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The United States factory engine just delivered its loudest “risk on” signal in years, and it is landing at a brutally awkward time for Bitcoin.On Feb. 2, Howard Lutnick, the United States Secretary of Commerce, announced that:“The United States has delivered manufacturing expansion, all thanks to President Trump’s trade policies.”This announcement followed the Institute for Supply Management’s report that the Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 from 47.9 in January. This ended a year-long stretch of contraction and marked the strongest reading since mid-2022.According to the reading, new orders surged to 57.1, production climbed to 55.9, and backlogs expanded to 51.6.…

In brief Monero and Zcash were the top losers in the top 100 by market cap, both down about 8% on the day. The privacy coin sector fell about 5.8% on the day, showing Monero and Zcash’s declines were deeper than the category’s average. The drawdown is a mix of risk-off sentiment and privacy-specific regulatory pressure, Decrypt was told. Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies led losses across the digital asset market on Tuesday, with the sector falling sharply even as broader declines remained more contained.Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) were among the weakest performers in the top 100 by market capitalization, both dropping…

February 3rd, 2026 – Vaduz, Liechtenstein A globally respected investor and founder of Real Vision brings decades of financial market insight to xMoney’s leadership team xMoney, a leading provider of compliant payment infrastructure bridging traditional finance and digital assets, today announced that Raoul Pal has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor. Raoul Pal is one of the most widely respected macro thinkers of his generation. An investor, entrepreneur, and financial commentator, he has spent decades analyzing how money moves, how markets evolve, and how technological shifts reshape global financial systems. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment, as global…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Thailand’s second-largest lender, Kasikornbank (KBank), is quietly fortifying its digital asset infrastructure. The banking giant isn’t just tinkering; trademark filings show they are securing IP rights for digital wallets and stablecoin solutions right before the anticipated IPO of their asset management arm. This isn’t just a technical upgrade; it’s a signal that institutional banking is finally getting serious about integrating blockchain rails. KBank seems to be prepping for a future where crypto is a daily medium of exchange, not just a speculative toy. By locking down these…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors chop on the day; BTC holds at $78k Hyperliquid soars 17% after debuting outcome markets Epstein revealed to be an early investor in Coinbase via recent files XAI and SpaceX announce merger; xAI to hire “crypto experts” Lighter announced its Lighter EVM with Axiom ? Jeffrey Epstein Was an Early Investor in CoinbaseThe Epstein files just dropped.And buried in the 3 million documents was a…

Ripple enters 2026 with new permissions in the UK and the EU.In January, Ripple said it received UK Financial Conduct Authority permissions covering an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license and cryptoasset registration.On Feb. 2, it said it received full EMI approval in Luxembourg.But what does that really mean for XRP investors?Ripple’s own standardized XRPL “snapshot” tables effectively stop at Q1 2025 (when it said it would sunset the XRP Markets Report in its current form), so 2026 “utility” narratives should be tested against fresher third-party research and live XRPL dashboards, most recently benchmarks like Messari’s Q3 2025 network review, rather…

In brief Coinbase has submitted a detailed complaint to the Australian parliament accusing the country’s major banks of making debanking “standard protocol.” The exchange says up to 60% of fintech businesses faced denial of banking services in 2021, an issue that persists today. Coinbase is urging lawmakers to legislate five transparency measures recommended by financial regulators in 2022 but never implemented. Coinbase has accused Australia’s Big Four banks of systematically denying financial services to legitimate crypto companies, calling the practice a threat to competition and trust in the country’s economy.In a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on…

Germany’s ING Deutschland just made crypto exposure feel like buying an index fund, indicating the path Europe is taking in crypto adoption.Starting Feb. 2, the bank’s 3.2 million brokerage customers can purchase crypto exchange-traded notes with zero order fees above €1,000 and set up automatic savings plans.According to the announcement, there are no exchange signups or wallet management requirements, just another checkbox in the same app where they buy equities.VanEck is supplying 11 crypto ETNs to the channel, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several altcoins.The move matters less because a major bank has decided that crypto is legitimate, and more because…

In brief Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) warned that those involved in alleged corruption could face jail time over a $187 million payment from a UAE investor tied to the transfer of defense technology. The allegations stem from a deal in which a UAE-backed entity purchased 49% of World Liberty Financial for $500 million, four days before Trump’s inauguration. The deal preceded the Trump administration’s approval of expanded UAE access to advanced U.S. AI chips restricted under Biden, prompting accusations of corruption. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) warned Monday that those involved in alleged secret payments from a UAE investor could face…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ark Invest’s latest filing reveals a chunky $32.7M acquisition of Robinhood (HOOD) shares. On the surface, it’s an equity play, but dig deeper, and it looks like a derivative bet on the resurgence of crypto market participation. Historically, Robinhood’s volume spikes act as a canary in the coal mine for retail capital, typically preceding major on-chain activity by 3-5 weeks. The timing feels deliberate. As the Federal Reserve signals potential rate pauses, risk-on assets are re-pricing. But buying HOOD is just the surface trade. The inevitable second-order…

Family offices remain cautious toward both crypto and gold despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty, according to a new survey from J.P. Morgan Private Bank. The report claims that portfolios are still heavily concentrated in traditional assets leaving crypto exposure extremely limited. “On average, approximately 75% of assets are allocated to a combination of public equities and alternatives investments, with U.S. large-cap equities dominating public holdings and drawdown funds leading privates. Also revealing are the areas where many offices are not investing (Exhibit 4). Despite the headlines and hype around crypto and other digital assets, the vast majority of family offices (89%)…

China seeks to make the renminbi a true reserve currency, but the numbers reveal a story in which Beijing’s capital controls create conditions for Bitcoin and dollar stablecoins to thrive as workarounds rather than competitors.The International Monetary Fund’s latest reserve data shows the renminbi holding just 1.93% of global foreign exchange reserves in the third quarter of 2025, down from a 2.83% peak in early 2022.That translates to approximately $251 billion in a $13 trillion reserve pool, where the dollar still accounts for 56.92% and the euro for 20.33%.The renminbi’s share has been sliding for three years, even as China…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin’s price crash over the weekend pushed some big holders into the red for a short while, but a handful of major players signaled they were still buying into the dip. Strategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor posted on X “More Orange” after the slide, hinting at fresh accumulation for a company that has been steadily adding to its stash for years. Reports show Strategy’s holdings remain large, at roughly 712,647 BTC, which underlines why its moves draw so much attention from traders and investors. Average ETF Cost…

In brief Analysts say Bitcoin’s drawdown reflects positioning and liquidity stress, though views diverge on whether demand will return as metals cool and macro uncertainty persists. Gold and silver’s sharp reversal has prompted some investors to reassess crowded metals trades, with Bitcoin holding relatively steady by comparison. On-chain data shows limited whale accumulation and subdued ETF flows, suggesting the market has cleared leverage but lacks a clear catalyst for renewed upside. Bitcoin’s latest sell-off is sharpening a familiar market debate over whether the move reflects short-term positioning and liquidity stress, or signals a deeper erosion of Bitcoin’s thesis as a…