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Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) sharp downturn has reignited debate across prediction markets, with traders increasingly wagering on how much further the world’s largest cryptocurrency could fall.

Just over two weeks ago, bitcoin was attempting to reclaim the psychologically important $100,000 level.

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Amazon (AMZN) said it expects to spend $200B in 2026 on capital expenditures such as data centers, chips, and other infrastructure.

“With such strong demand

February has been challenging for cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, which has dropped about 45% from its peak in October, with other cryptocurrencies experiencing similar declines.

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Bitfarms (BITF) is planning to redomicile to the U.S. from Canada and rebrand as Keel Infrastructure as part of the company's transition from bitcoin (BTC-USD) mining to AI infrastructure. Shares surged 17% in late Friday morning trading.

To effect the

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The U.S. stock market recovered on Friday, although the day's gains were not enough to turn the indexes green for the week.

The Dow Jones (DJI), however, reached a new milestone, topping the 50,000 level for the first time as

Bitcoin plunged below $65K, down 13% in 24 hours, as investors moved away from the speculative asset. This reflects a continued decline after previously falling below $70K.

Stock index futures increased following a Wall Street sell-off as investors analyzed Amazon's earnings. Additionally, Bitcoin showed signs of recovery.

Gemini Space Station faced a downgrade at Evercore ISI following a cost-reduction initiative that may lead to approximately 200 job cuts.

The article discusses the generational shift in wealth and influence, highlighting how the current leaders in Washington contrast with their tech-savvy offspring who are thriving in the cryptocurrency world.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Thursday the passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as the long-awaited legislation remains stalled in the Senate as lawmakers and industry participants struggle to agree on key provisions.

"There seems to

Hyperscale Data (GPUS) on Friday said its total assets are estimated at ~$323M, or $0.90 per class A share, as of January 31, 2026.
Shares were +4.54% pre-market to $0.19.
The AI data center company said its net assets are estimated at ~$125M, or $0.35 per share.
The Las Vegas-based company is es

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Financials stocks were swept up in a volatile week for risk assets as investors digested a fresh batch of U.S. corporate earnings.

Falling the most of any financial stock (with a market cap over $2B), digital assets and AI infrastructure firm Galaxy

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Market volatility returned to the spotlight on Thursday as investor concerns intensified, with the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX)—a key gauge of anticipated market swings—surged above the 20 handle.

The index climbed sharply, rising nearly 11.3% and briefly touching 23.1, marking its

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, recovering from a sell-off driven by mixed earnings from Amazon and a volatile week impacting tech shares. Key stock movers were highlighted.

Zscaler acquired SquareX to improve its Zero Trust security features in standard browsers, allowing organizations to use lightweight browser extensions in the AI era.

A recent tax and spending package is expected to increase refunds for many Americans, particularly benefiting higher-income households and active investors.

As Bitcoin and altcoins decline, equities linked to these assets also drop, leading to a global sell-off in tech stocks and increased risk aversion across various asset classes. Bitcoin's price struggles near critical support at $62,000.

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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was up in the U.S. premarket trading hours after the cryptocurrency fell ~13% in a day.

The world's oldest digital currency had fallen below the $65K mark on Thursday, but it has now erased some of those losses and was

The Nasdaq Composite rebounded significantly after a major selloff triggered by turmoil in crypto markets, indicating renewed investor confidence in risk assets.