Author: Kryptonews

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has signaled a fundamental shift in the blockchain’s roadmap that declares the era of the “branded shard” effectively over.On Feb. 3, Buterin argued that the industry’s previous “rollup-centric” vision no longer makes sense, citing faster scaling on the main Ethereum layer and the sluggish pace of decentralization among major rollups.This philosophical correction lands squarely on the Coinbase-backed Base network.Over the past years, the Ethereum layer-2 solution has grown into one of the largest consumer-facing rollups in the crypto ecosystem, with more than $11 billion in total value secured (TVS).However, Buterin’s new roadmap position calls into question…

Pavel Durov, the co-founder of the Telegram messaging platform, sounded the alarm about the Spanish government’s plan to usher in online age verification and restrict social media platforms for individuals under the age of 16.The proposed law will lead to increased government-led censorship of online content, breaches of privacy through de-anonymizing users and mass-surveillance, Durov said on Wednesday. “Pedro Sánchez’s government is pushing dangerous new regulations that threaten your internet freedoms. Announced just yesterday, these measures could turn Spain into a surveillance state under the guise of ‘protection.’”  Source: Pavel DurovSpain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday that the…

Key takeaways:Heavy outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and massive liquidations show that the market is purging highly leveraged buyers.Bitcoin options metrics reveal that pro traders are hedging for further price drops amid a tech stock sell-off.Bitcoin (BTC) slid below $73,000 on Wednesday after briefly retesting the $79,500 level on Tuesday. This downturn mirrored a decline in the tech-heavy Nasdaq Index, driven by a weak sales outlook from chipmaker AMD (AMD US) and disappointing United States employment data. Traders now fear further Bitcoin price pressure as spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded over $2.9 billion in outflows across twelve trading days. Bitcoin spot…

Four months after announcing a snazzy rebrand from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Philadelphia Art Museum, the institution announced that it is reversing course. As of Wednesday afternoon, the museum will again be known by its longtime moniker. In a press release, the museum said that it would retain its new griffin logo and brand identity unveiled in October while also returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The decision, it said, reflects “the recommendations of an interdisciplinary task force of museum trustees and staff, which examined the process and rollout of the rebrand, and commissioned surveys of…

Key NotesLarge holders liquidated over 50,000 BTC in two weeks, creating downward momentum despite retail buying attempts.Mining profitability reached 14-month lows as network difficulty remained elevated and prices declined sharply.Tech sector weakness amplified crypto losses as Bitcoin continued tracking NASDAQ 100 movements amid rate concerns. Bitcoin BTC $73 661 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $1.47 T Vol. 24h: $73.98 B tumbled below $73,000 on Feb. 4, 2026, hitting twice its lowest point since April 2025, while publicly traded mining companies suffered steep losses as the crypto market correction deepened. Bitcoin briefly touched $72,039 on Binance for the second time before…

Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group is weighing the launch of its own digital token as it explores how tokenized assets could be used as collateral across financial markets, according to comments from CEO Terry Duffy.Speaking on a company earnings call, Duffy said CME is reviewing different forms of margin, including tokenized cash and a CME-issued token that could operate on a decentralized network. He said:Not only are we looking at tokenized cash […] we’re looking at different initiatives with our own coin that we could potentially put on a decentralized network for other of our industry participants to use.He added…

Key points:Bitcoin remains under pressure as the bears attempt to hold the price below the crucial $74,508 level.Several major altcoins are struggling to bounce off their support levels, increasing the likelihood of the resumption of the downtrend.Bitcoin (BTC) bulls attempted to start a recovery, but the bears sold at higher levels and pulled the price below $72,169. Galaxy Digital research lead Alex Thorn said in a note on Monday that BTC could plunge to its realized price of $56,000 over the coming weeks due to the lack of catalysts to reverse the trend.Not everyone is bearish on BTC as select…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure With volatility intensifying in the broader cryptocurrency market, the price of Ethereum has fallen sharply, drawing dangerously close to the $2,000 level. While there are speculations that the ongoing trend is akin to a bear market phase, investors seem to be unshaken by the sharp pullback in ETH’s price, with accumulation not showing signs of slowing down. Investors’ Behavior After Ethereum’s Drop Below Realized Price Following the sharp pullback on Tuesday, the Ethereum price has now fallen below a key level regarded as the Realized Price. Despite…

Frank Lloyd Wright’s so-called Circular Sun House—the last design completed by the famed architect before his death in 1959—is up for sale for $8.8 million. The look is sleek and futuristic, with consummate rhythm and flow. The setting is a hilltop in Phoenix that offers breathtaking views of Palm Canyon and the sun-streaked city below. The listing from Realty ONE Group notes that the house was designed shortly before the opening of Wright’s iconic Guggenheim Museum building in New York in 1959. It was renovated in 1995, and four new air-conditioning units were installed in 2019 (not a bad move…

Institutional investors just sold an overall total of $1.7 billion in Bitcoin and crypto assets in only one week, according to a new update from Coinshares. The outflows are essentially equal to the previous week, reversing year-to-date inflows to a net outflow of $1 billion. Assets under management have fallen $73 billion since October 2025 highs. CoinShares says sentiment worsened from whale selling linked to the four-year cycle, geopolitical volatility and questions about the future of the Federal Reserve. Regionally, the US led with $1.65 billion in outflows. Canada followed at $37.3 million, and Sweden at $18.9 million. Switzerland saw…