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02/06/2026 11:30 PM Tether Invests in t-0 Network to Boost USD₮ Cross-Border Payment Efficiency
TLDR: Tether investment in t-0 network enables near-instant cross-border payments using USD₮. t-0 network connects banks and fintechs via API for faster, low-cost global settlements. Platform reduces FX risk and capital requirements with programmable USD₮ settlement. Tether’s investment expands USD₮ liquidity into an institutional-grade payments network. Tether investment in the t-0 network aims to [...]
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02/06/2026 11:20 PM Bithumb Fat-Finger Error: 2,000 BTC Mistakenly Credited, Triggering Local Flash Crash
TLDR Bithumb mistakenly credited 2,000 BTC to hundreds of users, triggering a flash crash. Bitcoin briefly traded 10% below global prices due to sudden localized sell-offs. Exchange reserves limited withdrawals, preventing larger-scale market disruption. Immediate action by Bithumb aimed to recover wrongly deposited BTC and stabilize trading. Bithumb fat-finger error briefly sent Bitcoin prices [...]
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02/06/2026 11:06 PM Bitcoin & Ethereum Drop, ETFs Face Losses Amid Market Volatility
TLDR: Bitcoin and Ethereum fall below key technical levels, triggering $1.7B in liquidations. U.S. Treasury confirms it cannot “bail out” Bitcoin or direct banks to increase holdings. Spot ETFs face unrealized losses, but most investor positions remain largely intact. Crypto funding continues selectively with TRM Labs, Flying Tulip, and Prometheum rounds. Recent analysis covers [...]
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02/06/2026 10:57 PM Russia’s Sovcombank Becomes First Russian Bank to Publicly Offer Bitcoin-Backed Lending
TLDR: Sovcombank rolled out bitcoin-backed loans for individuals and firms that legally own digital assets in Russia. The launch follows an earlier pilot by state-owned Sberbank with a mining company in December. Russian miners are seeking liquidity solutions that allow them to retain long-term bitcoin exposure. The product aligns with recent regulatory changes legalizing mining [...]
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02/06/2026 10:45 PM Trump-Linked World Liberty Finance Sells 173 WBTC Amid Bitcoin Volatility
TLDR: 173 WBTC sold at $67K, totaling $11.75M in USDC during a volatile Bitcoin session. Initial trades were fast and decisive, signaling structured exits amid price weakness. Bitcoin dipped to low $60Ks but quickly recovered to $70K, showing market absorption. WBTC to USDC rotation reflects liquidity preference and defensive risk management strategy. Trump-linked World [...]
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02/06/2026 10:33 PM Labor Market and Housing Data Raise New Fears of a U.S. Economic Slowdown
TLDR: Layoffs and declining job openings show employers preparing for slower growth and tighter financial conditions Housing demand is weakening as sellers outnumber buyers, creating a record imbalance and reduced market liquidity Bond and credit markets reflect rising stress tied to debt levels and long-term growth uncertainty Rapid disinflation and firm monetary policy increase the [...]
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02/06/2026 10:22 PM Marathon Digital Moves 1,318 BTC to Institutional Wallets Amid Bitcoin Dip
TLDR: MARA moved 1,318 BTC (~$86.9M) to Two Prime, BitGo, and Galaxy Digital in a 10‑hour window. The largest transfer of 653.773 BTC went to Two Prime, indicating structured institutional flows. Transfer occurred as Bitcoin traded in the mid‑$60K range during recent market weakness. Marathon still holds ~52,850 BTC, keeping it among the top reported [...]
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02/06/2026 10:15 PM Aave Umbrella Launches to Automate Bad Debt Coverage and Boost Protocol Security
TLDR: Aave Umbrella automates bad debt coverage, reducing reliance on governance intervention. Users earn rewards by staking aTokens and GHO while actively securing the protocol. Deficit offset mechanisms limit slashing risk, safeguarding stakers during lending stress events. Transition from Safety Module ensures seamless integration for existing Aave stakers. Aave Umbrella arrives as the Aave [...]
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02/06/2026 10:04 PM Stablecoin Inflows Surge as Bitcoin Struggles Under Persistent Selling Pressure
TLDR: Stablecoin inflows now exceed the 90-day average despite Bitcoin struggling to regain upward momentum. Exchange liquidity is rising, but selling pressure continues to cap short-term price recovery attempts. Investor behavior reflects cautious accumulation rather than aggressive dip buying or breakout chasing. Market structure points to a transition phase marked by growing participation and defensive [...]
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02/06/2026 09:55 PM Ethereum’s Trillion-Dollar Security Dashboard: A Six-Pillar Framework for Ecosystem Safety
TLDR: User experience is Ethereum’s weakest security link, with only 7 of 29 controls currently live. Smart contract attestations now verify deployed code, reducing reliance on one-time audits alone. Consensus protocol remains Ethereum’s strongest pillar, with robust anti-censorship mechanisms. Social governance risks like stake centralization now tracked alongside technical vulnerabilities Ethereum Trillion Dollar Security [...]
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