Flash News

TREE NEWS reports: USDC Treasury has minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain, increasing the stablecoin’s supply on the network. This move enhances liquidity for Solana-based DeFi and trading activities.

TREE NEWS update: The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred 300 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $19.28 million, to a new wallet. This move is part of the country’s ongoing management of its state-held crypto assets, which have been accumulated through government mining operations.

TREE NEWS reports: Analysts warn that record expansion in energy market crack spreads could exert new downward pressure on Bitcoin. The widening spreads reflect rising energy costs, which may increase mining expenses and affect market sentiment.

TREE NEWS update: Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging ICE’s direct award of a $94.6 million contract to competitor TRM Labs. The suit alleges the procurement process was unfair and bypassed standard bidding procedures.

TREE NEWS update: Chainalysis has filed a bid protest in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s sole-source award of a $94.6 million contract for blockchain forensic tools to rival TRM Labs. The lawsuit pits the two largest crypto tracing firms against each other over the lucrative government deal.

TREE NEWS update: According to DeFiLlama data, Binance, Bybit, and Bitget recorded the highest net capital inflows among global centralized exchanges over the past 24 hours. This indicates strong investor activity and liquidity movement in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS reports: Crypto influencer Ansem launched Ansem.io, a Pump.fun-like platform where creators pay for his endorsement, with costs up to $98,000 for top-tier promotion. The platform has already created 690 meme coins and burned over 1.21 million ANSEM tokens, boosting ANSEM’s market cap to around $100 million.

TREE NEWS reports: Ant Group plans to sell its 3% stake in Indian digital payments firm Paytm for approximately $309 million. The move is part of Ant’s portfolio adjustment, reducing its exposure to the Indian fintech market.

TREE NEWS update: Balaji Srinivasan has relaunched his Network School initiative in Kazakhstan. The program aims to educate and connect individuals in the crypto and tech space.

TREE NEWS update: A wallet suspected to be associated with Ethena moved 17 million ENA tokens, worth approximately $14.09 million, to FalconX. The transfer may indicate potential selling pressure or strategic positioning by the project.

TREE NEWS update: Harvard’s endowment fund kept its IBIT holdings unchanged in Q2 2026, ending two consecutive quarters of reduction, while other university funds also held steady. This pause aligns with Bitcoin’s stabilization, suggesting institutional buyers are not rushing to exit.

TREE NEWS update: AlphaArena’s finalists will compete on the DEMO stage in Bali within 48 hours. The event marks a key moment for the crypto community, showcasing innovative projects.

TREE NEWS update: Blockchain.com has been approved to join the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program, marking a step toward formal compliance in Nigeria. This move aligns with the SEC’s efforts to regulate crypto exchanges and foster innovation within a clear legal framework.

TREE NEWS reports: Curve founder Michael Egorov suggests that regulatory pressure from the FATF might push DeFi protocols to adopt stronger security measures and enhance decentralization. He believes that compliance challenges could ultimately lead to a more robust and resilient ecosystem.

TREE NEWS update: Leaked documents reveal Binance provided Russian authorities with personal data and transaction history of a Ukrainian donor to support a terrorism financing case, despite claiming to exit Russia in 2023. The exchange’s actions raise concerns about user privacy and compliance with international sanctions.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC reportedly shelved a crypto fundraising rulemaking after a Wall Street group, SIFMA, weighed a legal challenge. The SEC cited scheduling issues, but sources indicate the litigation threat influenced the decision.