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🔔 Strategy Completes $2.5B STRC IPO, Acquires Over 21K Bitcoins !
Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR/STRK/STRF/STRD) has completed its IPO of STRC preferred stock, raising approximately $2.521 billion. The proceeds were used to purchase 21,021 bitcoins at an average price of $117,256 each.
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https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltf8d808d9b8cebd37/blt30336bd70d484083/6889269cc7578685135e6c1e/strategy-announces-closing-of-2-521-b-STRC-stock-initial-public-offering_07-29-2025.pdf
🔔 Bakkt Stock Drops Over 40% After $75M Public Offering Announcement !
Crypto platform Bakkt (BKKT) saw its stock plunge more than 40% in pre-market trading after announcing a $75 million public offering to fund bitcoin and digital asset purchases. The offering includes over 6.7M Class A shares at $10 each and aims to support Bakkt’s shift to a crypto-focused treasury strategy.
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250728326192/en/Bakkt-Announces-Pricing-of-%2475-Million-Public-Offering
🔔 PayPal Launches Crypto Checkout Tool Supporting 100+ Tokens !
PayPal has introduced a new crypto checkout feature for U.S. merchants, enabling payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies—including BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC, and XRP. Transactions will auto-convert to PayPal’s stablecoin (PYUSD) or fiat at checkout, minimizing volatility. The tool integrates with wallets like MetaMask, Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance, and charges a 0.99% fee—significantly lower than credit card rates.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paypal-drives-crypto-payments-into-the-mainstream-reducing-costs-and-expanding-global-commerce-302514424.html
🔔 Binance to List Naoris Protocol (NAORIS) with Trading & Futures Launch on July 31 !
Binance has announced that Naoris Protocol (NAORIS) will begin trading on Binance Alpha on July 31, 2025, at 12:00 UTC, followed by the launch of NAORISUSDT Perpetual Futures at 12:30 UTC, offering up to 50x leverage. Binance is the first exchange to support trading for NAORIS. An airdrop event will be available to eligible users through Binance Alpha Points between July 31 and August 1.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/5283c247c18640228013647ae95333a4
🔔 Uniswap v4 Surpasses $1B TVL and $110B in Cumulative Volume !
Uniswap v4 has crossed $1 billion in total value locked (TVL), with over $110 billion in cumulative trading volume. Activity remains concentrated on Ethereum and Unichain, and more than 2,500 Hooks have launched, including Bunni and EulerSwap, each exceeding $1 billion in volume.
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https://dune.com/uniswap_fnd/v4-launch-metrics-tracker
🔔 JUST IN: Galaxy Digital Executes Historic $9B Bitcoin Sale for Early Investor !
Galaxy Digital has announced the successful sale of over 80,000 BTC—worth more than $9 billion—for a Satoshi-era investor. The transaction marks one of the largest notional bitcoin deals ever and was conducted as part of the investor's estate planning strategy.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/galaxy-executes-one-of-the-largest-notional-bitcoin-transactions-ever-302514123.html
🔔 MicroStrategy Prices $2.5B Preferred Stock Offering, Eyes More Bitcoin Buys !
MicroStrategy has priced $2.5 billion in variable-rate preferred stock with an initial 10% dividend yield. The firm is expected to allocate proceeds toward additional Bitcoin acquisitions, continuing its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy.
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https://www.barrons.com/articles/microstrategy-bitcoin-stock-preferred-eebb190c
🔔 Ripple Co-founder Moves $140M in XRP, Raising Market Attention !
A wallet linked to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has transferred $140 million worth of XRP to exchange-related addresses, according to ZachXBT. The movements come as XRP's price retreats from its recent all-time high, renewing concerns over insider activity due to XRP’s concentrated holdings.
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https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1948277287033409710
🔔 Ghana to Propose Crypto Licensing Framework Amid Rising Adoption !
The Central Bank of Ghana plans to submit a draft regulatory framework for virtual asset platforms to parliament by September. With around 3 million adults—17% of the population—engaged in crypto, the move aims to formalize oversight and issue licenses to crypto firms.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-24/ghana-to-license-crypto-firms-as-digital-asset-demand-surges
🔔 MoonPay Launches Solana Liquid Staking as Onchain Yield Demand Surges !
