💬 “I personally checked Tether’s reserves” — Brandon Lutnick, Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald
At Consensus 2025, Lutnick confirmed he personally verified Tether’s reserves and dismissed rumors about insufficient backing of the USDT stablecoin.
📊 His statement adds weight, as Cantor Fitzgerald is one of the world’s top financial firms — and Brandon is also the son of current U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
At Consensus 2025, Lutnick confirmed he personally verified Tether’s reserves and dismissed rumors about insufficient backing of the USDT stablecoin.
📊 His statement adds weight, as Cantor Fitzgerald is one of the world’s top financial firms — and Brandon is also the son of current U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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📊 Glassnode: “Still a Bitcoin-led cycle”
Since BTC dominance peaked at 64.4% on May 8, market shares shifted:
▫️ ETH rose to 9.75% (+3%)
▫️ Altcoins climbed to 22.35% (+2%)
🔻 Stablecoins dropped to 6.3%
Despite gains, ETH and alts remain well below past highs (18% and 28.5%). Analysts note: Bitcoin continues to drive this market cycle.
Since BTC dominance peaked at 64.4% on May 8, market shares shifted:
▫️ ETH rose to 9.75% (+3%)
▫️ Altcoins climbed to 22.35% (+2%)
🔻 Stablecoins dropped to 6.3%
Despite gains, ETH and alts remain well below past highs (18% and 28.5%). Analysts note: Bitcoin continues to drive this market cycle.
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🦷 Bitcoin maxis fired back at Financial Times journalist Katie Martin, who joked that her teeth are scarce and useful — yet not worth billions.
They reminded her:
▪️There are ~224 billion human teeth in the world
▪️But only 21 million bitcoins ever
Scarcity isn’t just a joke — it’s Bitcoin’s core value. Invest accordingly. 🧐
They reminded her:
▪️There are ~224 billion human teeth in the world
▪️But only 21 million bitcoins ever
Scarcity isn’t just a joke — it’s Bitcoin’s core value. Invest accordingly. 🧐
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🚀 Bitcoin is still undervalued, says Blockstream CEO Adam Back.
💬 In a new interview, the crypto pioneer told Decrypt that BTC could reach $500K–$1M this cycle, citing:
🔸 Record inflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs ($41B+)
🔸 Growing institutional adoption
🔸 Pro-crypto U.S. policies under Trump
Back, who invented Hashcash and exchanged emails with Satoshi in 2008, believes the current ~$100K price is low considering market conditions. 🚀
“If we break the all-time high, the momentum could take BTC much higher,” he said. 🤔
💬 In a new interview, the crypto pioneer told Decrypt that BTC could reach $500K–$1M this cycle, citing:
🔸 Record inflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs ($41B+)
🔸 Growing institutional adoption
🔸 Pro-crypto U.S. policies under Trump
Back, who invented Hashcash and exchanged emails with Satoshi in 2008, believes the current ~$100K price is low considering market conditions. 🚀
“If we break the all-time high, the momentum could take BTC much higher,” he said. 🤔
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🇨🇳 Chinese firm to buy $800M in BTC & $TRUMP
Addentax Group Corp, a diversified Chinese holding, has announced a bold $800 million plan to acquire Bitcoin and the official Trump memecoin ($TRUMP).
The company operates across apparel manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and epidemic prevention. 😷
This surprising move signals growing interest from traditional companies in Web3—and possibly a new form of tokenized political lobbying. 🤵🏻♂️💵
Addentax Group Corp, a diversified Chinese holding, has announced a bold $800 million plan to acquire Bitcoin and the official Trump memecoin ($TRUMP).
The company operates across apparel manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and epidemic prevention. 😷
This surprising move signals growing interest from traditional companies in Web3—and possibly a new form of tokenized political lobbying. 🤵🏻♂️💵
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📈 JPMorgan: Bitcoin likely to outperform gold in H2 2025
According to JPMorgan analysts, Bitcoin is showing stronger upside potential than gold heading into the second half of 2025.
🔸 The “debasement trade” (hedging against fiat with BTC/gold) has become a zero-sum game.
🔸 Recently, BTC has risen 18% while gold dropped ~8%.
🔸 Investors are shifting funds from gold ETFs into spot Bitcoin and crypto funds.
