TREE NEWS reports: Coinkite released firmware versions 5.6.1 and 1.5.1Q that require user-supplied entropy (dice rolls or coin flips) for every new seed, following a vulnerability that compromised seeds generated on earlier versions. The update does not repair seeds already created on affected firmware, leaving users with potentially compromised wallets.
TREE NEWS update: Crypto exchange BitMart has hired White & Case and floated a phased restart alongside creditor distributions, days before its final trading day. Users report blocked withdrawals, signaling potential financial distress.
TREE NEWS reports: Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs saw their best week since October 2025, taking in $2.6 billion as trading volume more than tripled. Despite the surge, both categories remain negative year-to-date, with a $5.7 billion drop trimmed but not erased.
TREE NEWS update: Secret Network has issued approximately 1.079 billion SCRT tokens, representing a supply dilution of about 75%. This significant minting event raises concerns about the impact on token value and network economics.
TREE NEWS reports: Hong Kong banks are scrutinizing inactive accounts held by mainland Chinese residents, with declarations of fund sources becoming critical. This move reflects heightened compliance checks amid cross-border financial flows.
TREE NEWS update: On Hyperliquid, the largest short position on the LIT token urgently added $2.5 million in margin, but still faces an unrealized loss of $5.6 million. This highlights the risks of high-leverage trading on decentralized perpetual exchanges.
TREE NEWS reports: Arthur Hayes predicts that in the current market rebound, Ethereum (ETH) will outperform all other large-cap cryptocurrencies. He suggests that ETH’s strong fundamentals and market positioning make it the top pick for this cycle.
TREE NEWS update: US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.92 billion in net inflows last week, the strongest weekly performance since October 2025. Bitcoin briefly surpassed $78,000 on Friday, reflecting renewed investor interest in crypto assets.
TREE NEWS reports: Arthur Hayes announced that Flop Network will airdrop 20% of its total token supply over a 10-year period. The airdrop is part of the network’s distribution strategy, aiming to incentivize participation and decentralization.
TREE NEWS update: According to Santiment, Bitcoin has risen approximately 22% recently, while its coin-margined open interest has dropped to a one-month low. This suggests a cautious market sentiment despite the price rally.
TREE NEWS update: Metaplanet’s CEO argues that AI reduces the cost of copying, making Bitcoin’s scarcity more pronounced. The statement highlights the growing importance of digital scarcity in an age of abundant AI-generated content.
TREE NEWS reports: In the last hour, Binance recorded a net inflow of 57.03 million USDT, indicating significant capital movement into the exchange. This could signal increased trading activity or investor positioning.
TREE NEWS reports: A whale has placed a massive $91 million Bitcoin sell order using 40x leverage, according to on-chain data. The move could signal bearish sentiment or a hedging strategy, potentially impacting BTC’s price.
TREE NEWS update: Over the past seven days, Binance reserve assets saw a net inflow of $9.879 billion, while Gate’s BTC wallet balance decreased by 7.39%. These movements indicate significant shifts in exchange reserve dynamics.
TREE NEWS reports: RootData’s tokenized asset data shows that over the past 24 hours, Binance, OKX, and Gate ranked in the top three for TradFi asset trading volume. This indicates growing activity in the tokenization of traditional financial assets on centralized exchanges.
TREE NEWS reports: Analysts report that the profit ratio for Bitcoin short-term holders has risen to 74.9%, indicating increased profit-taking pressure. This suggests that a significant portion of recent buyers are now in profit, potentially leading to sell-offs.
TREE NEWS update: RootData’s latest data on tokenized assets shows Bitget ranking first in TradFi asset depth. The report highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.
TREE NEWS update: Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun unveiled the new Xuanjie O3, O100, and D100 chips, marking a significant step in the company’s semiconductor push. The chips are expected to power Xiaomi’s upcoming devices and strengthen its position in the competitive chip market.
TREE NEWS reports: Goldman Sachs warns that Nvidia’s impressive earnings may not be enough to lift its stock price. The report suggests that despite strong fundamentals, market expectations are already high, leaving limited upside. Investors should be cautious about expecting significant gains from the upcoming earnings release.
TREE NEWS update: ByteDance is consolidating its AI development tools TRAE and Doubao into a unified product, introducing a new offering called ‘Doubao Work’. This move aims to streamline its AI ecosystem and enhance productivity solutions for users.
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