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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 update: Chinese investor Duan Yongping revealed he sold put options on Micron Technology and was assigned shares. This highlights his bullish stance on the memory chip maker amid strong demand for AI-related chips.

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: U.S. senators are pressing Federal Reserve Vice Chair nominee Kevin Warsh to disclose his communications with former President Trump, citing concerns over the central bank’s independence and transparency. The move intensifies scrutiny of political influence over monetary policy.

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: Former President Trump stated that AI’s influence could exceed that of the internet and called for avoiding regulatory hurdles that might impede its development. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach to foster innovation.

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: Market sources indicate that Intel’s upcoming Razor Lake processors may be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced N2X process node. This move could mark a significant shift in Intel’s manufacturing strategy, potentially impacting the semiconductor supply chain.

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: 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 update: Marvell Technology announced a collaboration with Google to develop custom AI chips, issuing $12.2 billion in warrants to Google as part of the deal. This move strengthens Marvell’s position in the AI hardware market, though it is not directly related to RWA tokenization.

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 update: Winbond Electronics has decided to advance the expansion of its Kaohsiung Luzhu fab, with Module B construction now scheduled for 2027. The move is part of the company’s strategic capacity enhancement in response to market demand.

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: 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.