Author: John Smith
Bitwise Asset Management has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Uniswap ETF, marking a major step toward a regulated exchange-traded product tied directly to the UNI token. Summary Bitwise has filed for a spot Uniswap ETF, seeking to offer regulated exposure to the UNI token through traditional markets. The proposed ETF would hold UNI directly, with Coinbase Custody named as custodian. UNI traded lower despite the filing, underscoring cautious market sentiment toward altcoins. Uniswap ETF filing fails to lift UNI price Despite the filing, Uniswap (UNI) showed little immediate…
Meme coin launchpad Pump.fun has announced the acquisition of trading terminal Vyper, a move aimed at expanding its cross-chain trading capabilities. Summary Pump.fun has acquired Vyper to expand its cross-chain trading terminal, with a focus on improving EVM and Base support. Vyper’s team and technology will be integrated into Pump.fun’s Terminal, while the standalone Vyper product will be phased out. The deal highlights Pump.fun’s push to evolve from a meme-coin launchpad into a broader trading and infrastructure platform. The deal was confirmed on February 5, 2026, though financial terms were not publicly disclosed. Vyper’s team and technology will now join…
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu slid deeper into selloff territory even as on-chain activity spiked, underscoring a growing disconnect between network usage and price action across the meme-coin sector. Summary Despite a 36% surge in Dogecoin active addresses, prices fell 3%, with Shiba Inu also losing 2%. Increased network activity is driven more by distribution than accumulation, signaling vulnerability to further declines. Trading at $0.00000641, SHIB is down 92% from its 2021 peak, facing weak transaction volumes and uncertain future utility. Dogecoin (DOGE) active addresses jumped 36% over the past week to more than 71,400, signaling renewed participation on the network.…
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) wasted no time Thursday asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the big question: Is China using blockchain to create a rival to American financial dominance? Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee he “would not be surprised.” Summary Bessent hints at gold-backed digital assets from China, but it’s unconfirmed. Hong Kong’s sandbox role allows China to explore new financial technologies, like a gold-backed digital asset, without directly involving mainland authorities. Why does it matter? It could potentially be a stable alternative to the dollar. “We don’t know that for sure,” he added. “There are lots of rumors that…
In a sign of the times, Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is making significant cutbacks. Summary Gemini will lay off up to 200 employees and shut down services in the UK, EU, and Australia amid a downturn in the crypto market and ongoing struggles to gain market share. Despite the challenges, Gemini is focusing on gambling: Gemini Predictions. The new prediction market platform has processed over $24 million in volume since its launch in December 2025, aiming for future growth. The company is reportedly slashing up to 25% of its workforce and shutting down…
Crypto stocks continued their strong downward momentum, erasing billions of dollars, as Bitcoin and other altcoins slumped. Summary Most crypto stocks are in a strong freefall this year. Coinbase, IREN, MARA, and Strategy have fallen by over 40% from their all-time highs. The decline happened as the crypto market crashed and liquidations rose. IREN, a Bitcoin (BTC) mining company that has expanded to AI data centers, dropped by 6.5%, reaching a low of $42. It has dropped by over 47% from its all-time high as investors focus on its upcoming earnings. Other mining companies like MARA and Bitfarms also dived.…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Vietnam’s crypto market grows fast in 2026 as users focus on choosing the right exchange for their needs. Summary Vietnamese crypto beginners favor HIBT for clear onboarding, VND payments, and simple spot trading in 2026. HIBT simplifies early crypto adoption in Southeast Asia, emphasizing transparency, ease of use, and beginner-friendly trades. Amid Vietnam’s grey-area regulations, users choose exchanges like HIBT that highlight clarity, security, and straightforward fees. Vietnam remains one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency markets. High mobile banking…
The crypto market continued its recent crash today, Feb. 5, with Bitcoin falling below the key support at $70,000 and the valuation of all coins moving to $2.3 trillion from a record high of over $4.2 trillion. Summary The crypto market crash accelerated on Thursday, with Bitcoin moving below $70,000. Nouriel Roubini, a top economist, has warned of an impending crypto apocalypse. On the positive side, Bitcoin and most altcoins have become highly oversold. Roubini is ready for a crypto market apocalypse The Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off accelerated. And Nouriel Roubini, a top economist popularly known as “Dr. Doom,” expects the…
Binance’s price is approaching the $615 support zone as oversold conditions intensify, placing it at a critical technical inflection point. Summary $615 is a major confluence support combining the 0.618 Fibonacci, VWAP, and prior value area high Rejection at $932 confirms bearish structure, keeping pressure on price in the short term Oversold conditions raise bounce probability, but confirmation is needed for reversal Binance (BNB) price has entered a sharp corrective phase following its recent swing high, with bearish momentum accelerating across multiple timeframes. After failing to sustain upside continuation, price has rotated lower in an impulsive fashion, signaling a clear shift…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold a significant amount of his personal ETH holdings over the past several days. Summary Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold nearly 3,000 ETH worth about $6.6 million, according to on-chain data shared by Lookonchain, with sales reported to be ongoing. The transactions follow Buterin’s disclosure that he has set aside 16,384 ETH to fund long-term open-source and infrastructure projects, easing concerns of an abrupt sell-off. According to blockchain analytics shared by Lookonchain, Vitalik has offloaded 2,961.5 Ethereum (ETH), worth approximately $6.6 million, at an average price of around $2,228 per ETH. The selling is…