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MetaPlanet Jumps 14% in One Day on Bitcoin Treasury Update

MetaPlanet Inc., a Japanese company often called “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” saw its stock explode higher on January 14. The company’s shares (ticker: 3350.T) jumped more than 14% in a single trading day. It closed near 605 Japanese yen after opening close to 500 yen. JUST IN: #Bitcoin treasury company MetaPlanet (3350.T) just surged over 14% today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/eH4RPOninr — BitcoinTreasuries.NET (@BTCtreasuries) January 14, 2026 The sharp move followed renewed excitement around MetaPlanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and strong trading activity on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The rally was first highlighted by BitcoinTreasuries.NET. Which shared an intraday chart showing heavy volume and fast…

RegulationFeb 9

KFTC investigates Bithumb over misleading liquidity claims.

On February 4, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) launched an on-site probe into Bithumb over claims that it offers the highest liquidity among domestic crypto exchanges. The KFTC will assess whether Bithumb’s advertising was misleading, given that Upbit had the largest market share. The Chosun Daily reported that last year, Bithumb used press releases to advertise that it had “the highest liquidity among domestic virtual asset exchanges.” Following these claims, the news outlet noted that the KFTC is reportedly investigating the objectivity of these claims. It sent investigators to Bithumb’s headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to obtain pertinent documents, such…

LegalFeb 9

InterLink Labs and HPX Partner to Launch Visa Crypto Cards

InterLink, a human-centric Web3 firm using biometric identity validation, has joined with HPX, a blockchain entity for staking, payments, and more. The partnership endeavors to launch InterLink Visa Cards to offer real-world payments via the Human Network. 💳 InterLink Visa Cards: Real Payments Are Coming to the Human Network InterLink is taking a decisive step beyond in-app rewards and on-chain value. With the upcoming launch of InterLink Visa Cards partnered with @Hpx_Official, we’re bringing real-world payments to the Human… pic.twitter.com/hbwmGqbxBa — InterLink Labs 👤 + 🌐 (@inter_link) February 7, 2026 As per InterLink’s official X announcement, the development underscores its…

BlockchainFeb 9

Ethereum Price Hangs At $2,100, Downside Thrust Toward $2,000 Looms Large

Ethereum price extended its decline below $2,200 and $2,120. $ETH is now attempting to recover from $2,075 but faces many hurdles near $2,220. Ethereum failed to stay above $2,250 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $2,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,255 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,320 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,250 and extended losses, like Bitcoin. $ETH…

EthereumFeb 9

Advisers double down on crypto as 99% plan steady or higher allocations

A Bitwise/VettaFi survey has revealed that 99% of financial advisors who allocated to crypto in 2025 are committed to either maintain or increase their exposure in 2026. The survey also found that nearly one-third (~32%) of advisors invested in crypto for clients in 2025, a 10% increase from the previous year. The eighth annual “Bitwise/VettaFi 2026 Benchmark Survey of Financial Advisor Attitudes Toward Crypto Assets” report, released today, found that allocation size within portfolios is also growing. Roughly 64% of client portfolios with crypto exposure had allocations greater than 2%, a massive uptick from 2024’s 51%. More professional financial advisors…

RegulationFeb 9

Lawsuits are piling up against Binance over Oct. 10

Social media sentiment continues to turn against Binance for its alleged role in crypto liquidations on October 10. Immediately after October 10, traders were already threatening legal action. However, this year, new lawsuits and arbitrations look to be underway, along with numerous other complaints and legal setbacks. A simple chart of crypto asset prices illustrates the reason for the dogpile of complaints against Binance. Following months of clear correlation with broad indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, crypto decoupled precisely on October 10 — and has trended downward ever since. Total crypto market capitalization vs. S&P 500 and…

LegalFeb 9

The Social Ledger Demonstrates Bitcoin and Ethereum Remain Unstoppable

Data from February 8, 2026, shows that social activity is a key barometer for assessing both market sentiment and the health of projects. Although Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate all conversations, the difference between those two and all other Layer-1 blockchains shows how robust legacy chains are and how difficult it will be for new competitors to become relevant. The Unshakable Reign of Bitcoin and Ethereum The continued dominance of Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency is affirmed by its ongoing existence as the world’s premier cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin social media footprint exploded over the past 24 hours, generating more than 277,000 social…

BlockchainFeb 9

What can investors expect in February 2026?

Ethereum’s price crash leaves $ETH stuck in a firm downtrend, with negative flows and weak momentum making a sustained reclaim of $3,000 in February increasingly unlikely. Summary Ethereum price trades near $2,111 after a steep drawdown, with four‑hour MACD and RSI signaling only a corrective bounce inside a broader downtrend. Daily CMF, DMI, and ADX confirm sustained capital outflows and strong trend strength, keeping February recovery odds toward $3,000 low. Analyst Leshka still sees a 3x–4x six‑month upside on fractal and supply‑squeeze signals, but only once the current de‑risking phase and drawdown fully exhaust. Ethereum’s ($ETH) price and latest selloff…

EthereumFeb 9

Tokenized gold drives 25% of RWA growth in 2025 with 177% surge

Tokenized gold emerged as one of crypto’s fastest-growing asset classes in 2025, accounting for roughly a quarter of all net growth in real-world assets (RWAs). The market capitalization of tokenized gold jumped 177% over the past year, while the number of holders nearly tripled, with more than 115,000 new wallets added during the year, outpacing most other RWA categories, according to data accumulated by Cex.io. The tokenized gold market added close to $2.8 billion in net value in 2025, expanding from about $1.6 billion to $4.4 billion, per the report. That increase alone represented nearly 25% of total net inflows…

RegulationFeb 9

Why Senate Democrats’ First Closed-Door Crypto Meeting Matters for U.S. Digital Asset Policy

Table of Contents A Fragmented U.S. Approach to Crypto RegulationDemocrats’ Skepticism Toward Digital AssetsFIT21, CLARITY, and Legislative GridlockThe February 2026 Closed-Door MeetingToken Classification and Regulatory BoundariesStablecoins and Yield RestrictionsElectoral Pressure and Political ContextWhat it Means for U.S. Markets and CompetitivenessConsumer Protection and Market IntegrityWhat Comes Next?ConclusionSources:Frequently Asked Questions On February 4, 2026, Senate Democrats will hold their first member-level closed-door meeting focused exclusively on cryptocurrency market structure. The discussion centers on how the United States should regulate digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized products. The meeting comes after years of stalled legislation, agency disputes, and political division over how…

LegalFeb 9