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TREE NEWS reports: 10x Research reports a significant contraction in Bitcoin trading volume, with price volatility narrowing to its lowest level in months. This suggests a period of consolidation and reduced market activity, potentially preceding a major price move.

TREE NEWS reports: A whale address withdrew 5,300 ETH worth approximately $10.25 million from Kraken exchange. The move suggests accumulation or private custody, though no further details were provided.

TREE NEWS reports: ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have outperformed BTC ETFs in net inflows for two consecutive months, with July’s relative net inflow being approximately 9.4 times that of BTC ETFs. This trend highlights growing investor interest in Ethereum-based products.

TREE NEWS update: Leaked data from Trezor and SafePal exposes 54,000 wallet users to phishing risks, highlighting crypto security concerns. Meanwhile, CLARITY odds remain at 10% despite a White House meeting, reflecting uncertain regulatory prospects.

TREE NEWS reports: Deribit has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), enabling it to connect to Coinbase Exchange’s market and liquidity. This strategic move enhances Deribit’s institutional offerings and expands its reach in the regulated crypto derivatives space.

TREE NEWS reports: DIA token surged over 11% before retracing, while several other tokens also experienced sharp gains followed by pullbacks. This market volatility reflects ongoing speculative activity in the crypto sector.

TREE NEWS update: Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter for over $7 billion, marking a major consolidation in the AI infrastructure space. The deal underscores Stripe’s expansion into AI-related payment and routing services, though it is not directly tied to RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS reports: The SEC has canceled a scheduled meeting on crypto regulatory rules, further delaying its innovation exemption plan. This postponement adds uncertainty to the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

TREE NEWS update: Brian Armstrong announced that AI agents can now receive credit lines and execute tasks on behalf of users through the x402 protocol, congratulating the Vaya AI team on their launch. This integration marks a step forward in enabling autonomous agents to perform real-world transactions.

TREE NEWS reports: StablecoinX, a public company, disclosed holding 3 billion ENA tokens worth $218 million, representing about 20% of the total supply. The company, which began trading under USDE on June 26 after merging with TLGY Acquisition, reported a quarterly loss of $34.2 million including a $36.2 million ENA impairment. Its infrastructure revenue and Ethena’s USDe supply growth highlight ongoing DeFi expansion.

TREE NEWS update: Google’s budget AI model, Gemini 3.7 Flash, now successfully generates a playable game without additional prompting, a significant improvement over its predecessor. However, it still lacks reasoning capabilities and is outperformed by a free 27B model in writing quality.

TREE NEWS update: On-chain data shows that UNI whale withdrawals from Binance have reached a five-year high, indicating that large investors are accumulating the token at lower prices. This suggests a potential bullish signal for Uniswap’s UNI token.

TREE NEWS update: Despite UNI’s 93% decline from its 2021 high to around $3, whale accumulation has reached a five-year peak, with the top 10 Binance outflow transactions averaging 7,300 UNI daily. Analyst Darkfost notes that this strong accumulation during the downturn suggests large investors are buying the dip, even as the altcoin market remains challenging.

TREE NEWS reports: Galaxy Research identified 10 major groups exploiting weak Coldcard seeds, collectively stealing about 1,700 BTC, with the largest gang taking over 1,080 BTC. The attackers are distinguished by fee strategies, timing, and fund movements, and several still hold nearly all stolen coins. Victims are encouraged to contact @intangiblecoins for evidence collection.

TREE NEWS reports: UBS significantly increased its Bitcoin exposure in Q2, with related ETF call option holdings surging 24-fold. This move highlights growing institutional interest in crypto-linked products.

TREE NEWS reports: Galaxy Research’s head warns that attacks targeting Coldcard hardware wallets are ongoing, urging users to verify their device settings to ensure security. This is a critical reminder for crypto users to stay vigilant against persistent threats.

TREE NEWS update: A South Korean cryptocurrency operator has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating a $50 million fraud scheme. The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS update: Galaxy Research head reports that attacks on Coldcard hardware wallets are ongoing, urging users to remain vigilant and confirm their device settings. They continue to assist victims and gather intelligence on the attackers, inviting those who need help tracing stolen funds to contact them via direct message.

TREE NEWS update: Stable has updated its whitepaper, revealing that 82% of STABLE tokens will be locked until the end of 2029. This move aims to ensure long-term stability and commitment from stakeholders. The update reflects a strategic decision to align token distribution with the project’s long-term vision.

TREE NEWS reports: CZ issued a security alert on X regarding phishing attacks targeting SafePal users. He also disclosed that SafePal is part of YZi Labs’ investment portfolio, with YZi Labs holding a minority stake.