Author: Kryptonews

The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation, the organization that stewards the legacy of the iconic artist duo who wrapped large structures in fabric, has donated 14 artworks to two museums in Paris. The artists’ ties to the city are well documented. In 2021, a year after Christo’s death at 84, the artists’ 1962 plan to wrap the Arc de Triomphe in 25,000 square meters of metallic blue polypropylene fabric and red rope was finally realized after almost 60 years. Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who died 2009, also wrapped the Pont-Neuf, a centuries old bridge that crosses the Seine, along with surrounding sidewalks and…

Stablecoin issuer Tether and web browser provider Opera have partnered to expand financial access in emerging markets through the MiniPay stablecoin wallet app. Tether announced on Monday that it was expanding support for its stablecoin USDt (USDT) and Tether Gold XAUT (XAUT) within MiniPay, Opera’s self-custodial wallet built on the Celo blockchain.Tether said the initiative is aimed at helping people in emerging markets such as Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia to access dollar-denominated stablecoins for savings and transfers. “Tether’s mission has always been to provide simple, reliable access to stable value for people who need it most,” said Tether CEO Paolo…

Bitcoin’s BTC$78,443.11 price sell-off has paused in the last 24 hours. However, prospects for a long-lasting recovery look dimmer as the dollar index springs back to life, threatening to squeeze crypto prices.Prices for the leading cryptocurrency by market value have stabilized between $75,000 and $80,000 after a weekend decline that saw valuations drop from $85,000 to under $75,000. Some observers are pinning hopes on futures market dynamics to trigger a recovery above $80,000.While that’s possible, sustainability is called into question as the dollar index, which tracks the greenback’s value against major fiat currencies, is buoyant. Some experts expect the dollar…

HYPE gained double digits on Monday after the team behind HyperCore, the core infrastructure powering Hyperliquid’s layer-1 network, said it will support the HIP-4 proposal to expand into prediction markets.The integration would allow fully collateralized contracts on Hyperliquid, the largest decentralized perpetual futures crypto platform, enabling traders to wager on political elections, sports and other markets.In an X post on Monday, Hyperliquid said the support was driven by “extensive user demand” for prediction markets and bounded options-like instruments, while adding that HIP-4 could allow other novel applications to be built on Hyperliquid. Source: HyperliquidHIP-4 outcomes would function like a betting…

Key NotesMiniPay has processed 350 million transactions since late 2023 and serves over 12.6 million activated wallets with strong December momentum.Opera’s Q4 2025 revenue exceeded guidance at $170 million, driving full-year revenue above $608 million with 26% growth versus 2024.The stock rallied to $14.87 with analysts setting a $23.50 price target, representing 62% upside from current levels. Opera Limited’s shares climbed nearly 17% on February 2 after the browser company announced it would give deeper support to Tether’s stablecoin and gold tokens to its MiniPay mobile wallet. The expansion of the partnership brings greater use of USDT and the addition…

Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee argues Ether’s recent slump should be seen as “attractive” as its fundamentals remain strong, and that it has only fallen due to a lack of leverage and a flight to precious metals. The first quarter of 2026 is shaping up to be Ether’s (ETH) third-worst Q1 in history, with the asset down 21% so far this year, according to CoinGlass. However, Lee said the price drop has come at a time when network on-chain activity and fundamentals have continued to grow. Ethereum daily transactions hit an all-time high of 2.8 million on Jan. 15, and active…

Stablecoin issuer Tether has released its open-source Bitcoin mining software, describing it as a means to simplify and scale Bitcoin mining while promoting further decentralization in the sector.In a post on X on Monday, Tether announced the rollout of MiningOS (MOS), stating that the software stack is a modular, scalable operating system built for use by anyone from hobbyists up to large-scale institutions. “The mining industry has long been limited by closed systems and proprietary tools. MiningOS changes that — introducing transparency, openness, and collaboration into the core of Bitcoin infrastructure,” Tether stated on its new MOS website. “No black boxes. No…

A portrait of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s ill-fated second wife, is now thought to be an attempt to rehabilitate her image after her death. Using infrared reflectography, historians and curators have uncovered evidence that the work was at least partially created to dispel rumors that Boleyn was a witch with six fingers. In the painting, which hangs in Hever Castle in England, both of Boleyn’s hands, each with the usual number of digits, are visible. But the new infrared scans reveal that the underdrawing for the portrait didn’t show her hands at all, suggesting that the work’s unknown maker deviated…

US President Donald Trump has denied knowledge of a reported multimillion-dollar deal between his family and an Abu Dhabi royal for a significant stake in the World Liberty Financial crypto platform. “I don’t know about it,” Trump told reporters on Monday when asked about his involvement in the deal.“My sons are handling that — my family is handling it,” Trump added. “I guess they get investments from different people.”JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇦🇪 President Trump says he did not know Abu Dhabi invested $500 million in his World Liberty crypto project. “I don’t know about it. My sons are handling that, I…

The crypto market enters the first week of February with an intensifying battle between bulls and bears. Bears still hold the advantage, but bulls appear to be spotting an opportunity. This situation makes price volatility more complex. Liquidation losses are increasing for both Long and Short positions.Why should altcoins like Solana (SOL), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Tron (TRX) be closely watched? The following article explores the details.1. Solana (SOL)In the early days of February, SOL briefly dropped below $100 amid broad market-wide negative pressure.Sponsored SponsoredThe 7-day liquidation heatmap shows that potential liquidations from Short positions dominate. Leveraged short-term traders seem convinced…