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Crypto markets digest: Bithumb error probe, whale accumulation, and regulatory gridlocks |
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February 11, 2026 |
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Bithumb payout probe, whale accumulation, and stalled crypto legislation set the tone
Bithumb error probe: South Korean authorities investigate a $43 billion Bitcoin payout mistake that credited 620,000 BTC to users, questioning exchange controls. Whale accumulation: Record Bitcoin movements into cold storage by whales amid selloff signal confidence despite negative ETF flows. Legislative impasse: White House talks on crypto market structure remain productive without stablecoin agreement, underscoring regulatory challenges.
Watch: Bitcoin price action around $67,000 support and upcoming US jobs data for directional cues.
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South Korea probes Bithumb after $43B Bitcoin payout error
South Korean regulators have launched an investigation into Bithumb following a massive $43 billion error that mistakenly credited 620,000 BTC to users, raising concerns on internal controls and recovery prospects.
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Bitcoin Whales Move $4.7B into Cold Storage Amid Market Selloff
Despite a broader selloff and negative ETF flows, Bitcoin whales have moved a record $4.7 billion into long-term cold storage wallets, signaling strong buy-the-dip conviction.
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White House crypto bill talks remain productive but no stablecoin deal yet
The latest meeting between crypto leaders and banks at the White House was constructive but stalled over stablecoin provisions, reflecting ongoing regulatory negotiations.
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Bitcoin price dips below $67,000 amid mixed market signals
Bitcoin slipped under $67,000 ahead of the US jobs report, trading in a narrow range with caution from top traders, amid signals of both rare buying opportunity and potential near-term downside.
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Sam Bankman-Fried requests new trial citing new evidence after attorney firing
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a motion for a new trial based on new witness testimony and procedural claims, challenging his 25-year conviction following his dismissal of legal counsel.
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