๐ธ FTX May Not Refund Users from 49 Jurisdictions
FTX may block refunds to users from 49 regions, including Russia, Iran, and even North Korea (wait, there were legal users there, not just โLazarus?โ ๐ค).
๐ A staggering 82% of affected claims come from Chinese users.
๐ซ The reason? Strict crypto bans or regulatory restrictions in those countries.
For many, recovery may not come โ no matter the losses.
FTX may block refunds to users from 49 regions, including Russia, Iran, and even North Korea (wait, there were legal users there, not just โLazarus?โ ๐ค).
๐ A staggering 82% of affected claims come from Chinese users.
๐ซ The reason? Strict crypto bans or regulatory restrictions in those countries.
For many, recovery may not come โ no matter the losses.
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๐ฐ Metaplanet sits on $171M in unrealized Bitcoin profit
Japanese firm Metaplanet โ often dubbed the โAsian MicroStrategyโ โ is now sitting on $171 million in unrealized profit from its Bitcoin holdings.
The company holds 13,350 BTC, and its long-term strategy continues to pay off, with the average purchase price well below current market value. ๐ฐ
๐ A steady institutional play โ no sudden moves, just conviction.
Japanese firm Metaplanet โ often dubbed the โAsian MicroStrategyโ โ is now sitting on $171 million in unrealized profit from its Bitcoin holdings.
The company holds 13,350 BTC, and its long-term strategy continues to pay off, with the average purchase price well below current market value. ๐ฐ
๐ A steady institutional play โ no sudden moves, just conviction.
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๐ฃ $2B in 14-year-old BTC just moved โ no one knows who owns it
On July 4, two ancient wallets, each holding 10,000 BTC (worth over $2 billion in total), suddenly moved their funds for the first time in 14 years. ๐ง
๐ฐ The coins were received back in April 2011, when BTC was just ~$0.78 โ thatโs a 140,000x price increase!
๐ง No signs of selling yet โ the BTC was sent to fresh, non-exchange wallets and hasnโt moved since. Interestingly, the full amount was transferred without a small test transaction, which is rare for such old wallets.
๐ป Ownership remains unknown, and the addresses had been completely inactive until now.
One thingโs clear: some Bitcoin whales really know how to HODL. ๐ณ๐ช
On July 4, two ancient wallets, each holding 10,000 BTC (worth over $2 billion in total), suddenly moved their funds for the first time in 14 years. ๐ง
๐ฐ The coins were received back in April 2011, when BTC was just ~$0.78 โ thatโs a 140,000x price increase!
๐ง No signs of selling yet โ the BTC was sent to fresh, non-exchange wallets and hasnโt moved since. Interestingly, the full amount was transferred without a small test transaction, which is rare for such old wallets.
๐ป Ownership remains unknown, and the addresses had been completely inactive until now.
One thingโs clear: some Bitcoin whales really know how to HODL. ๐ณ๐ช
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๐ฆท Crypto billionaire bit off kidnapperโs finger to escape!
๐ช๐ช๐ฆ๐บIn a dramatic 30-second ambush in Estonia, Aussie crypto mogul Tim Heath defended himself from two would-be kidnappers by biting off a piece of the attackerโs finger ๐ณ
The assailants posed as painters and planned to force Heath into a van and extort his crypto holdings. Despite losing a tooth, Heath broke free and ran to safety. One attacker, a former boxer, lost part of his finger โ later found on the street.
๐ต๏ธ The plot involved 7 people, fake passports, GPS tracking, and even a hired hacker. A ransom demand of 30 BTC (~$3.3M) followed via Telegram, but no further attempts were made.
๐ฐ Since the incident, Heath has spent over $3.1M on private security.
๐ฌ Feels like a crypto thriller โ but this oneโs real.
๐ช๐ช๐ฆ๐บIn a dramatic 30-second ambush in Estonia, Aussie crypto mogul Tim Heath defended himself from two would-be kidnappers by biting off a piece of the attackerโs finger ๐ณ
The assailants posed as painters and planned to force Heath into a van and extort his crypto holdings. Despite losing a tooth, Heath broke free and ran to safety. One attacker, a former boxer, lost part of his finger โ later found on the street.
