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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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$28432+1.84% (+514.07)

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$1860.08+1.19% (+21.85)

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$312+0.41% (+1.27)

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$0.504013+0.32% (+0.0016)

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$0.388482-0.06% (-0.0002)

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Chainstory Study Uncovers Scam Indicators in Most Crypto Press ReleasesChainstory finds most crypto press releases show scam signs.

Dubious projects are leveraging press release distribution services to create an illusion of legitimacy, according to analysts at Chainstory.

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Gold Surpasses Bitcoin in VolatilityGold's 30-day volatility surpasses Bitcoin, reaching highest level since 2008.

The 30-day volatility of gold has surged above 44%—the highest level since the financial crisis of 2008. This figure has surpassed that of Bitcoin.

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AI Agents Can Now Hire Humans via New PlatformAI agents can now hire humans for tasks via RentAHuman platform.

The developer behind Uma Protocol and Across Protocol, known as Alex, has launched a service called RentAHuman. This platform enables agents to hire humans for real-world tasks.

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Standard Chartered Predicts Solana’s Rise to $2000Solana's price might reach $2000 by 2030, says Standard Chartered.

The price of Solana could soar to $2000 by the end of 2030, despite a reduction in short-term targets, according to Standard Chartered.

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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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Vitalik Buterin: As Ethereum Scales, the Need for L2 DiminishesVitalik Buterin suggests a shift from L2 scaling to unique project functions.

Ethereum's founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the original L2 concept is outdated. He proposed a new model for ecosystem development.

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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.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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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.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the 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?

The main pros and cons of adding non-financial data to Bitcoin’s blockchain.

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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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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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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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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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