• June 25, 2026
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Crypto

Robinhood Launches Public Testnet for Ethereum Layer-2 Network

Robinhood Chain Enters Public Testnet Phase Retail brokerage giant Robinhood has officially launched the public testnet phase of its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, branded Robinhood Chain. The initiative marks a significant expansion of the firm’s ambitions in decentralized finance and tokenized assets. The public testnet allows developers to experiment in a low-risk environment before the network’s

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Sean Jacobs February 10, 2026
Crypto

Bitcoin Slide Revives Debate Over Crypto’s Four-Year Cycle

Four-Year Cycle Returns to the Spotlight Bitcoin’s sharp pullback has reignited debate about the cryptocurrency’s historic boom-and-bust rhythm. According to Matt Hougan, the downturn reflects a familiar pattern rather than a single triggering event. Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, said investors often search for one headline explanation during retracements. He argues that

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Sean Jacobs February 10, 2026
BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum as Tom Lee Bets on a V-Shaped Recovery
Crypto

BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum as Tom Lee Bets on a V-Shaped Recovery

BitMine Adds to Ethereum Holdings Amid Market Stress Publicly traded crypto treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies has added more Ethereum to its balance sheet despite deep unrealized losses. The purchase came during a sharp market downturn that pushed ETH well below recent highs and intensified bearish sentiment across digital assets. The firm acquired over forty

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Sean Jacobs February 9, 2026
Crypto

Bithumb Scrambles to Recover Billions After Historic Bitcoin Payout Error

A Costly Mistake Shakes South Korea’s Crypto Market South Korea’s cryptocurrency industry was rocked after Bithumb accidentally distributed bitcoin worth more than $40 billion to hundreds of customers, triggering panic inside the exchange and renewed scrutiny from regulators. What was intended as a small promotional reward spiraled into one of the largest operational blunders ever

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Sean Jacobs February 9, 2026
Crypto

Ethereum’s Long Descent Shows How DeFi Cycles Shape Crypto Prices

Ethereum’s Price History Reflects Cycles of Innovation and Speculation Ethereum’s price trajectory over the past decade has been shaped by waves of technological optimism followed by abrupt market corrections. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum’s value has often been tied to expectations around innovation rather than scarcity alone. From early smart contract adoption to today’s decentralized finance ecosystem,

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Sean Jacobs February 8, 2026
Crypto

Bitcoin’s Deepening Slide Raises Questions Over Trump’s Crypto Bet

Bitcoin’s Price Collapse Signals a Shift in Market Psychology Bitcoin has entered a sharp downward phase, falling to levels not seen in over a year and erasing much of its post-election rally. The decline reflects more than routine volatility, pointing instead to a broader shift in investor psychology and risk appetite. After peaking above $120,000

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Sean Jacobs February 8, 2026
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Ethereum Faces Capitulation as Whales Exit and Recovery Bets Emerge

Ethereum’s Sharpest Decline in Years Shakes Market Confidence Ethereum has suffered one of its most aggressive sell-offs in recent history, dropping nearly forty percent in just over ten days. The decline pushed prices briefly below the psychologically important $2,000 level, intensifying fear across the broader crypto market and triggering forced liquidations among highly leveraged players.

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Sean Jacobs February 7, 2026
Crypto

South Korea Crypto Exchange Error Triggers $40 Billion Bitcoin Shock

A Costly Glitch Rocks South Korea’s Crypto Market A major operational error at Bithumb briefly sent shockwaves through global cryptocurrency markets after customers were mistakenly credited with Bitcoin worth more than forty billion dollars. What was intended as a routine promotional payout of a few dollars turned into one of the largest accidental transfers in

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Sean Jacobs February 7, 2026
Crypto

Ethereum Breaks Below $2,000 as Bearish Momentum Accelerates

Ethereum Falls Through Critical Psychological Support Ethereum has plunged below the $2,000 level for the first time since May 2025, marking a significant technical breakdown in the broader cryptocurrency market. The second-largest digital asset by market capitalization fell to around $1,927 before attempting a modest stabilization, but the breach of a long-standing support zone has

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Sean Jacobs February 6, 2026