Onchain Lens data shows BitMine has further increased its Ethereum staking holdings, adding 19,200 ETH valued at $60.85 million. The firm now holds a total of 827,008 ETH in stake, representing a value of $2.62 billion.
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A prediction market Telegram bot project, Polycule, has been hacked, resulting in a loss of $230,000 in user funds. This marks the first reported instance of a significant theft targeting a prominent prediction market bot. Polycule was launched by PMX Trade and received investment from AllianceDAO.
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XRP now trades directly on Hyperliquid via the new FXRP token & FXRP/USDC pair! 🎉 Built on Flare’s FAssets & LayerZero, FXRP allows bridging back to the XRP Ledger. This boosts XRP’s DeFi utility & on-chain liquidity. 🚀 (CoinDesk) #XRP #DeFi #FlareNetwork
US Senate Banking & Ag Committees vote Jan 15 on crypto market legislation—a big step after a year of talks. If passed, it merges with the House’s “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act” & goes to Trump. (The Block)
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JPMorgan’s JPM Coin (JPMD) is coming to Canton Network, a privacy-focused blockchain, starting in 2026! Collaboration with Digital Asset will enable faster issuance, transfer & redemption. Follows DTCC’s choice of Canton for asset tokenization. #JPMCoin #blockchain #DeFi
Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) is now available for public purchase through Kraken, the Wyoming Stable Token Commission announced. Currently issued on the Solana blockchain, FRNT can also be transferred to blockchains including Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Base via Stargate Finance.
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Revolut is reportedly in talks to buy Turkish digital bank FUPS, potentially opening the door to the Turkish market. Deal isn’t final & needs Turkish regulator (BDDK) approval. (Bloomberg)
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BitFuFu mined 188 BTC in Dec '25 (151 cloud, 37 self-operated), bringing total holdings to 1,780 (+16 MoM). Reduced staked BTC from 620 to 274 for improved liquidity. #Bitcoin #mining
According to a report from Beijing Daily, Chen Zhi, founder and chairman of Prince Group, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China for investigation by relevant authorities.
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CleanSpark reports >10% YoY increase in Bitcoin production, mining 7,746 BTC in 2025 (622 BTC in Dec). Holdings totaled 13,099 BTC as of Dec 31, 2025. #Bitcoin #mining $CLSK
Stock token market cap >$1B, up 50x in a year! xStock leads with a $600M+ valuation (58.3% share). Ondo Global Markets growing fast on BNB Chain & Ethereum, now at $50M+ (39% share). – via Wu Blockchain
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edgeX is launching its Pre-TGE Season as it transitions to EDGE Chain! ⛓️ Open testing is now live & users earn XP tokens for platform activity until the TGE, planned for March 31st (or sooner!). #edgeX #EDGEChain #DeFi
Morgan Stanley filed with the SEC for an Ethereum Trust, following recent applications for spot Bitcoin & Solana ETFs. The firm began offering crypto investment options to wealth management clients last October. via @WuBlockchain
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RTFKT acquisition rumors swirled with potential bidders including Improbable's Herman Narula (despite his denial), BAYC's Yuga Labs, and collector Adam Weitsman. Others with NFT acquisition history were also reportedly interested.
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⚠️ Solana users, beware! New phishing tactic tricks users into signing harmful transactions, leading to asset loss. OKX & Phantom Wallets are adding defenses, but not all wallets have caught up. Stay vigilant & review transactions carefully! #Solana #phishing #crypto
Karatage, a London digital asset hedge fund, hired Shane O’Callaghan as Senior Partner & Head of Institutional Strategy. He joins from IMC Trading, previously holding roles at Portofino Technologies & BlockFi. (CoinDesk) #digitalassets #crypto #hedgefund
Nike sold RTFKT, its digital products arm, in Dec '25, OregonLive reports. Nike bought RTFKT in 2021. The sale follows RTFKT halting Web3 ops (Jan '25) & a 30% Converse sales drop. Nike calls it a “next chapter” for innovation. No financial details released.
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Binance Futures will launch the XAGUSDT perpetual contract on January 7, 2026, at 18:00 (UTC+8), offering up to 50x leverage. The XAGUSDT contract represents one troy ounce of silver, priced in US dollars.
