TREE NEWS reports: The Sandbox said it contained a bridge exploit that minted unbacked SAND tokens on Base and BSC. South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb froze SAND transfers under local law, halting deposits and withdrawals on Ethereum, which the studio says was unaffected.
TREE NEWS reports: This article from ChainCatcher notes that ten years ago, the price of Bitcoin was $586. It reflects on the historical price point without providing current market analysis or predictions.
TREE NEWS update: A whale transferred 1,727 BTC, worth approximately $133 million, to Binance. The move may signal potential selling pressure or repositioning by a large holder.
TREE NEWS update: Base meme coin BLUECHIP surged over 780x intraday, with its market cap briefly exceeding $3 million, now around $2.98 million. The narrative revives a 2014 old meme from Coinbase product lead Cobie’s early trading posts. Odaily reminds investors of high volatility risk.
TREE NEWS update: A group of about 20 developers is proactively scanning the Bitcoin ecosystem for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by AI, warning that cheap, powerful models have given attackers unprecedented reach. Their efforts aim to harden Bitcoin’s software against AI-discoverable flaws.
TREE NEWS reports: The planned SPAC merger between BSTR Holdings and Cantor Equity Partners I, which would have made BSTR a bitcoin reserve company, has been terminated. BSTR now owes $10 million by September 19 and $5 million by December 1, with Blockstream Capital Partners potentially covering if unpaid.
TREE NEWS reports: Grayscale suggests that Bitcoin’s rebound this week may indicate the formation of a more resilient phase bottom. The analysis points to increased market stability despite broader economic uncertainties.
TREE NEWS update: BSC meme coin Bicat surged briefly, with its market cap exceeding $7 million before settling around $6.27 million. The token gained attention after Binance posted a black-and-yellow cat image in December 2025, and Flap’s official account suggested the name ‘Bicat’ in the comments. Odaily reminds investors of the high volatility of meme coins.
TREE NEWS reports: Hyperliquid’s token HYPE surged to a record $82, up 38% over the week, with 24-hour trading volume exceeding $2B and a market cap of ~$17.17B. Multicoin Capital transferred 308,884 HYPE (~$19.8M) to Coinbase Prime, part of over $100M in HYPE moved since February 2026. The CFTC is reportedly pushing to bring Hyperliquid to the US market compliantly.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows that the Royal Government of Bhutan moved 10.779 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $835,000, to a new address. The transfer highlights ongoing activity by the country’s sovereign treasury in managing its crypto holdings.
TREE NEWS reports: Market maker Wintermute has transferred 3,834.3 BTC (approximately $256.8 million) to Binance this week, according to on-chain data. The large inflow may signal potential selling pressure or liquidity provision, drawing attention from traders.
TREE NEWS reports: Analysts report that short-term traders are taking profits, causing Bitcoin inflows to Binance to reach their highest level since February. This suggests potential selling pressure on the cryptocurrency.
TREE NEWS update: Justin Sun stated that the lawsuit against WLFI is fundamentally about the principles of blockchain ownership. He emphasized the importance of protecting decentralized asset rights in the legal challenge.
TREE NEWS reports: The ‘bull market’ address has accumulated over $155,000 in fees since its inception. This highlights the significant revenue generated by meme coins and trading activity in the current crypto market cycle.
TREE NEWS update: Data shows that centralized exchanges (CEXs) have seen a cumulative net outflow of 2,721.19 BTC over the past week. This movement suggests investors are withdrawing Bitcoin from exchanges, potentially indicating a shift to self-custody or accumulation.
TREE NEWS reports: According to data, Machibig Brother’s total long position value exceeds $140 million, with BTC long position floating profit of $2.02 million. This highlights significant whale activity in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS update: Yi Lihua remains bullish on the market, stating that the recent weekend pullback does not change the overall uptrend. He advises investors to focus on long-term trends rather than short-term fluctuations.
TREE NEWS reports: A BIT-linked entity closed its 40,000 ETH position, realizing a profit of $9.897 million, while another address increased its holdings by 9,021 ETH. The moves reflect active whale trading in the Ethereum market.
TREE NEWS update: Over the past 24 hours, the crypto market has seen massive liquidations totaling $1.675 billion, affecting more than 280,000 traders. This indicates extreme volatility and leveraged positions being wiped out across exchanges.
TREE NEWS update: A large holder of 935万美元 worth of ETH appears to have cleared their position, with an estimated profit of $1.68 million. The move suggests a bearish sentiment from the whale, potentially impacting market dynamics. Details on the exact timing and method of the exit remain undisclosed.
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