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In brief Released files related to convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein contain numerous crypto mentions. New revelations show correspondence with notable early crypto builders and backers. Other files point to Epstein’s early investments into notable crypto companies. A search through the trove of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein provides thousands of results related to crypto and Bitcoin, highlighted by Epstein’s early involvement and awareness of notable crypto projects and protocols.Over the course of the week, Decrypt has highlighted some of the largest stories that emerged from the millions of files released last week by the…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged African anti-corruption and oversight institutions to strengthen the use of digital technologies, including AI, blockchain, and data mining tools, to fight corruption and financial crimes more effectively. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud stated that emerging technologies are important for detecting, investigating, and preventing corruption-related offenses. He noted that digital platforms can reduce human discretion and improve traceability, making it harder for corrupt practices to go unnoticed. EACC moves toward full digitization to fight corruption The EACC has already automated 58% of its processes and is working toward full digitization of its…
XRP price is slowly forming a giant hammer candlestick pattern, pointing to an eventual rebound, as Ripple prepares the launch of its permissioned DEX features to the network. Summary XRP price has dropped in the last five consecutive weeks as the crypto market crash accelerated. Ripple plans to launch its permissioned DEX tool that will boost the XRP utility soon. Technical analysis suggests that it has formed a hammer candlestick pattern on the weekly chart. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $1.4120, up by 25% above its lowest level this week, matching the performance of other top tokens like Ethereum,…
By 2026, the global online gambling market has grown far beyond basic wagering. What once operated as a simple transaction-based industry has become a broad digital entertainment system, shaped by mobile-first habits, real-time analytics, crypto payments, and tighter regulatory oversight. The market is now valued between $100 billion and $125 billion and is expanding at over 10 percent each year through 2030. Europe remains the largest region, while North America continues to post the fastest growth. Competition among the top betting sites 2026 is no longer centered on who offers the largest welcome bonus. Instead, platforms now compete on product…
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $330.67 million in net inflows on February 6, ending a three-day outflow streak that drained $1.25 billion from products. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded $330.7M in inflows on Feb. 6, ending a $1.25B outflow streak. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $231.6M as BTC rallied 6.6% above $70,000. Ethereum ETFs diverged with $21.4M in outflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $231.62 million in inflows. At the same time, Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB has brought in $43.25 million and Bitwise’s BITB posted $28.70 million in inflows. The reversal came as Bitcoin (BTC) price climbed 6.6% over 24 hours…
Trend Research deposited 45,000 ETH (about $105 million) into Binance today, with the same note claiming 118,500 ETH deposited since Feb. 1. The post also framed the inflows as part of an ongoing risk-management loop rather than a single isolated transfer. That distinction matters, because multi-day exchange inflows usually show a process: assets move from longer-term custody into venue liquidity. It can still end in spot selling, but it can also reflect hedging, OTC settlement, or a collateral rotation where the exchange leg is only a midpoint. Why Exchange Deposits Often Move Price Fresh deposits to major exchanges increase optionality.…
Institutional investors are aggressively selling U.S. stocks amid macro uncertainty. On Wednesday, hedge funds sold U.S. stocks at the fastest rate since October. The sell-off was primarily driven by short sales and, to a lesser extent, by liquidating long positions according to Kobeissi Letter. Institutional investors are increasingly betting against U.S. equities. A recent update by financial analysis firm Kobeissi Letter highlighted that hedge funds unwound their positions on U.S. single stocks at the fastest pace since October on Wednesday, posting their 2nd consecutive daily sale. U.S. equities dip as institutional investors liquidate their long positions Institutional investors are aggressively…
TLDR: Tether acquires 12% of Gold.com in a $150M strategic investment. XAU₮ will integrate into Gold.com for digital and physical gold transactions. Global gold-backed stablecoin market grows to over $5.5B in 12 months. XAU₮ maintains 1:1 physical backing with secure, verifiable gold storage. Tether Gold Investment strengthens global access to tokenized gold with a $150 million acquisition of 12% of Gold.com. The partnership integrates XAU₮ into Gold.com’s platform and explores physical gold purchases using USD₮ and USA₮. Tether Expands Digital and Physical Gold Access Tether Investments acquired a 12 percent stake in Gold.com through a $150 million transaction. The…
Welcome to your AltcoinInvestor.com Daily Digest — the trusted source of up-to-the-minute insights, market movements, and breaking developments in the decentralized and always-dynamic world of cryptocurrency. Whether you’re a retail investor, institutional player, or blockchain enthusiast, we bring you expert analysis and timely updates from every corner of the crypto-economy. Stay informed on everything from blue-chip digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to emerging altcoins that are poised to disrupt the future of finance.Market Recap: A Week of Extreme VolatilityThe past seven days have tested the resolve of crypto investors worldwide. Bitcoin, the world’s largest digital asset by market cap,…
What to Know: A Bithumb flash crash exposed deep liquidity risks in centralized exchanges, driven by a rumored 2,000 $BTC airdrop error. Capital is rotating from volatile spot trading into infrastructure plays that solve Bitcoin’s speed and cost limitations. Bitcoin Hyper leverages the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to bring high-speed smart contracts and sub-second finality to the Bitcoin network. Liquidity is the lifeblood of crypto. But this week on Bithumb? It looked more like a hemorrhage. The South Korean giant witnessed a sudden, violent dislocation in Bitcoin’s price following a messy rumor regarding a 2K $BTC airdrop distribution. For a…