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Bitcoin reserve firm Empery Digital has sold 1,400 BTC over two months, raising $87.1 million. The proceeds are being redirected toward AI data center investments and debt repayment, cutting its Bitcoin holdings nearly in half. The strategic shift was met with positive market reaction.
Read MoreOn July 12, Iranian media reported that Iran launched military strikes against multiple US targets in the Middle East. This action marks a significant escalation in regional tensions and may trigger renewed geopolitical confrontation.
Read MoreQatar's Interior Ministry announced on July 12th that the country is facing a high-level security threat, prompting an official escalation of the alert status. Authorities are urging all citizens and residents to remain indoors or in secure locations, adhere to safety instructions, and avoid non-essential travel.
Read MoreSK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung warns that 2027 could see the tightest chip supply in industry history, with HBM prices potentially doubling. Despite capacity expansion efforts, demand may outstrip supply beyond 2030, as clients seek long-term agreements. Meanwhile, Chinese memory makers' expansion plans are being closely watched.
Read MoreUniswap founder Hayden Adams disclosed that Uniswap accounts for 99.5% of DEX trading volume related to Robinhood Chain. This staggering figure underscores Uniswap's dominance and sparks discussions on ecosystem dependencies within emerging blockchain networks.
Read MoreEric Trump shared a chart showing Ethereum's strong rise against Bitcoin on social media, publicly endorsing cryptocurrency as the future of finance. This move further links the Trump family to crypto market trends.
Read MoreAn Ethereum whale, previously profitable from swing trading, has secured another $1.5M gain. After accumulating over 6,100 ETH at ~$1,575 in early June, the address deposited the assets to an exchange at $1,823. This analysis explores the timing and strategy behind the trade.
Read MoreThe US CLARITY Act faces a narrow legislative window with bipartisan disagreements persisting over key issues. If not advanced before the August recess, the bill may restart. Republicans aim for a floor vote the week of July 20, needing Democratic support to proceed.
Read MoreMajor LAB holders moved 18.5 million tokens worth $18.69 million to exchanges over two days, crashing the price from $1.2 to $0.56, a 53% plunge. This analysis explores the sell-off timeline, market impact, and potential implications for the project's future.
Read MoreA Russian tourist in Bali was kidnapped and held for 30 hours. He was beaten and forced to surrender passwords to his cryptocurrency accounts. The assailants also took his phones to access the assets, highlighting the physical risks tied to holding digital wealth.
Read MoreOn July 12, some Phantom wallet users reported performance issues with transfer and swap functions. The team is investigating the cause, advising users to delay transactions and monitor official updates.
Read MoreA miner using a tiny 1TH/s ASIC rig solo-mined a Bitcoin block, claiming the full 3.1382 BTC reward worth ~$200K. With odds estimated at once every 16,000 years, this statistically improbable event highlights the extreme variance possible in cryptocurrency mining.
Read MoreAdam Back and Michael Saylor have voiced strong opposition to the BIP110 proposal, arguing it contradicts Bitcoin's decentralized, permissionless nature by attempting to restrict transaction types at the consensus layer. They warn it sets a dangerous precedent for network changes.
Read MoreA senior Iranian official warned that recent US actions will draw a response, accusing Washington of breaching a key memorandum on Strait of Hormuz security. He asserted Iran is fully prepared, escalating tensions around the vital waterway.
Read MoreExplosions rocked multiple key locations in southern Iran's Hormozgan and Bushehr provinces in the early hours of July 12, including Qeshm Island and the energy hub of Asaluyeh. US Central Command confirmed the strikes as the third round of US military action against Iran this week, sharply escalating regional tensions.
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