Bitcoin dipped below its Metcalfe network value for the first time in two years, triggering a leverage flush and strong long-term holder accumulation—conditions that historically precede major 12-month gains.
China’s yuan posts its strongest gain since 2020 while the PBOC tightens its crackdown on crypto and stablecoins. Despite reduced China-linked demand, global liquidity and Fed-driven macro trends remain the primary drivers of Bitcoin.
Robert Kiyosaki says the global economy is entering a historic collapse fueled by Japan’s carry trade and urges investors to move into Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, and energy assets as protection against fiat devaluation.
European authorities have seized Cryptomixer, confiscating €25M in Bitcoin and 12TB of data. The move highlights tightening regulatory pressure on crypto anonymity platforms and raises global compliance expectations.
Vitalik Buterin urges the Zcash community to reject token-weighted governance, citing risks like vote buying, whale control, and erosion of privacy. The debate highlights broader challenges in decentralized governance models.
Elon Musk argues that energy, not fiat, is the true store of value and positions Bitcoin as an energy-backed digital asset. His comments boosted institutional interest and may shape market sentiment and regulatory views.
Chinese scammer Qian Zhimin amassed nearly 195,000 BTC in a massive fraud scheme. UK police seized 61,000 BTC, but over 120,000 BTC remain missing. Victims received only partial compensation, exposing major gaps in global crypto enforcement.
Sony’s new Soneium Layer-2 blockchain powers fan participation through rewards, voting, and real engagement, starting with Idol Runway Collection. The system reflects Asia’s leadership in Web3 entertainment and aims to scale globally.
Binance has partnered with Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Finance to support a new International Financial Center, focusing on blockchain, startups, and digital finance growth across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
The UK’s HMRC is proposing a new tax framework for DeFi lending, staking, and liquidity pools, deferring taxes until profits are realized. The move could simplify compliance for Ethereum users and set a global standard for DeFi tax policy.
South Korean exchange Upbit temporarily paused withdrawals after a $36.8M exploit on its Solana hot wallets. Assets were moved to cold storage, part of the funds were frozen, and the exchange promises full user reimbursement.
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