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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๐ Ethereum Eyes $4K Short-Term, $15K Medium-Term
Tom Lee (Fundstrat & Bitmine) predicts ETH will hit $4,000 soon and $15,000 in the medium term, citing strong fundamentals and rising adoption. Ethereum is trading around $3,800, up 50% in a month. ๐
Key points:
๐น Valuation models suggest Ethereum could rival major tech firms
๐น US Spot ETH ETFs see record inflows: $2B last week, $18B AUM
๐น Whales, including Bitmine & SharpLink, are aggressively accumulating ETH
๐น Short squeeze ahead? $330M in shorts could liquidate at $4K
ETHโs surge signals potential Altseason, with capital rotating from Bitcoin. FOMO is rising as Ethereum asserts itself as a โblue-chipโ altcoin. ๐งฟ
Tom Lee (Fundstrat & Bitmine) predicts ETH will hit $4,000 soon and $15,000 in the medium term, citing strong fundamentals and rising adoption. Ethereum is trading around $3,800, up 50% in a month. ๐
Key points:
๐น Valuation models suggest Ethereum could rival major tech firms
๐น US Spot ETH ETFs see record inflows: $2B last week, $18B AUM
๐น Whales, including Bitmine & SharpLink, are aggressively accumulating ETH
๐น Short squeeze ahead? $330M in shorts could liquidate at $4K
ETHโs surge signals potential Altseason, with capital rotating from Bitcoin. FOMO is rising as Ethereum asserts itself as a โblue-chipโ altcoin. ๐งฟ
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๐ฌ๐ VAPE Stock Soars 650% After Announcing $500M BNB Accumulation Strategy
๐ US vape maker CEA Industries (Nasdaq: VAPE) surged +650% after unveiling a $500M private placement to build a public BNB reserve. The deal includes $400M in cash and $100M in crypto, with strategy led by 10X Capital and YZi Labs (ex-Binance Labs).
The company aims to accumulate BNB over 12โ24 months, exploring staking, lending, and other Binance ecosystem opportunities.
CZ called it the โBNB effectโ and hinted at more BNB buying. ๐ต
๐ US vape maker CEA Industries (Nasdaq: VAPE) surged +650% after unveiling a $500M private placement to build a public BNB reserve. The deal includes $400M in cash and $100M in crypto, with strategy led by 10X Capital and YZi Labs (ex-Binance Labs).
The company aims to accumulate BNB over 12โ24 months, exploring staking, lending, and other Binance ecosystem opportunities.
CZ called it the โBNB effectโ and hinted at more BNB buying. ๐ต
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Crypto soothsayer
๐ Ethereum Eyes $4K Short-Term, $15K Medium-Term Tom Lee (Fundstrat & Bitmine) predicts ETH will hit $4,000 soon and $15,000 in the medium term, citing strong fundamentals and rising adoption. Ethereum is trading around $3,800, up 50% in a month. ๐ Key points:โฆ
Lidoโs Konstantin Lomashuk Borrows $85M USDT to Buy ETH! ๐
According to Lookonchain, Konstantin Lomashuk (Lido DAO) took an $85M USDT loan on Aave and used it all to buy ETH via Amber Group. ๐ฐ
Thatโs some serious confidence in Ethereum! ๐ณ
According to Lookonchain, Konstantin Lomashuk (Lido DAO) took an $85M USDT loan on Aave and used it all to buy ETH via Amber Group. ๐ฐ
Thatโs some serious confidence in Ethereum! ๐ณ
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๐ Ethereum ETF Inflows Match Bitcoin ETF for the First Time Ever
For the first time since their launch, Ethereum ETF inflows' dynamic have reached levels comparable to Bitcoin ETFs. ๐
This milestone highlights growing investor confidence in ETH and its expanding role in the crypto market. ๐ฅ
Is this the start of a major growth phase for Ethereum? The momentum suggests strong potential ahead. ๐
For the first time since their launch, Ethereum ETF inflows' dynamic have reached levels comparable to Bitcoin ETFs. ๐
This milestone highlights growing investor confidence in ETH and its expanding role in the crypto market. ๐ฅ
Is this the start of a major growth phase for Ethereum? The momentum suggests strong potential ahead. ๐
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๐จ Qubic Plans to Control 51% of Moneroโs Hashrate in August 2025!
