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Crypto retail investors are trying to 'meta-analyze' crypto crash: Santiment

Santiment said the increased use of “capitulation” among crypto users on social media could suggest the market bottom has already happened.

Published Date: 2026-02-08 01:38:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Over 23% of traders now expect interest rate cut at next FOMC meeting

The number of traders expecting a rate cut at the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting rose following fears of a hawkish Fed nominee.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 22:09:21
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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CFTC expands payment stablecoin criteria to include national trust banks

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) revised a previous staff letter to reflect the regulations in the GENIUS stablecoin framework.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 20:49:39
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Bitcoin difficulty drops by over 11%, sharpest drop since 2021 China ban

The Bitcoin network's mining difficulty dropped by as much as 27% within a single adjustment period during China's 2021 crypto mining ban.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 18:57:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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What crashed Bitcoin? Three theories behind BTC's trip below $60K

Hong Kong hedge funds’ leveraged BTC price bets are emerging as the main trigger behind Bitcoin’s sharp month-long sell-off.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 14:44:23
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Tether helps Turkey seize $544M in crypto tied to illegal betting network

Tether claims it has helped law enforcement in over 1,800 cases across 62 countries, freezing $3.4 billion in USDT tied to suspected illicit activity.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 12:46:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Bitcoin to fill $84K futures gap 'very soon' as BTC rejects above 2021 top

Bitcoin market participants diverged on the short-term BTC price outlook, with warnings of new macro lows contrasting with $84,000 targets.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 12:13:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Vietnam to tax crypto like stocks with 0.1% trading levy: Report

Vietnam’s Finance Ministry proposes a 0.1% tax on crypto transfers, 20% corporate tax on profits and tough licensing standards for digital asset exchanges.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 08:57:11
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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$231.6M pours into IBIT following ‘second-worst’ day for ETF price

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF posted inflows on Friday following a turbulent week for Bitcoin, marking only its 11th day of net inflows in 2026.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 07:48:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons
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Crypto-focused Erebor wins first new US bank charter of Trump’s second term: WSJ

Erebor doubled its valuation to $4 billion after a $350 million Lux Capital-led funding round late last year.

Published Date: 2026-02-07 06:54:42
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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