TREE NEWS update: Bitmine increased its Ethereum holdings by 53,501 ETH last week, pushing its total stash past 5.9 million ETH. This move underscores continued institutional accumulation in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Etherscan has introduced a dedicated API for AI agents, enabling direct access to on-chain data across over 60 blockchains. This move aims to streamline AI integration with blockchain data, potentially boosting efficiency for developers and automated systems.
TREE NEWS reports: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) acquired 4,603 BTC for about $370 million at an average price of $80,318 per coin, marking its first purchase since June. The purchase price is roughly 29% above the average price at which the company sold Bitcoin during the summer.
TREE NEWS update: Strive has increased its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing an additional 1,800 BTC, bringing its total to 23,156 BTC. This move underscores continued institutional accumulation in the cryptocurrency market.
TREE NEWS reports: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased an additional 4,603 BTC for approximately $369.7 million last week. The company continues to expand its Bitcoin treasury, reinforcing its position as a major corporate holder.
TREE NEWS update: 监测数据显示,5000万 USDT 已转入 Binance。该笔资金可能预示大户或机构的入场,但具体意图不明。
TREE NEWS update: LIT token, issued by perp DEX Lighter, has surged nearly 5x from its March low to $3.79, with a market cap of $865M. The rally is fueled by Lighter’s US-centric positioning, CFTC advisory role, and exclusive perp engine deals with Telegram and Robinhood. Founder Vladimir’s high school friendship with Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev underscores the deep connection behind the Robinhood Chain integration.
TREE NEWS update: Wallets linked to Cumberland withdrew 15,390 ETH (worth $37.66 million) from Binance. This move may signal institutional trading activity or market positioning.
TREE NEWS reports: Fomo has entered the top five finance apps in the US, surpassing Cash App and Kalshi. The app’s rise highlights growing interest in crypto-based financial platforms.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitget has introduced its ‘Million Club’ initiative, offering participants a 10% USDT savings yield along with VIP 6 tier privileges. This program aims to attract high-volume traders by providing enhanced benefits on the exchange.
TREE NEWS reports: Crypto projects spent a record $638 million on token buybacks so far in 2026, with Hyperliquid and Pump.fun accounting for nearly 90% of the total. This marks a growing trend of protocols using revenue for buybacks to return value to token holders.
TREE NEWS reports: An arbitration panel ruled that Gemini is not liable for the collapse of its Earn lending program, a significant legal victory for the crypto exchange. The decision could impact similar cases involving crypto lending platforms and their obligations to users.
TREE NEWS update: Analyst Willy Woo suggests that Bitcoin’s holding rate may become a critical threshold for the separation of currency from the state. This could signal a shift in how monetary systems are perceived and controlled. The comment highlights growing interest in Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional state-issued currencies.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitmine chairman Tom Lee argues Ethereum is severely undervalued due to tokenization and AI agent demand, predicting a sharp ETH/BTC ratio rebound. He cites four catalysts for 2026: the Clarity Act, short covering, Asian capital inflows, and institutional FOMO. Lee remains bullish on Bitcoin but sees Ethereum as the core of the next five years in crypto.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin is approaching its August monthly close below key resistance levels. Markets are once again pricing in a potential Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in September, which could impact crypto sentiment.
TREE NEWS update: Float Protocol, a DeFi protocol, suffered a flash loan attack resulting in a loss of approximately $28,000. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in the DeFi space. Details of the attack are still emerging.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Ethereum (ETH) breaks above $2,567, cumulative short liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges (CEXs) could reach $1.038 billion. This highlights a potential squeeze that could amplify upward price momentum.
TREE NEWS update: Polymarket’s head of intelligence says the platform is prepared to handle potential rule violations during the midterm elections. This comes as prediction markets gain attention for political event trading.
TREE NEWS reports: JPMorgan is reportedly expanding its retail banking crypto asset team, signaling increased focus on digital assets within its consumer operations. The move underscores traditional finance’s growing engagement with cryptocurrencies.
TREE NEWS update: Over the weekend, eight meme coins on Robinhood Chain, including microduck, COPPERINU, FAFO, GG, and YOLO, surpassed $10 million in market cap. Their success hinges on market sentiment and ties to hot companies, KOLs, or political figures. Robinhood’s CEO sees tokenization as key to broadening stock ownership, blending meme culture with RWA assets.
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