MoonPay has introduced a liquid staking program for Solana (SOL), offering users up to 8.49% APY via mpSOL tokens. The feature comes amid record staking activity, ETF inflows, and large treasury buys by firms like DeFi Dev and Upexi.
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https://support.moonpay.com/customers/docs/staking
🔔 US Spot Ethereum ETFs Record $534M Inflows, Third-Largest to Date !
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw $533.9 million in net inflows on Tuesday, led by BlackRock’s ETHA with $426.2 million. This marks the third-largest daily inflow since launch, signaling strong institutional interest amid a rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum.
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https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-eth-spot
🔔 Coinbase Launches CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures in the U.S. !
Coinbase has introduced CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. users, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum contracts offering up to 10x leverage and 5-year expirations. This move follows increased regulatory clarity, including the recently passed GENIUS and Clarity Acts.
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https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/blog/perpetual-futures-have-arrived-in-the-us
🔔 Trump Media Acquires $2 B in Bitcoin Following Passage of Crypto Bills !
Trump Media & Technology Group disclosed it now holds approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and related securities, aligned with its strategy to expand crypto holdings after the U.S. House advanced key crypto legislation. The move coincides with the passage of stablecoin and broader crypto regulatory bills in Congress.
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https://ir.tmtgcorp.com/news-events/press-releases/#b2iLibScrollTo
🔔 ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ Author Warns Bitcoin and Gold Bubbles Could Burst Soon !
Robert Kiyosaki cautions that asset bubbles—including Bitcoin, gold, and silver—are nearing a tipping point and may “bust” in the immediate future, signaling he may buy only after the crash unfolds.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/rich-dad-poor-dad-author-bitcoin-and-gold-bubble-could-bust-soon
🔔 BlackRock Moves to Add Staking to Ethereum ETF !
BlackRock has filed an amendment through Nasdaq to include staking in its proposed Ethereum ETF. This comes after the SEC rejected similar proposals from other issuers, but the move signals continued institutional interest in Ethereum staking.
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https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/ethereum-staking-etf-blackrock-late-filing-sec-reject-bulk/
🔔 eToro to Launch Tokenized US Stocks on Ethereum for Round-the-Clock Trading !
eToro plans to offer tokenized versions of US-listed stocks as ERC20 tokens on Ethereum, allowing users to trade equities 24/7 and transfer them via eToro wallets. The service is expected to launch in Europe with an initial list of 100 stocks and ETFs.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-29/etoro-to-tokenize-us-stocks-on-ethereum-network-for-24-7-trading
🔔 US Moves to Forfeit $2.4M in Seized Bitcoin from Ransomware Case !
The U.S. government has filed a civil complaint to forfeit 20.2 BTC (worth ~$2.4M) seized by the FBI from an alleged member of the Chaos ransomware group. The funds, tied to unlawful activity, may be added to the proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, mandated by executive order earlier this year. Questions remain around the true size and custody of the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings.
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https://x.com/NDTXnews/status/1949848605054906761
🔔 ARK Invest Names SOL Strategies as Exclusive Staking Partner !
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has partnered with Canada-based SOL Strategies to provide staking services for its Digital Assets Revolutions Fund, marking a significant move toward institutional adoption of yield-generating crypto exposure. ARK will migrate its validator operations to SOL Strategies’ infrastructure, which currently supports over 3.59 million SOL in assets under delegation. BitGo will also play a custodial role in the partnership.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/cathie-wood-ark-sol-strategies-staking-services
🔔 BNB Hits New All-Time High as Crypto Market Sees $172M in Liquidations !
BNB surged past $827.25 to set a new record and is currently trading at $826.42, up 3.16% in 24 hours, while BTC trades at $119,037.84, up 0.95%. Coinglass data reveals $172 million in liquidations over the past day, with shorts making up about $118 million.
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https://www.coinglass.com/LiquidationData
🔔 Spot Ether ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to 16 Days, Adding $453M !
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs logged $452.72 million in net inflows on Friday, continuing a 16-day streak and bringing total inflows since launch to $9.33 billion. BlackRock’s ETHA led with $440.10 million, while Grayscale’s ETHE saw $23.49 million in outflows. The ETFs now hold $20.66 billion in assets, representing 4.64% of Ethereum’s market cap.
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https://sosovalue.com/assets/etf/us-eth-spot
🔔 SharpLink Appoints Former BlackRock Crypto ETF Executive as Co-CEO !
