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Bitcoin hash rate slides during U.S. winter storm while markets shrug off mining disruption
The temporary loss of mining power underscores academic concerns that geographic and pool concentration can magnify infrastructure failures, though markets showed little immediate reaction.
Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018
A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.
Bitcoin rebounds from one-month low while derivatives flash near-term stress: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin bounced off $86,000 alongside the CME futures open, but broader price action still points to a grinding downtrend as risk-off sentiment lifts precious metals.
Binance’s Changpeng Zhao says bitcoin will ‘break’ the four-year cycle this year
In an interview with CNBC, Binance’s CZ spoke of bitcoin’s four year cycles and the potential for a BTC all-time high this year due to a greater acceptance of crypto worldwide.
A hacker’s $23 million ‘flex’ backfires after sleuth traces funds to a massive U.S. government seizure
A recorded online dispute between alleged threat actors led blockchain investigator ZachXBT to trace millions in illicit crypto to a single wallet.
Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
The exchange confirmed it has applied for regulatory approval under the MiCA regime, part of a broader effort to regain footing in major markets.
Bitcoin stalls as risk-off mood lifts gold while altcoins attempts breakout: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin and ether were little changed alongside softer U.S. equity futures as investors leaned risk-off. Some altcoins bucked the trend due to thin liquidity.
Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure.
Bitcoin in a deep bear market against gold, history suggests downside may persist
Bitcoin is now down 55% against gold from its December 2024 peak.
XRP slides 19% from January highs, pushing sentiment to 'extreme fear'
Social data show smaller traders have largely stepped aside, a setup that can later fuel sharp rebounds if prices stabilize and buying resumes.