๐ต๏ธ The plot involved 7 people, fake passports, GPS tracking, and even a hired hacker. A ransom demand of 30 BTC (~$3.3M) followed via Telegram, but no further attempts were made.
๐ฐ Since the incident, Heath has spent over $3.1M on private security.
๐ฌ Feels like a crypto thriller โ but this oneโs real.
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๐ The Great Bitcoin Power Shift: Whales Exit, Institutions Take Over
Over the past year, over 500,000 BTC (worth $50B+) have been quietly sold by long-time whales โ miners, early adopters, and offshore entities. Their exit is being matched nearly 1-to-1 by institutional buyers like ETFs, public companies, and asset managers.
๐ฆ Institutions now control 25% of all Bitcoin, reshaping the market from high-volatility speculation to a slow-burn, โretirement-styleโ asset with expected gains of just 10โ20% annually.
โ ๏ธ The shift brings legitimacy but also a risk: institutions may be the exit liquidity for whales, leaving retail to hold the bag if sentiment sours.
BTC is no longer the wild west โ it's becoming the Wall Street boomer coin. ๐ง๐
Over the past year, over 500,000 BTC (worth $50B+) have been quietly sold by long-time whales โ miners, early adopters, and offshore entities. Their exit is being matched nearly 1-to-1 by institutional buyers like ETFs, public companies, and asset managers.
๐ฆ Institutions now control 25% of all Bitcoin, reshaping the market from high-volatility speculation to a slow-burn, โretirement-styleโ asset with expected gains of just 10โ20% annually.
โ ๏ธ The shift brings legitimacy but also a risk: institutions may be the exit liquidity for whales, leaving retail to hold the bag if sentiment sours.
BTC is no longer the wild west โ it's becoming the Wall Street boomer coin. ๐ง๐
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๐ BTC Peak May Arrive This Fall, Based on Halving Cycles
๐ According to market cycle analysis tied to Bitcoinโs halving events, we may be entering the final 2โ3 months of growth in this bull market. If the historical pattern holds, BTC could peak in Q3 2025, followed by a gradual transition into a bear phase by the end of the year. ๐
With time running out, this could be the last major rally of the cycle โ and a critical moment for strategic decisions. ๐
๐ According to market cycle analysis tied to Bitcoinโs halving events, we may be entering the final 2โ3 months of growth in this bull market. If the historical pattern holds, BTC could peak in Q3 2025, followed by a gradual transition into a bear phase by the end of the year. ๐
With time running out, this could be the last major rally of the cycle โ and a critical moment for strategic decisions. ๐
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๐บ๐ธ Trump-linked token going tradable?
World Liberty Financial โ the company associated with Donald Trump โ has submitted a proposal to make the WLFI token tradable. ๐
The goal: improve governance access, shift from closed to open participation, and increase utility for the token.
Translation? They might just be gearing up to harvest some fresh liquidity from retail apes ๐น๐ธ
Welcome to Web3 democracy โ now available at market price. ๐
World Liberty Financial โ the company associated with Donald Trump โ has submitted a proposal to make the WLFI token tradable. ๐
The goal: improve governance access, shift from closed to open participation, and increase utility for the token.
Translation? They might just be gearing up to harvest some fresh liquidity from retail apes ๐น๐ธ
Welcome to Web3 democracy โ now available at market price. ๐
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๐ณ More Ancient Whale Moves: 30,000 BTC on the Move Again
The wave of unusual activity from long-dormant wallets continues โ one whale just moved another 30,000 BTC (~$3.3B) after 14+ years of silence.
According to analysts, itโs likely the same OG holder who recently transferred 20,000 BTC, and is now believed to control at least 80,000 BTC (~$8.7B).
Thatโs not a whale โ thatโs a Bitcoin kraken. ๐๐ฐ
No signs of exchange deposits yet, but the market is watchingโฆ closely.
The wave of unusual activity from long-dormant wallets continues โ one whale just moved another 30,000 BTC (~$3.3B) after 14+ years of silence.
According to analysts, itโs likely the same OG holder who recently transferred 20,000 BTC, and is now believed to control at least 80,000 BTC (~$8.7B).
Thatโs not a whale โ thatโs a Bitcoin kraken. ๐๐ฐ
No signs of exchange deposits yet, but the market is watchingโฆ closely.
