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UK police have recovered 20.21 Bitcoin worth approximately $1.4 million, tracing the assets to dark web markets operational between 2016 and 2019. The investigation highlights law enforcement's growing capability to track cryptocurrency linked to criminal activities.
Read MoreA consortium led by Advent and Stripe has abandoned plans to acquire PayPal in a deal that could have exceeded $50 billion, according to Bloomberg. The potential leveraged buyout, which would have been one of the largest ever, is no longer being pursued.
Read MoreJPMorgan significantly raised its price target for Marvell Technology from $240 to $305, reflecting strong confidence in the company's growth within AI and data center infrastructure. This move underscores the firm's bullish outlook on the semiconductor sector's key players.
Read MoreTransfyr, a physical AI startup, raised $25 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst. The company aims to bridge the gap between physical experimentation and digital intelligence by transforming complex scientific data into machine-readable formats, enabling AI-driven automated closed-loop systems for research and industry.
Read MoreCryptocurrency-linked stocks fell broadly in U.S. premarket trading, led by SBET dropping over 2%. The decline may reflect investor caution towards crypto volatility or a broader cooling of risk appetite.
Read MoreHMRC data shows 240 individuals declared over £717 million in crypto capital gains, representing more than half the total. Over half of crypto taxpayers are aged 25-44, with males dominating. The UK is tightening crypto tax rules and planning DeFi tax deferrals.
Read MoreAnalyst Jiang Zhuoe highlights remarkably strong Ethereum ETF inflows, reaching 96.8% of Bitcoin ETF's volume. Given ETH's smaller market cap, this signals intense investor interest. The market shows a consolidating pattern with rising lows, suggesting a potential upward breakout is imminent.
Read MoreEthena is planning to extend its proven crypto spot-perpetual arbitrage strategy to the stock perpetuals market, targeting significant funding rate premiums. The theoretical open interest potential is immense, with current markets already showing high rates, presenting a substantial opportunity.
Read MoreCircle has secured a landmark multi-year partnership with Chelsea FC, becoming their front-of-shirt sponsor from the 2026/27 season. This deal signals a major step for crypto adoption in mainstream sports and highlights a strategic shift towards regulated, high-profile exposure for digital asset brands within established legal frameworks.
Read MoreCryptocurrency exchange Bullish has provided USD.AI with $100 million in debt financing. The capital is earmarked to support GPU-backed lending for AI infrastructure, highlighting growing institutional interest in financing high-performance computing resources through crypto-native mechanisms.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals an anonymous address spent 13.55 million USDT to purchase 5,425 ETH at an average price of $2,498 within 30 minutes. This large transaction has drawn market attention to institutional capital movements and Ethereum's future trajectory.
Read MoreJapan deployed a record $96.4 billion in one month to support the yen after it hit a 40-year low. The intervention, coordinated with the US, signals a strong warning to speculators and a readiness for further action if necessary.
Read MoreMetaplanet has surged to 33rd place in Japanese stock trading volume rankings. The company's adoption of Bitcoin as a primary treasury asset has fueled significant market activity, highlighting investor fascination with innovative corporate financial strategies that bridge traditional and digital asset markets.
Read MoreJapan has conducted an unprecedented 15.4 trillion yen in foreign exchange intervention over the past month, a record-breaking sum. This massive move highlights authorities' urgency to stem the yen's sharp decline and is set to significantly impact global currency market dynamics and the yen's near-term trajectory.
Read MoreU.S. military operations over the past two months have significantly eroded Iran's control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Actions include guided naval patrols, airstrikes, and mine-clearing efforts. U.S. officials view this as a potential turning point to ease global economic pressure. President Trump stated the strait is now 'open' and Iran's response has been muted.
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