Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told CNBC he expects bitcoin to generate returns two to three times higher than the S&P 500 over the next four to eight years as his firm keeps accumulating BTC. Onchain data shows BitMine purchased about $84 million in ether in a single day while South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service opened a full investigation into Bithumb after a multibillion-dollar internal ledger error.

On February 10, 2026, Honda reported third‑quarter profit down 61% to ¥153.4 billion, citing one‑off electric‑vehicle costs and U.S. import duties. The automaker also lowered full‑year guidance, projecting ¥21.1 trillion in revenue and ¥550 billion in operating profit by March 31, 2026.

Market maker Wintermute warns the AI sector’s heavy funding needs could constrain liquidity for assets like Bitcoin, increasing volatility and widening spreads. With Bitcoin near $69K during a post-halving consolidation, SUBBD positions AI as a value driver for creators, reporting a $1.4M presale at $0.057495 and a fixed 20% APY staking program.

On February 5, Hyperliquid's HIP-3 permissionless perpetual markets processed $5.2 billion in trading volume, marking their strongest single-day performance since going live in October 2025. Activity was driven largely by TradeXYZ's precious metals contracts, with silver alone accounting for a substantial share amid sharp price swings in gold and silver.

On 9 February 2026, a U.S. federal court in California sentenced fugitive defendant Daren Li to 20 years in prison for laundering more than $73.6 million tied to cryptocurrency investment scams. The 42-year-old dual national of China and St. Kitts and Nevis was found to have used U.S. shell companies and bank accounts to move victim funds into digital assets. Li, who removed his ankle monitor and absconded in December 2025, will also face three years of supervised release if taken into custody.

As of February 10, 2026, the Chinese yuan traded at 6.91 per dollar, its strongest level since May 2023, extending a seven-month advance. The currency has risen 5% since the start of 2025 amid reduced bank demand for U.S. Treasuries and a softer dollar, while a February 6 regulatory move banning unapproved yuan-linked crypto products underscores support for the currency.

Harvard University endowment allegedly holds spot Bitcoin ETFs, which the article frames as a milestone for institutional crypto adoption. The piece also profiles SUBBD Token’s AI-driven Social-Fi plans, stating its presale has raised over $1.4M, with tokens priced at $0.057495 and a staking program offering 20% APY, while noting execution risk.

On February 10, 2026, the Russian State Duma approved a law that sets out procedures for seizing and confiscating cryptocurrency in criminal proceedings. The legislation, which amends the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedural Code, classifies digital currencies such as Bitcoin as property and details how investigators can gain control over wallets and storage devices. The new rules precede broader regulations for other crypto-related activities expected to take effect in Russia by July 1.