ING Deutschland, the German retail arm of Dutch banking giant ING, has launched access to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded notes (ETNs) and products (ETPs) for its retail clients, enabling exposure to major digital assets through regulated, familiar brokerage channels. Announced and rolled out starting February 2, 2026, the offering allows customers with a Direkt-Depot securities account to trade physically backed ETNs/ETPs tracking …

The cryptocurrency market continues to grapple with subdued activity despite a notable macroeconomic positive signal from U.S. manufacturing data. On February 2, 2026, the ISM Manufacturing PMI surged to 52.6 in January—its highest level since August 2022 and the first expansion reading (above 50) after 12 months of contraction—beating expectations of around 48.5. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI also …

The cryptocurrency market showed signs of stabilization on February 3, 2026, following a sharp weekend sell-off driven by liquidations, macroeconomic concerns, and profit-taking. Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded toward the $79,000 level after dipping below $75,000, while Ethereum (ETH) held above key support around $2,200–$2,300 amid reduced selling pressure. As of today, Bitcoin trades in the $78,000–$79,000 range, up roughly 0.5–1.5% in …