🇰🇵 Lazarus Group Holds $1.12B in BTC
Arkham reports that North Korea’s hacker group, Lazarus, controls 13,518 BTC (~$1.12B). This makes North Korea the third-largest state Bitcoin holder, trailing only the US and UK. 🤔
Does this mean North Korea already has a strategic Bitcoin reserve? 😁💰
Arkham reports that North Korea’s hacker group, Lazarus, controls 13,518 BTC (~$1.12B). This makes North Korea the third-largest state Bitcoin holder, trailing only the US and UK. 🤔
Does this mean North Korea already has a strategic Bitcoin reserve? 😁💰
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🚨 OKX Suspends DEX Aggregator Amid Hack & EU Scrutiny
OKX has temporarily suspended its DEX aggregator services after they were misused by the Lazarus group to launder funds from the $1.5 billion Bybit hack. 👀
This move comes as European regulators intensify their investigation into OKX’s DeFi services, which are under scrutiny for potential violations of MiCA rules.
OKX said the suspension was a proactive step to implement upgrades and prevent further misuse. The exchange also noted increasing competitive attacks on their platform.
Meanwhile, wallet services remain operational, but new wallet creation is paused in select markets. 🧐
OKX has temporarily suspended its DEX aggregator services after they were misused by the Lazarus group to launder funds from the $1.5 billion Bybit hack. 👀
This move comes as European regulators intensify their investigation into OKX’s DeFi services, which are under scrutiny for potential violations of MiCA rules.
OKX said the suspension was a proactive step to implement upgrades and prevent further misuse. The exchange also noted increasing competitive attacks on their platform.
Meanwhile, wallet services remain operational, but new wallet creation is paused in select markets. 🧐
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🇰🇵 Lazarus Group Holds $1.12B in BTC Arkham reports that North Korea’s hacker group, Lazarus, controls 13,518 BTC (~$1.12B). This makes North Korea the third-largest state Bitcoin holder, trailing only the US and UK. 🤔 Does this mean North Korea already…
🚨 Ethereum Hits Historic Shorting Highs!
Ethereum has reached an all-time high in short positions, raising speculation among analysts about two possible outcomes:
1️⃣ A cascade of liquidations could occur, leading to a sharp market shift.
2️⃣ A short squeeze might take place, forcing short sellers to cover their positions, driving prices up. 👀
Ethereum has reached an all-time high in short positions, raising speculation among analysts about two possible outcomes:
1️⃣ A cascade of liquidations could occur, leading to a sharp market shift.
2️⃣ A short squeeze might take place, forcing short sellers to cover their positions, driving prices up. 👀
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Pavel Durov confirmed his return to Dubai and thanked everyone for their support.
📈 On March 17, the price of the TON blockchain token reached $3.65, marking its highest point since February 24. The surge began after Durov's departure from France on the evening of March 15, with TON rising by 18% since then.
🔎 Market analysts attribute this growth to Durov's temporary permission to leave France, though they note that the criminal case against the Telegram founder is still open, creating uncertainty in the market. Will TON maintain its upward momentum? 👀
📈 On March 17, the price of the TON blockchain token reached $3.65, marking its highest point since February 24. The surge began after Durov's departure from France on the evening of March 15, with TON rising by 18% since then.
🔎 Market analysts attribute this growth to Durov's temporary permission to leave France, though they note that the criminal case against the Telegram founder is still open, creating uncertainty in the market. Will TON maintain its upward momentum? 👀
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📉 Standard Chartered Slashes ETH Price Target to $4K 👀
Standard Chartered has cut its 2025 ETH price target from $10K to $4K, blaming Layer 2 dominance—especially Base, which has allegedly drained $50B from Ethereum’s market cap. 💰
🕵️♂️ Analysts say Ethereum has “commoditized itself” by enabling Layer 2s to extract profits, while ETH’s fee structure struggles. Potential solutions? Tax L2s or economic reforms—but neither seem likely.
Despite the cut, ETH could still hit $7.5K by 2028-2029. Until then, ETH/BTC is expected to decline further. Is Ethereum in a midlife crisis? 🤔
Standard Chartered has cut its 2025 ETH price target from $10K to $4K, blaming Layer 2 dominance—especially Base, which has allegedly drained $50B from Ethereum’s market cap. 💰
🕵️♂️ Analysts say Ethereum has “commoditized itself” by enabling Layer 2s to extract profits, while ETH’s fee structure struggles. Potential solutions? Tax L2s or economic reforms—but neither seem likely.
