Breaking: Uniswap COO Exits While TVL Surpasses $5.3B, Is Short Term Sell-Off Ahead?
Uniswap COO Mary-Catherine Lader steps down after four years, during which Uniswap’s TVL surpassed $5.3B. UNI token shows bullish momentum but may face short-term sell-off risks.
BigONE Hacked for $27M, Linked to Scam Activity
BigONE exchange lost $27M in a hack, with stolen funds including Bitcoin, USDT, and Ethereum. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT linked the exchange to scam activities. Trading volume dropped 38% post-hack.
GameStop & Fidelity Moves Boost Bitcoin Hyper as BTC Becomes Inflation Hedge
GameStop and Fidelity are increasing Bitcoin investments, with GameStop focusing on BTC as an inflation hedge. Fidelity’s stake in Metaplanet highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin-related equities.
Vitalik Buterin proposes minimalism as key to layer-2 blockchain success
Vitalik Buterin advocates for minimalism in layer-2 blockchain development, emphasizing reliance on Ethereum’s strengths like security and data availability to streamline efficiency and trust.
CLARITY Act explained: What it means for Crypto Week and beyond
The CLARITY Act aims to clarify crypto regulation in the U.S., dividing oversight between the SEC and CFTC. It defines digital assets, protects self-custody rights, and requires registration for crypto businesses.
Chinese Brokerage Giant Warns Tether ‘Will Inevitably Be Eroded’ by Compliant Stablecoins – “The Defiant”
A Chinese financial firm warns Tether’s dominance may decline due to new stablecoin regulations in the U.S. and EU, though it could retain use in unregulated markets and unstable economies.
IRS Mapping Wallet Activity Across Chains—Expert Says It’s Time to Prepare – Bitcoin News
Tax expert warns traders about IRS tracking crypto transactions across wallets and chains, emphasizing the need to file Form 1099-DA by 2026 to avoid underreporting penalties.
Bitcoin (BTC) Whales Break Silence: Is a Mid-Cycle Pivot Imminent?
Bitcoin’s rally pauses as whales become active, with dormant coins moving and profits being taken. Analysts suggest a potential market pivot, with key resistance at $124K and support at $113K.
Crypto Week Update: GOP Fast-Tracks Bills Amid CBDC Clash – Coinspeaker
GOP fast-tracks crypto bills amid CBDC clash, with Trump intervening to broker support. Key legislation includes the GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, though internal divisions threaten progress.
Cross-Chain Crypto Crime Hits $21.8 Billion as Scams, Sanctions Evasion Surge: Elliptic – “The Defiant”
Cross-chain crypto crime surged to $21.8 billion by 2025, with North Korea responsible for 12%. Criminals exploit DEXs, bridges, and swaps for scams, sanctions evasion, and laundering, per Elliptic’s report.
