for $500M

Documents reveal Sheikh Tahnoon's vehicle injected $500M into WLFI days before inauguration, with $187M paid directly to Trump entities.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

$2.6B Liquidation Cascade: Single ETH Whale Wiped Out for $222M

A single trader lost $222M on Hyperliquid as a $2.6 billion leverage flush decimated Ether and Bitcoin positions in thin weekend trading.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Nubank Cracks US Fortress: OCC Grants Conditional National Banking Charter

Nu Holdings secures conditional OCC approval for a US national bank charter, planning to offer crypto custody and lending under federal supervision.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments

Cryptocurrencies

Tether Prints $10B Profit in 2025; Earnings Slide 23% Despite Record Issuance

Tether posted $10.1 billion in net profit for 2025, effectively serving as a top-20 holder of U.S. debt, though profits fell 23% year-over-year.

February 1, 2026 • Andrea Mazáčová • No comments