๐บ๐ธ Major U.S. financial groups, including the American Bankers Association and SIFMA, are urging the SEC to scrap the rule requiring public companies to disclose cyber incidents within 4 days โ (petition).
They argue the rule harms investigations, breaches confidentiality, confuses investors, and even helps hackers pressure companies. ๐ง
Case in point: Coinbase refused to pay a $20M ransom after a client data breach โ disclosure rules, they say, made the situation worse. ๐คท
They argue the rule harms investigations, breaches confidentiality, confuses investors, and even helps hackers pressure companies. ๐ง
Case in point: Coinbase refused to pay a $20M ransom after a client data breach โ disclosure rules, they say, made the situation worse. ๐คท
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๐จ A crypto investor lost $2.6M in stablecoins after falling for two phishing scams โ just three hours apart!
๐ฅทThe attacker used a sneaky trick called a zero-value transfer: a fake transaction of $0 that appears in your wallet history, making the scammerโs address look familiar.
Later, the victim mistakenly sent real funds to this "trusted" address โ twice. ๐
This advanced address poisoning tactic is on the rise. Over 270M attempts were tracked across Ethereum and BNB Chain, with over $83M in stolen funds. ๐ต
๐ Always double-check full wallet addresses โ partial matches can be deadly.
๐ฅทThe attacker used a sneaky trick called a zero-value transfer: a fake transaction of $0 that appears in your wallet history, making the scammerโs address look familiar.
Later, the victim mistakenly sent real funds to this "trusted" address โ twice. ๐
This advanced address poisoning tactic is on the rise. Over 270M attempts were tracked across Ethereum and BNB Chain, with over $83M in stolen funds. ๐ต
๐ Always double-check full wallet addresses โ partial matches can be deadly.
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๐ Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy) just bought 4,020 BTC for $421.1M between May 19โ25, averaging $106,237 per coin.
As of May 25, the company holds 580,250 BTC โ thatโs ~2.7% of all Bitcoin in existence. Total spending since 2020: $40.61B at an average price of $69,979 per BTC.
๐ฅ To fuel future buys, Strategy also launched a new preferred stock offering of up to $2.1B.
The Bitcoin accumulation continues. ๐ช
As of May 25, the company holds 580,250 BTC โ thatโs ~2.7% of all Bitcoin in existence. Total spending since 2020: $40.61B at an average price of $69,979 per BTC.
๐ฅ To fuel future buys, Strategy also launched a new preferred stock offering of up to $2.1B.
The Bitcoin accumulation continues. ๐ช
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๐ Analysts at Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) highlight a key difference in this Bitcoin cycle compared to previous ones.
Traditionally, long-term holders accumulate during bear markets and distribute during bull runs, forming smooth cup-shaped patterns. ๐โ๏ธ
This time, however, the distribution started earlier, progressed slower, with interruptions โ lacking the usual rhythm.
This irregular behavior signals growing uncertainty, even among seasoned Bitcoin veterans, about where exactly we are in the market cycle. ๐ง
Traditionally, long-term holders accumulate during bear markets and distribute during bull runs, forming smooth cup-shaped patterns. ๐โ๏ธ
This time, however, the distribution started earlier, progressed slower, with interruptions โ lacking the usual rhythm.
This irregular behavior signals growing uncertainty, even among seasoned Bitcoin veterans, about where exactly we are in the market cycle. ๐ง
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๐ฏ๐ต๐ Japanโs bond market crisis may be behind Bitcoinโs new ATH of $112K, says Bitwise.
๐ฐ Yields on 30-year Japanese bonds spiked to 3.185% โ a record high โ raising fears over Japanโs soaring debt (250% of GDP) and potential default.
As trust in traditional assets weakens, institutional investors are turning to Bitcoin as a hedge against sovereign risk. ๐ก
BTC could hit $200K if ETF inflows and corporate accumulation continue. ๐
๐ฐ Yields on 30-year Japanese bonds spiked to 3.185% โ a record high โ raising fears over Japanโs soaring debt (250% of GDP) and potential default.
As trust in traditional assets weakens, institutional investors are turning to Bitcoin as a hedge against sovereign risk. ๐ก
BTC could hit $200K if ETF inflows and corporate accumulation continue. ๐
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๐ Bullish signal from CryptoQuant: Long-term Bitcoin holders are showing strong confidence.
