CryptoExplorer Diary
CryptoExplorer Diary

CryptoExplorer Diary

Thoughts, searches and experiences of a romantic newbie to crypto


Binance Acquires 4225 BTC for it´s SAFU Fund

9 Feb 2026 1 minute read 0 comments JL-CryptoExplorer

Binance's SAFU fund leans on BTC during market tensions Binance's SAFU Fund was originally conceived as a protection mechanism against extreme scenarios. By shifting a significant portion of its resources into Bitcoin, Binance aims to demonstrate con...

Story Protocol Unlocks Delay ($IP)

4 Feb 2026 1 minute read 0 comments JL-CryptoExplorer

Story Protocol announced an unusual and strategic move: delaying all $IP token unlocks for six months, moving from February 13, 2026 to August 13, 2026. This reduces selling pressure, improves market health in the short term, and aligns internal ince...

400 million USD seized

31 Jan 2026 1 minute read 2 comments JL-CryptoExplorer

US completes seizure of $400 million linked to cryptocurrency mixer Helix According to prosecutors, Helix processed hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin associated with illicit activities on the darknet. Summary Helix processed more than $3...

Bitcoin hashrate

29 Jan 2026 1 minute read 0 comments JL-CryptoExplorer

Bitcoin's hashrate peaked at 1151 etahash on October 18, 2025, but has since been trending downward, reaching 1041 etahash on January 22. This decline reflects reduced mining capacity on the network, which may impact security and transaction processi...

Figment offers Bitcoin Staking Service with Ledger and Lombard

23 Jan 2026 3 minute read 1 comment JL-CryptoExplorer

Figment announced on January 14, 2026, its collaboration with Ledger and Lombard to offer institutional and personal Bitcoin staking services, using Layer-2 solutions such as Babylon and Stacks. This partnership allows BTC holders in self-custody in...