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XRP stabilizes amid mixed signals as ETF fund flows resume despite declining retail trading activity.
XRP holds around $1.60 on Wednesday as weak sentiment limits upside potential.
ETF flows for XRP resume after a brief halt, indicating renewed institutional interest.

CIRO presented the digital asset custody framework on February 3, 2026.
Platforms must terminate the single key custody system and use regulated third-party guarantees.
Companies bear legal responsibility in case of client funds loss due to mismanagement.

The rules aim to increase transparency, protect users, and comply with global standards such as MiCA from the European Union.

The value of stablecoins in euros could reach 1.1 trillion euros as banks push for their organized adoption.
Eleven European banks plan to launch a common stablecoin by late 2026.
Digital euro payments aim to modernize the settlement process and reduce the dominance of the dollar.
European banks' strategies in the cryptocurrency space focus on trust, compliance, and infrastructure.

CZ warns against using fake images to enhance fraudulent credibility.
Used one of the accounts with 860 thousand followers to modify a personal image (selfie) using artificial intelligence technology.
Fraudsters changed the colors of the shirts and their backgrounds to mimic attendance at events.
Users are advised to verify sources as the risks of misinformation resulting from artificial intelligence increase.

MetaMask integrates with Ondo Global Markets to provide stocks, exchange-traded funds, and commodities with digital tokens.
Qualified users can trade over 200 assets directly in the wallet using USDC.
This step contributes to bridging traditional finance and decentralized finance, reducing reliance on central intermediaries.

Executives from Ripple attended a summit at the White House on cryptocurrency regulation on February 3, 2026.
The company has invested over 50 million dollars in political advocacy since 2024.
Ripple's partial victory in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2023 strengthens its position in U.S. policy discussions.

The CEO of Pantera Capital expects Bitcoin's performance to outperform gold's performance in the next decade.
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin is still virtually nonexistent, allowing room for growth.
Bitcoin has achieved gains exceeding 5100% against gold in the past ten years.

The increasing devaluation of fiat currencies may drive institutions to invest in Bitcoin.

Binance has added 2,630 bitcoins to its SAFU reserve in just two days.
The Binance SAFU fund has enhanced user protection by strategically allocating assets.
Institutional buying of bitcoin continues to impact market stability and behavior.
This move has significantly boosted bitcoin market confidence during a period of uncertainty.
Binance has sent a clear message to the cryptocurrency market through its latest decisive step. The platform's SAFU reserve has added 1,315 $BTC more, worth $100.42 million. This purchase has brought the total holdings to 2,630 bitcoins in just two days. The scale and speed of this move have immediately caught the market's attention.

Tether has scaled back its ambitions for fundraising amid investor concerns about the credibility of the valuation.
Advisors are now exploring a smaller option to raise $5 billion in line with market expectations.
This shift reflects a growing maturity in the stablecoin market and investor discipline.
This episode highlights how the ongoing discussion around cryptocurrency valuation affects capital strategies today.

Bitmine is facing an unrealized loss of $6.6 billion on 4.28 million Ethereum.
Tom Lee describes the massive unrealized loss as a strategic "advantage."
The company acquired an additional 41,788 Ethereum during the recent market dip.

Bitmine now controls 3.55% of the total circulating supply of Ethereum.

Kolo has added support for the TRON network to fund stablecoin cards almost instantly.
Users can now bypass withdrawal delays using direct top-ups via TRC-20.

30% of the total trading volume of Kolo, amounting to $250 million, is now processed through TRON.
Justin Sun confirmed this move as a step towards real-world usage.

Bitcoin traded below $76,000 on Wednesday, after reaching levels not seen since early November 2024 the day before.
Derivatives traders remain in a defensive position, with the premium on Bitcoin futures stabilizing around 6.3%, indicating a hesitation to take risks.
Renowned trader Michael Burry warned that the ongoing decline in Bitcoin could destroy significant value, especially for companies holding large reserves of Bitcoin.

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, says that the roadmap focused on scaling that he previously supported "no longer makes sense."
He argued that progress towards completing decentralization and interoperability between layer two solutions has been slow and difficult to achieve, while layer one has expanded.
Ethereum could test resistance at $2380 if it holds the support level at $2120.

The Toncoin price extends its recovery on Wednesday, rising by 4.5% over the past two days after finding support around a key level.
Derivative data supports the rebound, with long bets increasing and funding rates turning positive.
Technical forecasts indicate early signs of recovery, with indicators pointing to a fading bearish momentum.

Bitcoin briefly dropped to $73000, while Ethereum surpassed $2200.
The downturn, which coincides with weakness in the stock market, has wiped out more than $755 million from leveraged positions in the cryptocurrency market.
The decline in cryptocurrencies is due to increased correlation with stocks, especially during downturns.

Matt Hogan from Bitwise says that cryptocurrencies are approaching the end of the winter he claims started in January 2025.
The buying momentum from ETFs and digital asset vaults has masked the depth of the cryptocurrency winter.
Julio Moreno from Cryptocuan disagrees, arguing that the bear market started in November and will last until the third quarter.

xAI announced a remote job to integrate expertise in cryptocurrency into AI training systems
The role of the encryption expert at xAI focuses on assessment, judgment, and accuracy in the real world
This hiring reflects a deeper convergence between AI and cryptocurrency
Remote cryptocurrency jobs are now influencing how advanced AI models learn and evolve

ING Germany has launched exchange-traded funds (ETPs) for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Individual investors can now have the opportunity to invest without needing to own cryptocurrencies directly.
This step represents a significant advancement in broadening access to digital assets.

ARK Invest purchased $65 million worth of Bitcoin through its ARKB exchange-traded fund on February 3, 2026.
The purchase was made when the price of Bitcoin dropped below $100,000.
Cathie Wood maintains a long-term positive outlook, expecting Bitcoin to reach $1.5 million by 2030.