South Korea’s FSS Plans 2026 Crackdown on Whale Trading and Crypto Manipulation
South Korea’s financial watchdog(FSS) is tightening oversight of the cryptocurrency market as it prepares the next regulatory phase. Authorities want to reduce market abuse and improve stability across domestic exchanges. According to Yonhap, Korea's FSS announced its 2026 plan on Feb 9: investigations into high-risk crypto manipulations (whale, containment/ramp schemes, API orders, SNS misinformation) with […]
BTC Price Wobbles Below $70K, WLFI Defies Monday Correction: Market Watch
Bitcoin’s price ascent to $72,000 on Sunday failed in its tracks, and the asset has retraced by over two grand since that unsuccessful attempt. Most larger-cap altcoins are in the red today after charting some gains over the weekend. WLFI and XMR are among the few exceptions. BTC Below $70K Again The primary cryptocurrency nosedived […]
Here’s how market makers likely accelerated bitcoin’s brutal crash to $60,000
The invisible hands of market makers likely accelerated bitcoin’s recent crash.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) Sideways Phase Is a Trap Before a Deeper Crash (Analyst)
Bitcoin (BTC) staged a modest recovery of almost 2% on Monday’s Asian trading hours after briefly dipping below $70,000 during the weekend. But prominent market commentators believe that the carnage is not yet over. Doctor Profit, for one, believes that the asset is entering an extended sideways phase that is not a bullish consolidation but […]
Coinbase, Robinhood earnings, U.S. jobs report: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting Feb. 9.
99Bitcoins Exclusive: “Bitcoin, crypto market remains exposed to macro-driven turbulence, structural tailwinds,” Says Nexo Exec
“2026 is likely to be volatile, but volatility should not be confused with stagnation,” insisted Stella Zlatareva, Senior Communications Manager, Nexo, while talking about the year in crypto. In an exclusive chat with 99Bitcoins.com, Zlatareva explained that while Bitcoin and the broader crypto market remain exposed to macro-driven turbulence, structural tailwinds – including advancing regulatory clarity, […]
Tether Targeting 150 New Hires in Major Expansion Push; LiquidChain Presale Gains Momentum
What to Know: Tether’s Strategic Pivot: The stablecoin issuer is doubling its workforce to ~300, ditching its ultra-lean structure to tackle compliance and AI/mining expansion. While stablecoins provide the base money, new L3 protocols are needed to fix the fractured liquidity landscape. LiquidChain aims to merge Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana into one environment, simplifying life […]
South Korea Heightens Alert as $40B Shadow Looms While Maxi Doge Presale Breaks Records
What to Know: Bithumb’s $40B blunder activates South Korea’s regulatory entity, causing a tighter oversight over local crypto exchanges.. Maxi Doge has raised over $4.5M in its presale, attracting big numbers in whale investments as retail capital seeks higher returns on-chain. The project combines viral ‘gym bro’ culture with actual utility, including staking rewards and […]
Ethereum Stabilizes Above $2,000 – Is $3K the Next Target and Will $BMIC Follow?
Ethereum ($ETH) successfully defended the psychological $1,700 support level, reclaiming the $2,000 range. This move reignited bullish sentiment across the derivatives market. After weeks of capitulation fears following the post-ETF stagnation, the second-largest cryptocurrency is finally showing structural signs of a reversal. And with macroeconomic headwinds softening due to global rate cut expectations, the path […]
Bitcoin Price Surges as Whales Step In During Market Dip
Bitcoin — BTC, dropped to $60,000 on February 5, marking the lowest level since October 2024. Investors panicked as the cryptocurrency slid nearly 25% over the past month. The dip has since sparked a buying wave, with prices climbing to around $68,970 by February 8. On-chain data shows whales and mid-sized holders are stepping in […]
BTC traders wait for $50K bottom: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin price forecasts retained odds of new macro lows next as risk asset traders remained nervous about US and Japan macroeconomic tailwinds.
Story co-founder defends token unlock delay, says project needs ‘more time’
In an interview with CoinDesk, S.Y. Lee pointed to Worldcoin’s extended lockups as precedent for longer runways.