FOIA Response Reveals US Marshals Control Just 29,000 BTC — Where’s the Rest?

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response, secured by an independent journalist, reveals that the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) now controls 28,988 BTC, worth roughly $3.44 billion as of July 2025. With many believing the U.S. government holds close to 200,000 BTC, its bitcoin stash has sparked considerable curiosity. Independent Journalist Challenges Government’s Bitcoin Claims … Read more

Bitcoin Surge and ETF Inflows Drive Market Recovery: Token Insights Q2 Exchange Report

After a significant pullback in Q1, Q2 2025 saw cryptocurrency markets rebound to a $3.46 trillion market cap, driven by ETF inflows and a strong bitcoin rally, although macro concerns and geopolitical tensions continued to suppress broader participation. The latest exchange report by Token Insights highlights key trends in volume, market share, and derivatives versus … Read more

Altcoin Frenzy Builds: Index Jumps 225% in 21 Days—Is Crypto’s Wildest Season Finally Arriving?

Over a span of 21 days, the Altcoin Season Index (ASI)—which rates between 0 and 100, with anything above 75 signaling an altcoin season—climbed significantly, rising from just 12 to 39 by July 16. From BONK to PENGU: Some Crypto Assets Are Exploding in Value as Altcoins Scream for Attention As of 11 a.m. Eastern … Read more

Fourth of July OG Whale Strikes Again: Another 10,000 BTC Moved as 30,000 Still Sit Idle

After funneling 40,000 BTC to Galaxy Digital, the elusive whale behind the massive Fourth of July 80,000 BTC shuffle moved yet another 10,000 BTC. As of now, three wallets are still untouched, holding a hefty 30,000 BTC—roughly $3.5 billion—sitting idle. Another 10,000 BTC Shifted as Whale’s Trail Grows Colder At block height 905705, the original … Read more

Bitmine Doubles Down on Ethereum With Over $500 Million in ETH

Bitmine Immersion has amassed over 163,000 ETH, bringing its ethereum holdings above $500 million, more than double the proceeds from its recent $250 million private placement. Bitmine’s Ethereum Treasury Strategy Surges Past $500 Million Mark Bitmine Immersion (NYSE American: BMNR), a crypto infrastructure company focused on long-term digital asset accumulation, announced it now holds approximately … Read more

Standard Chartered Opens UK Branch for Institutional Crypto Trading

The financial giant Standard Chartered is set to enable institutional clients to directly trade bitcoin and ethereum on its existing platforms, with plans to introduce non-deliverable forwards for digital assets soon. Surging Demand, Shifting US Policy Drive Expansion Standard Chartered has announced it will enable institutional clients to directly trade bitcoin ( BTC) and ether … Read more

Sequans Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 1,053 BTC With $79 Million Purchase

Sequans Communications has acquired 683 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 1,053 BTC worth approximately $120 million. The move reinforces the company’s commitment to bitcoin as a core treasury asset. Semiconductor Firm Sequans Deepens Bitcoin Strategy With 683 BTC Buy Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a leader in cellular IoT semiconductor technology, has deepened its … Read more

Tether’s USDT0 Deploys on Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock

Tether’s USDT0 stablecoin is now operational on the Rootstock Bitcoin sidechain. Rootstock Integrates Tether’s Omnichain USDT0 The integration makes the omnichain version of USDT accessible natively on Rootstock through Layerzero’s OFT standard. Rootstock combines Bitcoin’s proof-of-work (PoW) security via merged mining with Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. Rootstock’s infrastructure includes the PowPeg two-way Bitcoin bridge, block … Read more

Carbontec Uncovers $520,000 Exploit Path in 1inch Router’s Rescue Function

A Carbontec investigation revealed that over $520,000 in mis-sent tokens were quietly withdrawn from 1inch Routers v4–v6 via public functions, exposing a security blind spot in one of defi’s most widely used contracts. Design Oversight in 1inch Router Allowed Withdrawal of Mis-Sent Funds Blockchain security firm Carbontec has uncovered a significant design vulnerability in 1inch’s … Read more