Spending by long-term holders has dropped to levels not seen since Sept 2024, while their wallets have accumulated 300,000 BTC in just the past 20 days. ๐ฐ๐ช
This trend signals reduced selling pressure and growing conviction among seasoned investors โ a classic precursor to potential upward price momentum. ๐
Spending by long-term holders has dropped to levels not seen since Sept 2024, while their wallets have accumulated 300,000 BTC in just the past 20 days. ๐ฐ๐ช
This trend signals reduced selling pressure and growing conviction among seasoned investors โ a classic precursor to potential upward price momentum. ๐
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๐ Investors are redistributing profits from Bitcoinโs $112K ATH into altcoins.
๐ On-chain data shows a surge in new wallet creation for several tokens โ a classic sign of growing retail and whale interest:
๐ $WETH (Wrapped Ethereum)
๐ $GT (Gatechain)
๐ $MKR (Maker)
This shift suggests rising momentum in the altcoin market as capital flows from BTC into promising projects. ๐
๐ On-chain data shows a surge in new wallet creation for several tokens โ a classic sign of growing retail and whale interest:
๐ $WETH (Wrapped Ethereum)
๐ $GT (Gatechain)
๐ $MKR (Maker)
This shift suggests rising momentum in the altcoin market as capital flows from BTC into promising projects. ๐
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๐ฏ๐ต๐ Japanโs bond market crisis may be behind Bitcoinโs new ATH of $112K, says Bitwise. ๐ฐ Yields on 30-year Japanese bonds spiked to 3.185% โ a record high โ raising fears over Japanโs soaring debt (250% of GDP) and potential default. As trust in traditionalโฆ
๐ฏ๐ต Japanese firm Remixpoint has purchased 200 BTC for 1 billion yen (~$6.4M), continuing its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
The company previously approved a budget of 11 billion yen for BTC investments โ and has already deployed 10.5 billion yen of it. ๐
The company previously approved a budget of 11 billion yen for BTC investments โ and has already deployed 10.5 billion yen of it. ๐
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โ ๏ธ Google researchers warn: Quantum computers could break Bitcoin much sooner than expected. ๐ซจ
New findings show cracking RSA encryption needs 20x fewer qubits than previously thought โ under 1 million, instead of 20 million. This could reduce the time to hack encryption to just a few days. โฑ๏ธ๐ค
Current machines like IBMโs Condor (1,121 qubits) arenโt there yet โ but the pace of progress is raising alarms. The quantum threat to crypto security is no longer distant sci-fi. ๐งฌ๐ง
New findings show cracking RSA encryption needs 20x fewer qubits than previously thought โ under 1 million, instead of 20 million. This could reduce the time to hack encryption to just a few days. โฑ๏ธ๐ค
Current machines like IBMโs Condor (1,121 qubits) arenโt there yet โ but the pace of progress is raising alarms. The quantum threat to crypto security is no longer distant sci-fi. ๐งฌ๐ง
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OTC Bitcoin supply drying up fast โ could hit zero by July 2026 if current trends continue. ๐
Since Sept 2021, available BTC on OTC desks has dropped from 486K to just 115K โ a 4.2x decrease. ๐
At the current outflow rate of ~276 BTC/day, the remaining supply could be fully drained within ~14 months. ๐งฎโณ
This signals growing institutional demand and shrinking liquid supply โ a potential catalyst for future price surges. ๐ฅ
Since Sept 2021, available BTC on OTC desks has dropped from 486K to just 115K โ a 4.2x decrease. ๐
At the current outflow rate of ~276 BTC/day, the remaining supply could be fully drained within ~14 months. ๐งฎโณ
This signals growing institutional demand and shrinking liquid supply โ a potential catalyst for future price surges. ๐ฅ
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โญ๏ธ Circle, the issuer of USDC, has officially filed for an IPO on the NYSE โ a major step toward going public.
Chances of a 2025 IPO have surged to nearly 90% on Polymarket ๐, with shares expected to trade under the ticker CRCL.
If successful, this would mark a historic moment for the stablecoin industry and further blur the line between TradFi and crypto. ๐
Chances of a 2025 IPO have surged to nearly 90% on Polymarket ๐, with shares expected to trade under the ticker CRCL.
