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The Central Bank of Russia is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 16% when policymakers meet on February 13, according to a consensus forecast compiled from market economists. The outlook reflects expectations that officials will prioritize inflation control amid still-elevated price pressures. Analysts surveyed by Reuters indicated that no rate adjustment … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried has asserted that FTX was never insolvent, claiming the cryptocurrency exchange entered bankruptcy without his authorization and that external lawyers pushed the filing shortly after taking control of the company. The former FTX CEO made the statement while referencing court documents that, according to him, show internal disagreement over whether certain FTX entities … Read more
European Union regulators have formally charged Meta Platforms with breaching antitrust rules, alleging that the company blocked artificial intelligence rivals from accessing or integrating with WhatsApp. The action marks a significant escalation in the EU’s ongoing scrutiny of large technology firms, particularly as competition intensifies in the rapidly evolving AI sector. Key Takeaways EU regulators … Read more
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has argued that decentralized finance is being misunderstood when it is reduced to “USDC yield” strategies or simply placing stablecoins into lending protocols like Aave. His comments reflect a broader concern that DeFi’s original goals of openness, innovation, and financial experimentation risk being overshadowed by narrow yield-focused use cases. Key Takeaways … Read more
French publicly listed company Capital B (ALCPB) has purchased an additional 5 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 2,828 BTC and placing the firm at number 28 on the Bitcoin 100 ranking of corporate holders. The latest acquisition highlights the company’s continued commitment to Bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset, even as markets remain volatile. … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takachi said she will reaffirm strong ties with the United States, underscoring the importance of the bilateral alliance amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The remarks highlight Tokyo’s intention to maintain close cooperation with Washington on security, trade, and global policy coordination. Key Takeaways Japan’s prime minister emphasized reaffirming strong ties … Read more
BlackRock has reportedly begun transferring Bitcoin to exchanges, according to multiple blockchain monitoring services, signaling that clients may once again be reducing exposure through spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The on-chain movements have drawn attention from traders, as ETF-related flows have become an increasingly important driver of short-term Bitcoin price action. Key Takeaways Monitoring services detected … Read more
Strategy has acquired an additional 1,142 Bitcoin for approximately $90 million, further expanding its already substantial BTC treasury as corporate accumulation continues despite recent market volatility. The latest purchase reinforces Strategy’s long-term conviction in Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset and places the firm among the most aggressive corporate accumulators in the digital asset space. … Read more
Bitcoin’s recent sell-off may have been driven by ETF-related hedging activity, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who argued that dealer positioning around BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF played a key role in the move. Hayes framed the decline as a function of changing market mechanics rather than a deterioration in Bitcoin’s fundamentals, emphasizing that traders … Read more
South Korean financial regulators have launched an emergency investigation into crypto exchange Bithumb following a reported system error that briefly displayed Bitcoin prices implying a valuation discrepancy of nearly 60 trillion won. The incident has intensified regulatory scrutiny over exchange infrastructure and internal controls, particularly as authorities move to tighten oversight of digital asset platforms. … Read more