The standoff over the succession at the head of the Federal Reserve intensifies. While a Republican senator blocks any progress as long as the investigation targeting Jerome Powell is not completed, the Treasury Secretary proposes a bold strategy: why not fight both battles at once? A political chess game that could redefine the Fed's future.

Payments firm Block Inc. has begun notifying hundreds of employees that their roles could be cut during annual performance reviews. As per reports, the move is part of a broader restructuring as the company adjusts its business focus. Workforce changes may affect up to one in ten staff members. Management is pushing to align teams with revised product priorities and cost targets.

Tether ended 2025 with strong momentum, even as the broader crypto market weakened following October’s sharp sell-off. New data shows its dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT, continued to attract users, activity, and capital during a period of reduced risk appetite. While competing stablecoins stalled or contracted, USDT expanded across nearly every major metric—highlighting growing demand beyond speculative trading.

The announcement shook the crypto ecosystem this Friday. The Ethereum Foundation officially announced the creation of a dedicated post-quantum security team, backed by $2 million in funding. This decision marks a strategic turning point for the world's second-largest blockchain, elevating quantum resistance to an absolute priority.

In February 2026, bitcoin experienced a historic drop below $61,000. However, Glassnode data shows massive accumulation across all profiles. Why does this trend mark a turning point? Here are the key indicators and perspectives you absolutely must not miss.

Gold collapsed in just a few hours, surprising investors and analysts after a historic peak. This sudden shock revealed the speculative mechanisms shaking global markets. Amid the flood of interpretations, that of Scott Bessent, former strategist of the Soros fund and current advisor to the US Treasury, hits the mark. He accuses leveraged speculation by Chinese traders, amplified by margin tightening, for causing what he calls a "speculative blow-off."

The Financial Times triggers a tidal wave by claiming that Bitcoin will fall to zero. A statement that divides investors.

While market attention is focused on every move of the Federal Reserve, a subtle adjustment is emerging. Economist Lyn Alden mentions the Fed entering "gradual print" mode: a progressive monetary creation, calibrated to nominal GDP growth. Far from the massive injections of 2020, this subtle strategy could disrupt interest rate expectations, redefine the balance of financial markets, and profoundly influence the evolution of cryptos like bitcoin.

The market collapses, traders panic... and BitMine doubles down! Tom Lee bets everything on Ethereum while the crypto is being cut down by the stock market chainsaw.

XRP surprised this weekend with a sudden surge of +2,860% on its spot flows in barely eight hours. This historic peak, occurring in a quiet market, reignites speculation about a possible cycle change. While some see it as a simple technical rebound, others detect a precursor signal. In any case, this volatility spike breaks the stupor that had surrounded crypto for several weeks.

The brutal volatility of bitcoin in February 2026 caused an unexpected wave. While the price collapsed from $81,500 to $60,000 in less than a week, Google searches for this crypto reached their highest level in a year.

Well then, the Rich Dad who was buying bitcoin by the armload three weeks ago suddenly starts selling and preaching patience... Is this the beginning of true wisdom or just a bad tax cold?

Bithumb erroneously distributes billions in bitcoin instead of a few wons… then recovers in 48 hours. Is it genius or just a big keyboard cold?

Bitcoin tries to catch its breath after a spectacular plunge. Fallen to 59,930 dollars, the king of cryptos is trying today a difficult return around 70,000 $. However, is this recovery sustainable or is it just a respite before the next shock?

The largest holders of Ethereum are changing strategies and accumulating ETH at a frantic pace. After the recent dip below $2,000, could these massive moves signal a historic rebound? Between technical analysis and expert predictions, here’s why the crypto market is holding its breath.

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) showed signs of stabilization on Friday after several days of sustained selling pressure. The rebound was led by BlackRock’s flagship product, even as the broader crypto market continued to experience sharp price volatility. While inflows returned, recent data indicate that investor sentiment remains cautious, with market participants closely monitoring ETF flows for signals on near-term direction.

Beijing has just clarified its position in a radical way. The People's Bank of China formally bans the issuance of stablecoins backed by the yuan and tokenized assets, for both Chinese and foreign companies. A red line now established.

The Bitcoin network has just absorbed a major technical shock. Its mining difficulty has dropped by 11.16%, the biggest decrease recorded since the mining ban in China in 2021. This sharp decline, revealing structural tensions, renews concerns about the system's robustness and the growing pressure on mining companies. While difficulty is supposed to guarantee protocol stability, its current plunge acts as a silent warning about the network's real state and the resilience of its infrastructure.

Markets are holding their breath ahead of the next Fed meeting with a possible monetary turning point as early as March. As inflation slows and the political context becomes more complex, an unexpected signal is gaining strength. According to CME data, more than 23% of traders are now betting on a rate cut. This shift in sentiment, still a minority but growing, could well reshuffle the cards.

The sudden drop in bitcoin and Ethereum triggered a series of historic liquidations on Coinbase, exposing a major vulnerability in crypto lending. Within hours, millions of dollars in collateralized loans were wiped out, revealing the limits of a system designed to withstand shocks. This new episode of tension, far from anecdotal, calls into question the robustness of financing mechanisms backed by cryptos.

While the crypto fear index reaches historic highs, Metaplanet's CEO displays a disconcerting calm. Simon Gerovich brings up Buffett's philosophy to encourage investors to do exactly the opposite of the crowd: buy when everyone is selling. A bold stance as his company continues accumulating bitcoin despite the storm.

On February 9, 2026, MegaETH will officially launch its mainnet, promising a revolution for Ethereum. With ultra-fast crypto transactions and rewards for early adopters, discover how to position yourself today to maximize your gains.

I'm shocked! A Korean exchange mistakenly offers 44 billion in bitcoin. The price plummets. Regulators choke. And trust? Evaporated.

Ethereum has just lost 40% of its value, but Tom Lee sees a rare opportunity in it. Between historical parallels and technological potential, this drop could well mark the beginning of a spectacular rebound. Should you seize the opportunity or stay cautious?