Despite the cut, ETH could still hit $7.5K by 2028-2029. Until then, ETH/BTC is expected to decline further. Is Ethereum in a midlife crisis? 🤔
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Trump & Associates Secure $390M from WLFI Token Sale 💰👀
Trump and his partners have already netted $390M from the World Liberty Token (WLFI) sale, as the project raised $550M in total. Trump, though just a promoter, gets 75% of net revenues for his name and likeness. 😁
WLFI initially struggled, selling only $15M before the 2024 election. But after Trump won, demand skyrocketed—Justin Sun even bought in and became an advisor. 🧑💻
Meanwhile, questions arise about conflicts of interest as Trump’s administration shapes crypto regulations. Will this impact the market? 🤔
Trump and his partners have already netted $390M from the World Liberty Token (WLFI) sale, as the project raised $550M in total. Trump, though just a promoter, gets 75% of net revenues for his name and likeness. 😁
WLFI initially struggled, selling only $15M before the 2024 election. But after Trump won, demand skyrocketed—Justin Sun even bought in and became an advisor. 🧑💻
Meanwhile, questions arise about conflicts of interest as Trump’s administration shapes crypto regulations. Will this impact the market? 🤔
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⚠️ Microsoft has identified a new remote access trojan (RAT) targeting crypto wallets in Google Chrome!
🥷 This sophisticated malware named StilachiRAT steals credentials, digital wallet information, and clipboard data, posing a significant threat to users of popular wallet extensions like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, and Phantom! 🙀
👀 StilachiRAT employs advanced evasion techniques, including clearing event logs and detecting virtual environments, making it difficult to analyze and detect.
To protect your assets, ensure your software is up-to-date, use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious of phishing attempts and untrusted downloads.
🥷 This sophisticated malware named StilachiRAT steals credentials, digital wallet information, and clipboard data, posing a significant threat to users of popular wallet extensions like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, and Phantom! 🙀
👀 StilachiRAT employs advanced evasion techniques, including clearing event logs and detecting virtual environments, making it difficult to analyze and detect.
To protect your assets, ensure your software is up-to-date, use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious of phishing attempts and untrusted downloads.
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Trump to Sign Executive Orders – Market Turbulence Ahead? 🧐
Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders at 19:30 UTC, according to Bloomberg. 👀
Given recent market reactions to his decisions, investors should brace for potential volatility, especially in crypto, which has been relatively calm in recent days. 📉📈
Will this shake up the markets again? Stay tuned!
Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders at 19:30 UTC, according to Bloomberg. 👀
Given recent market reactions to his decisions, investors should brace for potential volatility, especially in crypto, which has been relatively calm in recent days. 📉📈
Will this shake up the markets again? Stay tuned!
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📉 The Bull Market Is Over?
🔎 CryptoQuant CEO claims that all on-chain metrics indicate the start of a bearish cycle, predicting 6–12 months of a bear market or sideways movement.
🔹 Standard Chartered has lowered its ETH target from $10,000 to $4,000, though they still believe Bitcoin could hit $200,000 in 2025.
What do you think?
👍 — Sideways market ahead
🐳 — More growth to come
🔎 CryptoQuant CEO claims that all on-chain metrics indicate the start of a bearish cycle, predicting 6–12 months of a bear market or sideways movement.
🔹 Standard Chartered has lowered its ETH target from $10,000 to $4,000, though they still believe Bitcoin could hit $200,000 in 2025.
What do you think?
👍 — Sideways market ahead
🐳 — More growth to come
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🚀 Bitcoin Ready to Soar?
Yesterday, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $274.6M net inflow —the largest since February 4. 💰
Maybe CryptoQuant’s CEO was wrong about the bear market? 🤔
🔹 Michael Saylor believes $80,000 is a historic entry point with no more risks. He says BTC is officially approved by the U.S. President and is poised for explosive growth.
💡 Bitcoin: The one asset the U.S. government won’t sell even if confiscated.
Yesterday, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a $274.6M net inflow —the largest since February 4. 💰
Maybe CryptoQuant’s CEO was wrong about the bear market? 🤔
🔹 Michael Saylor believes $80,000 is a historic entry point with no more risks. He says BTC is officially approved by the U.S. President and is poised for explosive growth.
💡 Bitcoin: The one asset the U.S. government won’t sell even if confiscated.
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SEC Reconsiders Crypto Custody Rule Under New Leadership
Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda is directing staff to reexamine the crypto custody rule proposed under the Biden administration.👏
📝 The rule, initially pushed by Gary Gensler, would require investment advisers to store crypto assets with qualified custodians, raising concerns about limiting banking options for the sector.
This marks the second SEC policy review in a month under the Trump administration signaling a softer stance on crypto. 🔥
Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda is directing staff to reexamine the crypto custody rule proposed under the Biden administration.👏
📝 The rule, initially pushed by Gary Gensler, would require investment advisers to store crypto assets with qualified custodians, raising concerns about limiting banking options for the sector.
This marks the second SEC policy review in a month under the Trump administration signaling a softer stance on crypto. 🔥
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📈 Glassnode: Long-term Bitcoin holders are actively accumulating! In just one month, nearly 170,000 BTC were purchased!
🔎 This indicates strong confidence in Bitcoin's future, with long-term investors increasing their positions despite market fluctuations. Looks like the trend is bullish! 🚀
🔎 This indicates strong confidence in Bitcoin's future, with long-term investors increasing their positions despite market fluctuations. Looks like the trend is bullish! 🚀
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Yesterday, Strategy acquired 130 BTC for $10.7M at an average price of $82,981 per BTC. 💰
Compared to their previous massive purchases, this one looks almost microscopic. 🧐
CryptoQuant analysts joked that it’s like buying BTC when you "haven’t received your paycheck yet but can’t resist." 😂
Even Peter Schiff couldn’t stay silent, sarcastically commenting: "Is that all you bought? Seems like you are running out of firepower."
