Tether Freezes $544M in Crypto Tied to Turkish Illegal Betting Probe

Tether has frozen more than half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency at the request of Turkish authorities, blocking funds tied to an alleged illegal online betting and money-laundering operation. Last week, prosecutors in Istanbul announced the seizure of approximately €460 million ($544 million) in assets belonging to Veysel Sahin, accused of operating unlawful betting platforms

Bitcoin Caught Between CME Gaps and New Macro Lows: Analysis

Bitcoin (BTC) failed to hold $69,000 as the weekend began amid predictions of fresh macro lows next. Key points: Bitcoin faces a lack of acceptance above $69,000, while traders see new lows to come. Analysis says that the rebound into the weekend was nothing more than a “relief rally.” Two CME futures gaps provide potential

Vietnam Proposes 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transfers

Vietnam is preparing to introduce a tax framework for cryptocurrency transactions that would align digital assets with securities trading, according to a draft policy circulated by the Ministry of Finance. Under the proposal, individuals transferring crypto assets through licensed service providers would face a 0.1% personal income tax on the value of each transaction, local

Phemex Launches 24/7 TradFi Futures with 0-Fee Carnival

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the launch of Phemex TradFi , a new futures trading offering that allows users to access traditional financial assets, including stocks and precious metals, on a 24/7 basis. Futures linked to commodities, foreign exchange, and global indices will be introduced in subsequent

Market Expert Tells When to Expect an Official Bitcoin Bottom

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Analysts are converging on a data-driven framework to explain when Bitcoin is most likely to form a definitive market bottom, pushing back against claims that the worst is already over. Chain analyst and Alphractal CEO João Wedson insists a true Bitcoin bottom only materializes after two distinct phases unfold across holder cohorts.

Crypto VC Funding Reaches $252M Led by Anchorage Digital

The week of February 1-7, 2026, recorded $251.9 million in crypto VC funding across 12 projects, with Anchorage Digital’s $100 million strategic round leading. Summary Crypto VC funding reached $251.9M across 12 projects during Feb. 1–7, 2026. Anchorage Digital led with a $100M strategic round backed by Tether. TRM Labs raised $70M. Here’s a deep

Edward Woodford on Crypto, AI Accountability, and Regulation

Regulatory clarity is essential for stablecoins to thrive and drive crypto adoption in the coming years. Key Takeaways The crypto industry is overly focused on interest rates, overshadowing more pressing issues. Accountability is crucial when AI is used by centralized parties to maintain trust in financial systems. Regulatory clarity by February is critical to prevent

Analyst: ‘Paper Bitcoin’ Drives Market, Not 21M Cap

A new theory circulating in the crypto market is challenging how investors interpret Bitcoin’s recent price decline. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), market analyst Crypto Rover argued that Bitcoin is no longer trading as a simple supply-and-demand asset, and that this structural shift is a major reason behind the current sell-off. A

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Posts $231.6M Inflows After Turbulent Week For BTC

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) saw $231.6 million in inflows on Friday, following two days of heavy outflows during a turbulent week for Bitcoin. The iShares Bitcoin (BTC) Trust ETF (IBIT) saw $548.7 million in total outflows on Wednesday and Thursday as crypto market sentiment declined to record-low levels, with Bitcoin’s price briefly dropping

Erebor Secures First New US Bank Charter of Trump’s Second Term

The United States has approved a newly created national bank for the first time during President Donald Trump’s second term, granting a charter to crypto-friendly startup Erebor Bank. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) confirmed the approval on Friday, allowing the lender to operate nationwide, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people
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