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TREE NEWS reports: Six Bitcoin wallets that had been dormant for over a decade transferred a combined $40 million within a week. The movements have drawn attention due to their age and size, though the reason remains unclear.

TREE NEWS update: Galaxy Research reports that six Bitcoin wallets dormant for over a decade transferred 553.59 BTC (about $40.15 million) within 10 days. The movement of these ancient coins has drawn attention, though the reason remains unclear.

TREE NEWS update: Galaxy Research tracked six Bitcoin wallets dormant since 2011-2014 that transferred a total of 553.59 BTC (worth $40.15M at the time) between Aug 16-26. Two wallets are tagged ‘Salomon Client Dusted’ related to the Noah Doe NY lawsuit; one transfer went to German crypto bank Boerse Stuttgart Digital.

TREE NEWS update: Unstoppable Domains has decided to withdraw its application to ICANN and will refund users for their Web3 domain purchases. The move signals a strategic shift away from traditional internet governance, focusing instead on blockchain-based naming systems.

TREE NEWS reports: Six Bitcoin wallets inactive for over a decade transferred tens of millions in BTC between Aug. 16 and Aug. 26. The sudden movement of funds from long-dormant addresses has drawn attention, though the reasons remain unknown.

TREE NEWS update: Unstoppable Domains has decided not to proceed with applying for its web3 domain extensions through ICANN, citing higher costs than expected returns. Founder Matthew Gould announced the decision, which comes six months after assuring customers of the application, and the company will issue refunds for affected domains.

TREE NEWS update: BitBox reported an approximately 10x increase in credit card sales in August following the Coldcard incident, driven mainly by North America. Trezor and OneKey also confirmed rising sales but did not disclose figures. All three firms reviewed their seed generation and firmware verification processes, with Trezor planning penetration tests and public security audits.

TREE NEWS update: Chainalysis reports that the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) only captures 14% of on-chain taxable crypto activity, leaving most transactions outside regulatory oversight. The report highlights gaps in global tax transparency and suggests that jurisdictions need to expand their reporting mechanisms.

TREE NEWS reports: A Solana treasury company has introduced the State of Solana data dashboard, providing real-time insights into network metrics. The tool aims to enhance transparency and data accessibility for the Solana ecosystem.

TREE NEWS reports: Chainalysis estimates 2025 global potentially taxable on-chain crypto activity at $457B, with the US at $112.6B, North America at $134.6B, and the EU at $125.1B. Only 14% falls under the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), leaving 86% involving DEXs, P2P transfers, and on-chain income streams. CARF data collection began on Jan 1, 2026 in 48 jurisdictions.

TREE NEWS update: Bitwise has received and staked 39,218 HYPE tokens (including native Hyperliquid tokens) worth approximately $3.161 million in the past 24 hours, according to HyperliquidNews monitoring. This move signals institutional interest in the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

TREE NEWS reports: Strive announced that its Bitcoin reserve-related ATM offering has been active for five consecutive trading days, raising over $10 million. The proceeds are intended to purchase more than 130 Bitcoin, reflecting continued institutional appetite for bitcoin exposure.

TREE NEWS update: DeFi Development Corp, a Nasdaq-listed SOL treasury company, launched a free network dashboard on Wednesday. The dashboard aims to help investors evaluate Solana’s ecosystem beyond just the token’s price, highlighting metrics like network activity and growth.

TREE NEWS reports: Chainalysis estimates $457 billion in taxable crypto activity, but the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) covers only 14% of onchain transactions. The firm highlights significant gaps in international tax reporting for digital assets.

TREE NEWS reports: A UK judge has dismissed the extradition appeal of the former CEO of Saitama, a crypto token, and referred the case to the UK government for a final decision. This marks a significant legal development in the ongoing proceedings against the executive.

TREE NEWS reports: Samuel Tunick, facing five years in prison over a wiped phone, claims he was secretly placed on a terrorist watch list. He asserts that the government does not own our data, highlighting privacy concerns in the digital age.

TREE NEWS update: Manpreet Kohli, accused of making $20 million from an alleged scheme to manipulate the Saitama token, is a step closer to facing trial in Boston. The extradition case highlights regulatory scrutiny on crypto executives.

TREE NEWS update: NPCCAT, a meme coin linked to the Robinhood ecosystem, is gaining community attention with a market cap of about $1.56 million. The project is rumored to be launched by the original NPC developer, who allegedly holds a large supply. However, the community notes high volatility and advises caution.

TREE NEWS update: A survey reveals that 77% of Americans consider cryptocurrencies a risky addition to retirement plans. This sentiment reflects ongoing caution toward digital assets in long-term savings, despite growing institutional interest.