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Institutional Trading Desk Completes $1 Million Bitcoin Lightning Network Payment to Kraken

Secure Digital Markets has executed what it claims is the largest publicly documented Lightning Network transaction, sending seven figures to Kraken in under half a second.

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U.S. Treasury Draws Clear Lines on Bitcoin Policy: No Bailouts, But Tax Reform Discussions Begin

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has definitively ruled out government intervention to support Bitcoin prices while simultaneously opening the door to meaningful tax reform discussions with Senator Lummis, signaling a pragmatic approach to integrating digital assets within existing financial frameworks.

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Bitcoin Market Faces Historic Stress as Record ETF Volume Meets Whale Capitulation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF recorded an unprecedented $10 billion in daily trading volume amid a brutal sell-off that saw large holders dump over 81,000 BTC in just eight days, while retail investors aggressively accumulate—a combination that historically signals extended bear cycles.

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Bitcoin Crash to $60,000: When Panic Rules Markets and Fundamentals No Longer Matter

Bitcoin fell to $60,000, recording its worst trading day since the FTX collapse in 2022. While forced liquidations exceeding $2.6 billion accelerated the crash, the market reaction demonstrates one thing above all: In extreme situations, rational behavior gives way to sheer panic.

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Bitsurance Closes First Funding Round and Converts to GmbH

Bitcoin insurance specialist Bitsurance has successfully closed its first funding round and plans to expand its offering for self-custodians and institutional clients.

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Galaxy Digital Denies Quantum Computer Fears as Motive for $9 Billion Bitcoin Sale

Following speculation about a major investor's selling motives, Galaxy Digital clarifies: The sale of 80,000 BTC was part of estate planning, not motivated by quantum risks.

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Strategy Reports $17.4 Billion Loss – Why the Bitcoin Strategy Remains Intact

The world's largest Bitcoin treasury company records massive book losses due to the price decline. Yet the financial structure remains robust – and history shows that Strategy has weathered more severe market phases before.

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Bhutan Offloads $22M in Bitcoin Amid Declining Mining Profitability

The South Asian nation has transferred over $22 million worth of Bitcoin to market makers as mining costs surge and cryptocurrency prices decline.

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Bitcoin's Historic 50% Collapse: Inside the Perfect Storm of Leverage, Liquidity, and Macro Fear

Bitcoin has plunged to $62,000 in its largest dollar drawdown ever, with options markets pricing just 6% odds of recovery to $90,000 by March. Over $1 billion in forced liquidations and mounting concerns about corporate BTC holders signal a fundamental shift in market structure.

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Altcoin Market Under Pressure: Privacy Coins in Free Fall as Prominent Solana Investors Step Back

While Zcash loses over 15 percent and slips into oversold territory, one of Solana's most prominent supporters is leaving the active crypto scene. These developments raise questions about the future of altcoin narratives.

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Institutionalization Gains Momentum: CME Explores Proprietary Token While Ripple Advances DeFi Integration

The crypto industry stands at a turning point: With CME Group and Ripple, two heavyweights from traditional finance are pushing into new territories. While the derivatives giant considers its own coin, Ripple integrates decentralized protocols into its institutional platform.

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Bitcoin Ransom Demand Emerges in Abduction Case of Savannah Guthrie's Mother

A ransom note demanding millions in Bitcoin has surfaced in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

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Bitcoin Correction Intensifies: Why Institutional Sellers Are Pressuring the Market

Bitcoin's price has fallen over 22 percent within a week, trading at $69,000. Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns of systematic institutional selling, while analysts consider further declines to $54,600 possible.

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Beijing's UCCA Hosts First Retrospective of Late Artist Rutherford Chang

The posthumous exhibition showcases Chang's distinctive practice of collecting mass-produced objects to reveal how circulation and time transform supposedly identical items into singular artifacts.

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Bitcoin ETF Outflows and Treasury Stocks in Free Fall: What the Sell-Off Reveals About Market Maturity

While Bitcoin ETFs lose over $500 million daily, treasury stocks plummet by up to 81 percent. The correction exposes the weaknesses of many Bitcoin strategies—while simultaneously showing remarkable resilience among institutional investors.

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Eurozone Inflation Falls to 1.7 Percent – Moderate Boost Expected for Bitcoin

The inflation rate in the eurozone dropped to 1.7 percent in January, expanding the ECB's policy room and potentially supporting risk assets like Bitcoin.

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Traditional Financial Giants Enter Crypto Market: Fidelity Launches Stablecoin, Bank of America Expands Crypto Portfolio

With the launch of the Fidelity Digital Dollar and extensive crypto investments by Bank of America, the increasing acceptance of digital assets in the traditional financial world is becoming evident. This development could significantly accelerate the legitimization of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

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Epstein Emails Fuel Speculation About Political Motives Behind SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple

Newly surfaced emails from the Epstein circle raise questions about the motivation behind the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple, while legal experts emphasize that XRP was never a security.

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Stablecoin Market in Upheaval: Tether Scales Back as European Banking Alliance Prepares Counteroffensive

While Tether drastically reduces its fundraising ambitions and encounters diminished investor appetite, a powerful banking alliance is forming in Europe. Twelve major banks aim to break US dominance in digital payments with a euro-stablecoin—a turning point for the stablecoin landscape.

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Bessent Testimony Clarifies Treasury's Limited Authority Over Bitcoin, Confirms Seizure-Only Acquisition Policy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's congressional testimony definitively establishes that the US government has no authority to bail out Bitcoin or direct banks to purchase it, while confirming the strategic reserve will grow only through asset seizures and budget-neutral methods.

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Bitcoin's $55 Billion Futures Unwind Signals Market Deleveraging as Death Spiral Warnings Emerge

As Bitcoin plunges to 15-month lows below $72,000, the market has witnessed $55 billion in futures positions liquidated over 30 days while institutional Bitcoin holders face mounting pressure. Analysts warn of cascading risks that could drive prices toward $50,000 or lower.

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Bitcoin DeFi Infrastructure Matures as Institutional Players Target $200 Billion Market Opportunity

Major institutional infrastructure providers are integrating Bitcoin-based DeFi solutions while new native protocols eliminate bridging risks, signaling Bitcoin's evolution from a store of value to a programmable financial platform capable of competing with traditional finance.

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Chinese Insurance Firm Tian Ruixiang Secures $1.1B Bitcoin Investment Deal

Nasdaq-listed Tian Ruixiang Holdings has announced a strategic agreement with an undisclosed investor to acquire 15,000 BTC in exchange for company equity.

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Systemic Risks in the Crypto Market: Why Investors Should Watch More Than Just the Bitcoin Price

Michael Burry warns of a death spiral caused by leveraged positions in tokenized assets, while treasury companies defend billion-dollar losses as a strategic feature. Recent turbulence reveals deep-seated structural risks.

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