๐ณ A Bitcoin wallet holding 3,962 BTC (~$468M) just woke up after 14.5 years of silence!
Dormant since 2010, this whale is now on the move.
Market's next big question: is it a legendary hodler cashing out, or just reshuffling cold storage? ๐ณ
Dormant since 2010, this whale is now on the move.
Market's next big question: is it a legendary hodler cashing out, or just reshuffling cold storage? ๐ณ
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๐ด Retail investors donโt care about Bitcoin anymore, but whales are quietly buying!
Burak Kesmeci points out that small investors perfectly timed the BTC bottom in 2022-2023, while institutions were panic-selling. ๐
Now the roles have flipped: CryptoQuant shows retail interest in BTC is at a 6-year low, yet big players are accumulating again. ๐
Looks like the crowd only buys when it hurts, and whales buy when no oneโs looking.
Burak Kesmeci points out that small investors perfectly timed the BTC bottom in 2022-2023, while institutions were panic-selling. ๐
Now the roles have flipped: CryptoQuant shows retail interest in BTC is at a 6-year low, yet big players are accumulating again. ๐
Looks like the crowd only buys when it hurts, and whales buy when no oneโs looking.
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๐ธ FTX will distribute another $2B in compensations on September 30!
The next payout phase targets approved claims over $50K and new creditors added after prior rounds. Claims registry closes on August 15.
Funds will be sent via BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer โ but users must complete KYC and tax forms. ๐
โ ๏ธ Clients from โrestrictedโ jurisdictions (China, Russia, Ukraine, Pakistan and others) may face delays until court decisions.
FTX plans to return a total of $14.7Bโ$16.5B in USD and stablecoins, calculated at 2022 bankruptcy rates. ๐ฐ
The next payout phase targets approved claims over $50K and new creditors added after prior rounds. Claims registry closes on August 15.
Funds will be sent via BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer โ but users must complete KYC and tax forms. ๐
โ ๏ธ Clients from โrestrictedโ jurisdictions (China, Russia, Ukraine, Pakistan and others) may face delays until court decisions.
FTX plans to return a total of $14.7Bโ$16.5B in USD and stablecoins, calculated at 2022 bankruptcy rates. ๐ฐ
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โจ Galaxy Digital CEO prefers ETH over BTC?
Mike Novogratz, head of Galaxy Digital, openly expressed more faith in Ethereum than Bitcoin.
Funny enough, Galaxy just dumped a chunk of BTC today ๐
Meanwhile, Mike still expects BTC to hit $150k soon, but his actions seem to say otherwiseโฆ๐
Mike Novogratz, head of Galaxy Digital, openly expressed more faith in Ethereum than Bitcoin.
Funny enough, Galaxy just dumped a chunk of BTC today ๐
Meanwhile, Mike still expects BTC to hit $150k soon, but his actions seem to say otherwiseโฆ๐
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๐คจ Tron Inc goes public on Nasdaq
Today, Tron Inc got listed on Nasdaq.
Originally a toy manufacturer, the company pivoted in 2025 to become a โMicroStrategy on Tronโ, focusing on accumulating $TRON.
The only ties to the Tron blockchain? Their $TRON-buying strategy and Justin Sun as an advisor. ๐ค
Today, Tron Inc got listed on Nasdaq.
Originally a toy manufacturer, the company pivoted in 2025 to become a โMicroStrategy on Tronโ, focusing on accumulating $TRON.
The only ties to the Tron blockchain? Their $TRON-buying strategy and Justin Sun as an advisor. ๐ค
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๐ฎ GameSquare buys $5M CryptoPunk as an investment
Media company GameSquare (GAME on Nasdaq) acquired CryptoPunk #5577 (Cowboy Ape) for $5.15M from Compound founder Robert Leshner. In return, Leshner received convertible preferred shares in GameSquare. ๐ค
Punk #5577 is among the 24 rarest CryptoPunks. GameSquare plans to use it for marketing and revenue generation (details not disclosed).
๐ Additionally, GameSquare boosted its Ethereum reserves, purchasing 2,743 ETH for $10M, bringing total ETH holdings to 12,913 ETH (~$45M).
Media company GameSquare (GAME on Nasdaq) acquired CryptoPunk #5577 (Cowboy Ape) for $5.15M from Compound founder Robert Leshner. In return, Leshner received convertible preferred shares in GameSquare. ๐ค
Punk #5577 is among the 24 rarest CryptoPunks. GameSquare plans to use it for marketing and revenue generation (details not disclosed).
๐ Additionally, GameSquare boosted its Ethereum reserves, purchasing 2,743 ETH for $10M, bringing total ETH holdings to 12,913 ETH (~$45M).
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๐ชฆ โBitcoin Cycle Theory is Deadโ โ CryptoQuant CEO Admits Mistake
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ CryptoQuantโs CEO declares that the classic Bitcoin cycle theory no longer works.
๐ฃ His previous strategy: buy when whales accumulate, sell when retail FOMO kicks in โ is now irrelevant.
