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Silver Is Running Out — Buy Now Before There’s Nothing Left

Silver’s surge to record highs is flashing urgent warnings about collapsing supply, mispriced mining stocks, and eroding currency confidence, with mounting volatility risks as prices race toward triple digits, economist Peter Schiff says. Peter Schiff Warns: Silver Supply Is Collapsing and the Market Isn’t Ready Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media platform X on Jan. 14 that silver supplies are rapidly drying up, warning that accelerating price gains and tightening availability could soon leave buyers unable to secure metal, urging immediate action before inventories disappear. “ Gold and silver are both at new record highs. Gold…

RegulationFeb 8

Brazil Prepares to Tax Cryptocurrency Flows

The Ministry of Finance will put a decree that equates cryptocurrency transactions to foreign currency exchanges to public consultation, a move that would allow the government to tax these flows. The subject is expected to spark a fierce discussion in Congress and even legal actions. Brazil Aims to Tax Crypto Flows by Decree, Strong Opposition Expected The Brazilian government is in the process of building a legal framework to apply the tax on Financial Operations (IFO) on cryptocurrency and stablecoin flows. The Ministry of Finance is preparing to issue a decree equating cryptocurrency transactions with the exchange of foreign currency,…

LegalFeb 8

Canopy launches Canopy Templates to power AI-assisted blockchain development

Canopy Network, a recursive blockchain platform has announced it is launching Canopy Templates, a new blockchain building tool designed to aid in AI-assisted development. With Canopy Templates, developers can “vibe-code” entire Layer-1 (L1) blockchains from scratch, the goal being to enable faster and more flexible ways to build decentralized systems, Canopy Network told Finbold on February 5. Whereas traditional blockchain frameworks comprise millions of lines of code, Canopy Templates limits L1 implementation to approximately 200 lines. The 200-line constraint is intentional, as it marks the threshold where an entire blockchain fits comfortably inside an AI model’s working memory. AI-built blockchain…

BlockchainFeb 8

Ethereum Price UP Above $2,000 Again, but Traders Remain Cautious

The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of life this Friday, February 6, 2026, as the Ethereum price successfully reclaimed the psychologically significant $2,000 mark. After a week of intense selling pressure that saw $ETH plunge to lows not seen since May 2025, buyers have finally stepped in to stall the bleeding. However, while the green candles on the hourly chart offer temporary relief, technical indicators suggest that the danger is far from over for the second-largest cryptocurrency. Ethereum Coin Analysis: The $2,000 Battleground Looking at the current $ETH/USD 1-hour chart, Ethereum has staged a notable recovery from the $1,850 support…

EthereumFeb 8

Vietnam to tax crypto like stocks with 0.1% trading levy: Report

Vietnam is preparing to introduce a tax framework for cryptocurrency transactions that would align digital assets with securities trading, according to a draft policy circulated by the Ministry of Finance. Under the proposal, individuals transferring crypto assets through licensed service providers would face a 0.1% personal income tax on the value of each transaction, local outlet The Hanoi Times reported. The structure mirrors the levy currently applied to stock trades in the country. According to the report, the draft circular, released for public consultation, classifies crypto transfers and trading as exempt from value-added tax. However, the turnover-based tax would apply…

LegalFeb 8

Story Witch Partnership Ignites Global K-Culture Revolution Through Blockchain IP Infrastructure

SEOUL, South Korea – March 2025 – Blockchain intellectual property project Story has forged a strategic alliance with Web3 entertainment firm Witch, potentially transforming how global audiences access and own K-culture assets. This partnership leverages Story’s programmable IP infrastructure to expand Witch’s WAVIST marketplace into a premier global platform for real-world asset (RWA) trading. The collaboration represents a significant evolution in digital ownership and entertainment economics. Story Witch Partnership Creates New Web3 Entertainment Framework The Korea Economic Daily first reported this strategic partnership between two innovative blockchain companies. Story provides programmable IP infrastructure that enables creators to manage intellectual property…

BlockchainFeb 8

Ethereum price hits key support as funding rate falls, liquidations jump

Ethereum price continued its strong downward trend this week, reaching its lowest level since May last year. Summary Ethereum price dropped to a crucial support level as the crypto market crash accelerated. Its liquidations jumped to the highest level in months. Ethereum’s weighted funding rate dropped to its October lows. Ethereum ($ETH) token dropped to a low of $1,768, down by 60% from its all-time high. This retreat coincided with the broader crypto market crash as retail and some institutional investors dumped the coin. Data compiled by SoSoValue shows that American investors have sold Ethereum ETFs worth $149 million this…

EthereumFeb 8

Crypto slump hits ARK ETFs in Q4, Coinbase becomes top detractor

A pullback in crypto markets during the fourth quarter of 2025 weighed on several of Cathie Wood’s $ARK exchange-traded funds (ETFs), revealing that the firm’s flagship funds are sensitive to digital asset performance. According to $ARK’s quarterly report released Wednesday, weakness in crypto-linked equities, led by Coinbase, emerged as a key drag on performance. The exchange was among the biggest detractors across $ARK funds, including the $ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), $ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and the $ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). Coinbase’s shares declined more sharply than major cryptocurrencies during the quarter, underperforming both Bitcoin (BTC)…

RegulationFeb 8

CFTC Expands Crypto Collateral Pilot to Include National Trust Bank Stablecoins

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) expanded its digital asset collateral framework on February 6. This update explicitly authorizes futures commission merchants (FCMs) to accept stablecoins issued by national trust banks as margin. Bank-Issued Stablecoins Enter US Derivatives Margin The revision, detailed in Staff Letter 25-40, serves as a critical course correction to guidance issued in December. That earlier framework had inadvertently created a two-tiered system by restricting eligible payment stablecoins to those issued by state-regulated money transmitters or trust companies. The oversight effectively sidelined federally chartered national trust banks from participating in the burgeoning market for tokenized derivatives…

LegalFeb 8

A16Z says AI agents will need crypto rails for identity and payments

AI agents will increasingly transact and interact on-chain, with blockchains providing identity, payments, and contract rails to prevent impersonation and automate tasks. Summary A16Z argues AI agents need blockchain rails for micropayments, high-speed, low-fee transactions, and automated smart contract execution. The firm sees blockchains as critical identity infrastructure to verify agents and reduce impersonation in digital ecosystems. A16Z frames crypto as the technical backbone for autonomous AI systems, aligning with its broader AI–blockchain investment thesis. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z) stated that blockchain technology may serve a critical function in verifying artificial intelligence agents and preventing impersonation, according to…

BlockchainFeb 8