As of March 16, Strategy holds 499,226 BTC worth $33.1B at an average price of $66,360 per coin. 🚀
Compared to their previous massive purchases, this one looks almost microscopic. 🧐
CryptoQuant analysts joked that it’s like buying BTC when you "haven’t received your paycheck yet but can’t resist." 😂
Even Peter Schiff couldn’t stay silent, sarcastically commenting: "Is that all you bought? Seems like you are running out of firepower."
As of March 16, Strategy holds 499,226 BTC worth $33.1B at an average price of $66,360 per coin. 🚀
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🧪 EOS is transforming into Vaulta
EOS has announced a rebrand to Vaulta by the end of May 2025, shifting focus to Web3 banking. The transition includes a token swap and the creation of a Banking Advisory Board to bridge DeFi and TradFi.
The market reacted fast 🔥 — EOS +28%! 🚀
EOS has announced a rebrand to Vaulta by the end of May 2025, shifting focus to Web3 banking. The transition includes a token swap and the creation of a Banking Advisory Board to bridge DeFi and TradFi.
The market reacted fast 🔥 — EOS +28%! 🚀
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🐳 New whales are here!
According to CryptoQuant, fresh Bitcoin whales have accumulated over 200,000 BTC ($16.3B) in the last month.
These are wallets holding 1,000+ BTC that have been investing in Bitcoin for less than 6 months.
Seems like the big players are making their moves—are you? 👀🚀
According to CryptoQuant, fresh Bitcoin whales have accumulated over 200,000 BTC ($16.3B) in the last month.
These are wallets holding 1,000+ BTC that have been investing in Bitcoin for less than 6 months.
Seems like the big players are making their moves—are you? 👀🚀
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Crypto soothsayer
🧪 EOS is transforming into Vaulta EOS has announced a rebrand to Vaulta by the end of May 2025, shifting focus to Web3 banking. The transition includes a token swap and the creation of a Banking Advisory Board to bridge DeFi and TradFi. The market reacted…
⚠️ Warning: EOS Address Spoofing Attack!
SlowMist reports an ongoing attack in the EOS network where scammers are creating fake accounts resembling OKX and Binance. They send small amounts (0.001 EOS) to users with the goal of tricking them into making transactions, leading to stolen funds. 👀💰
Be cautious, double-check addresses before interacting with any EOS transactions, and stay alert! 💥
SlowMist reports an ongoing attack in the EOS network where scammers are creating fake accounts resembling OKX and Binance. They send small amounts (0.001 EOS) to users with the goal of tricking them into making transactions, leading to stolen funds. 👀💰
Be cautious, double-check addresses before interacting with any EOS transactions, and stay alert! 💥
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🚀 Ethereum's Stablecoin Dominance Grows!
Ethereum continues to lead the stablecoin market, hosting a whopping $35B in USDC and $67B in USDT. 💰
In February alone, stablecoin activity reached $850B, with USDC and USDT driving $740B of that volume. 💪
Despite market fluctuations, Ethereum remains the go-to blockchain for stablecoins, showcasing its role as the primary settlement layer for digital dollar transactions.🌐💸
Ethereum continues to lead the stablecoin market, hosting a whopping $35B in USDC and $67B in USDT. 💰
In February alone, stablecoin activity reached $850B, with USDC and USDT driving $740B of that volume. 💪
Despite market fluctuations, Ethereum remains the go-to blockchain for stablecoins, showcasing its role as the primary settlement layer for digital dollar transactions.🌐💸
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Crypto soothsayer
Yesterday, Strategy acquired 130 BTC for $10.7M at an average price of $82,981 per BTC. 💰 Compared to their previous massive purchases, this one looks almost microscopic. 🧐 CryptoQuant analysts joked that it’s like buying BTC when you "haven’t received…
🚀 Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Grows!
In just two years, the number of public companies holding BTC on their official treasury balance sheets has jumped from 33 to 80! 📈
More businesses are embracing Bitcoin strategies, reinforcing its role as a legitimate treasury asset. Will this trend continue as institutions seek a hedge against inflation? 🤔
In just two years, the number of public companies holding BTC on their official treasury balance sheets has jumped from 33 to 80! 📈
More businesses are embracing Bitcoin strategies, reinforcing its role as a legitimate treasury asset. Will this trend continue as institutions seek a hedge against inflation? 🤔
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Ethereum has seen a rapid price surge, briefly reaching over $2023! 🚀
Currently, ETH is struggling to stay above $2000, with a potential correction on the horizon.
Despite this, the sharp upward movement is significant — could this be the beginning of Ethereum's revival? Time will tell if this momentum can be sustained. 👀
Currently, ETH is struggling to stay above $2000, with a potential correction on the horizon.
Despite this, the sharp upward movement is significant — could this be the beginning of Ethereum's revival? Time will tell if this momentum can be sustained. 👀
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