SharpLink Gaming has named Joseph Chalom, a key figure behind BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF launches, as its new co-CEO. Chalom will oversee the company’s Ethereum treasury strategy, while current CEO Rob Phythian transitions to president next quarter.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-25/sharplink-hires-leader-behind-blackrock-s-crypto-etfs-as-co-ceo
🔔 Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Moves $1.1B to Exchanges, Stirring Market Debate
A long-dormant Bitcoin whale, tied to the Satoshi era, has moved over $1.1 billion in BTC to exchanges via Galaxy Digital, sparking concerns of a market correction. While some analysts warn of selling pressure, others believe the shift reflects growing institutional adoption and evolving market dynamics.
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https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1948596074849206467
🔔 WOO X Probes Security Incident After $14M in Unauthorized Withdrawals !
Centralized exchange WOO X is investigating a “contained incident” that impacted nine user accounts and led to unauthorized withdrawals totaling approximately $14 million. The company has paused withdrawals, is working with external security firms, and pledged to reimburse affected users.
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https://support.woox.io/hc/en-us/articles/49178783818777-Temporary-withdrawal-suspension-July-24-2025
🔔 DOJ Notified Trump in May That His Name Appeared in Epstein Files, WSJ Reports !
According to the Wall Street Journal, Justice Department officials informed President Trump in May that his name appears in Jeffrey Epstein’s files multiple times, though they emphasized the mentions were hearsay and not indicative of wrongdoing.
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https://www.wsj.com/politics/justice-department-told-trump-name-in-epstein-files-727a8038
🔔 MARA Holdings to Issue $850M in Zero-Coupon Convertible Notes to Fund Bitcoin Purchases !
MARA Holdings plans to privately issue $850 million in zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2032, with $50 million allocated to repurchase part of its 2026 notes and the remainder intended for acquiring more Bitcoin.
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https://ir.mara.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1402/mara-holdings-inc-announces-proposed-private-offering-of-850-million-of-zero-coupon-convertible-senior-notes
🔔 Polymarket Reportedly Weighs Launching Its Own Stablecoin !
According to CoinDesk, Polymarket is exploring the launch of a proprietary stablecoin to generate yield from USDC reserves held on its platform. Alternatively, it may seek a revenue-sharing deal with Circle. A spokesperson stated that no decision has been finalized.
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https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/07/22/crypto-prediction-market-polymarket-weighs-launching-its-own-stablecoin-source
🔔 SpaceX Moves $153M in Bitcoin After 3 Years, Arkham Reports !
According to Arkham, SpaceX transferred 1,308 BTC (≈$153M) today to an unlabeled address — its first outbound move since June 2022. The company now holds 6,977 BTC, valued at around $815 million.
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https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/spacex
🔔 Strategy Acquires 6,220 BTC for $739.8M, Holdings Now at 607,770 BTC !
Strategy has purchased 6,220 BTC for approximately $739.8 million at an average price of $118,940 per bitcoin. As of July 20, 2025, the firm holds 607,770 BTC acquired for $43.61 billion, with a year-to-date BTC yield of 20.8%.
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https://www.strategy.com/press/strategy-acquires-6220-btc-and-now-holds-607770-btc_07-21-2025
🔔 James Wynn Takes High-Leverage Positions on ETH and PEPE !
Crypto trader James Wynn has placed leveraged long positions using $536,000 in USDC, betting 25x on Ethereum and 10x on PEPE through Hyperliquid. The trades currently show mixed results, with gains on PEPE and a loss on ETH.
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https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1946860881775825199
Looks like the India centralized exchange 'CoinDCX' was drained for ~$44.2M almost 17 hours ago and has yet to disclose the incident to the community.
The attacker address was funded with 1 ETH from Tornado Cash and later bridged a portion of the stolen funds from Solana to Ethereum.
Theft address
6peRRbTz28xofaJPJzEkxnpcpR5xhYsQcmJHQFdP22n
3btch8cSVp3Uh2SiY9DeiRNYUBmFiBNHZQzDyecJs7Gu
0xEF0c5b9E0E9643937D75C229648158584A8CD8D2
H/t Cyvers for flagging the withdrawals to me.
The CoinDCX hot wallet is not publicly tagged or in current proof of reserves so I had to manually attribute it via reviewing counterparties.