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$282M Stolen in Crypto Scam via THORChain and XMR Swap

$282M in BTC and LTC stolen via hardware wallet phishing.Funds were swapped into XMR, ETH, XRP, and LTC.THORChain used to obfuscate and reroute assets.Massive $282M Scam Exposes Crypto Security RisksAccording to blockchain investigator @zachxbt, a devastating $282 million crypto theft has rocked the...

Analyst: Bitcoin Profit-Taking Drives Sell Pressure, Further Gains Face Loss-Driven Risks

According to ChainCatcher, Crypto Quant analyst Axel posted an analysis stating that data shows approximately 35,400 profit-making bitcoins flowed into centralized exchanges (CEX) in the past 24 hours, the highest level in nearly two months. Meanwhile, the outflow of losing positions was extremely l...

U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Experience $1.416 Billion Net Inflows This Week

BlockBeats news: On January 17, according to monitoring by Farside Investors, U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $1.416 billion this week, including:BlackRock IBIT: + $1.0349 billionFidelity FBTC: + $194.4 million Bitwise BITB: + $79.6 million ARK ARKB: + $42.5 millionFranklin EZBC: +$5.6 mi...

White House Disappointed as Coinbase Withdraws Support for Crypto Bill

Coinbase withdrew backing of the CLARITY Act over stablecoin yield limits, forcing the Senate Banking Committee to delay a vote.The White House said it was blindsided, calling Coinbase’s move a “rug pull” and weighing whether to withdraw support entirely.Brian Armstrong argued the bill protects bank...

MACD Backtest Reveals 4H Strategy Outperforms HODLing in 5-Year Crypto Analysis

Author:Michel AthaydeWarning: This is a "report" to wake you up.Have you ever had this illusion too:"Four hours is too slow. I want to do 5-minute short-term trading. With a 1% compound interest per day, I would become the richest person in the world in a year.""Making money through spot trading is ...

Bitcoin Price Approaching Short-Term Holder Cost Basis, Analysts Forecast Clarity Following Volatility

BlockBeats news: On January 17, Crypto Quant analyst Axel posted that the price of Bitcoin (currently $95,500) has approached the average purchase cost of short-term holders (99,460 USD), with the price difference between the two narrowing to just 4% at present.Axel explained that the current situat...

White House May Drop Crypto Bill After Coinbase Withdrawal

IntroductionThe Biden administration is reportedly contemplating withdrawing its backing for the controversial Crypto Market Structure Bill following Coinbase’s recent decision to withdraw support. This move signals deepening tensions between regulators, industry giants, and the government as the fu...

Hong Kong Scientist Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million by 2030

According to a report by the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, Tony Tang, Deputy Director of the Financial Research Institute at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, predicts that the price of Bitcoin will rise significantly by 2030, potentially reaching as high as USD 1 million per coin. At the ...

Ripple and UC Berkeley Launch UDAX to Support XRPL Startups

Key Takeaways:Ripple and UC Berkeley launch digital asset accelerator for XRPL startups.UDAX supports nine startups with growth and funding strategies.Initiative aims to expand XRPL’s institutional use and market presence.Ripple and UC Berkeley have partnered to launch the University Digital Asset X...

China Injects ¥1.85T Liquidity — Markets Turn Bullish

China pumped ¥1.85T into markets via central bank operations.The move aims to boost liquidity and support economic recovery.Global markets may benefit from increased capital flow.China’s Liquidity Boost Sparks Market OptimismIn a bold move to stimulate its slowing economy, China’s central bank has i...

White House Crypto Advisor Confirms DOJ Did Not Sell Forfeited Samourai Bitcoin

A White House crypto advisor said the US government has not sold any Bitcoin forfeited in the Samourai Wallet case, pushing back against market rumors sparked by recent on-chain activity.Key Takeaways:The DOJ confirmed it has not sold any Bitcoin forfeited in the Samourai Wallet case.The clarificati...

Bitcoin's Path to Reclaiming $100K in 2026

BTC crossed $100K in early 2025 but later dropped.Market conditions and ETF flows will influence a rebound.Analysts say a return to $100K is still possible.A Year Since Bitcoin Crossed $100KIn January 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) reached a historic milestone — soaring past $100,000 for the first time ever. T...

KuCoin Notifies Users of Scheduled Maintenance on Brazil's PIX System

As per Announcement, KuCoin has informed users that Brazilian banks have notified the platform of scheduled maintenance on the PIX system's scanning and payment functions. The maintenance aims to enhance system stability and security, though the expected restoration time has not yet been determined....

White House Considers Withdrawing Support for Clarity Act Amid Coinbase Opposition

Key Takeaways:The White House may withdraw Clarity Act support due to Coinbase’s opposition.Regulatory stability impacts stablecoins and tokenized equities.Coinbase’s move prompts legislative evaluation of crypto market rules.The White House may withdraw support for the Senate’s Clarity Act after Co...

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