If successful, this would mark a historic moment for the stablecoin industry and further blur the line between TradFi and crypto. ๐
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๐บ๐ธ Trump-linked media firm TMTG has confirmed raising $2.5B to create a Bitcoin reserve! ๐ฅ
TMTG, the parent company of Truth Social, secured deals with ~50 institutional investors:
๐ธ $1.5B in common stock
๐ธ $1B in zero-coupon convertible bonds
Funds will be used to buy BTC, stored via Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital. Deal closes May 29. ๐
Despite denying earlier media leaks, the move aligns with reports of a planned $3B BTC reserve. Shortly after the news, Bitcoin jumped above $110K again. ๐
TMTG, the parent company of Truth Social, secured deals with ~50 institutional investors:
๐ธ $1.5B in common stock
๐ธ $1B in zero-coupon convertible bonds
Funds will be used to buy BTC, stored via Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital. Deal closes May 29. ๐
Despite denying earlier media leaks, the move aligns with reports of a planned $3B BTC reserve. Shortly after the news, Bitcoin jumped above $110K again. ๐
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๐บ๐ธ U.S. May Build a True Strategic Bitcoin Reserve!
Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to reintroduce a bill next week to buy 1,000,000 BTC to U.S. national reserves. ๐ฐ
According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump supports the idea of forming a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
๐ The U.S. government currently holds 200,000 BTC ($22B), but only 86,000 BTC is realistically usable โ the rest is tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and may be returned to the exchange via court ruling.
Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to reintroduce a bill next week to buy 1,000,000 BTC to U.S. national reserves. ๐ฐ
According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump supports the idea of forming a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
๐ The U.S. government currently holds 200,000 BTC ($22B), but only 86,000 BTC is realistically usable โ the rest is tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and may be returned to the exchange via court ruling.
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๐ธ๐ป El Salvador Buys More Bitcoin, Defying IMF Warnings
Despite IMF pressure, El Salvador just added more BTC to its reserves โ now totaling nearly 6,200 BTC ($674M).
๐ The IMF, tied to a $1.4B loan deal, urged the country to halt crypto accumulation and wind down its Chivo wallet operations.
Yet the Bitcoin Office โ operating outside the fiscal sector โ continues daily purchases, technically staying within loan rules. ๐ฐ
Despite IMF pressure, El Salvador just added more BTC to its reserves โ now totaling nearly 6,200 BTC ($674M).
๐ The IMF, tied to a $1.4B loan deal, urged the country to halt crypto accumulation and wind down its Chivo wallet operations.
Yet the Bitcoin Office โ operating outside the fiscal sector โ continues daily purchases, technically staying within loan rules. ๐ฐ
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Adam Back: Selling BTC is like playing against the house in a bad-rate casino ๐ฐ
Trying to time Bitcoin dips is a losing game โ the trend is upward, and volatility is the price of growth. ๐
๐ Despite massive corrections (80%+), BTC has delivered +39,000% returns over the past decade.
๐ Long-term holding beats short-term trading โ most who try to "play" the volatility end up losing.
๐ฅ The current bull run is driven by institutional demand: public companies, sovereign funds, and even governments.
๐ค Adam Back โ CEO of Blockstream and creator of Hashcash (used in Bitcoin mining).
Trying to time Bitcoin dips is a losing game โ the trend is upward, and volatility is the price of growth. ๐
๐ Despite massive corrections (80%+), BTC has delivered +39,000% returns over the past decade.
๐ Long-term holding beats short-term trading โ most who try to "play" the volatility end up losing.
๐ฅ The current bull run is driven by institutional demand: public companies, sovereign funds, and even governments.
๐ค Adam Back โ CEO of Blockstream and creator of Hashcash (used in Bitcoin mining).
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๐ฆ MetaMask Adds Native Solana Support!
MetaMask has officially integrated Solana into its browser extension, allowing users to trade, swap, and access Solana dApps natively.
๐ฑ Mobile integration is coming in the next few weeks.
๐จ โSolana is just the start,โ says MetaMask, promising support for more non-EVM chains soon to simplify cross-chain access.
๐ Also on the horizon: Bitcoin support in Q3 2025.
With over 100M users, MetaMask continues evolving beyond Ethereumโpossibly even launching its own token in the future. ๐
MetaMask has officially integrated Solana into its browser extension, allowing users to trade, swap, and access Solana dApps natively.
๐ฑ Mobile integration is coming in the next few weeks.
