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The U.S. stock market is having an identity crisis, torn between the promise of blockbuster earnings and the panic over an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble.
The Gravity of the Grift
Wednesday’s mixed trading session is more than just a squiggle on a chart; it’s a stark Rorschach test for

Older and mid‑range mining rigs like the Antminer S19 XP+ Hydro, Whatsminer M60S and Avalon A1466I have reportedly already crossed shutdown thresholds, while even newer S21 units are nearing viability limits.
The Profitability Cliff
The bitcoin mining industry is facing a severe profitability

Elon Musk revived the long-running “Dogecoin to the moon” saga on Feb. 3 with a casual “Maybe next year” reply on X, but this time the market barely flinched as DOGE kept sliding.
SpaceX Boss Elon Musk Says ‘Maybe Next Year’ on Dogecoin Moon Plan
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, Elon Musk, well known

As the United States enters day four of a partial federal government shutdown tied to unresolved funding for Homeland Security, prediction markets are signaling that traders expect disruption—but not a prolonged Washington standoff.
Shutdown Backdrop Traders Are Pricing In
The partial shutdown

The delay of the January U.S. jobs report has intensified macro uncertainty, keeping crypto markets locked in a deleveraging phase.
NFP Delay Fuels Uncertainty as Bitcoin Tests Key Levels
Crypto markets are navigating a fragile macro backdrop after the U.S. government shutdown forced a delay to

ComTech Gold is a digital asset platform enabling the tokenization of physical gold for the digital economy. Built on the XDC Network, ComTech Gold issues CGO — a 100% physical gold-backed token.
Lim Say Cheong is an award-winning finance and digital assets leader and Chief Adviser for Digital

A new study by Paypal and the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) shows that cryptocurrency payments have grown to be more than a footnote in the U.S. According to this study, 4 in every 10 merchants accept crypto, with these alternatives becoming everyday solutions for digital natives.
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IG Group has completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, enhancing its presence in the growing Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern cryptocurrency markets. The deal allows IG to expand its crypto offerings and meets rising customer demand.

Ripple’s David Schwartz weighed in on whether XRP could reach $50 or $100, explaining why he avoids absolute price predictions and how current market pricing reflects investor confidence, probability and expectations about future outcomes.
Ripple’s Schwartz Analyzes XRP Hitting $50–$100 Odds
XRP

Robert Kiyosaki says market crashes favor buyers, signaling plans to accumulate bitcoin while also adding gold and silver as long-term hedges against fiat money and financial instability.
Robert Kiyosaki Says Market Crash Signals Opportunity, Not Fear
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki

Ripple has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle in Europe, unlocking the ability to scale regulated blockchain payment services across the EU and deepen institutional adoption as digital finance rules tighten.
Ripple Breaks Into Europe’s Financial Core as Full EU EMI License Signals Green Light

Bitcoin’s latest stumble has caught the attention of several crypto desks, with Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn warning that mounting technical and onchain signals suggest prices may still have room to fall.
Thorn Sees More Bitcoin Pain Before a Bottom
As of Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, bitcoin was

Ron Paul says the global fiat monetary system is nearing a “climactic end,” warning that soaring debt, currency debasement, and political overreach are pushing the dollar—and the broader world order—toward a dangerous reckoning.
Liberty Advocate Ron Paul on Debt, Gold, and Why the Dollar’s