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TREE NEWS update: Talent Protocol has been acquired by IPTS, marking a significant consolidation in the Web3 talent space. As part of the deal, Builder Score, a key product, will be made available as a public good, ensuring its continued utility for the community.

TREE NEWS reports: CASHCAT, a cryptocurrency, has seen its price surge over 36% in the last 24 hours, pushing its market capitalization to $121 million. This rapid price increase indicates strong market momentum and investor interest in the token.

TREE NEWS update: The Base accelerator program, Base Batches, has opened applications for its fourth cohort, offering selected teams a $100,000 investment. This initiative supports early-stage projects building on the Base network, part of Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem.

TREE NEWS update: Data shows that whale positions on Hyperliquid currently total $5.52 billion, with a long/short ratio of 0.98. This indicates a slightly bearish sentiment among large traders on the platform.

TREE NEWS reports: At a White House crypto summit, President Trump touted pro-crypto policies, including the firing of Gary Gensler and the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. He also called for lower interest rates and passage of the CLARITY Act. The event spurred a market rally, with BTC briefly breaking $70,000 and ETH gaining nearly 20%.

TREE NEWS reports: A major whale has flipped from a long to a short position, now holding approximately $132 million in BTC shorts. This move suggests a bearish outlook on Bitcoin’s near-term price action.

TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that the US XRP spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $2.3517 million on a single day. This indicates continued investor interest in XRP-related investment products.

TREE NEWS reports: Arthur Hayes announced that Flop Labs will create a decentralized compute network, with testnet participants receiving approximately 20% of the token supply. This initiative aims to leverage blockchain for distributed computing power.

TREE NEWS update: In the last hour, Binance experienced a net outflow of 30.77 million USDT, indicating significant capital movement. This could signal investor caution or repositioning amid market volatility.

TREE NEWS reports: A hacker acquired 18,273 ETH (worth around $60 million) within just five hours, according to on-chain data. The sudden purchase suggests a large-scale exploitation or fund movement, though details remain unclear. The incident underscores ongoing security risks in the crypto space.

TREE NEWS update: Executives from Coinbase, Ripple, and other crypto firms met with the U.S. Commerce Secretary to advocate for the Clarity Act, aiming to establish clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets. The meeting underscores the industry’s push for legislative clarity amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

TREE NEWS reports: The CFTC has issued a supplemental consent order against former Alameda CEO and FTX co-founder, adding to previous actions. This order is part of ongoing enforcement related to the FTX collapse.

TREE NEWS update: Stripe has agreed to acquire AI routing platform OpenRouter for over $8 billion, citing that its private model is better suited for the ‘Singularity era.’ The deal may delay Stripe’s planned IPO. Terms beyond the price were not disclosed.

TREE NEWS reports: A crypto whale has reportedly made a $6.55 million profit by accurately buying the dip in Ethereum (ETH). The address’s precise entry and exit highlight potential market timing strategies.

TREE NEWS reports: Payment giant Stripe has announced an acquisition agreement with AI company OpenRouter. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This move signals Stripe’s expansion into AI-related services.

TREE NEWS reports: According to data, if Bitcoin falls below $66,174, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.62 billion. This highlights potential cascading liquidations in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS reports: Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has prohibited its employees in Hong Kong and those transiting through China from using Claude, an AI assistant. The move is likely due to compliance with local regulations and data security concerns. The ban reflects growing scrutiny of AI tools in the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Ethereum falls below $2,153, cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $479 million. This highlights significant downside risk for leveraged long positions in the current market.