Alexsan

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing increased volatility, which has led to a sharp rise in user interest in Bitcoin in search engines. The volume of Google searches for the word "Bitcoin" has significantly increased recently. This happened after the asset's price dropped to the $60 000 mark — the lowest level in several months. According to Google Trends data, the interest index reached 100 points for the week starting February 1, 2026. The previous peak in search activity was recorded in November, when Bitcoin for the first time in a long period fell below the psychological mark of $100

Chinese regulators have reaffirmed the existing ban on cryptocurrency operations. Additionally, the Chinese authorities have expanded restrictions to include the tokenization of real assets (RWA), as well as the issuance of offshore stablecoins pegged to the yuan. A joint statement from the People's Bank of China and several government agencies emphasized that trading digital assets, issuing tokens, raising funds, and services related to crypto exchanges are still considered illegal financial activities on the mainland. The document states that virtual assets do not have the status of legal te

The Institutional Liquidity Summit 2026 will take place on February 9th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong. The event will bring together participants from the financial market to discuss the development of a multi-asset ecosystem and the integration of digital assets into the global financial system. Organized by LTP Hong Kong, the event will feature hedge fund representatives, market makers, high-frequency trading firms, family offices, asset managers, exchanges, custodians, banks, and technology providers. The program includes discussions on practical aspects of trading, risk management,

The Ethereum Foundation has introduced a dashboard on current issues and priorities in blockchain security. This is part of the previously announced Trillion Dollar Security initiative. The Ethereum Foundation has launched the One Trillion Dollar Security Dashboard. This panel tracks the overall security level of Ethereum, key risks, and measures aimed at reducing them.

Opus 4.6 received "agent commands" and an expanded context window. GPT-5.3 Codex is 25% faster than the previous version. The releases intensified competition between Anthropic and OpenAI. Anthropic and OpenAI almost simultaneously introduced new coding tools, boosting competition in the AI development segment. The companies released updated versions of their key models, focused on automating programming tasks and collaborative work of autonomous agents.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson stated that his personal crypto assets have depreciated by more than $3 billion. However, the entrepreneur has no intention of liquidating his positions even amid the ongoing market decline. During a live broadcast from Tokyo, he emphasized that these are "paper losses," meaning a decrease in the value of his portfolio. The businessman added that he has the option to exit the market but consciously chooses not to. According to Hoskinson, the scale of the losses does not change his attitude toward the industry. He also sees no reason to stop working on the Car

June 9-10, 2026, in Monaco, the WAIB Summit Monaco will take place — an international summit dedicated to Web3, artificial intelligence, and digital assets. The event will be held at One Monte-Carlo. This was shared with Incrypted by the organizers. The event will gather over 2000 participants from around the world, including founders of tech companies, institutional investors, venture fund representatives, regulators, and major brands. The organizers position the WAIB Summit as a platform for discussing the future of financial technology and the internet, combining a business program with net

On February 6, 2026, analysts recorded an abnormal situation with the price of the first cryptocurrency on the Bithumb exchange. The price of Bitcoin temporarily dropped more than 10% below the levels of other major platforms. Social media users linked what happened to a staff error. As some users of the X platform ( previously Twitter) stated, due to the negligence of one of the employees, the exchange's clients received thousands of Bitcoins into their accounts.

The number of crypto investors in Indonesia is increasing despite a decline in transaction volumes. This was stated by Hasan Fauzi, a member of Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK), reports CNBC. According to the regulator's representative, in 2025, the total volume of cryptocurrency transactions amounted to 482 trillion Indonesian rupiah (approximately $29 billion). This is lower than the 2024 figure, when the indicator exceeded 650 trillion rupiah (more than $39 billion). At the same time, the number of users investing in digital assets continues to grow. By the end of December 202

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, stated that artificial intelligence could surpass humans in most tasks within the next few years. He believes this will pose serious risks to labor markets and social institutions. Speaking at the World Economic Forum panel in Davos, Amodei noted that the timeline for the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is shortening. At the same time, the window for adapting government policy is closing rapidly, the expert is confident. According to him, AI systems could reach or surpass human levels within the next five years. Amodei emphasized that he finds

January 22, 2026, former CEO of the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos. During the panel discussion, he outlined the key trends in the industry: asset tokenization, the development of crypto payments, and the role of cryptocurrencies in AI-based systems. CZ also discussed Binance's operations, regulation, and more.

Galaxy Digital plans to launch a new hedge fund in Q1 2026. According to the Financial Times citing its sources, the product is expected to invest in crypto assets ( up to 30%) and in counterparty stocks in this sector. The company, according to sources, anticipates significant market fluctuations due to changes in regulatory policies. The Financial Times reported that the fund has allegedly already received $100 million from family offices and large investors. Galaxy will also invest in the product during the initial phase, but the exact amount is unknown. Portfolio manager at Galaxy and lik

The decentralized oracle network Chainlink has presented a vision of the so-called ultimate goal — the final stage of platform development, where it aims to become the fundamental standard for integrating the global financial system with on-chain economy of tokenized assets. At the core of this approach is ensuring a complete lifecycle for institutional blockchain applications, including for real-world tokenized assets (RWA), which require complex, regulated, and scalable workflows. Chainlink noted that with the development of financial instrument tokenization, traditional approaches — buildin

Senior strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence Mike McGlone stated that Bitcoin could drop to $50 000 due to a combination of macroeconomic factors.
He noted that the decline of Bitcoin against gold is accelerating, indicating a structural shift towards more defensive positions.
Against the backdrop of gold reaching historical highs and attracting flows, the weaker dynamics of Bitcoin amplify the downward inertia. This increases the likelihood of a retest of the long-term level $50 000 and potentially an even deeper decline if the trend continues. One of the key concerns is the low volatility of

Cambridge scientists have developed a model that identifies blackberry thickets using satellite data.
These plants are used by hedgehogs for shelter and a food source, so their presence helps map potential habitats.
The approach could become a tool for large-scale monitoring of hedgehog populations and other vulnerable species.

A representative of the Fed called for the use of decentralized technologies in payment systems!
Christopher Waller believes that decentralized technologies can complement traditional payments.
In his opinion, they will expand the choice and enhance resilience in payment systems.
Earlier we wrote that the Fed is preparing a conference on innovations in payments.

Anthropic will sign a global agreement for $1.5 billion regarding a copyright infringement lawsuit.
This is the largest global settlement in lawsuits against AI developers for copyright infringement.
Judge Olsap called the deal fair, the final decision is expected after the authors are notified.
The plaintiffs claim that Anthropic used pirated books to train its AI.

Investment company Vanguard may allow trading of cryptocurrency ETFs through its own brokerage platform.
The decision is being discussed against the backdrop of increasing customer demand and changes in regulation.
The company does not plan to launch its own crypto products like BlackRock.
The investment company Vanguard, with assets under management of over $10 trillion, is preparing to provide clients with access to cryptocurrency ETFs.

From September 20 to 27, 27 projects reported on investments.
Of them, six did not disclose the details of the investments.
The total amount of attracted financing was $1.26 billion.
At the same time, the venture sector dominates.
From September 20 to 27, 2025, the Incrypted editorial team recorded 27 funding deals. Details were disclosed for 21 parties, raising a total of $1.26 billion. These included both traditional venture investments and corporate deals, as well as token sales.