A Nevada state judge issued a 14‑day temporary restraining order against Polymarket and related entities, halting the offering of event and sports contracts to residents. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Feb. 11, and the court signaled it is not convinced that federal commodities law bars Nevada's oversight.

CertiK reported $370.3 million in digital assets were stolen via exploits and scams in January 2026, the highest monthly total in 11 months. Phishing accounted for $311.3 million, including a single $284 million social engineering loss, while PeckShield tracked 16 hacks totaling $86 million in the same month.

On February 2, 2026, Kevin Warsh, selected by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, faced scrutiny over how he will manage the Fed's $6.6 trillion balance sheet. He favors reducing holdings, while Trump in January directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to lower borrowing costs.

Explore the 2026 price outlook for U.S. Oil (USOR) following its dramatic rise and subsequent legitimacy crisis. This guide analyzes on-chain supply clusters, unproven oil-backed claims, and key technical levels to determine if a recovery is possible.

Crypto assets slid into bear market territory over the weekend as more than $250 billion left spot markets and total capitalization fell to $2.67 trillion. Bitcoin briefly dropped below $76,000 in Monday's Asian session, while upcoming US labor and manufacturing data and major tech earnings could add further volatility this week.

Igor Runets, head of Russian Bitcoin miner BitRiver, was detained on Friday and formally charged on Saturday with three counts tied to alleged asset concealment for tax evasion. A Moscow court ordered house arrest the same day, with an appeal deadline on Wednesday. The firm has faced sanctions, partner exits and operational cutbacks in recent years.

On 2 February 2026, the crypto market extended its pullback, putting total capitalization near $2.54 trillion after a daily drop of more than four percent. Bitcoin briefly traded around $75,600, the lowest since early 2024, while altcoins saw broad declines. According to the Fear and Greed Index, sentiment fell to 15, signaling extreme risk aversion.

India's Union Budget for 2026–27 keeps the 30% tax on crypto gains and the 1% TDS, while adding penalties for reporting failures. The new sanctions take effect on April 1, 2026. Industry leaders voiced concern over growth and compliance costs, while others said clearer reporting rules could improve accountability.