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Bitcoin slumps to its lowest since November 2024Bitcoin fell to $73,111, the lowest since early November 2024.

On 3 February, bitcoin fell to $73,111 — its lowest since early November 2024

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$312+0.41% (+1.27)

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Elon Musk’s Bet on Adult Content Boosts Grok’s CompetitivenessElon Musk's AI startup xAI allowed sexualized content in Grok to boost popularity.

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has deliberately allowed the generation of sexualized content in Grok to boost its popularity.

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MetaMask Expands to Include Tokenized StocksMetaMask now supports tokenized stocks and ETFs, expanding its Web3 offerings.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

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Cipher Mining to raise $2bn to expand AI computingCipher unit to raise $2bn in notes for an AI-focused data centre.

Black Pearl, a Cipher Mining subsidiary, will privately place $2bn of senior notes due 2031.

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All that glitters, againWhat is happening in the precious-metals market

Why precious metals are breaking records—and what comes next.

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Who Governs the Bots? AI Agents and the Future of Web3 Power in 2026

In 2026, autonomous bots and AI agents are set to push blockchain governance past its comfort zone.

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The UN’s Hanoi Convention on Cybercrime: friend or foe?

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Friend or Foe? Decoding the UN’s New Hanoi Convention on CybercrimeWhose interests does the document really protect?

We examine whether the Hanoi Convention is meant to tackle online crime or tighten the screws in the digital realm.

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Silicon Tanks: “Stay hungry, stay foolish” — Stewart BrandStewart Brand’s ideas that foreshadowed bitcoin and the Lindy logic of maintenance.

How the creator of the Whole Earth Catalog anticipated bitcoin’s principles, the information-price paradox and the primacy of perpetual maintenance.

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Y Combinator to Integrate USDC for Startup FundingY Combinator to offer startup funding in USDC stablecoins.

The venture fund Y Combinator (YC), operating as a business incubator for startups, will enable project founders to receive funding in stablecoins, according to The Block.

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ING Germany Launches Trading of Exchange-Traded Bitcoin ProductsING Germany opens crypto-focused ETN trading for retail clients.

The German branch of ING bank has opened access for retail clients to exchange-traded notes focused on cryptocurrencies.

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Bitwise CIO says the ‘full‑blown crypto winter’ is nearing its endBitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto winter is nearing its end.

The crypto winter is nearer its end than its beginning, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said.

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Carbon Robotics Unveils AI System for Weed Elimination by RobotsCarbon Robotics unveils AI model for instant plant identification.

Seattle-based Carbon Robotics has introduced a new AI model, LPM, capable of instantly identifying plant species to combat weeds.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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What is OP_RETURN—and how does it enable data storage on the Bitcoin network?

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What Is OP_RETURN and How Does It Allow Data Storage in the Bitcoin Network?

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All that glitters, againWhat is happening in the precious-metals market

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Experts Identify Three Factors Behind Bitcoin’s DeclineBitcoin falls below $80,000, triggering $2.55 billion in liquidations.

The leading cryptocurrency has fallen below $80,000 for the first time since April 2025. The drop triggered forced liquidations amounting to $2.55 billion.

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Vitalik Buterin offloads $1.16m of etherVitalik Buterin sold 493 ETH for $1.16m, sending part to his biotech charity Kanro.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold 493 ETH for about $1.16m and sent part of the proceeds to a biotech charity, according to Lookonchain.

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Security Flaw Discovered in AI Agent Social Network MoltbookMoltbook, a forum for AI agents, was hacked in under three minutes.

The viral Reddit-style forum for AI agents, Moltbook, was hacked in "less than three minutes."

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Family Offices Favour Artificial Intelligence Over CryptocurrenciesFamily offices focus on AI, overlooking cryptocurrencies, says JPMorgan report.

The world's largest family offices have turned their attention to artificial intelligence, leaving cryptocurrencies overlooked, according to a report by JPMorgan.

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Aave Founder Acquires $30 Million London MansionAave founder buys $30M London mansion; internal disputes arise.

The founder of Aave, Stani Kulechov, has purchased a five-story Victorian mansion in the prestigious Notting Hill area of London for £22 million (approximately $30 million).

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HYPE Token Rises 22% Following New Standard AnnouncementHYPE rose 21.9% after HIP-4 proposal support announcement.

HYPE appreciated by 21.9% following developers' announcement of support for the HIP-4 proposal. The initiative involves launching prediction markets based on Hyperliquid.

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OpenAI Launches Codex App for AI Programming AssistanceOpenAI releases Codex app for macOS, aiding developers with AI agents.

OpenAI has released a standalone application for its programming assistant, Codex, now available to macOS users.

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Galaxy Digital warns bitcoin could drop to $56,000Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn warns bitcoin could fall to $56k–58k amid weak demand and ETF outflows.

With few catalysts and persistent selling, bitcoin could drop to $56,000–58,000, Galaxy says.

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Bitcoin Price Drop Renders Many ASIC Miners UnprofitableBitcoin mining difficulty and electricity costs challenge ASIC miner profitability.

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SpaceX Merges with xAI to Form $1.25 Trillion CompanySpaceX merges with xAI, forming a $1.25 trillion company.

Elon Musk's space firm SpaceX acquired his other AI startup xAI, creating the world's most valuable private company.

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Analyst says Bitcoin could sink to $40,000 if the 2022 pattern repeats

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Analyst Says Bitcoin Сould Sink to $40,000 if the 2022 Pattern RepeatsBitcoin below the 100-week average; $40k risk and an 'air pocket' near $70k–$80k

Bitcoin closed the week below the 100-week simple moving average near $87,500, analyst Brett noted.

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