TREE NEWS update: Hyperliquid’s largest long trader closed positions of 60,000 ETH and 1,200 BTC in the early morning, realizing a profit of $45.3 million. The move highlights significant whale activity on the perpetuals platform.
TREE NEWS update: BLUECHIP, a meme coin on the Base network, has seen its market cap exceed $9 million, surging over 110% in the last 24 hours. The rapid price increase highlights the continued speculative interest in meme tokens within the crypto ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: Uniswap founder Hayden Adams announced that the weekly burn of UNI tokens has reached an all-time high, reflecting increased network activity. This milestone underscores the growing adoption of the Uniswap protocol.
TREE NEWS update: BlackRock purchased $1.33 billion worth of Bitcoin last week, marking its largest weekly net purchase since the October high. This signals strong institutional demand for the leading cryptocurrency.
TREE NEWS reports: The attacker behind the Term Labs exploit has moved 300 ETH (approximately $741,000) to Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service. This move is likely an attempt to launder the stolen funds.
TREE NEWS reports: Centralized crypto exchanges saw their daily trading volume double to $37 billion within five days, indicating a surge in market activity. This sharp increase reflects heightened trader interest and volatility in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that US XRP spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $13.82 million in a single day. This indicates growing investor interest in XRP-related investment products.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if ETH falls below $2,356, cumulative long liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges could reach $1.274 billion. This highlights the fragile leverage in the crypto market amid current volatility.
TREE NEWS update: Cumberland, a market maker, deposited 2 million LIT tokens into an exchange on behalf of clients, valued at $6.94 million. The move may signal selling pressure or liquidity provision.
TREE NEWS update: Solana’s native token SOL has surpassed the $100 mark, reaching a new milestone. This price movement reflects growing market confidence in the Solana ecosystem.
TREE NEWS reports: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that USDT’s market capitalization has surpassed $180 billion, highlighting its growing use in trade and remittances in emerging markets. This milestone underscores the stablecoin’s expanding role in global commerce and financial inclusion.
TREE NEWS update: BlackRock has purchased and transferred 2,802.904 BTC and 6,580 ETH to its ETF wallets, according to data. This move indicates continued institutional accumulation of digital assets through exchange-traded funds. The purchases align with BlackRock’s growing presence in the crypto ETF space.
TREE NEWS reports: FOX Business reports that Bitcoin has risen 20%, positioning it as a potential hedge against a weakening US dollar. The move underscores growing interest in crypto as a macro hedge.
TREE NEWS update: Entropy, a private equity trading platform, has raised $14 million in funding and launched a liquidity market for Anthropic, enabling secondary trading of Anthropic shares. The move highlights growing interest in tokenizing private assets.
TREE NEWS update: Monad has released a new Monad Improvement Proposal (MIP) that allows accounts to change their cryptographic keys while keeping the same address. This feature enhances security and flexibility for users without disrupting their on-chain identity.
TREE NEWS reports: Coinbase announced it will suspend trading of IOTX on September 23, 2026. The move is part of routine delisting procedures, affecting users holding the asset.
TREE NEWS update: Towns, a decentralized communication protocol, has transferred its operations to a Swiss foundation, with some co-founders partially stepping back. The move aims to ensure long-term sustainability and community governance.
TREE NEWS reports: A security incident affecting the Cosmos EVM module has prompted developers to recommend validators pause the chain. The team is investigating and will provide updates. This highlights ongoing risks in cross-chain infrastructure.
TREE NEWS reports: A US soldier allegedly used non-public information to profit over $400,000 on Polymarket, a prediction market platform. The CFTC’s involvement in the criminal case has been opposed, raising questions about regulatory jurisdiction.
TREE NEWS update: A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a US soldier accused of using nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, but the regulator is seeking to intervene in the criminal case. The dispute centers on the legal interpretation of prediction markets and whether such bets fall under CFTC jurisdiction.
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