Category: Crypto Currents
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US Bond Holders Abruptly Dump ~$11,000,000,000 in Treasuries and Corporate Debt Amid Fears of US Fiscal Fallout: Report – The Daily Hodl
Investors sold $11 billion in US bonds amid inflation fears and fiscal concerns, ending a five-year inflow streak. The selloff follows new spending bills and rising government debt.
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$8.6B Bitcoin Move Sparks Fears of Massive Hack: Coinbase’s Conor Grogan
Coinbase’s Conor Grogan warns of a potential hack after $8.6B in dormant Bitcoin moved, with suspicious Bitcoin Cash transactions adding to concerns about compromised private keys.
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Billionaire Bill Ackman Invests $4,960,000,000 in Three Assets in Massive Bet on Tech, Mobility and Grub – The Daily Hodl
Billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund invests $4.96 billion in Uber, Chipotle, and Alphabet, focusing on tech, mobility, and food sectors, per SEC filings.
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If You Have Crypto and Use Firefox, Hackers are Targeting You
Koi Security discovered malicious Firefox extensions targeting crypto users by impersonating wallet tools like MetaMask and Coinbase, stealing credentials and IPs since April 2025.
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‘Small possibility’ $8.6B Bitcoin transfer was a hack: Coinbase exec
Coinbase exec suggests a small chance the $8.6B Bitcoin transfer from dormant wallets was a hack, potentially the largest heist ever. Suspicious BCH transaction noted before BTC moves.
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Mobile Giant AT&T Paying $177,000,000 To Current and Former Customers in Massive Data Breach Settlement – The Daily Hodl
AT&T will pay $177 million to settle a class action lawsuit over two data breaches affecting millions of customers, exposing sensitive information like social security numbers and call metadata.
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Early Bitcoin Buyer Turns $7,800 into $1 Billion – Here’s What Happened
A dormant Bitcoin wallet from 2011 transferred 10,000 BTC worth $1.09 billion after 14 years. The initial $7,800 investment saw a 140,000x return, sparking speculation about the owner’s motives.
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Coinbase System Upgrade, New Timelines to Keep in Mind – Coinspeaker
Coinbase rescheduled its system upgrade to August 2, 2025, causing potential disruptions to trading and transactions. New tokens QCAD, SKY, and USDS were added to its roadmap.
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‘I Don’t See How We’ll Do That’: JPMorgan’s Chief Global Strategist Says White House’s 3% US Economic Growth Projection Unsustainable – The Daily Hodl
JPMorgan’s chief strategist David Kelly doubts the White House’s 3% US economic growth projection, citing retiring baby boomers and low productivity as key hurdles.
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Ripple Labs Unlocks 500,000,000 XRP from Escrow as XRP Price Consolidates – Coinspeaker
Ripple Labs unlocked 500 million XRP from escrow on July 4, completing its monthly 1 billion XRP release. The firm is shifting from rigid escrow practices to dynamic strategies based on demand.