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.
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.
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?
Zcash has entered a prolonged pullback after a strong run late last year. Prices have fallen sharply since November, erasing gains that once made the token a market leader in 2025. At the same time, activity from a key corporate holder has slowed, raising questions about near-term demand. Elsewhere in crypto, other treasury firms continue to buy despite heavy paper losses.
Bitcoin has just crossed a critical threshold that changes the game. According to CryptoQuant, the break of its 365-day moving average is no longer a mere technical signal: it marks the clear entry into a new bearish cycle. This slide occurs in a context of institutional demand withdrawal and degraded on-chain signals. The bullish momentum now seems behind, replaced by a market dynamic structured around caution, watchfulness... and the risk of prolonged decline.
In the space of 24 hours, bitcoin recorded nearly 900 million dollars of realized losses, a level never seen since the collapse of FTX in 2022. This chilling figure, from on-chain data, illustrates much more than a simple drop, but marks a brutal turning point in investor sentiment. Such a massive and sudden wave of loss-making sales signals a new phase of capitulation, revealing the persistent fragility of a market still far from regaining its balance.
Bitcoin bounced back on February 6, crossing 70,000 $ again after falling below 60,800 $ a few hours earlier. This stunning recovery, amid extreme volatility, occurs in a market shaken between bullish hopes and selling shocks. Should this be seen as a simple technical rebound or the beginning of a lasting reversal?
Metaplanet continues its Bitcoin purchases and intrigues investors facing a pressured market. More details in this article!
European companies developing tokenized securities are urging EU lawmakers to act quickly, warning that existing rules are stalling growth in regulated on-chain markets. Industry participants argue that prolonged delays could divert capital and trading activity to the United States, where tokenization is advancing under established market frameworks. These calls come ahead of a parliamentary debate on the future of Europe’s digital market infrastructure.
Bitcoin plunges into the abyss, but BlackRock acts as savior with its ETF, displaying record volumes. Coincidence or strategy? Investors cling, hoping for an unlikely recovery.
Strategy reported a $12.6 billion Q4 loss as Bitcoin prices fell sharply, marking one of the largest quarterly losses for a U.S. public company.
While Bitcoin collapses below $65,000, Binance surprises the market by investing $233 million in 3,600 BTC. A bold decision that divides experts: some see it as a strong signal of confidence, while others believe the disappearance of Bitcoin would make the world better. Between opportunity and risk, how should investors react?
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Tether's USDT recorded historic on-chain activity, with 4.4 trillion dollars transferred and 2.2 billion transactions. While the overall cryptocurrency market underwent a sharp contraction, the USDT market cap reached a record 187.3 billion dollars, driven by massive retail adoption and a user base exceeding 534 million worldwide. Tether thus confirms its growing role as a stable and reliable financial infrastructure.
Ether has fallen below $2,000, confirming a marked retracement phase. Indeed, the movement is accompanied by a visible disengagement of holders, an influx toward exchanges, and degraded technical signals. This threshold break tests the market structure and investor resilience.
Bitcoin wavers below 67,000 dollars and concern is rising. In an already fragile context, Stifel bank issues a severe warning: a return to 38,000 dollars is now possible. Such a retreat, over 40% decline, would far exceed usual corrections. This scenario, supported by technical and macroeconomic signals, brings crypto market volatility back to the forefront. And this time, it is no longer a mere warning.
Washington on loop mode: crypto lobbies offer keys to local banks, but the Senate still hesitates. Towards an unlikely alliance to save the law? To be continued...
The Kraken exchange platform has just unveiled DeFi Earn, a feature that promises to democratize access to decentralized finance rewards. Launched on January 26, 2026, this innovation allows users to generate up to 8% variable APY on their euros, dollars, and USDC, without having to master the technical subtleties usually associated with DeFi.
Bitcoin’s price remains under strain as selling pressure continues to weigh on the market. The OG coin fell to an intraday low of $72,945 in the previous session as market pullback continues across risk assets. While retail traders have largely maintained bullish positions, institutional investors have begun to retreat. Current data points to a growing divide between these two groups, raising questions about where Bitcoin may head next.
BBVA joins a banking consortium to launch a euro stablecoin against dollar stablecoins. All the details in this article!
While the crypto market remains without a clear direction, XRP attracts attention. According to analyst XForceGlobal, the token has entered a "washout zone," an intense correction phase potentially preceding a major reversal. Relying on Elliott wave theory, he suggests a scenario where the current drop precedes a surge up to 30 dollars. As selling pressure intensifies and technical signals blur, this interpretation divides opinion.
The crypto market has just received a strong signal from traditional finance. By sharply revising its forecasts for Solana, the Standard Chartered bank caused a shock in the ecosystem. While SOL remains one of the most watched assets by institutional investors, the lowering of the target for 2026 contrasts with a spectacular long-term projection. This decision reveals a much more nuanced reading of the future of blockchain than simple price movements suggest.
While bitcoin showed its worst performance since 2022, a massive capital movement was preparing in the shadows. Stablecoin volumes reached 10 trillion dollars in January, nearly a third of the annual activity of 2024 concentrated in just 30 days.
Tether claims a valuation of 500 billion dollars, but investors remain skeptical. Between reduced fundraising, announced profits, and regulatory challenges, the company divides opinion. Dive behind the scenes of a stablecoin that defies the market and questions the future of crypto.
It fell back below $74,000 on February 2, Bitcoin suddenly erases gains recorded since Trump’s 2024 election. This sharp decline occurs in a climate of widespread distrust towards risky assets, as selling pressure intensifies. After a peak close to $126,000 reached at the end of 2025, the market now questions the strength of the bullish cycle and leaves doubt over the continuation of the movement.
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds finally stopped the bleeding on Monday with $562 million in fresh inflows, after four consecutive days of massive outflows. But will this breath of fresh air be enough to reverse the trend in a crypto market still under pressure?
Solana (SOL) flirts again with the critical threshold of 100 dollars, its lowest in 10 months. For some analysts, this level marks a possible floor, signaling a rebound of +150%. For others, it is just a stage in a still fragile trend. Between hopes for a recovery and technical doubts, the market hesitates. Are the current signals really enough to reverse the momentum?
While volatility establishes itself as a new norm, the recent drop in bitcoin goes beyond a simple technical correction. It reflects a brutal disengagement of institutional capital and a questioning of crypto market dynamics. Between ETF panic and rarely observed undervaluation signals, the crypto leader finds itself at a critical crossroads.