Now, old whales sell to new long-term whales (institutions), while traders lose their influence as holders dominate the market. ๐ฐ
He admits his โbull cycle is overโ prediction was wrong and vows to stick to data-driven insights from now on. ๐
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ CryptoQuantโs CEO declares that the classic Bitcoin cycle theory no longer works.
๐ฃ His previous strategy: buy when whales accumulate, sell when retail FOMO kicks in โ is now irrelevant.
Now, old whales sell to new long-term whales (institutions), while traders lose their influence as holders dominate the market. ๐ฐ
He admits his โbull cycle is overโ prediction was wrong and vows to stick to data-driven insights from now on. ๐
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๐ค An early Ethereum ICO participant with 37 ETH has reawakened after 10 years of inactivity.
He acquired his ETH for just $11 during the 2014 ICO โ now worth around $140,000! ๐ฅ
Skipping a movie night back then turned out to be one of the best financial decisions of his life! ๐ฅฐ
He acquired his ETH for just $11 during the 2014 ICO โ now worth around $140,000! ๐ฅ
Skipping a movie night back then turned out to be one of the best financial decisions of his life! ๐ฅฐ
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๐ต US M2 money supply hit a record $22.02T in June (+4.5%), marking the 20th consecutive month of growth!
Meanwhile, the dollarโs purchasing power has been in a 112-year downtrend. ๐
More dollars, less real value โ and BTCโs nightly dips are just noise.
Historically, Bitcoin price tends to follow M2 growth with a 70-90 day lag. ๐ค
Meanwhile, the dollarโs purchasing power has been in a 112-year downtrend. ๐
More dollars, less real value โ and BTCโs nightly dips are just noise.
Historically, Bitcoin price tends to follow M2 growth with a 70-90 day lag. ๐ค
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๐ค Markets are surging after Trumpโs new US-EU trade deal.
โ Key points:
โช๏ธ US to impose 15% tariffs on most EU imports, including cars.
โช๏ธ EU tariffs on US goods remain at 0%.
โช๏ธ EU to purchase $750B in US energy and invest $600B into the US economy.
Meanwhile, ETH is nearing $3,950, Bitcoin is back at $119,000, and BNB hits a new ATH at $855! ๐
โ Key points:
โช๏ธ US to impose 15% tariffs on most EU imports, including cars.
โช๏ธ EU tariffs on US goods remain at 0%.
โช๏ธ EU to purchase $750B in US energy and invest $600B into the US economy.
Meanwhile, ETH is nearing $3,950, Bitcoin is back at $119,000, and BNB hits a new ATH at $855! ๐
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๐ Binance founder Changpeng Zhaoโs net worth has soared past $75.8B after BNB hit a new all-time high above $850!
Forbes estimates CZ owns ~64% of BNBโs circulating supply (around 89.1M tokens). With BNB now trading at $855 and a market cap of $119B, Zhao ranks 23rd on Forbesโ billionaire list. ๐ฐ 98% of his portfolio is in BNB, with just 1.32% in Bitcoin. ๐
BNB is now the 5th largest crypto, trailing only BTC, ETH, XRP, and USDT.
Forbes estimates CZ owns ~64% of BNBโs circulating supply (around 89.1M tokens). With BNB now trading at $855 and a market cap of $119B, Zhao ranks 23rd on Forbesโ billionaire list. ๐ฐ 98% of his portfolio is in BNB, with just 1.32% in Bitcoin. ๐
BNB is now the 5th largest crypto, trailing only BTC, ETH, XRP, and USDT.
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๐งฎ How much could 1 Bitcoin be worth if global wealth redistributes into BTC?
๐ Total global wealth = $454T
๐ BTCโs current share = 0.5% ($2.35T)
If Bitcoin reaches:
1% โ $228,000 per BTC
2% โ $457,000 per BTC
5% โ $1.14M per BTC
The โPriced in BTCโ concept shows how even small reallocations of global capital could drastically revalue Bitcoin. ๐ง
๐ Total global wealth = $454T
๐ BTCโs current share = 0.5% ($2.35T)
If Bitcoin reaches:
1% โ $228,000 per BTC
2% โ $457,000 per BTC
5% โ $1.14M per BTC
The โPriced in BTCโ concept shows how even small reallocations of global capital could drastically revalue Bitcoin. ๐ง
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๐ A report by Global Ledger reveals $3.01B was stolen in 119 crypto hacks in H1 2025, surpassing all of 2024!
The real shock: laundering speed. Attackers now clean stolen funds within minutes, often before hacks are even disclosed. ๐
๐ Key stats:
โช๏ธ31.1% laundered within 24h
โช๏ธ22.7% fully laundered before public disclosure
โช๏ธOnly 4.2% of stolen funds recovered
CEXs remain the weak link, facilitating 15.1% of laundering while handling 54.26% of total losses. Compliance teams often have mere 10โ15 minutes to react. ๐คท
The real shock: laundering speed. Attackers now clean stolen funds within minutes, often before hacks are even disclosed. ๐
๐ Key stats:
โช๏ธ31.1% laundered within 24h
โช๏ธ22.7% fully laundered before public disclosure
โช๏ธOnly 4.2% of stolen funds recovered
CEXs remain the weak link, facilitating 15.1% of laundering while handling 54.26% of total losses. Compliance teams often have mere 10โ15 minutes to react. ๐คท
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๐ฅ CryptoQuant Warns of Bitcoin Downtrend
According to CryptoQuant, the MVRV ratio on Bitcoin's chart signals the start of a downtrend by late August, possibly before September 10.
