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The future of cryptocurrency in finance is debated among VCs. Chris Dixon from a16z Crypto argues that non-financial use cases are not dead, while Haseeb Qureshi from Dragonfly attributes consumer crypto failures to weak demand, not regulation. Venture funding surged in 2025, indicating institutional confidence, with finance remaining crypto's proven product-market fit. Financial platforms showed profitability, while non-financial sectors struggled to maintain cash flow. Overall, finance is seen as the dominant value layer in crypto, with ongoing skepticism about utility sectors' long-term viability.

- The discussion centers on the future of cryptocurrency, particularly its financial versus non-financial applications, with experts arguing that finance is currently the only proven product-market fit.  
- Venture funding in 2025 reached over $20 billion, reflecting strong institutional confidence and indicating a significant recovery and growth within the DeFi sector.  
- Despite engagement in non-financial sectors, the inability to generate sustainable cash flow contrasts sharply with the profitability seen in financial platforms, supporting the view that finance will remain crypto's primary value layer.

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Is finance crypto’s first chapter or its final form? VCs weigh in…

The cryptocurrency industry is currently grappling with an identity crisis as prominent figures express concerns about its future direction and purpose. According to NS3.AI, this turmoil highlights the ongoing challenges the sector faces in balancing innovation with regulation and maintaining user trust. Despite these issues, the industry has previously navigated similar existential questions, indicating a potential for adaptation and evolution.

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In the last fourteen days, Hyperliquid has experienced a significant surge of almost 42%, attributed to a reduction of 88% in the monthly token unlock and a new partnership with Ripple.

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Despite market downfall, Hyperliquid surges 42% in 2 weeks, boosted by 88% token unlock cut and partnership with Ripple.

The Financial Supervisory Service said it will tighten crypto oversight and toughen penalties for IT-related accidents, Yonhap reported. source:

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Google search volume for 'crypto' is near yearly lows, reflecting weak investor sentiment amid a market downturn that saw total crypto market cap drop from over $4.2 trillion to about $2.4 trillion. Current search volume is 30 out of 100, with a 12-month low of 24. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index also hit record lows, indicating extreme fear among investors, similar to levels seen after the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022. Investors are looking for signs of market recovery as negative sentiment dominates commentary.

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Google search volume for 'crypto' hovers near yearly low amid market rout

On Feb 08, 2026, 02:27 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 650 USDT and is now trading at 649.789978 USDT, with a narrowed 1.11% decrease in 24 hours.

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Following a significant decline this week, Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies experienced a robust price increase in the double digits. The question arises whether the technical charts suggest a sustained recovery or if the current rally is merely a temporary bounce.

Cryptocurrency prices surged 2/6 after a sharp dip. Will the rally last or is it a temporary bounce? BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, XMR in focus.

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The new Meridian Pay smart wallet by Stellar (XLM) has been introduced, featuring passkey authentication and Merkle trees for distributing 500 XLM to participants without requiring initial address collection. Attendees can access this new feature without providing any personal information beforehand.

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XRP, often seen as a retail-traded crypto, was actually designed for institutional finance, facilitating liquidity and cross-border settlements. Retail holders currently provide optional liquidity, positioning themselves ahead of institutional adoption, which is expanding with major platforms like Vanguard offering XRP exposure. Despite low prices, institutions accumulate during market dips, and banks are testing XRP's real-time settlement capabilities. The efficiency of XRP could soon challenge the traditional banking system, raising questions about its sustainability.

- XRP is fundamentally designed for institutional finance rather than retail trading and serves as a backbone for liquidity and cross-border settlements.  
- As institutional adoption grows, retail holders are positioned advantageously to benefit from eventual utility demand, despite the current low price of XRP.  
- Banks are already testing the XRP ledger for real-time settlements, indicating a shift towards more efficient systems in the banking industry.

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World Liberty Finance has sold 73 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) for $5.037 million in USD Coin (USDC), indicating potential for further sales. Wrapped Bitcoin is a tokenized version of Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain, facilitating integration with decentralized finance. USD Coin is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, widely used in cryptocurrency trading. This sale highlights ongoing adjustments in digital asset holdings amid market conditions.

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World Liberty Finance Sells 73 WBTC for $5.037 Million USDC

Over $2.5 billion in cryptocurrency options are set to expire this Friday, with Bitcoin options valued at $2.15 billion and a maximum stop-loss at $82,000. Ethereum options total $408 million, with a stop-loss at $2,550. Bitcoin's open interest is concentrated between $80,000 and $90,000, indicating a defensive trader stance amid volatility. Analysts suggest this expiry may reset market makers' hedging flows, potentially altering price trends post-expiration.

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Over $2.5 billion in cryptocurrency options expire this Friday, with BTC facing a major pain point at $82,000.

Bitcoin briefly fell below $70,000 amid a broader sell-off of risk assets, marking the first drop below this level since November 2024. Market analysts warn that a sustained break below $70,000 could lead to further declines. The cryptocurrency has seen significant liquidations this week, with over $2 billion in positions affected. Bitcoin is currently about 40% off its all-time high of over $126,000. Institutional demand appears to have reversed, contributing to the price drop, and analysts suggest potential further declines toward the $70K–$60K range.

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Bitcoin briefly drops below $70,000 as sell-off continues

As the price of Bitcoin approached $70,000, Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds experienced significant daily outflows totaling $545 million. Despite market volatility, analysts noted that the majority of investors were maintaining their positions in the cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin ETFs experience $545M outflows as BTC approaches $70K, but investors mainly hold positions amid market weakness.

FT Vest Bitcoin Strat Floor15 ETF - July(BFJL.US)

Is finance crypto’s first chapter or its final form? VCs weigh in…

Cryptocurrency Sector Faces Identity Crisis Amid Industry Concerns

Despite market downfall, Hyperliquid surges 42% in 2 weeks, boosted by 88% token unlock cut and partnership with Ripple.

South Korea to tighten crypto oversight targeting market manipulation: report

Google search volume for 'crypto' hovers near yearly low amid market rout