🔸 Corporate buys (like Strategy and Metaplanet) and U.S. state-level adoption (NH, AZ) add momentum.
🔸 Institutional confidence grows with crypto derivatives maturing and key acquisitions (e.g., Coinbase buying Deribit).
👉 JPMorgan sees crypto-specific catalysts driving BTC higher than gold in the months ahead. 🚀
According to JPMorgan analysts, Bitcoin is showing stronger upside potential than gold heading into the second half of 2025.
🔸 The “debasement trade” (hedging against fiat with BTC/gold) has become a zero-sum game.
🔸 Recently, BTC has risen 18% while gold dropped ~8%.
🔸 Investors are shifting funds from gold ETFs into spot Bitcoin and crypto funds.
🔸 Corporate buys (like Strategy and Metaplanet) and U.S. state-level adoption (NH, AZ) add momentum.
🔸 Institutional confidence grows with crypto derivatives maturing and key acquisitions (e.g., Coinbase buying Deribit).
👉 JPMorgan sees crypto-specific catalysts driving BTC higher than gold in the months ahead. 🚀
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🚨 $78M Laundering Loophole in Tether’s USDT Freeze System ❄️
A new report by AMLBot reveals a major flaw in Tether’s wallet-freezing mechanism:
⚠️ Criminals are exploiting a delay of up to 44 minutes between freeze initiation and on-chain enforcement.
🔍 Key findings:
• Over $78M in USDT moved through Ethereum and Tron before freezes took effect
• The gap creates a real vulnerability in what’s considered a compliance-friendly asset
📉 The report raises serious questions about Tether’s AML protections and the need for faster freeze execution in crypto security.
A new report by AMLBot reveals a major flaw in Tether’s wallet-freezing mechanism:
⚠️ Criminals are exploiting a delay of up to 44 minutes between freeze initiation and on-chain enforcement.
🔍 Key findings:
• Over $78M in USDT moved through Ethereum and Tron before freezes took effect
• The gap creates a real vulnerability in what’s considered a compliance-friendly asset
📉 The report raises serious questions about Tether’s AML protections and the need for faster freeze execution in crypto security.
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Crypto soothsayer
🤝 Ripple and SEC Reach Settlement! Ripple and the SEC have reached a settlement agreement, as revealed in their joint letter to the U.S. District Court in New York. 📩 The two parties are requesting an indicative ruling to lift the court's restrictions on…
⚖️ Update on SEC vs Ripple: Court Rejects Revision Requests
Judge Analisa Torres has rejected both Ripple's and the SEC's motions to revise the final ruling under the guise of a "settlement approval." The court viewed this as an attempt to alter an already-issued verdict. 👀
📌 Bottom line: The prior decisions stand firm, including Ripple's $125M penalty.
Both parties must now explore new avenues to resolve the dispute — the shortcut is off the table.
Judge Analisa Torres has rejected both Ripple's and the SEC's motions to revise the final ruling under the guise of a "settlement approval." The court viewed this as an attempt to alter an already-issued verdict. 👀
📌 Bottom line: The prior decisions stand firm, including Ripple's $125M penalty.
Both parties must now explore new avenues to resolve the dispute — the shortcut is off the table.
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🍔 Steak 'n Shake Accepts Bitcoin!
Starting today, 482 locations of the iconic American burger chain Steak 'n Shake now accept Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network ⚡️
To celebrate, they’re serving up ₿-branded burgers with a special stamp featuring the Bitcoin logo. Yes, you can now literally eat the dip — in style.
Starting today, 482 locations of the iconic American burger chain Steak 'n Shake now accept Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network ⚡️
To celebrate, they’re serving up ₿-branded burgers with a special stamp featuring the Bitcoin logo. Yes, you can now literally eat the dip — in style.
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📊 Average transaction sizes by blockchain – who moves the big money?
According to fresh data, Ethereum leads the pack with a whopping $68,000 average per transaction 💸
Runners-up:
🔹 Base – $20,000
🔹 Tron – $8,900
But here’s the twist: L1 chains like Mantle ($6,800) and Sui ($5,800) are ahead of L2 giants like Optimism and Arbitrum in this metric 👀
According to fresh data, Ethereum leads the pack with a whopping $68,000 average per transaction 💸
Runners-up:
🔹 Base – $20,000
🔹 Tron – $8,900
But here’s the twist: L1 chains like Mantle ($6,800) and Sui ($5,800) are ahead of L2 giants like Optimism and Arbitrum in this metric 👀
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📈 Illiquid Bitcoin Supply Surges — Supply Shock Incoming?
