Ethereum spot ETFs saw $327M in inflows last week (Aug 4-8), per SoSoValue. All 9 ETFs had positive flows, led by Fidelity’s FETH at $109M. FETH now has $2.37B total inflows since launch! #Ethereum #ETF
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According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a net inflow of $247 million during the trading week of August 4th to August 8th. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF led inflows with $189 million, bringing its total historical net inflows to $57.79 billion.
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Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik moved 1M LDO ($1.46M) to Coinbase today, per @EmberCN & Wu Blockchain. He received 5M LDO from Lido in 2020 & still holds 1M after the transfer.
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HackQuest, a Web3 developer education platform, raised $4.1M in a Pre-A round led by Animoca Brands & Open Campus. Funds will fuel platform expansion. (via Business Insider) #Web3 #funding
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Crypto exchange trading volumes surged in July '25! Spot trading +62%, led by BitMart (+143%), Upbit (+141%), & Coinbase (+79%). Derivatives up 31%, with KuCoin (+71%) & Bitget (+57%) leading gains. Bitfinex & Mexc saw declines. #crypto #trading
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Nasdaq-listed BNC (formerly VAPE) now holds the largest known corporate BNB stash – 200k BNB for $160M! 🚀 Funded by a $500M raise led by 10X Capital & YZi Labs. New CEO: Galaxy Digital’s David Namdar. BNC plans *more* BNB buys, up to $1.25B! 💰
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Calix & William on crypto tax headaches: cross-border issues, DeFi, mining, airdrops & evolving regs. Expect stricter rules via regtech. Compliance isn’t legitimacy & tax planning favors the wealthy. Web3 tax models (nodes/gas fees?) are next! #crypto #taxation
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Over $653M in crypto unlocks are coming in the next week! 🚀 Big unlocks from FTN, APT, ARB, AVAX & more (>$5M). SOL, WLD, TIA, DOGE also have unlocks >$1M/day. Data via @Tokenomist & @WuBlockchain.
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Infini exploit attacker has sold another 1,771 ETH for ~$7.44M (avg $4,202), per Lookonchain. They initially stole 4,950 ETH (~$49.5M). Previously sold 1,770 ETH via Tornado Cash for ~$5.88M. Still holds ~9,154 ETH (~$38.85M).
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New wallet withdrew $220M ETH from Coinbase Prime (~52K ETH) & staked it. One address linked to SharpLink, who just raised $200M. Could mean they’re converting funds to ETH – holdings could now be ~$2.65B. 🧵 via @EmberCN
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Ethereum dev “Fede’s Intern” detained in Turkey, allegedly for “misuse of the Ethereum network” – per Beincrypto. Fede says allegations from Turkey’s Ministry of Interior are false, team focuses on infrastructure. Developer being moved to Europe for legal counsel & planned departure.
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This week’s key economic indicators include upcoming releases of U.S. inflation data (CPI & PPI), potential changes to U.S. tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, and commentary from multiple Federal Reserve officials.
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Large ETH whale/institution just added 49.5k ETH ($210.68M) from Galaxy Digital, FalconX & BitGo! Total holdings now 221.16k ETH ($940.73M) across 6 wallets. This follows 171k ETH ($670M) accumulation in the last 4 days. 👀 #Ethereum #crypto
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LayerZero proposes $110M acquisition of Stargate DAO & its STG token! 🌉 The plan: dissolve Stargate, swap STG for ZRO at 0.08634 ZRO/STG. ➡️ The Block reports.
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Hong Kong surges ahead of Singapore as a crypto hub! 🇭🇰 Fueled by stablecoins & RWAs, attracting investment & talent. Singapore's growth hampered by stricter regs & AI focus. Adoption hinges on proven tech & real-world use - Meng Yan.
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⚠️ China crypto arbitrage risk! Mānkūn Law warns "brick moving" (price gap profiting) could be illegal if linked to FX or circumventing capital controls. Watch for U-to-Fiat & wash trading. Transparency is key! 🇨🇳
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US regulators (Fed, FDIC, OCC) released guidance for banks offering crypto custody services, focusing on key controls, security, & risk management. This signals a more open approach to banking/crypto integration & builds on past regulatory efforts. #crypto #banking #regulation
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New @BitMEXResearch report explores the tension between Bitcoin & the IMF. Bitcoin offers a decentralized alternative, potentially challenging IMF loan conditions & national sovereignty. Examples: El Salvador & Bhutan are building BTC holdings despite/alongside IMF engagement. Full report: link
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New Fire Tech to invest $12M in a Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license over 2 years. Strategy includes direct application, a VASP license pathway, & potential acquisition of existing licensed platforms to boost compliance & service.
