February 8, 2026

1. Bitcoin ETF Sees Volatile Flows with $509.7 Million Outflow Followed by $561.8 Million Inflow

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The US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant volatility with a $509.7 million net outflow on January 30, 2026, followed by a $561.8 million net inflow on February 2. This pattern continued with further fluctuations, indicating potential instability in investor sentiment and market conditions.

Sources:CryptoSlate

2. Crypto.com CEO Acquires AI.com for $70 Million in Crypto

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Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, purchased the domain AI.com for $70 million, marking the largest reported domain transaction paid entirely in cryptocurrency. This acquisition is part of a strategic move to debut at the Super Bowl, highlighting the growing integration of crypto in high-profile business deals.

Sources:The Block

3. Bitcoin Options Market Faces $8.65 Billion Max Pain Expiry at $90,000

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The Bitcoin options market is approaching a significant expiry on March 27, 2026, with $8.65 billion in notional open interest. The max pain point is set at $90,000, suggesting potential market volatility as traders adjust their positions.

Sources:CryptoSlate

4. Jack Dorsey's Block to Cut Up to 10% of Workforce

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Block Inc., led by Jack Dorsey, is planning to reduce its workforce by up to 10% as part of an efficiency drive. This follows a previous layoff of 931 employees in March 2025, and comes ahead of its Q4 earnings report.

Sources:The Block

5. ARK Invest Sells $22 Million in Coinbase Shares, Buys Bullish

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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has continued its selling streak, offloading 134,472 Coinbase shares valued at $22 million across three ETFs. Simultaneously, ARK purchased over 393,000 shares of the crypto platform Bullish, indicating a strategic shift in its investment portfolio.

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Last updated: 2/8/2026, 11:00:49 PM UTC

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