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TREE NEWS reports: A whale transferred 8 million USDC to Hyperliquid and opened a long position worth $71.8 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The move signals significant bullish sentiment from large traders on the platform.

TREE NEWS update: Pakistan has mandated that all crypto firms serving Pakistani users since March must apply for clearance by September 5, followed by local incorporation. This regulatory move aims to bring crypto operations under official oversight.

TREE NEWS reports: Blockchain investigator ZachXBT’s probe led to the freezing of 93,000 USDT allegedly linked to two violent home invasion robberies in France. This highlights the use of crypto in crime and the role of on-chain sleuths in assisting law enforcement.

TREE NEWS update: Strive increased its Bitcoin holdings by 1,110 BTC last week, bringing its total to over 21,000 BTC. This move underscores continued institutional accumulation of the cryptocurrency.

TREE NEWS reports: Strategy raised $2.0065 billion through its ATM program last week without purchasing additional Bitcoin. The proceeds were used to repurchase STRC preferred shares. This move reflects ongoing capital management rather than new BTC accumulation.

TREE NEWS reports: Rumors that Trump would launch a new token on Robinhood chain sparked a surge in TRUMP token to $3.40, its highest since March, while the official team sold millions of tokens for over $9.15 million. The hype ended when Eric Trump denied the plans, calling any such claims a scam. The incident highlights how misinformation can drive markets and enable insider selling.

TREE NEWS update: Crypto whale Machi Big Brother, known for losing money over the past 10 months, turned a $150,000 position into $12.72 million in three days using extreme leverage on Hyperliquid, an 84x gain. His current leveraged long positions total over $123 million, with ETH being his largest and most at risk of liquidation if prices drop 10%. Despite the recent win, his historical losses remain substantial, and his high-risk trading style persists.

TREE NEWS update: Ether (ETH) has surpassed the $2,500 mark, indicating renewed bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. The price movement reflects increased investor interest and positive market sentiment.

TREE NEWS reports: A vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets has resulted in the loss of 1789.28 BTC, impacting 8865 addresses. The incident underscores security risks in crypto storage solutions.

TREE NEWS update: BTC Digital has completed construction of a 10MW crypto mining facility in Georgia, USA. The company expects to deploy mining machines within two months.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin closed its weekly candle above the 50-week EMA for the first time since late 2025, signaling a potential trend reversal. Markets are now focused on the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium for macroeconomic cues.

TREE NEWS reports: Crypto exchange Gemini has reached a preliminary agreement with Apex to broaden the distribution of prediction markets. The partnership aims to enhance access to event-based trading products for users.

TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Bitcoin drops below $73,985, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.474 billion. This highlights potential market volatility and liquidation cascades.

TREE NEWS update: MSX Maitong’s Pre-IPO platform opens its third phase on August 31, 2026, adding Neuralink and Anduril to its asset lineup. The first two phases have seen successful exits via listings and buybacks, validating the platform’s closed-loop model. This phase targets AI’s expansion into the physical world, with Neuralink focusing on brain-computer interfaces and Anduril on AI-driven defense.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin faces a key test at $80,000 as markets await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole keynote on Friday. Futures now price a 36% chance of a September rate cut, which could influence risk assets like crypto.

TREE NEWS reports: Germany has expanded its lead in EU MiCA authorizations, now hosting 79 crypto asset service providers, ahead of France and the Netherlands. The latest update to the EU register added six banks, solidifying Germany’s position as the top jurisdiction for crypto firms under the MiCA framework.

TREE NEWS reports: Blockchain security firm Specter reported that more than $40 million in cryptocurrency was stolen across three separate incidents last week. The attacks highlight ongoing security vulnerabilities in the crypto ecosystem.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin has surged past the $78,000 mark, signaling strong bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. This price movement reflects growing investor confidence and market activity.

TREE NEWS update: Data shows that if Ethereum’s price falls to $2,353, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.096 billion. This highlights the potential for significant market volatility and cascading liquidations in the crypto market.