KLEA Crypto Daily: Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Published: February 5, 2026 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from February 04, 2026.

Mercado Bitcoin Deploys $20M in Tokenized Private Credit on Rootstock

Mercado Bitcoin has launched over $20 million in tokenized private credit on Rootstock, a Bitcoin sidechain, aiming to expand real-world asset issuance. The Latin American platform targets $100 million in total issuances by April, with strong demand for yield-bearing tokenized instruments tied to Latin American borrowers.

Kyle Samani Resigns from Multicoin to Pursue New Technological Ventures

Kyle Samani has announced his resignation from Multicoin Capital to explore new areas in technology, marking a significant shift in his career. His departure is expected to influence the firm's future direction as he ventures into unexplored territories.

EU Accelerates Strategic Material Reserve Plan with Italy, France, and Germany Leading

The European Union is expediting its strategic material reserve plan, with Italy, France, and Germany taking the lead to reduce dependency on external sources for critical raw materials. The initiative aims to establish a joint reserve mechanism and implement export restrictions on recyclable metal waste and rare earth waste.

CME Group Explores Launching 'CME Coin' on Decentralized Network

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy announced plans to explore launching 'CME Coin' on a decentralized network, aiming to provide tokenized cash solutions. This move comes as CME stock broke out from a pattern targeting $320, signaling a significant step for the derivatives giant in the digital currency market.

Bitcoin Market Volatility Raises Concerns of Deeper Correction

Bitcoin's recent fall to $73,000 has sparked debates among analysts about a potential deeper corrective phase, with the market erasing 41% from its October 2025 all-time high. The ongoing sell-off reflects broader market anxiety, leading investors to shift towards traditional safe havens like gold and silver, highlighting Bitcoin's sensitivity to macroeconomic factors.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Says $20 Billion Fundraise Was ‘Misconception,’ Flags Regulatory Risks

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino clarified that reports of a $20 billion fundraising plan were misunderstood, leading to discussions now focusing on a smaller round of roughly $5 billion due to investor concerns over valuation and regulatory risks.

US Won’t ‘Bail Out’ Bitcoin, Says Treasury Secretary Bessent

Treasury Secretary Bessent stated during Congressional testimony that the US government will not "bail out" Bitcoin, as highlighted in a tense exchange with California Representative Brad Sherman.

Bitcoin Mining Stocks Dive as BTC Price Drops 20% in a Week

Shares in publicly traded Bitcoin miners are tumbling as the top crypto asset extends its losses to nearly 20% on the week.

TRON Network Integrated by CoolWallet to Deliver Lower-Cost, High-Speed Transactions With Full Self-Custody

CoolWallet announced the integration of energy rental services in the TRON blockchain ecosystem, allowing users to reduce transaction costs while securely managing TRX.

Mistral AI Launches Voxtral Transcribe 2 With Sub-200ms Latency

Mistral releases Voxtral Transcribe 2 with real-time streaming at $0.003/min, undercutting competitors while matching accuracy. Open weights under Apache 2.0.

AMD and Nvidia Stocks Experience Significant Declines

AMD’s stock price continued its downward trend, with a decline reaching up to 16%, marking its largest drop since 2018. Nvidia’s stock also saw a decrease, with its decline expanding to 3%.

XRP Price Correction Signals Possible Drop to $1.22

XRP's bearish chart pattern indicates a potential price correction towards $1.22 due to declining demand and open interest.

Bitcoin ETF Holdings Drop Below $100B After $272M in Fresh Outflows

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen their total assets under management dip below $100 billion for the first time since April 2025. The recent $272 million in net outflows on Tuesday contributed to this drop, coinciding with a broader decline in the cryptocurrency market.

Crypto CEO Gets 3-Year Prison Term for Token Price Manipulation in Korea

A crypto CEO in South Korea has been sentenced to three years in prison for orchestrating market manipulation that led to millions in illicit profits. This significant enforcement action reflects Korean authorities' increasing efforts to regulate digital markets and maintain market integrity.

Bitcoin's Bear Market Shows Weaker Start Compared to 2022

Bitcoin's bear market is off to a weaker start than in 2022, with BTC down 23% in 83 days since falling below the 365-day MA. This cycle's momentum is deteriorating faster, signaling a confirmed bear market regime.

Stellar (XLM) Drops Below $0.20, On-Chain Activity Hits New Highs

Stellar (XLM) has fallen below $0.20, erasing last year's recovery, but on-chain activity has hit new highs. Despite the price drop, positive signals suggest investors are still engaged, with real-world assets and stablecoins potentially driving further XLM accumulation.

Source: KLEA News