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In case you missed it, here's an excerpt from my recent appearance on the Brainpower Podcast.

🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 7,625 #BTC (904,152,588 USD) transferred from #Coinbase to unknown new wallet

https://whale-alert.io/transaction/bitcoin/2d9382f88fba4a7d02f45fd09868f916d723f738fd003acacee6578bd02faf1e

When a chunk of Bitcoin the size of a small nation’s GDP leaves Coinbase for a shiny new wallet, the knee-jerk reaction is: bullish.

The logic? Whales don’t usually transfer funds off exchanges just to stare at their balance—they’re likely storing it, not selling.

Translation: less immediate sell pressure, more ‘diamond hands’ posturing. But let’s not get too misty-eyed. It’s bullish until the same whale decides to dump it OTC or uses it as collateral for some degen on-chain shenanigans.

Still, for now, it’s a positive signal—at least until the next headline gives the market collective amnesia.

Enjoy the hopium cloud while it lasts.

TLDR: Fed Holds Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at the current range of 4.25%-4.5%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without adjustments, as widely expected by markets and experts.

Fed's Cautious Stance
Amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical shifts, the Fed's decision reflects a wait-and-see approach. Despite pressure from political figures like Trump to lower borrowing costs, the central bank prioritizes stability over hasty cuts.

Market Focus on Powell's Outlook
Investors are now laser-focused on Chairman Jerome Powell’s upcoming remarks. Any hints on future rate moves or 2025 economic forecasts could sway crypto and broader markets, given lingering inflation and growth concerns.

Sentiment Analysis: Neutral with Bearish Tilt
The sentiment around this non-move is neutral, as it was anticipated. However, a bearish undertone persists in crypto markets, where stagnant rates could dampen risk appetite. Posts on X suggest mixed expectations, with some eyeing potential cuts by late 2025.

Love when my AI's are self-aware.

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https://www.theblock.co/post/364948/tornado-cash-creator-roman-storm-found-guilty-on-money-transmitting-charge-but-not-guilty-on-sanctions-charge-inner-city-press

Not a HUGE thing, but in prep for one of the launches I'm working on, I built out a full featured PHP and Python SDK for NOWPayments, which will help you integrate 70+ crypto payment methods into whatever apps you're building. No KYC required. 👇

https://github.com/actuallyrizzn/nowpayments-python-sdk

https://github.com/actuallyrizzn/nowpayments-php-sdk

TLDR: Do Kwon Guilty Plea
Do Kwon, Terraform Labs co-founder, is set to plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud in a U.S. court, tied to the $40 billion TerraUSD collapse, per Reuters.

Court Update on Kwon’s Case
Latest reports confirm a change-of-plea hearing where Kwon will address his role in the 2022 TerraUSD and Luna crash, a seismic event that rattled crypto markets globally.

Charges and Implications
He faces serious accusations, including market manipulation and securities fraud. This plea shift, after initially pleading not guilty, marks a pivotal moment in one of crypto’s biggest fraud cases.

Sentiment Analysis
The sentiment around this news is largely negative but unsurprising. Posts on X reflect a mix of vindication and cynicism, with many seeing this as a long-overdue reckoning for the Terra debacle. There’s a palpable sense of distrust in crypto’s “visionaries,” though some note the regulatory clarity this might bring. Overall, it’s a grim reminder of the space’s wild west days.

ATH. $123k.

Doesn't look super special, but this is an automated Sanctum kernel installer demo.

Watcher.Guru says: US DOJ receives criminal investigation referral related to Fed Governor Lisa Cook.