Most large-cap crypto assets are flat or slightly down today, while ETF flows turned positive.

The DeFi application is set to launch its public sale on Feb 16, with the token live on Feb 23.

CME Group is set to expand its cryptocurrency derivatives lineup with new futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar Lumens (XLM), pending regulatory approval.

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Despite BTC’s rebound from a brief dip to $60,000, retail investor sentiment remains firmly in the “extreme fear” zone.

BTC is trading sideways around $68K-$71K since Thursday’s flash crash, but losses across major tokens continue.

Traders suggest unusual activity in IBIT may point to Hong Kong–based hedge funds, though no hard evidence has emerged.

The highly anticipated Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain will launch its mainnet on Monday.

The token is outperforming the broader crypto market amid a string of Ripple announcements.