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_AI mania shows fear, not peak confidence, signaling more growth for crypto markets._
_Rising margin debt and liquidity injections support speculative cycles benefiting digital assets._
_Crypto could gain as AI-driven capital spreads beyond mega-cap tech into broader markets._
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_Vitalik says ETH-backed algorithmic stablecoins shift USD counterparty risk to market makers effectively._
_RWA-backed stablecoins qualify as DeFi if overcollateralized and diversified against single asset failure._
_Buterin proposes moving from dollar-pegged coins to broader indices as

Turkish authorities seized $500 million in cryptocurrency linked to illegal betting, aided by Tether's cooperation. This marks a significant move in the fight against online gambling, highlighting the government's increasing capability to track digital assets.

_Robert Kiyosaki responds to Bitcoin critics, saying asset value and price matter more than purchase dates or timelines._
Robert Kiyosaki has addressed criticism over his past Bitcoin purchase claims. The author and investor said focus on dates distracts from asset value.
He stated that price

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility.
Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

_Michael Saylor says Strategy sustains dividends forever with minimal Bitcoin gains. Firm holds 713,502 BTC after reporting $12.4B quarterly loss._
Michael Saylor dropped a bombshell during Strategy’s earnings call. The company sustains dividend payments indefinitely with 1.25% annual Bitcoin

_The Altgeld Gardens district becomes the nation’s first state-backed community cryptocurrency savings program when Illinois proposes the Community Bitcoin Reserve Act._
On February 5, 2026, Illinois lawmakers declared the first cryptocurrency bill. Senator Jones proposed the Community Bitcoin R

_Arizona police arrested two California teenagers after a violent Scottsdale home invasion aimed at the robbery of $66 million in crypto holdings._
Arizona authorities arrested two California teenagers after a violent home invasion in Scottsdale. According to the suspects, the targeted crypto

_CoinShares says quantum computing poses a manageable long-term risk to Bitcoin, with limited exposure, delayed timelines, and upgrade paths available._
Bitcoin faces growing discussion around quantum computing risks. However, CoinShares says the threat remains distant. The firm categorizes quan

_USDT profits are funding Tether’s expansion into new sectors while concerns over governance and control persist._
Tether is entering a new phase as it uses growing profits to expand its role in crypto markets. Once known mainly for issuing USDT, the company is now building a wide investment

_Japanese banks are already processing XRP transactions under NDAs, with on-chain data confirming activity despite no public bank disclosures._
Japanese banks are already carrying out XRP transactions, but most details remain private due to non-disclosure agreements.
A recent confirmation

_FWDI, the largest publicly traded Solana treasury, faces nearly $1B loss as Solana’s price drops, while its stock falls sharply._
Forward Industries (FWDI), the largest publicly traded Solana treasury company, is facing substantial losses.
Despite its leadership in holding over 7 million