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South Korea’s proposed 15% ownership cap for crypto exchange shareholders faces industry & legal opposition. Critics say existing self-regulation (DAXA) is sufficient & the limit could stifle mergers (like Naver-Dunamu) & raise property rights concerns. #crypto #regulation
China sees a surge in crypto scams using fake “free trial cards” linked to QR codes & fraudulent investment groups. Police in Shandong busted operations using crypto for anonymous settlements. Beware scanning unknown QR codes & sharing info! #cryptoscam #china #fraud
Vitalik Buterin donated 256 ETH (128 each) to privacy apps Session & SimpleX, supporting encrypted communication & metadata privacy. A long-term bet on decentralized, de-identified messaging! 🛡️
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EU’s MiCA crypto rules begin in 2024! 🇪🇺 Stablecoins face toughest rules, other crypto-assets need disclosure. CASPs get an EU-wide license (until 2026). Tax reporting via DAC8 (2026) will boost transparency. #MiCA #crypto #regulation
Gate Network launched Gate Perp DEX, a decentralized perpetuals platform on its Layer-2, Gate Layer! 🚀 Supports Solana, Ethereum, BSC, & Base via LayerZero. Trade 447 markets with up to 125x leverage on BTC & ETH. #DeFi #DEX #GatePerpDEX
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🚨 $91.4M (783 BTC) stolen in a sophisticated crypto scam, reports ZachXBT. Attackers impersonated exchange/wallet support to access funds, then used Wasabi wallets to hide transactions. Highlights growing risk – always verify support channels! #crypto #scam #bitcoin
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DOJ won't prosecute truly decentralized crypto mixers! ⛓️ They'll spare 3rd parties under 18 U.S.C. §1960(b)(1)(C) if systems are fully automated, peer-to-peer & lack centralized control of funds – even with criminal use. A win for legitimate innovation! - Matt Galeotti, DOJ
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Injective & Republic partner to bring on-chain tokenization of private equity! 🚀 This integrates Injective’s blockchain with Republic Wallet, boosting interoperability & launching a dedicated platform for Injective projects. (TheBlock) #Injective #Republic #DeFi
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Nasdaq-listed Verb Tech (soon Ton Strategy Co.) now holds >$780M in assets: $713M in TON tokens & $67M in cash! 🚀 They raised $558M to build a significant TON reserve, aiming for >5% of circulating supply via staking & operations. #TON #crypto
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ChainOpera AI just launched a full-stack AI ecosystem with 2M+ users & 50K+ developers! 🚀 They're integrating AI with crypto – DeFi, RWA, PayFi, & e-commerce – via their Super AI App & Agent Developer Platform. Build & deploy AI agents on-chain! (TheBlock) #AI #crypto
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Starknet approved SNIP-31, bringing Bitcoin staking to the network in weeks! 🚀 BTC will have a 25% weighting in consensus, alongside STRK (75%). WBTC, LBTC, tBTC & SolvBTC are approved for staking, with a framework for adding more BTC-backed tokens.
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Asian family offices are boosting crypto investments! 📈 Bullish sentiment, wider adoption & clearer rules in the US & Hong Kong are driving the trend. Some Chinese family offices eye ~5% crypto allocations, shifting from cautious dips to seeing it as a core portfolio piece. - Reuters/UBS
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⚠️ North Wales Police report £2.1M ($2.8M USD) in Bitcoin stolen in a sophisticated fraud. Scammers impersonated law enforcement with “advanced techniques.” 🚨 Remember: Legitimate police will *never* ask for your seed phrase or direct crypto asset manipulation. #Bitcoin #fraud #scam
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Toyota’s exploring blockchain! 🚗💨 Their new MON framework, built on Avalanche, will tokenize vehicles using NFTs. This aims to unlock new financing & management for EV fleets, autonomous taxis & logistics, plus improve regulatory compliance. More: link to Beincrypto report
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Odin Fun aims to resume trading within 48 hours, but full restoration may take days. $1.7M in Bitcoin purchased to replenish funds, deposits coming soon. Audit report & review expected within 12 hours. Illicit activity isolated & will be rolled back to protect user assets.
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Beijing court sentenced someone to 3.5 years in prison & a 40k yuan fine for laundering money via crypto (USDT). They knowingly exchanged USDT for cash, aware it came from a scam. Warning: transferring crypto of unclear origin carries severe penalties. #crypto #fraud #China
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Jito Solana is upgrading! 🚀 JIP-25 doubles validators to 400 & improves ranking. JIP-XX gives JitoSOL stakers DeFi validator choice. Expect more liquidity & ecosystem growth! ✨ #Solana #DeFi
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DBS Bank launched tokenized structured notes on Ethereum, available to qualified investors via ADDX, DigiFT & HydraX. Notes track crypto assets with cash settlement & downside protection. Unit size lowered to $1,000 for increased accessibility! (CoinDesk)
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BitDeer (BTDR) will start manufacturing Bitcoin mining equipment in the US this year to bypass Trump-era tariffs & serve American customers. CFO Jeff LaBerge remains optimistic about the crypto & energy landscape. (Decrypt) #Bitcoin #mining
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BNB hit a record high of $881.02 today, now at $875.68 (+5.13% in 24h). Market liquidations reached $31.13M in the last 4hrs, mostly shorts ($26.30M). #BNB #crypto
