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Gino Matos is a law school graduate and a seasoned journalist with six years of experience in the crypto industry. His expertise primarily focuses on the Brazil…

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Primary Beat Analysis

Bear Market

Bitcoin bear market ends when 3 signals flip, and one is already starting to twitch

Watch for sustained closes back above long term averages, steady inflows, and a clear fade in downside hedging premiums.

9 hours ago

Locked clear case holding a stablecoin coin on wet ground with the White House in the background, symbolizing White House talks over stablecoin yield, Treasury returns, and who controls passing them on.

Regulation

White House sets February deadline to settle $6.6 trillion fight between Coinbase and banks

Even “crypto” is split now, and the winner sets the template for every future fight on custody, DeFi, and taxes.

11 hours ago

Layer-2

Ethereum fees are plummeting so fast that Vitalik Buterin says most Layer 2 chains now lack purpose

With Stage 2 still basically empty, Ethereum’s new L2 bar is clearer, but the “same chain everywhere” story is over.

15 hours ago

Stack of Bitcoin coins on cracked glass over a street drain beside a car tire, symbolizing Bitcoin ETF inflows returning after a $1.5B outflow streak but facing pressure that could reverse the trade.

Analysis

Bitcoin has ended its $1.5B outflow streak, yet the trade driving inflows could vanish under pressure

One day of creations can mask delta neutral positioning, and that disappears fast when volatility spikes or margins tighten.

18 hours ago

Heavy metal Bitcoin block dropping on cables in an industrial shaft with sparks flying, symbolizing Bitcoin freefall and a leverage-driven cascade after a macro wobble since Trump took office.

Bear Market

Bitcoin in freefall hitting lowest price since Trump took office as leverage turns a macro wobble into a brutal cascade

CoinGlass shows $2.56 billion in forced selling, and ETF flows look tactical instead of confident dip buying.

1 day ago

Bitcoin and Ethereum coins in front of a major European bank building, symbolizing ING Deutschland’s February 2026 crypto launch as MiCA clarity triggers a rush by banks into digital assets

Banking

Major German bank opens free crypto access as MiCA ends the legality debate and sparks a bank rush

With the July 2026 transition window closing, banks are racing to own distribution before standalone exchanges react.

2 days ago

Bitcoin and dollar stablecoins flowing beneath a yuan symbol gate, illustrating China’s push for renminbi dominance as dollar stablecoins grow into a major cross-border payment tool

Payments

China targets global reserve currency status but capital controls push traders toward USDT and Bitcoin

Stablecoins now function like offshore dollar wrappers with 24/7 settlement, soaking up demand China’s convertibility limits can’t satisfy.

2 days ago

Molten metal is poured into a Bitcoin mold inside a vault as shredded papers sit nearby, symbolizing Binance converting its SAFU fund into Bitcoin amid scrutiny over the fine print

Exchanges

Binance commits to $1B Bitcoin purchase as an implicit apology for October liquidation meltdown

Binance says it will convert SAFU’s stablecoins to BTC within 30 days, then rebalance to keep it above $800 million.

3 days ago

A cracked industrial gauge and submerged Bitcoin coin symbolize AI agents coordinating key theft across a viral network and demanding Bitcoin as payment

Analysis

Shock surge in inflation destroys hopes for early rate cuts as Bitcoin price sinks

PPI feeds into PCE, and with shutdown era revisions looming, markets may stay volatile until that February print lands.

5 days ago

Thousands of AI agents join viral network to “teach” each other how to steal keys and want Bitcoin as payment

Discovery and direct messaging turn isolated agents into a propagation layer, while exposed panels and leaked credentials stay routine.

5 days ago

Cracked Bitcoin coin on a desk as a trader watches screens flip from green to red, reflecting Hyperliquid’s public tape turning volatile as copy traders follow losses

Derivatives

October Trump tariff trader loses $100M erasing all 10/10 gains after price dip

With massive on chain perp scale, visible leverage can turn big positions into crowd magnets and liquidation targets.

5 days ago

DAOs

TheDAO’s leftover rescue money sat for a decade now it’s becoming Ethereum’s permanent $220M security budget

Veterans want to stake 69,420 ETH from leftover 2016 recovery funds, generating millions yearly for smart contract security.

6 days ago

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Author Stats

Bitcoin bear market ends when 3 signals flip, and one is already starting to twitch

White House sets February deadline to settle $6.6 trillion fight between Coinbase and banks

Ethereum fees are plummeting so fast that Vitalik Buterin says most Layer 2 chains now lack purpose

Bitcoin has ended its $1.5B outflow streak, yet the trade driving inflows could vanish under pressure

Bitcoin in freefall hitting lowest price since Trump took office as leverage turns a macro wobble into a brutal cascade

Major German bank opens free crypto access as MiCA ends the legality debate and sparks a bank rush

China targets global reserve currency status but capital controls push traders toward USDT and Bitcoin

Binance commits to $1B Bitcoin purchase as an implicit apology for October liquidation meltdown

Shock surge in inflation destroys hopes for early rate cuts as Bitcoin price sinks

Thousands of AI agents join viral network to “teach” each other how to steal keys and want Bitcoin as payment

October Trump tariff trader loses $100M erasing all 10/10 gains after price dip

TheDAO’s leftover rescue money sat for a decade now it’s becoming Ethereum’s permanent $220M security budget

Gino's Top Beats

Gino's Top Stories

Bitcoin regret is coming for anyone ignoring Coinbase CEO’s 5% rule as banks fight to cap gains

Bitcoin hits Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress tests, creating a massive capital risk for banks

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