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The hacker responsible for stealing over $300 million from Coinbase has just made another major Ethereum purchase. According to on-chain data from Arkham, wallet address 0x15f4c13E0cA461e0ef23F6d35Bbeb5dCE2495879 received 3,976 ETH worth approximately $18 million at a price of $4,756 per token. This wallet has been closely monitored since the May 2025 breach, when Coinbase disclosed that nearly 70,000 customers had their personal data compromised. The attack involved bribing overseas support staff and using social engineering tactics to trick users into transferring funds. In response, Coinbase offered a $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.…

The Fed’s interest rate decision, a crucial one for Bitcoin and altcoins, will be announced today. While it’s generally accepted that the Fed will cut interest rates, there’s speculation about whether it will implement a surprise 50 basis point cut. While the Fed’s interest rate decision is eagerly awaited, analysis firm QCP Capital said that the Fed is expected to start the interest rate cutting cycle with a 25 basis point cut. QCP analysts noted that investors are focusing on 2026 as the Fed’s intention to begin interest rate cuts in September is clear in the markets. At this point,…

The XRP ecosystem reached a new milestone this week. D’Cent, a well-known hardware wallet provider, launched XRPfi Prime in partnership with Doppler Finance. The service allows XRP holders to earn yield directly within their self-custody hardware wallets for the first time. This move brings together two ideas many crypto users value: the security of hardware wallets and the opportunity to earn fixed, predictable returns. With XRPfi Prime, users no longer need to choose between holding assets safely and putting them to work. Bridging the Gap for XRP Holders Unlike blockchains such as Ethereum or Solana, the XRP Ledger does not…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin used his EthTokyo 2025 keynote to chart the blockchain’s path forward, highlighting Asia’s early role in its rise, a bold 10x scaling target, and renewed calls for global collaboration. Buterin Credits Asia’s Early Role in Ethereum, Calls for Global Collaboration Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took the stage at EthTokyo 2025 with reflections that spanned the blockchain’s humble beginnings, the pivotal role of Asia in Ethereum’s growth, and his vision for the network’s future. His talk intertwined history, personal insights, and a forward-looking roadmap—underscoring Ethereum’s mission to bridge communities across East and West. From Roger Ver’s Era…

On Wednesday, the stablecoin market cracked into uncharted territory, vaulting past the $290 billion mark for the first time ever after padding its coffers with more than $4 billion in fresh capital over the past week. From USDT to RLUSD, Every Fiat-Pegged Token Joins the $290B Stablecoin Party Stablecoins are stealing the spotlight, complete with highs and hiccups. Leading the cast is tether ( USDT), strutting in with a hefty $170.9 billion market cap and a 2.33% bump this month, based on data from defillama.com. With the stablecoin market sitting at $290.483 billion, tether reigns supreme, commanding 58.83% of the…

Perp DEXs are entering a “rocket launch” phase as trading volumes hit record highs, with heavyweights like Binance and Tron joining the race. Platforms like Hyperliquid and Aster keep breaking new records, turning the competition into the hottest spotlight of this DeFi season. This is when on-chain investors are eager to “get on board” before the market becomes too crowded. Big Players Give the “Green Light” The rise of perp DEXs is no longer just an internal DeFi community story — it seems to be turning into a key strategic move across the entire industry. Binance CEO CZ recently mentioned…

Coinbase’s Ethereum Treasury has officially crossed the $635 million mark, and clearly, that’s a statement about how seriously they are treating Ethereum right now. Their holdings break down into roughly 136,782 ETH set aside as crypto assets held for investment, plus another 11,195 ETH for operational needs. At ETH prices hovering near $4,500, the total value is now firmly over $635 million. The investment portion earns staking yields around 4.8% annually, which is a way to generate predictable returns while keeping ETH on hand. Coinbase Holdings clearly sees Ethereum as a dual-purpose asset: a strategic reserve and a functional operational…

BlackRock is steering $185 billion worth of model portfolios deeper into US stocks and artificial intelligence. The decision came this week as the asset manager adjusted its entire model suite, increasing its equity allocation and dumping exposure to international developed markets. The firm now sits 2% overweight on stocks, after money moved between several of its biggest exchange-traded funds. This wasn’t a slow shuffle. Billions flowed across multiple ETFs on Tuesday as BlackRock executed the realignment. The iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) alone brought in $3.4 billion, the largest single-day haul in its history. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF…

Ethereum has finally shaken off weeks of sideways movement, launching into a strong rally. The asset now sits at a decisive resistance band that will determine whether this breakout extends into a larger trend continuation or fades into another consolidation. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily chart, Ethereum continues to respect its broad ascending channel, with the latest surge carrying price directly into the $4.7K–$4.8K supply zone. This region has acted as a ceiling before, and its overlap with the upper channel boundary amplifies its importance. A confirmed daily close above this barrier would significantly increase…

The FED has finally announced its long-awaited interest rate decision. In line with expectations, the FED lowered interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin’s first reaction after the decision is as follows: Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on the Fed. Having held interest rates steady since December, the Fed is choosing to assess the impact of Trump’s aggressive economic policies while the president resorts to direct intervention to lower interest rates. Trump has frequently criticized the Fed administration for its reluctance to cut interest rates, attempted to oust Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and announced the removal of…