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Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert has flagged a significant transfer of 222,000,000 $USDT, valued at approximately $222 million, from an unidentified wallet to Wintermute, a prominent algorithmic trading firm and liquidity provider in the cryptocurrency market. The transaction, recorded on the Tron network, has drawn attention from analysts monitoring large-scale stablecoin movements. Details of the Transaction The transfer originated from a wallet labeled as ‘unknown’ by Whale Alert, which typically designates addresses not publicly associated with a specific exchange or institutional entity. The destination, Wintermute, is a well-known market maker that provides liquidity across centralized and decentralized exchanges. Such large…

M3 DAO, a swiftly expanding DeFi infrastructure entity, has partnered with XWINNER, a modular Web3 infrastructure firm. The partnership attempts to enhance token utility within the Web3 network. As M3 DAO disclosed in its official X announcement, the development aims to establish robust engagement models, liquidity coordination instruments, and incentive mechanisms for blockchain-based initiatives. So, the joint effort is poised to redefine tokens into core elements of the decentralized ecosystem. 🤝 M3 DAO x XWINNER Partnership @xwinnerglobalTokens need utility — not just attention.👑 XWINNER is building a modular infrastructure layer that helps Web3 projects create stronger engagement, incentives, and liquidity…

Risk appetite weakened in global markets today, and the cryptocurrency market turned red due to geopolitical tensions. Declines were particularly noticeable in major assets, especially Bitcoin and XRP. This negative market sentiment came after US President Donald Trump postponed the deadline for potential military action against Iran to April 6. While this decision signaled a temporary extension for negotiations, the continued uncertainty has pushed investors into a cautious position. Although Trump claimed the talks were progressing well, reports that the Iranian side was hesitant to engage in negotiations and that the Pentagon was considering additional troop deployment options increased the…

U.S. semiconductor equities rallied on May 13, with major chipmakers posting strong gains as investors rotated back into high-growth technology exposure following recent macro data surprises. Micron Technology climbed nearly 5%, ON Semiconductor rose close to 5%, and NXP Semiconductors advanced 4.6%, according to Jinshi reports. The move signals renewed appetite for compute-intensive sectors tied to artificial intelligence, data infrastructure and next-generation hardware — a backdrop that has historically influenced sentiment toward Ethereum ($ETH), which is often framed by market participants as a decentralized compute and settlement layer. Semiconductor strength reinforces Ethereum’s “compute beta” narrative While the rally in chipmakers…

The US-Iran conflict is still ongoing, and tensions between the two countries are escalating. While uncertainty remains about what will happen next, new statements have come from the US Treasury Secretary. Speaking on Fox Business’s Kudlow program, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that approximately $500 million worth of crypto assets were seized from Iran. Scott Bessent announced that $500 million worth of cryptocurrency assets were seized during an economic pressure operation targeting Iran. Bessent stated that this seizure was part of President Donald Trump’s Operation Economic Rage, which aims to cut off Iran’s funding sources through seizure, bank account…

Miami, FL – The volume of payments made using stablecoin-linked debit and credit cards has grown by approximately 105% over the past year, according to John Timoni, head of partnerships at the stablecoin infrastructure firm Rain. Timoni shared the data during a panel discussion at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami, highlighting a rapid shift in how digital currencies are being used for everyday transactions. Stablecoin Cards: From Niche to Mainstream Stablecoin cards allow users to spend digital assets like $USDC or $USDT at any merchant that accepts traditional card payments. The card issuer converts the stablecoin into fiat currency…

Grvt, a self-custodial onchain trading and wealth platform built on ZKSync, announced Thursday that it is integrating the Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund into its earn products through a partnership with Centrifuge. The move marks the company’s expansion beyond perpetuals trading into broader wealth management products tied to tokenized real-world assets. Through the integration, Grvt users will gain access to yield generated by an onchain fund managed by Janus Henderson, one of the world’s largest asset managers. According to the company, the integration is the first in a series of planned partnerships aimed at transforming Grvt from a perpetual exchange…

Blockstream CEO and one of the pioneers of cryptography Adam Back has drawn investors’ attention by pointing to the formation of a new “impossible” price floor for Bitcoin. According to his analysis, the key technical indicator — the 200-week simple moving average (SMA) — has officially surpassed the $59,000 mark. Back’s view coincides with a period of increased activity from institutional players. While the retail sector shows caution, large companies such as Strategy continue to aggressively accumulate Bitcoin, holding more than 761,000 coins. How Adam Back’s latest 200WMA data is trapping Bitcoin bears The 200-week average is the most reliable…

An Ethereum wallet that participated in the network’s initial coin offering (ICO) in 2015 has reactivated after more than a decade of inactivity, moving 50 $ETH to a new address. The transaction, valued at approximately $113,000 at current prices, marks the first activity from the address in 3,940 days, according to Etherscan data. From $124 to Over $900,000: A Decade-Long Hold The address, which begins with 0xE0F, originally acquired 400 $ETH during the Ethereum ICO. At the time, the investment cost the participant just $124. Today, that same holding is worth approximately $906,000, representing a staggering 7,303-fold return on the…

$ETHFI’s KRW listing on Upbit drove a sharp 20% surge, showing how Korean market access can quickly boost liquidity and short-term price momentum. The rally cooled fast as profit-taking kicked in, highlighting a typical listing pattern: initial hype spike followed by stabilization once broader trading begins. Strong fundamentals and Arthur Hayes’ backing add credibility, but sustained upside now depends on continued trading volume beyond the initial listing buzz. Ether.fi’s $ETHFI token has been added to South Korea’s largest crypto exchange with a new $ETHFI/KRW pair, giving it direct access to a massive retail market. Trading started on March 19 at…