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A crypto wallet linked to investment fund Gamma Fun has deposited approximately 11,035 Ether ($ETH), valued at $24.46 million, to the Binance exchange over the past two days, according to on-chain data tracked by EmberCN. The latest transaction, occurring about 20 minutes ago, involved 5,480 $ETH worth $11.93 million. What the On-Chain Data Shows Large transfers to centralized exchanges are often interpreted by market analysts as a precursor to selling. When assets move from a private wallet to an exchange, it typically signals that the holder intends to liquidate or trade the position. In this case, the cumulative size of…
Paxos Labs has integrated its Amplify platform with Toku to let employees earn yield on stablecoin salaries as soon as they are paid, without moving funds off-platform or giving up custody. The feature applies to balances held in Toku wallets, allowing users to opt in and earn yield on $USDC ($USDC), USDt (USDT) and $USDG ($USDG) with no lockups or withdrawal delays. The rollout extends across Toku’s payroll network, which it said processes more than $1 billion annually for workers in over 100 countries and integrates with systems including ADP, Workday, Gusto and UKG. The update addresses a limitation of…
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart says major asset managers are continuing to push deeper into the altcoin ETF race as Grayscale Investments and VanEck advance new filings tied to a potential spot $BNB ETF. The latest SEC-related updates are now fueling speculation that institutional demand for alternative crypto ETFs is rapidly expanding beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Grayscale Updates Spot $BNB ETF Filing According to James Seyffart, Grayscale recently submitted a second amended S-1 filing for its proposed spot $BNB ETF. The updated filing suggests the company may already be actively responding to feedback from the U.S. SEC as the review…
The Senate Banking Committee is gearing up for a Thursday markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bill that promises to finally give crypto a coherent regulatory home in the US. But before the vote, senators from both parties are huddling to hash out a question that has dogged this legislation from the start: can you write the rules for an industry when the people writing them might also be profiting from it? What the bill actually does The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is designed to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets. It would establish…
Layer-1 blockchain developer Solayer launched a Visa-compatible payment card that allows users to spend $USDC balances through in-store, online and contactless transactions. The card supports ATM withdrawals in supported regions and can be ordered through the Solayer Pay app, according to the announcement. Existing users can request the card for free, while new users pay a $20 annual activation fee. Source: Solayer Pay Solayer Pay launched in April 2025 under the name Emerald Card and initially rolled out to 40,000 users across more than 100 countries, according to the company. Solayer said the new physical card expands the existing Solayer…
Some bitcoin indicators are still going the wrong way, challenging the bullish $70,000 holdout story
What do you call a market that consistently shrugs off headlines that usually send it tumbling? You call it resilient with a strong underlying demand support. That’s the bitcoin story in recent weeks, as it the cryptocurrency held firm around $70,000 even as the Iran war rages, oil prices surge, and Fed rate-cut bets evaporate. This kind of defiance screams bullishness. But hang on, some key indicators are still heading the wrong way, throwing a wrench into that bullish interpretation. The first indicator is the Coinbase Premium, which measures the price difference between bitcoin on Coinbase, a Nasdaq-listed Exchange, and…
Ethereum pressure mounts as the ETHBTC pair breaks down from a key descending triangle structure. The weakening performance against Bitcoin suggests that bearish momentum may still be dominating the market, leaving Ethereum vulnerable to deeper pullbacks unless bulls quickly reclaim critical resistance levels. ETHBTC Trendline Rejection Keeps Pressure On Ethereum Crypto analyst Ardi recently pointed out that Ethereum continues to face weakness against Bitcoin as ETHBTC keeps rejecting a major descending trendline. Repeated rejections from this structure increase the likelihood of Ethereum printing fresh cycle lows against the US dollar if broader market conditions weaken further. Meanwhile, ETHBTC is starting…
Warren Buffett used his first sit-down interview since stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO to bundle prediction markets, legalized sports betting, and day trading into a single critique, calling state-sponsored gambling a “tax on stupidity” that quietly subsidizes wealthy Americans – a take which is now receiving renewed attention on social media, having been originally ignored by the press. Key Takeaways: Warren Buffett groups prediction markets with sports betting in a CNBC interview. Buffett says state gambling revenue “relieves the taxes on me or other rich people.” Bernstein projects prediction market volume will hit $240 billion in 2026. Trade Press…
Elon Musk has recently revisited his reasons for supporting Dogecoin during a discussion with ARK Invest. Once dismissed as a joke, Dogecoin has become a global phenomenon—thanks in no small part to Musk’s influence. As CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Musk’s commentary on cryptocurrencies, and particularly on meme coins, has regularly attracted attention. Throughout Dogecoin’s dramatic rise in 2021, Musk’s tweets and statements not only drew new investors but also ignited heated debates across the digital asset world. Musk’s approach to Dogecoin During a July 22, 2021 appearance on the ARK Invest platform, Musk expressed his belief that “the most…
Italian authorities have put crypto ATMs seized Italy at the center of a new enforcement push after a Bologna-led probe targeted a company they say ran a nationwide network of machines that converted cash into cryptocurrency and back again. Investigators said the business operated without the required authorization and helped launder illicit proceeds. The scale of the operation stands out. Guardia di Finanza seized 39 crypto ATM devices across 27 provinces, along with 380,000 euros in cash and a website used to advertise cryptocurrency activity. Although the court-backed action was carried out in Bologna, investigators said the alleged network reached…