Latest from Sam Reynolds
Polymarket trader nets $233,000 from XRP markets in a daring weekend move, outsmarting bots
A trader exploited thin weekend liquidity and automated market-making bots on Polymarket to lock in a $233,000 profit, sparking debate over whether the strategy crossed the line into market manipulation.
Ethereum transactions hit record as staking exit queue drops to zero
The record jump comes as Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero while entry queues remain long.
Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25 billion splurge
Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming.
Bitcoin slides below $93,000 as $680 million longs are liquidated
Glassnode says the push toward $96,000 was driven by leverage, while CryptoQuant warns demand remains too weak to confirm a trend reversal.
Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto’s Trump moment is over
With the political hype fading, Siu argues crypto’s next phase will be shaped less by personalities and more by infrastructure, regulation and who actually uses the technology.
Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins
Ahead of Consensus Hong Kong, Auros’ Jason Atkins says market depth, not hype, will determine crypto’s next phase.
CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools
The new futures contracts, available in micro and standard sizes, are set to launch on Feb. 9, pending regulatory approval.
More people are using Ethereum for the first time, data shows
The rise in new wallets suggests broader interest in Ethereum, driven by decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications.
Iranians stash bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks
Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets.
Bitcoin's next big test is breaking through $100,000: Asia Morning Briefing
Bitcoin steadies near $95K as prediction markets, market makers, and desks point to a momentum-driven run at $100K rather than a decisive breakout.