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KCS surged 15.43% in 24h, ranking top 5 among top 100 cryptos! 🚀 Boosted by the new KCS Loyalty Program, KuCoin’s rising exchange rank (top 5 globally!), & community mining event. #KCS #KuCoin #crypto
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Pumpfun has established a new fund, while Lido and other liquid staking projects have received formal exemptions. WLFI is set to launch a loyalty rewards program, and Chainlink has introduced a strategic LINK reserve pool.
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🚀 WORLD3 (WAI) launches on Binance Alpha Aug 12th! 🤖 This Web3 AI Agent aims to be more than a chatbot – think 24/7 expert agents handling complex on-chain tasks. Backed by Microsoft, Ubisoft & Animoca Brands! 🔥 100k+ Agents & 2M+ transactions already! #Web3 #AI #Binance
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Binance Alpha airdrop claim starts today at 3PM UTC+8! 🚀 Phase 1 (18hrs) needs 237 Alpha points. Phase 2 (6hrs) drops to 200, first-come, first-served. Unclaimed? Threshold drops 15 points/hr! #Binance #Airdrop
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Base, an Ethereum scaling solution, hit 1.25M+ active users – a 1,280% YoY increase! Transactions surged 2,050%, TVL nears $4.5B, & fees plummeted 97.7% as it celebrates 2 years. 🚀 Data: onbase.
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Binance now features a DeFi data hub! Users can track key metrics (volume, P&L, supply) for projects like Aave via Token Terminal. Plus, see buy/sell signals from KOLs on Binance Square. #DeFi #Binance
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DeFi TVL has climbed past $150B, up ~$35B YTD (via DeFiLlama)! Still below its ~$180B peak in Nov '21, but showing continued growth in the multi-chain DeFi space. 🚀
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AntChain is taking a measured approach to RWA tokenization, passing on ag, wine & art for now. Focusing on viable projects & testing on Jovay blockchain by Sept. HK platform backed by AntChain targets $10B+ assets this year, $1T market by 2026! #RWA #blockchain
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Pudgy Penguins are waddling into the real world! 🐧 They've partnered with Chinese toy maker Suplay to launch penguin-themed toys & merch, expanding beyond digital collectibles & creating new revenue streams. 🧸 #NFT #PudgyPenguins
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~$30M worth of Ethena’s ENA tokens moved to exchanges in the last 12hrs, per @EmberCN. Transfers from 5 institutional investors incl. Strobe Ventures (7M ENA to Binance) & Amber Group (6.39M ENA to Binance). Significant amounts also went to Bybit. #ENA #crypto
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According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the total value of on-chain assets held by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has surpassed $1.02 billion. The holdings are primarily comprised of 240,000 ETH and 2,906 AETHWETH tokens.
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Programmer admits facilitating crypto payments for offshore gambling. Traditional legal defenses didn't work due to direct involvement & intent. Expert Shiwei notes crypto law requires anticipating prosecutor concerns, not just arguing facts. More info available.
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According to Lookonchain data, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold 2,373 ETH for approximately $8.32 million around a week ago when the price was $3,507. Subsequently, Hayes transferred 10.5 million USDC approximately four hours ago, reportedly to repurchase ETH at a higher price point.
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Long-term Ethereum investor cashes out! 🚀 Sold 3,280 ETH (~$13.38M) for a massive 288x return on a $50k investment made in 2017 (at $13/ETH). They initially bought 3,865 ETH on Kraken & had previously sold 565 ETH. Sold today at ~$4,079/ETH. 🤯 - via @EmberCN & Wu Blockchain
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Bitmine reportedly plans to buy up to 5% of Ethereum’s supply at ~$3,500, betting on a Bitcoin-like price surge. Tom Lee calls ETH a key decade-long macro investment, noting peaks often happen with little bearish sentiment. Bitmine trades $1.6B/day.
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Trump-era order may allow crypto & private equity in 401(k)s, but it won’t be automatic. Employers must approve these higher-risk options, meaning any shift of pension funds into assets like crypto or gold will be slow & gradual—likely taking months to start.
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a16z: Encrypted mempools don’t eliminate MEV. Attackers can still front-run hidden transactions by speculating on them. MEV stems from info asymmetry, & encryption adds system overhead (cost & larger tx sizes).
