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TREE NEWS update: A whale has reportedly cleared out 10,500 ETH after banking a $3.7 million profit within a month. The move highlights notable trading activity in the crypto market, though no broader market impact has been noted.

TREE NEWS reports: Arbitrum is advancing zero-knowledge (ZK) settlement, which could reduce Layer 1 withdrawal times from several days to just hours. This marks a significant improvement in cross-layer interoperability and user experience for the Arbitrum ecosystem.

TREE NEWS reports: Grayscale Research suggests that Zcash’s privacy features could become crucial in the AI era, potentially boosting its value ninefold if its market share rises to 5%. The report highlights the growing demand for privacy in AI-driven transactions.

TREE NEWS reports: A study reveals that over 150 Polymarket wallets allegedly used classified US military intelligence to trade, amassing about $8 million in profits. The findings raise concerns about market manipulation and the integrity of prediction markets.

TREE NEWS update: Glassnode reports that high-conviction buyers have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin since January this year, with their held supply share now exceeding that of the previous market cycle. This trend indicates strong long-term holder confidence despite market fluctuations.

TREE NEWS update: Over the past 24 hours, total liquidations across crypto exchanges exceeded $800 million, with Bitcoin accounting for $461 million. This indicates a sharp market correction or high volatility, impacting leveraged traders significantly.

TREE NEWS reports: Optimism Collective has decided to redirect $49.7 million worth of OP tokens from its airdrop reserve to its governance fund, following a late vote by Test in Prod that secured approval. The move aims to support the protocol’s long-term sustainability and governance initiatives.

TREE NEWS update: Arbitrum has activated Elara, a feature allowing chain owners to implement optional compliance filters on dedicated chains, with screening controlled by chain owners rather than ArbitrumDAO. Priority fees remain disabled on Arbitrum One pending a future vote.

TREE NEWS update: Macro expert Lyn Alden suggests Bitcoin may attract new buyers as fast money is washed out, though the asset isn’t out of the woods yet. The analysis comes amid ongoing market volatility.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s price has broken above its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months, signaling renewed bullish momentum. The rally gained steam after the US Treasury expanded its bond buyback program.

TREE NEWS update: CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced at an Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that he has directed staff to explore crypto-related policies, including developer protections, signaling the agency’s readiness to act on digital asset regulation if the CLARITY Act does not pass. This move underscores proactive regulatory engagement in the crypto space.

TREE NEWS update: The Coldcard incident illustrates the critical difference between open source and source-available licenses in Bitcoin software. Restrictive licenses like MIT plus Commons Clause reduce the reviewer pool and shift security burden to vendors, undermining the trust model of FOSS.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s surge above $72,000 wiped out billions in bearish bets, but analysts caution that fresh buying is needed to sustain the rally. The historic move has sparked debate over the next direction for the cryptocurrency.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s price has broken above the $73,000 mark, signaling strong bullish momentum in the crypto market. This move comes amid increasing institutional interest and positive market sentiment.

TREE NEWS reports: US authorities have charged an Iranian hacking crew in a sprawling theft case, including a $6 million Bitcoin ransom, and are offering a $10 million reward for information. The charges highlight ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime involving cryptocurrency.

TREE NEWS reports: Binance has launched Agent OS, enabling AI agents to access market data, execute trades, and make payments on its platform. Users retain control by setting permissions and managing account access for these AI agents.

TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin’s sharpest rally in five months has flipped short-term prediction market odds from bearish to a coin flip, but longer-term bets still price in a crash. Despite the price surge, traders remain skeptical about sustained gains.