February 4, 2026 11:45:23 UTC
Bitcoin Price Today
Bitcoin ($BTC) saw wild price swings in under an hour, dropping below $73,000 and liquidating $285M, before quickly rebounding to $76,000, triggering another $100M in liquidations. Analysts note strong liquidity around $72,000–$74,000, which could be tested again, while the $78,000–$82,000 zone has significant liquidity, making it a likely target for the next move. Traders are closely watching these levels for short-term opportunities.
February 4, 2026 11:43:58 UTC
XRP Ledger Adds Permissioned Domains for Safer Institutional Use
The XRP Ledger has activated its Permissioned Domains feature, allowing accounts with proper KYC and AML credentials to access certain zones. Approved by over 80% of validators, this change lets banks set up safe transactions with up to 10 approved issuer pairs. Ripple CTO David Schwartz said it helps institutions, including Ripple’s 300+ partners, use the ledger confidently. A related Permissioned DEX upgrade is close to activation, further supporting compliant institutional adoption.
February 4, 2026 11:14:29 UTC
TRM Labs Raises $70M, Hits $1B Valuation
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has closed a $70 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Brevan Howard, Thoma Bravo, and Citi Ventures, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The firm provides blockchain intelligence software that helps track crypto-related crime, serving law enforcement agencies and private clients worldwide. This funding will accelerate TRM Labs’ growth and expand its global compliance and investigation solutions.
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