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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.

TREE NEWS reports: CFTC Chair says staff is already working on a crypto market structure framework and could propose rules quickly if Congress doesn’t pass the Clarity Act. This signals regulatory readiness in the crypto space.

TREE NEWS update: BitcoinTreasuries.NET reported that Strive’s SATA has raised sufficient funds today to purchase 200 bitcoins, marking its first day back to par value. The digital credit engine is operating at full capacity.

TREE NEWS update: Hyperliquid’s open interest has reached $12.5 billion, marking the highest level since October 10. This surge indicates increased trading activity and market engagement on the platform.

TREE NEWS update: Hyperliquid’s open interest has reached a new high of $12.5 billion since October 10, according to HyperliquidNews on X. This milestone highlights growing activity in the derivatives market.

TREE NEWS reports: XRP posted its strongest weekly gains since the 2024 election pump, driven by a Bitcoin short squeeze that triggered record liquidations. However, ETF flows and futures data suggest the rally may be running on borrowed momentum, raising sustainability concerns.

TREE NEWS reports: The US national debt surpassing $40 trillion has reignited discussions among analysts about Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge, though near-term factors like Treasury yields and dollar strength remain key. The milestone could bolster Bitcoin’s long-term case despite ongoing liquidity concerns.

TREE NEWS reports: A whale moved 42,500 HYPE tokens accumulated 10 months ago to GSR Markets, and another 42,500 HYPE to Cumberland and OKX for potential sale. The transfers suggest possible distribution or selling activity, monitored by Onchain Lens.

TREE NEWS update: A whale has accumulated and withdrawn 6,920 ZEC (worth approximately $3.93 million) from Coinbase Prime, according to Onchain Lens monitoring. This large transaction highlights significant interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash.

TREE NEWS reports: A wallet associated with a16z has unstaked 89,470 HYPE tokens and transferred them to market maker Wintermute, according to on-chain data. This move could signal potential selling pressure or liquidity provision for the HYPE token.