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๐ณ More Ancient Whale Moves: 30,000 BTC on the Move Again The wave of unusual activity from long-dormant wallets continues โ one whale just moved another 30,000 BTC (~$3.3B) after 14+ years of silence. According to analysts, itโs likely the same OG holderโฆ
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๐ง Crypto Jesus Awakens: 80,000 BTC Move Stuns Analysts
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Analysts believe the mystery whale behind the 80,000 BTC move is none other than Roger Ver โ aka โBitcoin Jesusโ โ who reportedly holds 161,326 BTC worth over $17.4B.
๐ธ The recent move shattered several all-time records:
โข ๐ช 10+ year coins spent: 80,014 BTC โ ๐ฅAll-time high
โข โณ Coin Days Destroyed: $419.95M โ ๐ฅSecond in history
โข ๐ SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio): 1.177 โ ๐ 10-year peak
โ Maartuun, CryptoQuant
๐ผ In a legendary 2011 video, when BTC was $10, Ver bet $10K that Bitcoin would 100x against gold, silver, or the USD. He wasnโt bluffing. ๐งโโ๏ธ๐
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Analysts believe the mystery whale behind the 80,000 BTC move is none other than Roger Ver โ aka โBitcoin Jesusโ โ who reportedly holds 161,326 BTC worth over $17.4B.
๐ธ The recent move shattered several all-time records:
โข ๐ช 10+ year coins spent: 80,014 BTC โ ๐ฅAll-time high
โข โณ Coin Days Destroyed: $419.95M โ ๐ฅSecond in history
โข ๐ SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio): 1.177 โ ๐ 10-year peak
๐ฌ โIn 8 years of analyzing Bitcoin, Iโve never seen anything like this,โ
โ Maartuun, CryptoQuant
๐ผ In a legendary 2011 video, when BTC was $10, Ver bet $10K that Bitcoin would 100x against gold, silver, or the USD. He wasnโt bluffing. ๐งโโ๏ธ๐
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โก๏ธ Elon Musk launches his own political party โ and it's pro-Bitcoin
Two days ago, Elon Musk announced the creation of the โAmerica Partyโ, aiming to shake up U.S. politics with a bold pro-crypto stance.
๐ณ Musk declared fiat "hopeless" and pledged full support for Bitcoin adoption, calling it "inevitable."
๐บ๐ธ Slogan: โCrypto adoption isnโt optional โ itโs inevitable.โ
Looks like weโre entering a new political cycleโฆ this time powered by blocks, not ballots. ๐
Two days ago, Elon Musk announced the creation of the โAmerica Partyโ, aiming to shake up U.S. politics with a bold pro-crypto stance.
๐ณ Musk declared fiat "hopeless" and pledged full support for Bitcoin adoption, calling it "inevitable."
๐บ๐ธ Slogan: โCrypto adoption isnโt optional โ itโs inevitable.โ
Looks like weโre entering a new political cycleโฆ this time powered by blocks, not ballots. ๐
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๐ง๐ท Brazil Hit by Record $140M Bank Hack โ in Just 3 Hours
๐ฅทHackers pulled off the largest bank heist in Brazilian history, stealing $140 million via the national Pix payment system โ and it only cost them $2,700 in bribes.
๐ป An IT contractor leaked internal credentials to cybercriminals, who then drained reserve accounts from 6 banks.
๐ต ~$40M was immediately funneled into BTC, ETH, and USDT via OTC platforms.
๐ Authorities arrested one insider and confirmed the heist as the biggest financial cybercrime ever recorded in the country.
Digital heists are getting faster, bolder โ and more crypto-friendly. ๐คจ
๐ฅทHackers pulled off the largest bank heist in Brazilian history, stealing $140 million via the national Pix payment system โ and it only cost them $2,700 in bribes.
๐ป An IT contractor leaked internal credentials to cybercriminals, who then drained reserve accounts from 6 banks.
๐ต ~$40M was immediately funneled into BTC, ETH, and USDT via OTC platforms.
๐ Authorities arrested one insider and confirmed the heist as the biggest financial cybercrime ever recorded in the country.