๐จ โSolana is just the start,โ says MetaMask, promising support for more non-EVM chains soon to simplify cross-chain access.
๐ Also on the horizon: Bitcoin support in Q3 2025.
With over 100M users, MetaMask continues evolving beyond Ethereumโpossibly even launching its own token in the future. ๐
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๐บ๐ธ U.S. May Build a True Strategic Bitcoin Reserve! Senator Cynthia Lummis plans to reintroduce a bill next week to buy 1,000,000 BTC to U.S. national reserves. ๐ฐ According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump supports the idea of forming a strategic Bitcoin reserve.โฆ
๐บ๐ธ Marathon Digital urges U.S. to mine Bitcoin for reserves
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel says the idea of a U.S. strategic BTC reserve is meaningless unless there's a way to actively fill it.
๐ He suggests the government should mine Bitcoin itself, using excess hydro power, and partially convert gold reserves to BTC โ echoing Senator Cynthia Lummisโ proposal.
๐ข Marathon, the largest U.S. mining firm, holds 48,237 BTC ($5.3B) and could play a key role in this national crypto strategy.
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel says the idea of a U.S. strategic BTC reserve is meaningless unless there's a way to actively fill it.
๐ He suggests the government should mine Bitcoin itself, using excess hydro power, and partially convert gold reserves to BTC โ echoing Senator Cynthia Lummisโ proposal.
๐ข Marathon, the largest U.S. mining firm, holds 48,237 BTC ($5.3B) and could play a key role in this national crypto strategy.
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๐ TON Soars +22% Amid $1.5B Bond News
Telegram plans to raise $1.5B via five-year bonds at 9% to refinance 2021 debts, reports WSJ. Major players like BlackRock, Citadel, and Mubadala are involved. If Telegram goes public, the bonds can convert into shares at a discount โ making them even juicier.
๐ธ The market reacted fast: TON jumped 22% on the news.
โก๏ธ At the same time, TON Foundation strengthened its team โ ex-Visa Crypto exec joins as VP of Payments.
Telegram plans to raise $1.5B via five-year bonds at 9% to refinance 2021 debts, reports WSJ. Major players like BlackRock, Citadel, and Mubadala are involved. If Telegram goes public, the bonds can convert into shares at a discount โ making them even juicier.
๐ธ The market reacted fast: TON jumped 22% on the news.
โก๏ธ At the same time, TON Foundation strengthened its team โ ex-Visa Crypto exec joins as VP of Payments.
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๐น GameStop Buys 4,710 BTC for $512M!
GameStop just went full crypto โ acquiring 4,710 Bitcoin worth over $512.9M ๐ฐ
๐ The stock jumped +6% in pre-market trading.
๐ Another unexpected contender enters the Bitcoin arena โ watch out, Saylor ๐
GameStop leveling up from meme stocks to hard money.
GameStop just went full crypto โ acquiring 4,710 Bitcoin worth over $512.9M ๐ฐ
๐ The stock jumped +6% in pre-market trading.
๐ Another unexpected contender enters the Bitcoin arena โ watch out, Saylor ๐
GameStop leveling up from meme stocks to hard money.
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๐ TON Soars +22% Amid $1.5B Bond News Telegram plans to raise $1.5B via five-year bonds at 9% to refinance 2021 debts, reports WSJ. Major players like BlackRock, Citadel, and Mubadala are involved. If Telegram goes public, the bonds can convert into sharesโฆ
๐ค Grok Is Coming to Telegram!
xAI (Elon Musk's AI company) and Telegram have signed a 1-year partnership: Grok, the AI chatbot, will be officially integrated into Telegram โ and also appear in Telegram Mini Apps (TMA). ๐ฅ
This move adds major hype to the TON ecosystem, which is already surging on the news of a $1.5B bond issuance backed by giants like BlackRock and Citadel. ๐ฐ๐
๐ฒ AI meets Web3 โ all inside your favorite messenger.
xAI (Elon Musk's AI company) and Telegram have signed a 1-year partnership: Grok, the AI chatbot, will be officially integrated into Telegram โ and also appear in Telegram Mini Apps (TMA). ๐ฅ
This move adds major hype to the TON ecosystem, which is already surging on the news of a $1.5B bond issuance backed by giants like BlackRock and Citadel. ๐ฐ๐
๐ฒ AI meets Web3 โ all inside your favorite messenger.
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