Category: crypto

DDC Enterprise purchased 200 BTC at an average price of $79,969 each, increasing its total BTC holdings to 2,383 valued at approximately $165 million. This move pushes its market cap above $66 million, demonstrating a commitment to aggressive Bitcoin accumulation despite market volatility and geopolitical risks.

Total crypto liquidations hit $458 million in 24 hours, with $357 million from long positions and $101 million from shorts. Bitcoin longs lost $138 million, Ethereum longs lost $82.6 million. A $10.8 million BTC-USD long on Hyperliquid was the largest liquidation. Global risk assets were affected by Iranian Gulf strikes, causing leveraged traders to be…

Trump is pressuring Powell to cut interest rates to 1% despite the Fed holding rates at 3.50%–3.75% and warning of stagflation risks from the Iran oil shock. The Fed expects only one rate cut in 2026. Economists fear cutting rates could worsen inflation, while holding steady could harm the economy.

JPMorgan cuts its S&P 500 target from 7,500 to 7,200, warning of complacency about Iran war risks, oil over $110, and damage to growth, earnings, and stocks. The bank urges caution as markets are underestimating the potential economic fallout from ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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A California court dismissed a Coinbase user’s attempt to block an IRS summons for his financial records due to failure to meet notification rules within the 90-day deadline. The user had challenged the summons on privacy and scope grounds, but the court ruled against him. This reinforces the IRS’s authority to obtain user financial records.

Crypto scammers are targeting developers through a GitHub phishing campaign posing as OpenClaw. Victims are promised $5,000 in $CLAW tokens and directed to a fake website to connect their wallets, leading to wallet draining. OX Security warns of obfuscated code and targeted tactics, with no confirmed victims reported.

A long-dormant Bitcoin whale wallet has offloaded 1,000 BTC on Wednesday, totaling 3,500 BTC since November 2024, with $330 million in profit. Additional selling from early investor Owen Gunden and Bhutan-linked wallets indicates a pattern of distribution from large holders. Overall whale activity has contributed to a decrease in Bitcoin price.

Morgan Stanley has submitted an amended Bitcoin ETF filing to the SEC, confirming the ticker MSBT on NYSE Arca. The filing outlines a $1 million seed structure through 50,000 shares and confirms Coinbase Custody and BNY Mellon as custodians. Details on management fees and expenses remain undisclosed. The trust will operate as a passive investment…

The European Central Bank is seeking experts to help define how a potential digital euro could be utilized at ATMs and payment terminals. Two workstreams are being opened to focus on technical specifications, certification frameworks, and integration with existing payment systems. The ECB is cautious of stablecoins as potential competitors to a digital euro.