Flash News

TREE NEWS reports: A hacker acquired 18,273 ETH (worth around $60 million) within just five hours, according to on-chain data. The sudden purchase suggests a large-scale exploitation or fund movement, though details remain unclear. The incident underscores ongoing security risks in the crypto space.

TREE NEWS update: Executives from Coinbase, Ripple, and other crypto firms met with the U.S. Commerce Secretary to advocate for the Clarity Act, aiming to establish clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets. The meeting underscores the industry’s push for legislative clarity amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

TREE NEWS reports: The CFTC has issued a supplemental consent order against former Alameda CEO and FTX co-founder, adding to previous actions. This order is part of ongoing enforcement related to the FTX collapse.

TREE NEWS update: Stripe has agreed to acquire AI routing platform OpenRouter for over $8 billion, citing that its private model is better suited for the ‘Singularity era.’ The deal may delay Stripe’s planned IPO. Terms beyond the price were not disclosed.

TREE NEWS reports: A crypto whale has reportedly made a $6.55 million profit by accurately buying the dip in Ethereum (ETH). The address’s precise entry and exit highlight potential market timing strategies.

TREE NEWS reports: According to data, if Bitcoin falls below $66,174, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.62 billion. This highlights potential cascading liquidations in the crypto market.

TREE NEWS reports: Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has prohibited its employees in Hong Kong and those transiting through China from using Claude, an AI assistant. The move is likely due to compliance with local regulations and data security concerns. The ban reflects growing scrutiny of AI tools in the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS reports: Payment giant Stripe has announced an acquisition agreement with AI company OpenRouter. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This move signals Stripe’s expansion into AI-related services.

TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Ethereum falls below $2,153, cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $479 million. This highlights significant downside risk for leveraged long positions in the current market.

TREE NEWS update: President Trump revealed that the US government has discussed accumulating a significant amount of Bitcoin, vowing to end the ‘war on crypto’ and urging swift passage of the GENIUS Act. These remarks signal a potentially major policy shift favoring the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC has proposed a new regulation, ‘Regulation Crypto Assets,’ providing two registration exemptions for crypto issuers: a startup exemption for up to $5M raised over four years, and a fundraising exemption for up to $75M per 12-month period, along with a safe harbor for tokens to lose security status. This move comes as the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress, marking a significant step by the SEC to provide a tailored framework for crypto asset issuance.

TREE NEWS reports: Open interest in Ethereum futures contracts has increased by 11.15% over the past 24 hours, indicating growing market activity and trader interest. This rise suggests increased speculative positioning in ETH derivatives.

TREE NEWS update: A large ETH long position worth $48.22 million has seen floating profits of $3.34 million, while the trader known as ‘Machi Big Brother’ has accumulated losses totaling $31.5 million. The data highlights the volatility and risk in crypto leverage trading.

TREE NEWS reports: An investor in HYPE deposited 47,000 HYPE tokens into FalconX, realizing a profit of $1.24 million within two months. This highlights the volatility and potential gains in cryptocurrency markets, though it is not directly related to RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS update: Linera has announced a public sale for its $LNRA token, positioning itself against Hyperliquid with a focus on minute-level prediction markets. The project leverages its blockchain infrastructure to enable rapid, high-frequency market operations.

TREE NEWS reports: A White House memo allowing private firms to counter foreign hackers is tightly supervised, according to crypto lawyers. They argue it could benefit the crypto industry by providing clearer rules for defending against cyberattacks.

TREE NEWS update: Galaxy Research’s head notes that retail buying of IBIT, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, has reached its highest level in two years. This surge indicates growing retail interest in Bitcoin exposure through regulated ETFs, despite market volatility.