The volume of illiquid BTC — coins held in wallets with little to no selling history — is now rising sharply, signaling increased long-term accumulation. 🧐
Amid growing institutional demand and limited new supply, this trend points toward a potential supply shock. ⚡️
If demand continues to rise while available BTC on the market keeps shrinking, upward price pressure becomes increasingly likely. 🚀
The volume of illiquid BTC — coins held in wallets with little to no selling history — is now rising sharply, signaling increased long-term accumulation. 🧐
Amid growing institutional demand and limited new supply, this trend points toward a potential supply shock. ⚡️
If demand continues to rise while available BTC on the market keeps shrinking, upward price pressure becomes increasingly likely. 🚀
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CryptoQuant: ETH/BTC likely hit bottom — altseason ahead? 🚀
🔍 CryptoQuant analysts believe Ethereum has already bottomed out against Bitcoin. The ETH/BTC pair has surged 38% from its recent 5-year low, signaling a potential trend reversal.
This momentum could mark the beginning of a new altseason, with ETH leading the charge.
Altcoins warming up? Keep your bags close. 🧳📈
🔍 CryptoQuant analysts believe Ethereum has already bottomed out against Bitcoin. The ETH/BTC pair has surged 38% from its recent 5-year low, signaling a potential trend reversal.
This momentum could mark the beginning of a new altseason, with ETH leading the charge.
Altcoins warming up? Keep your bags close. 🧳📈
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Crypto soothsayer
📈 Illiquid Bitcoin Supply Surges — Supply Shock Incoming? The volume of illiquid BTC — coins held in wallets with little to no selling history — is now rising sharply, signaling increased long-term accumulation. 🧐 Amid growing institutional demand and limited…
💊 Basel Medical Group Enters the Bitcoin Game — $1B Strategy Announced
Singapore-based Basel Medical Group Ltd has unveiled a bold move: the company plans to acquire $1 billion worth of Bitcoin as part of a new strategic initiative.
This marks one of the largest BTC acquisition announcements by a healthcare company, signaling growing corporate interest in crypto as a reserve asset — even from sectors far outside traditional finance.
Bitcoin: not just for tech anymore. 🏥➡️₿
Singapore-based Basel Medical Group Ltd has unveiled a bold move: the company plans to acquire $1 billion worth of Bitcoin as part of a new strategic initiative.
This marks one of the largest BTC acquisition announcements by a healthcare company, signaling growing corporate interest in crypto as a reserve asset — even from sectors far outside traditional finance.
Bitcoin: not just for tech anymore. 🏥➡️₿
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📉 BTC Flash Surge or Insider Move?
Last night, $BTC suddenly spiked to $107K — without any news. Just moments later, it dropped back and now trades around $103K.
Altcoins followed suit, showing similar sharp moves and corrections.
This kind of price action looks a lot like insider trading — someone might be acting on unreleased info. 🧐
In 4 hours, U.S. markets open. If there's bad news coming, it could hit traditional markets soon too. 📊
So... are we heading for a deeper dump or just a healthy pullback before liftoff? Buckle up — next hours could reveal a lot.🎢
Last night, $BTC suddenly spiked to $107K — without any news. Just moments later, it dropped back and now trades around $103K.
Altcoins followed suit, showing similar sharp moves and corrections.
This kind of price action looks a lot like insider trading — someone might be acting on unreleased info. 🧐
In 4 hours, U.S. markets open. If there's bad news coming, it could hit traditional markets soon too. 📊
So... are we heading for a deeper dump or just a healthy pullback before liftoff? Buckle up — next hours could reveal a lot.🎢
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🇬🇧 UK to Crypto Firms: No Data, No Mercy
Starting 2026, all crypto firms serving UK users — even foreign ones — must report everything:
👤 User info (legal name, address, tax ID)
💸 Every transaction (amount, asset, type, direction)
Miss a detail? That’ll be £300 per user. 👀
The UK is adopting the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) to fight tax evasion and bring crypto in line with traditional finance. 💵
Unlike the EU’s MiCA, the UK wants crypto integrated into existing finance laws — not a separate world. 🧐
Regulators say it's about boosting investor trust and growing fintech, but firms better start logging every satoshi now, or 2026 will hurt.