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Wormhole Foundation wants to acquire Stargate (STG) & has paused Snapshot voting for due diligence. They believe LayerZero’s $110M offer undervalues Stargate’s recent growth. 🚀
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NY man Eddy Alexandre ordered to pay $228M+ in damages for crypto fraud via EminiFX. He falsely claimed to trade crypto/forex, misappropriating $59M from investors for luxury cars & personal use. Alexandre already pleaded guilty & sentenced to 9 years. (The Block)
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BNB Chain’s MVB program is back for Season 11! 🚀 This time it’s a 10-week in-person residency with up to $500K investment & mentorship. Apply by Sept 6, 2025, for a chance to pitch at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai! Learn more: link - add link here
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MEXC Global launches the MEXC Foundation! 🚀 Focused on blockchain education, inclusivity & community support, building on a $30M CSR initiative (launched April 2025). Key areas: literacy, representation & community aid/environmental action. #blockchain #MEXC #foundation
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Hedge funds Point72 & ExodusPoint invested in crypto payment firm Alt5 Sigma ($26.7M & $32.1M stakes respectively). However, Alt5’s president is under SEC investigation for alleged inflated profit claims & stock sales. ⚠️
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Gate US expands! Now licensed in Tennessee & Delaware, reaching 28 licenses across 38 states. Operates compliantly in key markets like IL, OH, MI, NC, GA & AZ. 🚀
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KindlyMD boosted its Bitcoin holdings to 5,764.91 BTC after a $679M purchase (5,743.91 BTC) via subsidiary Nakamoto. Avg price: $118,204.88. First buy post-merger, reaffirming their goal of 1M BTC. #Bitcoin #BTC
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Norway’s $1.7T sovereign wealth fund increased its Bitcoin holdings by 83% in Q2, from 6,200 to 11,400 BTC, largely via MicroStrategy & Metaplanet, per Standard Chartered. #Bitcoin #Norway #investing
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Wallet linked to Trump-associated crypto project World Liberty Finance invested $18.6M in crypto: 1911 ETH @ $4.5k & 84.5 BTC @ $118.3k. Holds $5M USDC & may buy more. (Onchain Lens data)
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Gemini reported a $282.5M loss in H1 2025, up from $41.4M in 2024, per its S-1 filing for a Nasdaq IPO (GEMI). Adjusted EBITDA also swung to a $113.5M loss. Gemini has a potential $75M-$150M credit line with Ripple (undrawn), payable in RLUSD. (TheBlock)
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BitFuFu reports strong Q2 2025 results! Revenue jumped 47.9% to $115.4M, driven by $94.3M in cloud mining services. Net profit: $47.1M. Cash & digital assets up 25.8% YOY to $211.4M. Holding 1,792 Bitcoin. #Bitcoin #mining #BitFuFu
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According to data from beaconchain, the amount of ETH in the Ethereum validator exit queue has increased to 699,600 ETH, currently valued at approximately $3.29 billion. The estimated time for these withdrawals to be processed is 12 days and 4 hours.
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According to data from Arkham Intelligence, SpaceX’s Bitcoin holdings have surpassed $1 billion in value. The company currently holds 8,285 BTC, initially acquiring Bitcoin on December 31, 2020, and completing its last purchase on June 10, 2022, maintaining its position since.
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ALT5 Sigma raised $1.5B in funding led by World Liberty Financial! 🚀 WLFI will hold 7.5% of WLFI tokens & Co-founder Zach Witkoff is now ALT5 Chairman. Eric Trump joins the board, Matt Morgan is CIO & Kraken handles asset management. Big news for crypto investment! 💰
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Solana's boosting security with "penalized slashing"—burning stakes of bad validators! 🔥 Proposals target duplicate blocks & voting issues, with penalties up to 100% stake (scaling with network health). Unlike ETH/Cosmos, Solana needs community approval. #Solana #blockchain #security
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South Korea’s Upbit exchange will list CYBER, a Web3 decentralized social network infrastructure project, with trading pairs for both Korean Won (KRW) and Tether (USDT). The listing was announced by Wu Blockchain on August 12, 2025.
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US & allies seized $1.09M in Bitcoin, 4 servers & 9 domains linked to Russian ransomware groups, per FinanceFeeds. Assets tied to a $1.45M ransom paid in April '23. #cybercrime #ransomware #cryptocurrency
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FTX/Alameda moved another 190k SOL (~$34M) to 29 addresses today, likely Coinbase/Binance. Total SOL transfers since Nov '23 now exceed 8.788M (~$1.159B). ~$829M SOL remains staked. (@EmberCN data)
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Stripe & Paradigm are building Tempo, a new Layer 1 blockchain focused on payments! 🚀 It's designed to be compatible with Ethereum & is currently in stealth mode with a small team. (via Fortune) #crypto #blockchain #stripe #paradigm
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Stablecoins & tokenized stocks could reshape crypto! 🚀 Stablecoins = more liquidity, stock tokens unlock traditional market value. 💰 Regulation & authenticity are key hurdles. 🤔 #DeFi #crypto #fintech
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Binance launches a USDC rewards program! 🚀 Earn up to 12% APY on the first 100k USDC subscribed to USDC Earn (fixed-term) from Aug 11-Sept 10 (UTC+8). Daily payouts to spot & funding accounts start quickly – even the day after subscribing! #USDC #Binance #DeFi
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