Digital heists are getting faster, bolder โ and more crypto-friendly. ๐คจ
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๐ต Stablecoins = 1.1% of All US Dollars in Circulation
๐ฐ The total market cap of stablecoins has quietly reached 1.1% of the U.S. dollar M2 money supply, highlighting their growing role in global finance.
๐ Thatโs over $160 billion in dollar-pegged digital assets now circulating alongside traditional USD.
๐คฏ Just a few years ago, this number was negligible โ now, stables are becoming a parallel layer of the dollar economy, especially in emerging markets and DeFi.
The dollar just went digital โ and it's not even the Fed leading the charge.
๐ฐ The total market cap of stablecoins has quietly reached 1.1% of the U.S. dollar M2 money supply, highlighting their growing role in global finance.
๐ Thatโs over $160 billion in dollar-pegged digital assets now circulating alongside traditional USD.
๐คฏ Just a few years ago, this number was negligible โ now, stables are becoming a parallel layer of the dollar economy, especially in emerging markets and DeFi.
The dollar just went digital โ and it's not even the Fed leading the charge.
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๐ต๏ธ Jack Dorsey just launched BitChat โ a messenger that works without internet or servers!
Now in beta on iOS via TestFlight, BitChat uses Bluetooth mesh networking to send messages. If the recipient is offline, the message is stored and forwarded later โ like a digital carrier pigeon ๐
๐ฌ The app features a retro IRC-style interface and aims for full decentralization.
And yes โ conspiracy theorists are once again whispering: โDorsey = Satoshi?โ ๐
Now in beta on iOS via TestFlight, BitChat uses Bluetooth mesh networking to send messages. If the recipient is offline, the message is stored and forwarded later โ like a digital carrier pigeon ๐
๐ฌ The app features a retro IRC-style interface and aims for full decentralization.
And yes โ conspiracy theorists are once again whispering: โDorsey = Satoshi?โ ๐
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๐ค Drake drops Bitcoin bars in new track โWhat Did I Missโ โค๏ธ
Crypto volatility turned into poetry โ mainstream adoption hits the mic again.
โI look at this sh*t like a BTC. Could be down this week, then Iโm up next weekโ ๐
Crypto volatility turned into poetry โ mainstream adoption hits the mic again.
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๐ Michael Saylor hits pause, but Bitcoin Treasury wave keeps rolling
After 3 months of non-stop buying, Michael Saylor has paused BTC purchases at Strategy, saying: "Sometimes you just need to HODL."๐ช
Still, the company reported a $14B increase in BTC value for Q2 and plans to raise $4.2B for future buys. ๐ฅ
Meanwhile, the Bitcoin treasury trend is alive and well:
๐ฏ๐ต Metaplanet added 2,205 BTC โ now holds 15,555 BTC
๐ฌ๐ง The Smarter Web hit 1,000 BTC after buying 226 BTC
๐ซ๐ท The Blockchain Group added 116 BTC โ total 1,904 BTC
๐ธ๐ช Hilbert Group launched a strategic crypto reserve plan
๐ฎ NIP Group (Ninjas in Pyjamas) enters BTC mining, aiming for 60 BTC/month with 3.11 EH/s
Institutions aren't just adopting โ theyโre stacking like never before ๐
After 3 months of non-stop buying, Michael Saylor has paused BTC purchases at Strategy, saying: "Sometimes you just need to HODL."๐ช
Still, the company reported a $14B increase in BTC value for Q2 and plans to raise $4.2B for future buys. ๐ฅ
Meanwhile, the Bitcoin treasury trend is alive and well:
๐ฏ๐ต Metaplanet added 2,205 BTC โ now holds 15,555 BTC
๐ฌ๐ง The Smarter Web hit 1,000 BTC after buying 226 BTC
๐ซ๐ท The Blockchain Group added 116 BTC โ total 1,904 BTC
๐ธ๐ช Hilbert Group launched a strategic crypto reserve plan
๐ฎ NIP Group (Ninjas in Pyjamas) enters BTC mining, aiming for 60 BTC/month with 3.11 EH/s
Institutions aren't just adopting โ theyโre stacking like never before ๐
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๐ Bitcoin & Ethereum Treasury Boom
Institutional crypto adoption accelerates:
๐บ๐ธ DDC Enterprise bought 230 BTC, raising its total to 368 BTC at an avg. price of $90,764.
