Author: James Wilson
A bitcoin whale wallet dormant since 2012 has moved 2,100 BTC worth $147 million after 13.7 years, stoking debate over lost coins, whale psychology, and market risk. Summary A wallet inactive since 2012 moved 2,100 BTC on March 20, 2026, now worth about $147 million versus just $13,685 when last touched. The move, flagged by Whale Alert, comes as over $1.87 billion in leveraged bitcoin longs sit near liquidation if price slips below $66,827. Analysts say such awakenings highlight both psychological overhang from early whales and how much BTC supply is locked in long-dormant or lost wallets. A Bitcoin (BTC)…
BlackRock moved 47,728 ETH and 544 BTC worth about $140m to Coinbase Prime on March 20, as markets sit on heavy leverage and looming liquidation levels. Summary BlackRock transferred 47,728 ETH (≈$102m) and 544 BTC (≈$38.3m) to Coinbase Prime on March 20, signaling continued large-scale crypto engagement. The move comes as Coinglass data shows roughly $1.8b in BTC longs could be liquidated if price drops below $65,181, with similar pressure building in ETH. While the transfer could reflect custody or portfolio rebalancing rather than outright selling, traders are watching it as a proxy for institutional sentiment. BlackRock, the world’s largest…
Over $3b in leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum longs sit just above key support levels, with Coinglass data showing a liquidation cascade risk in either direction. Summary Investors allege Gemini concealed a preplanned pivot to a Gemini 2.0 prediction-market model in its IPO filings. The suit follows a 77% stock plunge, mass layoffs, and withdrawals from key international markets after the IPO. Plaintiffs say these post-IPO shocks were foreseeable outcomes of a strategy Gemini chose not to disclose. Leveraged long positions across Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are sitting on a knife’s edge, with more than $3 billion in combined exposure…
The FBI and Thai police froze about $580m in crypto and seized 8,000 phones in a joint strike on Southeast Asian pig butchering gangs targeting American victims. Summary U.S. federal agents and Thai police froze roughly $580 million in crypto and confiscated around 8,000 phones used by organized scam gangs targeting Americans. The operation hits Southeast Asian pig butchering networks that run factory-sized fraud compounds, often staffed by trafficking victims forced to run fake crypto investment scams. Authorities say the scale of the seizure shows both the industrial nature of crypto fraud and how advanced on-chain tracing is becoming for…
Grayscale has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Grayscale HYPE ETF, a proposed spot exchange-traded fund tied to Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE. Summary Grayscale filed for a Nasdaq-listed HYPE ETF tied to Hyperliquid’s native token price movement. The proposed fund may add staking later, though it will not offer staking initially. Hyperliquid remains the largest onchain perps venue despite slower volumes and growing competition from rivals. If approved, the fund would trade on Nasdaq under the ticker GHYP and would give investors listed market access to the token without holding it directly. Meanwhile, the filing…
XRP price fell back to $1.44 after failing at $1.60, as wallet growth rose but momentum stayed weak. Source link
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed near the $70,000 level after a volatile week shaped by geopolitical tensions and the latest Federal Reserve meeting. BTC price traded at $70,672.50 at the time of writing, down slightly over 24 hours and up 0.11% over the past seven days. Summary BTC price stayed above $70,000 after sharp swings tied to macro pressure and Fed remarks. Analysts said bitcoin’s valuation and realized price levels now resemble past cycle bottom formations. Binance outflows averaged $55 million daily, pointing to steady demand behind bitcoin’s recent resilience. Bitcoin pushed toward $74,000 twice in recent days before failing to hold…
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a slowdown in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin’s price showing little movement. As of now, Bitcoin (BTC) trades within a narrow range, oscillating between $69,500 and $70,600. Summary Bitcoin stabilizes around $70K after volatility, with a minor correction from earlier highs. Altcoins show minimal price changes, with most trading within a narrow range. Market uncertainty persists amid rising geopolitical tensions, with Bitcoin driving altcoin performance. Meanwhile, this is after a week of high volatility and substantial liquidations in the derivatives market. The altcoin market also reflects a similar lack of significant price action, suggesting…
Ripple has issued a warning regarding the rise of scam accounts impersonating the company on Telegram. The company clarified that it does not have an official Telegram channel, urging users to stay vigilant against potential fraud. Summary Ripple confirms it has no official Telegram channel for support. Scammers use Ripple branding and CEO photos to deceive users. XRP Ledger grows, with over 7.7 million holders amid rising scams. RippleX, a division of Ripple, recently warned the public about an increase in impersonation accounts on social media platforms like Telegram. Fraudsters have been creating accounts pretending to be Ripple recruiters, customer…
The crypto market saw several important developments today, including a warning from Hong Kong authorities about cryptocurrency scams, a new filing from Grayscale for a crypto-based ETF, and progress on the CLARITY Act in the U.S. Here’s a quick overview of the major events. Summary Hong Kong senior lost HK$6.6M in three crypto scams involving fake experts. Grayscale files for HYPE ETF, offering exposure to Hyperliquid’s token. US lawmakers near agreement to regulate stablecoin yield to protect banks. Hong Kong police warn after senior man falls victim to scams Hong Kong’s Police Cyber Crime Bureau issued a warning today after…