KLEA Crypto Daily: Thursday, February 05, 2026

Published: February 6, 2026 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from February 05, 2026.

Charles Schwab CEO Highlights Value of Prediction Markets for Investors

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster emphasized the potential benefits of prediction markets in offering valuable probability signals for investors. These markets focus on macroeconomic and financial outcomes, providing useful tools for gauging future trends.

Social Media Scams: A Growing Concern for Investors

Fraudsters exploiting social media platforms pose a significant threat to financial security, prompting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to urge caution. Investors are advised to verify information thoroughly to protect themselves from prevalent scams on social media.

Bitcoin Hash Price Hits Record Low Amid Difficulty Adjustment

Bitcoin's hash price has reached an all-time low of approximately $0.03 per terahash, coinciding with an expected network difficulty adjustment decreasing by over 13%. These developments highlight the growing pressure on miners' profitability in challenging market conditions.

Michael Saylor’s Crypto Project Pounded After $12.4 Billion Loss

Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. has faced significant losses, recording a $12.4 billion loss in Q4 as Bitcoin's price plummeted. The company, known for its Bitcoin treasury holdings, has been deeply affected by the recent downturn in the digital asset market.

BP Seeks Partners to Boost Production in Kirkuk Oil Field

BP is reportedly seeking partners to enhance production at one of the oldest oil fields in the Middle East, the Kirkuk oil field, with major oil companies showing renewed interest in Iraq's abundant crude resources.

Bitcoin Miners Could Face Crisis After BTC Price Falls 50% From Peak

The price of Bitcoin crashed below $63,000 on Thursday, not far above the average production cost of publicly traded miners.

SEC Staff Statement on Tokenized Securities: New Plumbing, Same Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a joint staff statement defining tokenized securities as traditional securities represented as crypto assets on a blockchain, reiterating that existing U.S. federal securities laws apply regardless of how a security is recorded, emphasizing the need for compliance.

Treasury Secretary: Crypto ‘Nihilists’ Who Say They Don’t Need Clarity Act ‘Should Move to El Salvador'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent empathized with banking lobby concerns about a crypto market structure bill, suggesting that those resisting regulation should consider relocating to El Salvador. This statement was made during Senate testimony, highlighting the ongoing debate over regulatory clarity in the crypto industry.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Slashes Jobs Amid Exit From Europe, Australia

Publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini is exiting foreign markets and laying off around 25% of its staff to improve its path to profitability.

Ethereum Foundation Awards $50,000 to Researchers Who Identified ‘High-Severity’ Attack Vector

The Ethereum Foundation has awarded a $50,000 bug bounty to researchers who identified a “high-severity” attack vector impacting the Ethereum blockchain. The attack has been patched in the latest release.

Bitcoin Crashes To $65,000—And Breaks A Historical Trendline In The Process

Bitcoin has broken below the critical 1,000-day exponential moving average for the first time since 2023, signaling a potential shift from bull market structure to bear market or deep correction phase, with immediate resistance at $77,493.

Google to Invest Up to $185 Billion in AI in 2026

Alphabet (Google) plans to invest between $175 billion to $185 billion in 2026, focusing on AI infrastructure, data centers, and cloud services. This investment exceeds market expectations and aims to meet the growing demand for cloud and AI services.

Tether Invests $100 Million in US ‘Crypto Bank’ Anchorage Digital

Tether’s $100 million investment in Anchorage Digital reinforces the company's commitment to secure, regulated financial systems and solidifies Anchorage’s position as the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S.

Source: KLEA News