๐งฌ Semler Scientific added 187 BTC โ now holding 4,636 BTC.
๐ฉ๐ช Nakiki SE became Germanyโs first public company to fully pivot to a Bitcoin-only treasury strategy.
๐ Meanwhile, Bit Digital went all-in on Ethereum, selling all BTC and raising its ETH holdings to 100,603 ETH. With $172M ready for more, they aim to support the thesis: โEthereum can rewrite the entire financial system.โ
The treasury wars heat up โ BTC or ETH, pick your side. ๐
Institutional crypto adoption accelerates:
๐บ๐ธ DDC Enterprise bought 230 BTC, raising its total to 368 BTC at an avg. price of $90,764.
๐งฌ Semler Scientific added 187 BTC โ now holding 4,636 BTC.
๐ฉ๐ช Nakiki SE became Germanyโs first public company to fully pivot to a Bitcoin-only treasury strategy.
๐ Meanwhile, Bit Digital went all-in on Ethereum, selling all BTC and raising its ETH holdings to 100,603 ETH. With $172M ready for more, they aim to support the thesis: โEthereum can rewrite the entire financial system.โ
The treasury wars heat up โ BTC or ETH, pick your side. ๐
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๐ค Is the U.S. Government About to Sell ETH?
Arkham spotted two transfers from a U.S. government wallet to Coinbase Prime:
1๏ธโฃ First, a small $10 ETH test transaction
2๏ธโฃ Then, a larger transfer of ~$219,000 in ETH
๐ฐ The wallet holds 100,000 ETH ($253M) โ assets seized from NFT scammer Chase Senecal (aka Horror/HZ), involved in hacks of BAYC, Nouns DAO, JRNY Club, and more.
๐บ๐ธ The move signals a possible upcoming ETH sale โ and the market is watching closely.
Arkham spotted two transfers from a U.S. government wallet to Coinbase Prime:
1๏ธโฃ First, a small $10 ETH test transaction
2๏ธโฃ Then, a larger transfer of ~$219,000 in ETH
๐ฐ The wallet holds 100,000 ETH ($253M) โ assets seized from NFT scammer Chase Senecal (aka Horror/HZ), involved in hacks of BAYC, Nouns DAO, JRNY Club, and more.
๐บ๐ธ The move signals a possible upcoming ETH sale โ and the market is watching closely.
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๐ฆ๐ช TON & UAE Golden Visa: What Really Happened?
๐ Over the weekend, TON Foundationโs CEO claimed that staking TON could grant eligibility for a UAE Golden Visa. The news went viral after Pavel Durov reposted it โ triggering a sharp TON price surge.
But soon after, three UAE regulators (ICP, SCA, VARA) denied any official link, stating TON is not licensed or regulated in the UAE and warning users to rely on official sources. ๐ง
TON later admitted the initiative is in early development, involving a licensed partner โ but without UAE government approval. ๐คท
โ ๏ธ Hype ahead of reality โ verify before aping.
๐ Over the weekend, TON Foundationโs CEO claimed that staking TON could grant eligibility for a UAE Golden Visa. The news went viral after Pavel Durov reposted it โ triggering a sharp TON price surge.
But soon after, three UAE regulators (ICP, SCA, VARA) denied any official link, stating TON is not licensed or regulated in the UAE and warning users to rely on official sources. ๐ง
TON later admitted the initiative is in early development, involving a licensed partner โ but without UAE government approval. ๐คท
โ ๏ธ Hype ahead of reality โ verify before aping.
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๐ Bitcoin Treasuries: New Milestone
To enter the TOP-100 corporate BTC holders, a company now needs just 22 BTC โ a record low threshold. ๐ฐ
Over the past week alone, 25 companies collectively added 4,000 BTC to their treasuries.
๐ฆ The TOP-100 now hold a massive 852,467 BTC in total, underscoring the accelerating trend of institutional Bitcoin adoption.
To enter the TOP-100 corporate BTC holders, a company now needs just 22 BTC โ a record low threshold. ๐ฐ
Over the past week alone, 25 companies collectively added 4,000 BTC to their treasuries.
๐ฆ The TOP-100 now hold a massive 852,467 BTC in total, underscoring the accelerating trend of institutional Bitcoin adoption.
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