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DeFi lending protocol CrediX reportedly suffered a $4.5M exploit on Aug 4th, raising exit scam concerns. Website & social media are down. Team promised compensation but hasn’t detailed a recovery plan. CertiK is tracking stolen funds to Ethereum. (The Block) #DeFi #exploit
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OKX now supports Apple Pay for crypto purchases in the US & EEA! 🚀 Users can buy digital assets with one click, skipping card details. CEO says it’s a big step for wider crypto adoption. #crypto #applepay #OKX
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China's financial regulators reportedly told firms to stop stablecoin research & workshops, citing fraud concerns. Bloomberg News reports the guidance came in late July/early August. #stablecoins #china #crypto
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Bags token creations hit a new high (5,000+) on Solana Aug 7th, briefly outpacing LetsBONK! Bags now has 14.6% market share on the Solana Memecoin Launchpad. Pump Fun leads with 65.1% via @Adam_Tehc
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A single entity has amassed 171,015 ETH (~$670M) in 4 days, per @EmberCN. Received 23,424 ETH (~$91.65M) in the last hour via BitGo (0x0c3...40e) & trades with FalconX, Galaxy Digital, & BitGo.
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Orca DAO proposes staking 55k SOL to a validator for faster transactions & using SOL + 400k USDC to buyback ORCA tokens over 24 months. 🐳 #DeFi #Orca #SOL
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London's Satsuma Technology raised ~$218M in a second convertible bond round, including ~$125M settled in 1,097.29 BTC. Funds will fuel Bitcoin custody, team expansion & operations. (Cointelegraph) #Bitcoin #Funding
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White House preparing an executive order to penalize banks for “deplatforming” customers based on political views, per WSJ. Focus on alleged discrimination against conservatives & crypto firms. Regulators will investigate potential violations of antitrust & consumer protection laws.
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Fed held rates steady amid revised, lower payroll data. Investors eye new US tariffs starting Aug 7 & hope for progress in the Russia-Ukraine conflict by Aug 8. Macroeconomic shifts are underway.
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Arkham Intelligence data reveals a whale address starting with “0xdf” accumulated $300 million worth of ETH through Galaxy Digital over the past three days, currently facing unrealized losses of $26 million, representing an approximately 8.7% decline.
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Nearly $1.93B in Ether is queued for withdrawal from Ethereum, with a ~9.5 day wait. ~$427M is joining the network (~2.5 day activation). Withdrawals may be due to stakers taking profits after ETH’s 160%+ rise since April, while deposits increase with positive news & institutional interest.
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According to Lookonchain data, Arthur Hayes sold off a significant portion of his holdings in the past six hours, including 2,373 ETH (valued at approximately $8.32 million), 7.76 million ENA (valued at around $4.62 million), and 388.6 billion PEPE (valued at roughly $414,700).
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Sonic Labs CLOB airdrop is live! Users can now deposit their share. Remaining 75% will be distributed as transferable ERC-1155 fNFTs over 270 days & tradable on OTC markets with potential discounts. #airdrop #SonicLabs #fNFTs
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Hong Kong’s new stablecoin rules caused some crypto OTC shops (like One Satoshi) to temporarily close over compliance worries. Others stayed open, arguing USDT & similar stablecoin OTC trades aren’t *directly* covered by the regs, citing common law. No legal precedent yet.
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Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules are live (Aug 1st) with a 6-month transition. Licenses expected in early 2026! 🇭🇰 Expect more mainstream investment & innovation, says Huaxing Capital, who are expanding their SFC licenses & boosting Web3/RWA investment. They’ve backed Circle & launched a $100M fund. 🚀
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Breaking: Former OpenSea product manager Nathaniel Chastain’s insider trading convictions overturned by the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. The first-of-its-kind case questioned whether he violated OpenSea’s property rights. Court cited flawed jury instructions.
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xTAO, now public on TSXV, is the largest known public holder of TAO tokens (~$15.8M). Led by WonderFi’s Karia Samaroo, they’ll expand Bittensor infrastructure via staking (10% APY). Raised $22.8M from DCG & Animoca Brands. (TheBlock)
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Ankr now supports Etherlink RPC, a decentralized Layer2 chain compatible with Ethereum! ⛓️ Developers can access Etherlink’s public & premium RPCs through Ankr to easily build on this scaling solution. Ankr supports RPCs for 80+ blockchains! 🚀 #Web3 #Etherlink #RPC #Ankr
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斌’s Oriental Harbor Fund boosted its US stock holdings in Q2 to $1.126B (8B yuan), up from $868M in Q1. New investment: ~$54.7M in Coinbase. #investing #stocks #crypto
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