TREE NEWS reports: The Bitget 2026 King’s Cup Global Invitational (KCGI) has drawn more than 20,000 participants. The event highlights the growing interest in crypto trading competitions.
TREE NEWS update: Shanghai police arrested a cross-border illegal foreign exchange operation using self-built platforms for virtual currency trading, involving 200 million yuan ($28 million). The crackdown highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto-related financial activities in China.
TREE NEWS update: South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has listed EURC, a euro-pegged stablecoin, and now supports trading against KRW, BTC, and USDT. The listing expands access to euro-denominated stablecoins in the Korean market.
TREE NEWS reports: Ethereum core developers have announced that an account abstraction proposal will be included in the upcoming Hegotá upgrade. This move aims to enhance user experience and flexibility for smart contract wallets on the network.
TREE NEWS reports: NVIDIA announced the acquisition of AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, marking a major consolidation in the AI industry. The deal underscores the growing importance of AI infrastructure and models, though it has no direct connection to crypto or RWA tokenization.
TREE NEWS update: An analyst notes that Bitcoin’s current price action resembles the late-2023 bottoming pattern, with $83,000 identified as a critical support level to watch. This technical observation suggests potential for a similar recovery phase, though market conditions remain uncertain.
TREE NEWS reports: In the past 24 hours, the crypto market saw $383 million in total liquidations, with long positions losing $143 million and short positions $240 million. This indicates significant volatility and a slight bearish tilt in leveraged trading.
TREE NEWS update: A prominent whale has announced a set of 10 major targets, predicting Bitcoin will soon reach $100,000 and revealing they have already bought back two-thirds of their previous position. The whale’s bullish outlook underscores growing confidence in the crypto market’s upward trajectory.
TREE NEWS reports: New Zealand’s ACT Party has proposed a policy to exempt capital gains tax on crypto assets held for more than one year, aiming to foster a more favorable environment for digital asset investors. This move aligns with global trends of clearer crypto tax treatment, potentially boosting local adoption.
TREE NEWS update: In a recent statement, prominent crypto trader Ansem expressed stronger conviction than ever in meme coins, framing them as pure attention-based trades rather than fundamental investments. He argues that in the current market cycle, social sentiment and virality are the primary drivers of meme coin performance.
TREE NEWS reports: IREN reported Q4 FY2026 revenue in line with expectations, with AI cloud revenue doubling quarter-over-quarter, highlighting strong demand for its AI infrastructure services. The company’s focus on AI and high-performance computing continues to drive growth.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin has broken through the $81,000 mark, signaling renewed bullish momentum in the crypto market. The surge reflects strong investor sentiment and increased trading activity.
TREE NEWS update: SemiAnalysis reports that HBF is not a substitute for HBM, with uncertainties persisting in cost and thermal management. The analysis highlights ongoing challenges in the memory market.
TREE NEWS update: Chinese actress Jing Tian publicly responded to the lawsuit filed by Tron founder Justin Sun, expressing her belief in law and justice. The legal dispute has attracted attention from the crypto community, though details of the case remain undisclosed.
TREE NEWS reports: Analysis shows that the Coinbase premium for Bitcoin has returned to zero, indicating that buying pressure from US investors is fading. This suggests that the current market rally may lack strong spot-driven momentum, with market participants turning cautious.
TREE NEWS reports: The US military has cleared mines planted by Iran, allowing the Strait of Hormuz to resume normal navigation. This development eases tensions in a key global oil shipping route.
TREE NEWS reports: According to Epoch AI, OpenAI and Anthropic are experiencing rapid revenue growth, with their combined annualized revenue reaching $105 billion. This underscores the booming demand for AI services and the strong financial performance of leading AI companies.
TREE NEWS update: On-chain data shows that wallets associated with BlackRock’s ETFs received approximately $229 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum over the past nine hours. This suggests continued institutional accumulation amid market volatility.
TREE NEWS reports: Joanna Lichter posits that robot value follows a barbell structure, with accumulation occurring at both the horizontal RFM and application ends. This suggests a polarization in the robotics value chain.
TREE NEWS update: A newly created wallet has purchased 10,170 ETH from Fidelity, valued at approximately $25.48 million. This large transaction highlights institutional interest in Ethereum.
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