February 5, 2026Ro Khanna Launches Probe Into $500M UAE Deal With Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial
The lawmaker is formally seeking records on the UAE’s deal with WLFI amid conflict-of-interest and national security concerns.
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February 5, 2026Bitcoin crashes below $70,000 critical support as XRP hit hardest, liquidating traders for over $1B
Bitcoin retreated below the closely watched $70,000 threshold, leading a broad selloff in digital assets that has erased over $1 billion in trading positions. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the world’s largest cryptocurrency fell to lows not seen since the November 2024 election, dragging the wider market into the red. Ethereum
February 5, 2026Ethereum faces billion dollar sell pressure as top crypto fund faces $862M high stakes liquidation risk
A leveraged Ethereum position built by Jack Yi’s Trend Research continues to unwind under pressure. The position, assembled through Aave’s lending protocol and reported to have reached roughly $958 million in borrowed stablecoins at its peak, has been shrinking through repeated defensive sales as Ethereum’s price declines. On Feb. 4,
February 5, 2026Bitcoin’s slides to $70,000 triggering structural crisis that could make FTX collapse look like child’s play
Bitcoin’s latest drawdown is forcing a critical stress test on the “treasury company” trade. Over the past months, the model appeared simple, requiring companies to sell stock or low-cost convertible notes, buy Bitcoin, and rely on rising prices and a persistent equity premium to cover the remainder. However, with Bitcoin
February 5, 2026Bhutan Transfers $22M in Bitcoin Amid Market Downturn
Analysts see routine treasury management as Bhutan moves Bitcoin to a market maker while the crypto trades 44% below its all-time high.
February 5, 2026Ripple prepares to dominate the $24 billion RWA market by integrating controversial new permissioned layer
On Feb. 4, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) activated the highly anticipated Permissioned Domains with 91% validator approval. At first glance, the approval appears contradictory, as it involves a public blockchain hosting “permissioned” zones. However, a deeper look at the mechanics shows how the upgrade operates. Permissioned Domains introduces an on-ledger
February 5, 2026UNICEF Calls on Governments to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Material
UNICEF has pressed governments to criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material, warning deepfakes are exposing children to serious harm beyond existing laws.
February 5, 2026FCC Opens Review of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plan for Orbital AI Data Centers
The filing follows approval of Starlink’s Gen2 expansion and Elon Musk’s push to move AI infrastructure into orbit.
February 5, 2026Bitcoin Extends Selloff as Macro Pressures and Leverage Unwind
The latest decline reflects a broader unwind in leverage, with investors reassessing Bitcoin’s short-term role as an inflation hedge.
February 4, 2026Anthropic’s AI Tools Rattle Software Stocks, Prompt Rethink of Sector Valuations
A selloff in professional-services stocks followed fresh concerns that AI agents could disrupt traditional software pricing.