๐ Analysts compare the current BTC pattern to the โdouble-top camel pattern โ formation seen in 2021, suggesting a similar market correction could be ahead.
According to CryptoQuant, the MVRV ratio on Bitcoin's chart signals the start of a downtrend by late August, possibly before September 10.
๐ Analysts compare the current BTC pattern to the โdouble-top camel pattern โ formation seen in 2021, suggesting a similar market correction could be ahead.
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๐ Top 10 Most Influential Politicians in Crypto
๐ฅ BeInCrypto published a ranking of the Top 10 political figures shaping the crypto industry. Surprisingly, Donald Trump is only #2, while Elon Musk tops the list, despite not being a politician in the traditional sense. ๐ค
๐ธ๐ป Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, completes the top 3.
The ranking considered factors like crypto investments, social media influence, public statements, and legislative impact.
Notably, the list features only one woman and just one non-U.S. participant. ๐
๐ฅ BeInCrypto published a ranking of the Top 10 political figures shaping the crypto industry. Surprisingly, Donald Trump is only #2, while Elon Musk tops the list, despite not being a politician in the traditional sense. ๐ค
๐ธ๐ป Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, completes the top 3.
The ranking considered factors like crypto investments, social media influence, public statements, and legislative impact.
Notably, the list features only one woman and just one non-U.S. participant. ๐
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๐ Institutions Start Selling ETH โ 12,000 ETH Sent to OKX
According to Lookonchain, a wallet linked to HashKey Capital transferred 12,000 ETH (~$47.18M) to OKX, signaling a potential sell-off. ๐๐ต
Despite this, ETH is still holding near $3,900. Market watching closely for possible price reaction. ๐ง
According to Lookonchain, a wallet linked to HashKey Capital transferred 12,000 ETH (~$47.18M) to OKX, signaling a potential sell-off. ๐๐ต
Despite this, ETH is still holding near $3,900. Market watching closely for possible price reaction. ๐ง
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๐ต Big Money Tames Bitcoin's Volatility
๐ CryptoQuant reports Bitcoin's 3-month realized volatility has dropped to 70%, near historical lows. For comparison, the local bottom was 62% in Sept 2023 when BTC was at $26K.
In this cycle, volatility peaked at 143%, while previous cycles saw up to 236%. ๐ง
Historically, such low volatility often signals a calm before the next big trend move. Institutional inflows are making BTC price swings less extreme. ๐ฆ
๐ CryptoQuant reports Bitcoin's 3-month realized volatility has dropped to 70%, near historical lows. For comparison, the local bottom was 62% in Sept 2023 when BTC was at $26K.
In this cycle, volatility peaked at 143%, while previous cycles saw up to 236%. ๐ง
Historically, such low volatility often signals a calm before the next big trend move. Institutional inflows are making BTC price swings less extreme. ๐ฆ
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๐ฆ MetaMask Adds Stablecoin Yield via Aave
MetaMask now enables users to earn passive income on USDC, USDT, and DAI through a new Stablecoin Earn feature, integrated directly in the wallet via Aaveโs lending protocol. ๐ฐ
This partnership simplifies DeFi yields, removing the need for complex interfaces. Users can deposit stablecoins and earn interest seamlessly. ๐ง
Aave, with $50B+ TVL, provides the lending infrastructure, while MetaMask further expands its Web3 ecosystem.
MetaMask now enables users to earn passive income on USDC, USDT, and DAI through a new Stablecoin Earn feature, integrated directly in the wallet via Aaveโs lending protocol. ๐ฐ
This partnership simplifies DeFi yields, removing the need for complex interfaces. Users can deposit stablecoins and earn interest seamlessly. ๐ง
Aave, with $50B+ TVL, provides the lending infrastructure, while MetaMask further expands its Web3 ecosystem.
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โ ๏ธ Steam Game "Chemia" Found Loaded with Crypto-Stealing Malware
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Cybersecurity firm Prodaft discovered that the Steam Early Access game Chemia was secretly infected with malware targeting crypto wallets and personal data.
๐ฅท The malicious software, deployed by hacker group EncryptHub (Larva-208), included Hijack Loader, Fickle Stealer, and Vidar Stealer.
Steam has since removed the game, but the breach highlights ongoing security risks in Steamโs Early Access platform.
Users who downloaded Chemia risk having their wallets drained and personal data compromised. ๐คท
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Cybersecurity firm Prodaft discovered that the Steam Early Access game Chemia was secretly infected with malware targeting crypto wallets and personal data.
๐ฅท The malicious software, deployed by hacker group EncryptHub (Larva-208), included Hijack Loader, Fickle Stealer, and Vidar Stealer.
Steam has since removed the game, but the breach highlights ongoing security risks in Steamโs Early Access platform.
Users who downloaded Chemia risk having their wallets drained and personal data compromised. ๐คท
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