Author: Kryptonews

Digital asset investing is starting to slow down in one important way. Fewer participants are trying to move capital constantly. More are asking how to manage it without reacting to every swing in the market. That shift has been building quietly over the past few years. It is also the backdrop against which Varntix is setting its next target.Varntix is aiming to reach $1 billion in assets under management by 2026, placing it among a small but growing group of platforms focused on long-term digital wealth management rather than short-term trading activity. The goal reflects a broader change in how…

Former FTX chief CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a federal court for a new trial on fraud charges, arguing that previously unavailable witness testimony could undermine the government’s case that led to his 25-year prison sentence.In a motion filed Feb. 5 in Manhattan federal court, Bankman-Fried challenged his 2023 conviction, though the request is separate from his formal appeal, as Bloomberg reported. Motions for a new trial face a high legal bar and are rarely granted.The filing was submitted to the court by Bankman-Fried’s mother, retired Stanford law professor Barbara Fried, and is now under review. Bloomberg described the effort…

Key takeaways:The Bitcoin long-to-short indicator at Binance hit a 30-day low, signaling a sharp decline in bullish leverage demand.US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds reversed a negative trend with $516 million in net inflows following a period of heavy liquidations.Bitcoin (BTC) has fluctuated within a tight 8% range over the last four days, consolidating near $69,000 after an abrupt slide to $60,130 on Friday. Traders are currently grappling with the primary catalysts for this correction, particularly as the S&P 500 holds near record highs and gold prices have climbed 20% over a two-month period.The uncertainty following the 52% retreat from Bitcoin’s $126,220…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s price has managed to hold above the $2,000 even as heightened volatility persists in the market. During the recent pullback, investors’ sentiment appears to be slowly leaning toward a bullish outlook, which is primarily indicated by the notable ETH withdrawals from crypto exchanges, matching key past levels. Exchanges Are Seeing Massive Ethereum Withdrawals  Following the sharp pullback in price, Ethereum’s on-chain supply dynamics have now reached a striking milestone. This milestone is taking place on the ETH exchange reserves, which have experienced one of their steepest…

Kyle Samani, the recently departed co-founder of Multicoin Capital, has launched a blistering attack on the high-flying Hyperliquid decentralized exchange (DEX), labeling it a systemic risk despite his former firm’s reported aggressive accumulation of its underlying HYPE token. Key Takeaways: Kyle Samani publicly slammed Hyperliquid’s closed-source model days after leaving Multicoin Capital. On-chain analysts report Multicoin-linked wallets holding over $40 million in HYPE tokens. Hyperliquid recently surpassed Coinbase in volume following its HIP-4 prediction market launch. Why is Samani Targeting Hyperliquid Now?Samani stepped down from Multicoin Capital on February 5, 2026, ending a decade-long tenure.Just three days later, on February…

Atlanta Contemporary has named Lauren Haynes’s as its new executive director, effective March 16. She replaces interim ED Everett Long, who had been in the position since last summer. Haynes brings a wealth of curatorial experience to her new role, from institutions throughout the United States. She was most recently vice president of arts & culture and head curator at the Trust for Governors Island. Governors Island, in New York Harbor, has robust arts programming, including exhibitions, site-specific installations, residencies, and an art fair. Related Articles Before that, Haynes worked at the Queens Museum; Duke University’s Nasher Museum in Durham,…

Strategists at State Street, one of the world’s largest asset managers, say the US dollar’s worst run in nearly a decade could deepen if the Federal Reserve eases policy more aggressively than markets expect, which is a distinct possibility following a possible leadership change at the central bank. Speaking at a conference in Miami, State Street strategist Lee Ferridge said the dollar could decline by as much as 10% this year if financial conditions loosen further. While he described two rate cuts as a “reasonable base case,” he warned that the risks are skewed toward more reductions. “Three is possible,” Ferridge…

Concerns that Strategy (MSTR) will be forced to sell bitcoin BTC$68,907.95 amid falling prices are “an unfounded concern,” chairman Michael Saylor said during a CNBC interview, affirming the company’s commitment to ongoing purchases.“Our net leverage ratio is half the typical investment grade company,” Saylor said. “We’ve got 50 years worth of dividends and bitcoin, we’ve got two and a half years worth of dividends just in cash on our balance sheet … we’re not going to be selling, we’re going to be buying bitcoin. I expect we’ll be buying bitcoin every quarter forever.”Last week, the company added 1,142 BTC to…

Ledger, the French digital asset security company known for its hardware wallets, has integrated OKX DEX into its Wallet app, enabling users to execute multichain token swaps directly from a self-custodial environment.According to the company, the integration provides access to OKX DEX’s liquidity aggregation from within the Ledger Wallet app, allowing users to swap tokens with the need to interact with external decentralized exchange interfaces.Ledger said trades are routed using OKX DEX’s proprietary X-Routing technology, which aggregates liquidity across hundreds of decentralized exchanges to identify efficient execution paths. Transactions remain signed on the user’s Ledger device, with private keys never…

Crypto markets are moving away from loud headlines and toward quieter tests of belief. Recent Cardano price prediction 2026 discussions focus less on fast price jumps and more on whether support levels and derivatives activity can turn into lasting demand. At the same time, SUI price action shows a market learning to handle swings as liquidity grows and trader behavior becomes more refined. While both networks work through familiar technical areas, ZKP is progressing through Stage 2 of its presale with a clearly structured distribution plan. By releasing 190 million tokens each day through an on-chain presale auction, ZKP highlights…