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This past week, 80,000 long-dormant bitcoins—often dubbed “sleeping bitcoins”—were suddenly on the move, shifting to fresh addresses for the first time since 2011. The dramatic relocation caught plenty of eyes, sparking curiosity and chatter across the crypto space. Here’s a deep dive into what sleeping bitcoins are all about—and why they matter so much. Bitcoin … Read more
Following the recent transfer of 30,000 bitcoin by a long-dormant whale from 2011, the same entity has now shuffled an additional 50,009 BTC across blocks 903974 and 903985. On July 4, 2025, Bitcoin.com News detailed how this old-school whale had awakened to move bitcoin originally acquired in April and May 2011. At the time, the … Read more
On July 4, a bitcoin whale that had been off the radar since 2011 suddenly sprang to life, shifting a massive 20,000 BTC for the first time in more than 14 years. Over that stretch, the holder saw their stash balloon in value by a staggering 141,565,494%. After the 20,000 shift, the entity moved yet … Read more
Bitget Wallet partnered with Mastercard and infrastructure provider Immersve to launch a zero-fee crypto-linked payment card. Mastercard Digital First Enables Instant Bitget Wallet Crypto Card Access The card allows users to spend directly from their digital wallets at over 150 million Mastercard-accepting merchants globally. It will be accessible via the Bitget Wallet app, supporting real-time … Read more
Per a recent developer update from Ledger, the hardware wallet maker is gradually retiring support for the Ledger Nano S. The company advises users to upgrade to a newer model, citing upcoming shifts in blockchain protocols that could render the device obsolete over time. Ledger Plans to Discontinue Nano S Support After Nine-Year Run Ledger, … Read more
Based on historical data, the ten most heavily stocked bitcoin wallets collectively held over 1.12 million coins in 2023, accounting for approximately 5.66% of the current circulating supply. Jump ahead to the present, and these top ten addresses now control 5.55% of the supply, with a few notable shifts among the highest-ranking holders. What follows … Read more
While bitcoin has held its ground above the $100,000 threshold for 45 straight days, it has experienced a modest dip since June 16, when it peaked at $108,990 per coin. Even with the price slipping into the $103,000 to $105,000 band, a wave of long-dormant wallets from 2017 has stirred to life, unloading 801.58 BTC … Read more
According to reports, the web portal Coin Market Cap was seemingly compromised. The company posted a security alert on X after users noticed a malicious pop-up prompting users to connect their wallet. On June 20, 2025, Coin Market Cap, a leading cryptocurrency data platform, faced a security incident where a malicious pop-up appeared on their … Read more
Bloomberg reports that World Liberty Financial, a company tied to Trump, has fired off a cease-and-desist letter to Fight Fight Fight—another Trump-linked business outfit—over the escalating drama surrounding the Trump Wallet debacle. Trump-Backed Financial Firm Targets So-Called Trump Wallet Project With Cease-and-Desist Two days ago, the NFT marketplace Magic Eden teamed up with Fight Fight … Read more
Consensys has announced the acquisition of Web3auth, a provider of key management and embedded wallet infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the user experience and security of its Metamask wallet. According to Consensys this acquisition addresses significant risks associated with seed phrase management, as recent data indicates that 35% of users do not back up their seed … Read more
