Author: Arushi Garg
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Bhutan Sells Bitcoin Holdings to Fund National Development Initiatives
5 February, 2026: Bhutan has been selling part of its hydropower-mined Bitcoin holdings to manage market swings, offloading over $200 million in the past year while retaining about 13,119 BTC worth roughly $860 million as a long-term national asset. High Signal Summary For A Quick Glance 📌 Key Takeaways 👥 Who Is Impacted 📊 Implications…
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Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum’s Original L2 Vision No Longer Works
4 February, 2026: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has reignited debate by saying Ethereum’s old Layer 2 scaling model no longer fits today’s network. With lower gas fees and better performance on the mainnet, he believes L2s must evolve beyond simple scaling and focus on unique features like privacy or ultra-fast execution. His comments could reshape…
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Cathie Wood’s ARK Sees Opportunity in Crypto Slump, Adds More Stocks
4 February, 2026: Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest continues its aggressive strategy in the cryptocurrency space, scooping up over $72 million worth of shares in crypto-related companies like Robinhood, Coinbase, Circle, BitMine, and Bullish, amid a sharp market downturn where Bitcoin fell below $75,000. This move underscores ARK’s long-term optimism in digital assets, even as broader…
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Trump Flags China as Major Threat to U.S. Crypto Dominance
President Donald Trump flags China as a major threat on February 2, 2026, warning it could dominate the cryptocurrency landscape if the U.S. does not strengthen its leadership, framing digital assets as a critical arena in the ongoing geopolitical rivalry, similar to artificial intelligence. High Signal Summary For A Quick Glance 📌 Key Takeaways 👥…
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Tether Launches Open-Source Mining OS for Bitcoin Mining Ecosystem
In a bold move to democratize the Bitcoin mining ecosystem, Tether launches its open-source Mining OS (MOS) on February 2, 2026, during the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, Switzerland, aiming to empower miners of all scales with efficient, peer-to-peer tools for managing hardware, energy, and data integration. High Signal Summary For A Quick Glance 📌…
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Story Protocol Updates $IP Unlock Schedule
Story Protocol has announced a six-month delay to its $IP token unlock, moving it from February to August 2026. Approved by the Board, the change responds to community feedback and aims to improve long-term token stability, supporting the project’s growth as new AI partnerships approach. High Signal Summary For A Quick Glance 📌 Key Takeaways…
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Polymarket Bets 79% Chance Someone Hits CZ in 2026
Polymarket has sparked buzz with a new bet giving 79% odds that someone might throw an object at Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) during a crypto event this year. These Polymarket Bets, driven largely by memes and controversy, have crossed $7 million in volume and reflect how divided and dramatic the crypto community remains in…
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How to Find Crypto Narratives Before They Break Out
Introduction Most people find crypto narratives after they are already everywhere on Twitter and YouTube. By then, prices have moved, risk is higher, and the opportunity feels obvious but late. This confusion is common. People hear phrases like “AI narrative,” “RWA narrative,” or “modular blockchains,” but do not know where they actually start, how early…
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MegaETH Mainnet Set to Go Live on February 9
30th January, 2026 – MegaETH is set to launch its mainnet on February 9, 2026, aiming to solve Ethereum’s scalability issues. Backed by Vitalik Buterin and $450M in funding, it promises up to 100,000 TPS and sub-millisecond latency after processing 10.7B transactions in a stress test. The network targets faster, cheaper blockchain experiences for DeFi,…
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Rising Tensions Over Fed Leadership and Policy
Friday, January 30, 2026 – President Trump will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair. The move follows rising tensions with current Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends next month, and could bring aggressive rate cuts to support economic growth. A crypto-friendly pick, like Kevin Warsh, may boost liquidity for Bitcoin, altcoins, and other risk…