Crypto News

ETH funding rate turns negative, but US macro conditions mute the buy signal

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Crypto traders usually view negative funding rates as a buy signal, but this week’s volatility US earnings outcome may cloud the value of the signal for ETH investors.

Published Date: 2026-02-03 23:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman
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Nevada authorities file lawsuit against Coinbase over unlicensed wagering

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The enforcement action over wagers on sports event contracts followed Coinbase announcing the launch of prediction markets in all 50 US states.

Published Date: 2026-02-03 21:39:11
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Next Bitcoin accumulation phase may hinge on credit stress timing: Data

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Bitcoin’s volatility spiked, and its price plummeted to fresh lows as worrying US economic conditions emerged. Will credit stress data signal the next accumulation phase for BTC?

Published Date: 2026-02-03 21:24:41
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Tian Ruixiang plans to acquire up to 15K Bitcoin in equity-linked deal

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The Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage said an unnamed investor would contribute BTC as part of a deal that also includes an AI- and crypto-focused strategic partnership.

Published Date: 2026-02-03 20:54:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown

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The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday that will fund most of the government through the end of September.

Published Date: 2026-02-03 19:57:36
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin loses $73K as US stocks sell off: Analyst says BTC price action not ‘abnormal’

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Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off. Will traders finally step in to buy “discounted” BTC?

Published Date: 2026-02-03 19:46:01
Creator: Cointelegraph by Antonio Oliveira
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Galaxy Digital reports $482M net loss in Q4 2025

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The crypto company reported significant net losses to its balance sheet in 2025 due in part to “lower digital asset prices and approximately $160 million of one-time costs.“

Published Date: 2026-02-03 18:25:29
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure

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The NYSE-listed BTYB allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked exposure.

Published Date: 2026-02-03 17:32:55
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Spain to follow UK with proposal to ban social media for children under 16

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Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain would implement several changes to laws impacting social media platforms starting next week, with potential criminal liability for executives.

Published Date: 2026-02-03 16:48:59
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin, crypto 'winter' soon over, says BitWise exec as gold retargets $5K

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Bitcoin failed to attack $80,000 resistance as gold sought a $5,000 reclaim, while analysis argued that "crypto winter" began in January 2025.

Published Date: 2026-02-03 16:36:29
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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