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Blockchain News 30 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Newly released Justice Department emails show Jeffrey Epstein sought contact with early Bitcoin developers and urged Gavin Andresen to call his New York office, DL News reports. Journalists criticized the document release for exposing victims’ names and images, prompting the DOJ to pull and replace thousands of records. Bitcoin fell 15% Thursday, trading near $62,500.
5 February 2026
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Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ether fell 8% to $1,955 on Friday, briefly touching $1,935, as bitcoin slid to $66,424 in a broad crypto selloff. Analysts remain split on whether Ether’s drop signals a rebound or a deeper slide. On-chain data showed mid-sized wallets trimming positions, while large holders bought more. A new Ethereum-focused payments project is set to launch Feb. 9.
5 February 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion shares closed up 3.9% at $29.35 after reporting $14.5 billion in crypto and cash assets, led by 4.2 million ether. Shareholders approved a charter amendment raising authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion. The company said it recently acquired 35,268 ETH and has staked 1.8 million ether. BitMine’s $200 million investment in Beast Industries is set to close this week.
22 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase reported a third-party issue causing missing or incorrect balances and inaccurate price quotes for assets on its Base network Wednesday. Shares closed down 0.35% at $226.93 and barely moved after hours. The company said customer funds remain safe and a fix is underway. Investors await further updates ahead of earnings on Feb. 12.
22 January 2026
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FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

Figure Technology Solutions shares rose 13.6% to $73.82 by midday Friday after the company launched its OPEN blockchain network for public equities. Mizuho and Piper Sandler both raised their price targets, citing strong fintech tailwinds and early operating data showing $2.7 billion in Q4 loan marketplace volume.
16 January 2026
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Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR.O) surged 16% to $64.96 in premarket trading Friday after Mizuho raised its price target to $64. The company this week launched its OPEN on-chain public equity network, allowing firms to list equity directly on a blockchain. Figure plans to be the first issuer on OPEN, with Jump Trading as market maker and BitGo as custodian. Earnings are due Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares rose 0.2% premarket to $31.22 after disclosing larger ethereum holdings, now totaling 4,167,768 ether and $988 million in cash. The company is urging shareholders to approve a higher share cap ahead of a Jan. 15 vote, citing plans to raise funds for more token purchases. Bitmine posted a $5.2 billion quarterly net loss, mainly from unrealized losses on digital assets.
14 January 2026
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MARA stock steadies as Bitdeer closes in on mining lead; Washington crypto bill in focus

MARA stock steadies as Bitdeer closes in on mining lead; Washington crypto bill in focus

MARA Holdings shares rose 0.1% to $10.66 Tuesday as bitcoin prices climbed and miners reported tight margins. Bitdeer mined 636 bitcoin in December, closing the production gap with MARA, which mined 675. U.S. senators unveiled draft crypto regulation, while traders await Fed policy signals later this month. Riot Platforms, CleanSpark, and Bitdeer shares also posted modest gains.
13 January 2026
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Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble Inc launched a crypto wallet with Tether, allowing viewers to pay creators directly using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold. Rumble shares rose about 5% after the announcement before closing down 1.8% at $6.61. The wallet is non-custodial and uses MoonPay for crypto-to-fiat conversions. The move follows Tether’s $775 million investment in Rumble last December.
8 January 2026
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XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP dropped 6.9% to about $2.21 Wednesday, retreating from a $2.39 high as crypto markets cooled and U.S. tech shares softened. The token’s market cap hovered near $134 billion. ETF inflows for XRP remained positive, but traders watched for signals from upcoming U.S. labor and inflation data. Morgan Stanley filed for new crypto ETFs, signaling continued Wall Street interest.
7 January 2026
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Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) stock in focus after $13.2B crypto stash update as year-end trading thins

Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) stock in focus after $13.2B crypto stash update as year-end trading thins

Bitmine Immersion Technologies closed at $28.54, up 0.8% after a volatile session. The company reported $13.2 billion in crypto and cash holdings, including 4.1 million ether and 192 bitcoin. Bitmine’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 15 in Las Vegas, with votes planned on director elections and a proposal to increase authorized shares.
30 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence on Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100 ahead of its preliminary results due Feb. 12. The company bought back 121,668 shares this week for cancellation. CEO Tadeu Marroco received 364 shares under a bonus scheme. Investors are watching for updates on BAT’s nicotine alternatives and sector competition after Philip Morris International’s latest results.
SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

8 February 2026
SSE shares closed up 1.21% at 2,510 pence in London on Friday, trading near a 52-week high. The company guided for 2025/26 adjusted earnings per share of 144–152 pence after reporting a 64% jump in regulated networks investment and a 7% rise in renewables output. Investors are watching Ofgem’s transmission price-control deadline and UK interest rate signals.
Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

8 February 2026
Meta shares fell 1.3% Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.22 billion in 2025. Investors expressed concern over rising AI costs and pressure on cash flow, despite Meta reporting a 24% jump in fourth-quarter revenue to $59.89 billion.
HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
HSBC shares closed up 2.2% at 1,305.8 pence in London on Friday, while its New York stock rose and Hong Kong shares fell. Market participants now expect the Bank of England’s key rate to drop to 3.0% by March 2027, with two more cuts in 2026 nearly priced in, Reuters reported. HSBC’s next results are due Feb. 25.
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