Starting 2026, all crypto firms serving UK users — even foreign ones — must report everything:
👤 User info (legal name, address, tax ID)
💸 Every transaction (amount, asset, type, direction)
Miss a detail? That’ll be £300 per user. 👀
The UK is adopting the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) to fight tax evasion and bring crypto in line with traditional finance. 💵
Unlike the EU’s MiCA, the UK wants crypto integrated into existing finance laws — not a separate world. 🧐
Regulators say it's about boosting investor trust and growing fintech, but firms better start logging every satoshi now, or 2026 will hurt.
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📈 Bitcoin ETFs Keep Buying — 26,729 BTC Added in May (So Far)
In May 2025, spot Bitcoin ETFs have already added 26,729 BTC to their holdings — showing continued institutional interest.
📊 While it's far from the all-time monthly record of 116,000 BTC set in February 2024, the steady accumulation signals ongoing confidence from major players.
In May 2025, spot Bitcoin ETFs have already added 26,729 BTC to their holdings — showing continued institutional interest.
📊 While it's far from the all-time monthly record of 116,000 BTC set in February 2024, the steady accumulation signals ongoing confidence from major players.
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Vitalik Buterin proposes scaling Ethereum without sacrificing decentralization 👀
He suggested updating Ethereum’s roadmap to significantly raise the network's throughput (by increasing the gas limit), while still allowing users to run their own nodes. ⚙️
His proposal centers on partially stateless nodes — nodes that validate blocks without storing the full state, keeping only relevant data (e.g., token balances the user interacts with). Combined with EIP-4444, which limits on-node history to 36 days, this would reduce the burden on full nodes. 🧐
The goal: scale Ethereum by 10–100×, while preserving the core principle of user sovereignty — the ability to access and verify blockchain data independently, without relying on third-party services. 🚀
He suggested updating Ethereum’s roadmap to significantly raise the network's throughput (by increasing the gas limit), while still allowing users to run their own nodes. ⚙️
His proposal centers on partially stateless nodes — nodes that validate blocks without storing the full state, keeping only relevant data (e.g., token balances the user interacts with). Combined with EIP-4444, which limits on-node history to 36 days, this would reduce the burden on full nodes. 🧐
The goal: scale Ethereum by 10–100×, while preserving the core principle of user sovereignty — the ability to access and verify blockchain data independently, without relying on third-party services. 🚀
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📊 HODL Mode: 17% of All BTC Untouched for Over 10 Years
A record-breaking 3.37M BTC (over 17% of total supply) haven’t moved in 10+ years — the highest ever.
💤 Coins dormant for 3–5 years also surged to 2.87M BTC, up by 700K.
Meanwhile, 8% of BTC is actively circulating (moved in the last month) — the highest level since Jan 2024.
📈 Takeaway: Some are cashing out, but long-term holders are stronger than ever. The diamond hands are still in charge 💎✊
A record-breaking 3.37M BTC (over 17% of total supply) haven’t moved in 10+ years — the highest ever.
💤 Coins dormant for 3–5 years also surged to 2.87M BTC, up by 700K.
Meanwhile, 8% of BTC is actively circulating (moved in the last month) — the highest level since Jan 2024.
📈 Takeaway: Some are cashing out, but long-term holders are stronger than ever. The diamond hands are still in charge 💎✊
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📈 Arthur Hayes predicts altseason by Q3!
Legendary ex-Bitmex CEO is back with bold forecasts:
🔸 Altseason kicks off this summer or early Q3.
🔸 ETH > SOL in performance over next 18–24 months.
🔸 BTC to hit $250K by end of 2025.
🔸 And long-term? Hayes sees $1M Bitcoin before Trump leaves office.
Ready or not — the moon math is back! 🌕🚀
🔗 Full article
Legendary ex-Bitmex CEO is back with bold forecasts:
🔸 Altseason kicks off this summer or early Q3.
🔸 ETH > SOL in performance over next 18–24 months.
🔸 BTC to hit $250K by end of 2025.
🔸 And long-term? Hayes sees $1M Bitcoin before Trump leaves office.
Ready or not — the moon math is back! 🌕🚀
🔗 Full article
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