Qubic announced its intention to gain majority controlโ51% of Moneroโs hashrateโwhich could enable blocking transactions, rejecting blocks, and imposing network changes. ๐
While Qubic calls it an economic experiment without malicious intent, the move has sparked serious concerns over centralization risks. ๐ค
In response, the Monero community is rallying around supportxmr.com, which already controls 33.5% of the networkโs hashrate, to counterbalance this threat. ๐ค
Qubic announced its intention to gain majority controlโ51% of Moneroโs hashrateโwhich could enable blocking transactions, rejecting blocks, and imposing network changes. ๐
While Qubic calls it an economic experiment without malicious intent, the move has sparked serious concerns over centralization risks. ๐ค
In response, the Monero community is rallying around supportxmr.com, which already controls 33.5% of the networkโs hashrate, to counterbalance this threat. ๐ค
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๐คฏ Bitmine Predicts Ethereum Could Hit $700K Long-Term
Bitmine claims that with the global shift towards asset tokenization, ETH could reach $700,000 in the future.๐ง
While this forecast is extremely long-term and not expected this year (99.99% chance it wonโt), the vision of Ethereum as the backbone of tokenized economies is gaining traction. ๐ซ
Bitmine claims that with the global shift towards asset tokenization, ETH could reach $700,000 in the future.๐ง
While this forecast is extremely long-term and not expected this year (99.99% chance it wonโt), the vision of Ethereum as the backbone of tokenized economies is gaining traction. ๐ซ
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๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria Officially Criminalizes All Crypto Activities!
Algeria has passed a new law (nยฐ 25-10, July 2025) that completely bans the use, exchange, mining, and promotion of cryptocurrencies. ๐
All crypto-related activities are now classified as financial crimes tied to money laundering and illicit capital flows. The law imposes up to 1 year in prison and fines up to 1M dinars for violations. ๐
Authorities justify the move as a way to protect the national financial system and comply with global anti-money laundering standards (FATF). ๐ต
Algeria has passed a new law (nยฐ 25-10, July 2025) that completely bans the use, exchange, mining, and promotion of cryptocurrencies. ๐
All crypto-related activities are now classified as financial crimes tied to money laundering and illicit capital flows. The law imposes up to 1 year in prison and fines up to 1M dinars for violations. ๐
Authorities justify the move as a way to protect the national financial system and comply with global anti-money laundering standards (FATF). ๐ต
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Strategy Quietly Bought 21,021 BTC Last Week! ๐ฅ
While many were concerned after Michael Saylor skipped his usual Monday Bitcoin purchase announcement, Strategy has now confirmed the acquisition of 21,021 BTC for $2.46B at an average price of $117,256. ๐ช
The company now holds 628,791 BTC, acquired for a total of $46.08B, with an average purchase price of $73,277 per BTC. ๐ฐ
Strategy stays on its Bitcoin buying pathโno pauses after all! ๐
While many were concerned after Michael Saylor skipped his usual Monday Bitcoin purchase announcement, Strategy has now confirmed the acquisition of 21,021 BTC for $2.46B at an average price of $117,256. ๐ช
The company now holds 628,791 BTC, acquired for a total of $46.08B, with an average purchase price of $73,277 per BTC. ๐ฐ
Strategy stays on its Bitcoin buying pathโno pauses after all! ๐
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๐ ETH Outpaces BTC 5x This Quarter โ Altseason Incoming?
Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin by 5x this quarter, fueling hopes for an incoming altseason. But all eyes are on todayโs Federal Reserve rate decision. ๐ง
Markets are pricing in a 98% chance of a rate pause, and BlackRock agrees โno rate cuts expected today. ๐
A calm Fed could be the green light for the next leg up!
Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin by 5x this quarter, fueling hopes for an incoming altseason. But all eyes are on todayโs Federal Reserve rate decision. ๐ง
Markets are pricing in a 98% chance of a rate pause, and BlackRock agrees โno rate cuts expected today. ๐
A calm Fed could be the green light for the next leg up!
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๐จ CryptoQuant: Market Cooling Off After Overheating Phase!
๐ต๐ป CryptoQuant warns that the crypto market has entered a short-term overheating phase, signaling a likely minor correction ahead.
However, unlike past cycles, the current overheating is less intense and shorter, suggesting any pullback could be mild and brief. ๐ช
๐ Analysts advise patience, as a potential uptrend may resume in H2 2025. The key is to stay calm during this cooling-off period and prepare for the next leg up. ๐
๐ต๐ป CryptoQuant warns that the crypto market has entered a short-term overheating phase, signaling a likely minor correction ahead.
However, unlike past cycles, the current overheating is less intense and shorter, suggesting any pullback could be mild and brief. ๐ช
๐ Analysts advise patience, as a potential uptrend may resume in H2 2025. The key is to stay calm during this cooling-off period and prepare for the next leg up. ๐
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