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Two physical Bitcoin collectibles minted in 2011 and 2012 have been activated, unlocking more than $179 million in long-untouched BTC A pair of highly coveted Casascius coins, each containing 1,000 Bitcoin, have moved for the first time in more than 13 years. The sudden activation released over $179 million worth of BTC, marking one of the most significant awakenings of early-era Bitcoin collectibles in recent years. On-chain records show that one of the coins was minted in October 2012, when Bitcoin traded at just $11.69. The second dates back even further to December 2011, when BTC hovered around $3.88. That…

Collapsing equity premiums, rising leverage risks and falling NAVs push digital asset treasury companies into a critical shakeout Bitcoin treasury firms are facing their most severe stress test to date as collapsing premiums and shifting market structure push the sector into what analysts describe as a “Darwinian phase.” A new assessment warns that the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) trade has reached a structural breaking point, with leverage now working sharply against companies that once benefited from it. According to the latest analysis, the business model behind DAT firms began to unravel when Bitcoin’s price fell from its October peak near…

A stronger yen and a potential BOJ rate hike to 0.75% may pressure global liquidity, adding new volatility to Bitcoin’s macro-driven market Japan is preparing for what could be its most significant monetary shift in decades, with the Bank of Japan expected to raise interest rates to 0.75% at its December policy meeting. If delivered, the move would mark the country’s highest benchmark rate since 1995—and could disrupt global risk markets, including Bitcoin. People familiar with the discussions say policymakers are leaning toward a 25-basis-point hike, provided no major economic shocks emerge. The yen strengthened immediately after reports surfaced, climbing…

State becomes the first in the country to buy and hold Bitcoin, highlighting a long-term digital-asset strategy despite weakening market sentiment Texas has officially become the first U.S. state to purchase and hold Bitcoin, acquiring $5 million in ETF-based BTC through the iShares Bitcoin Trust and approving another $5 million for direct, self-custodied Bitcoin. The move stands out because it comes during a period of nationwide market pullback and political hesitation. Texas executed its purchase under the newly enacted Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, passed in June 2025. While more than two dozen states discussed similar proposals earlier this year,…

Musk’s renewed focus on Bitcoin’s energy foundation marks a significant shift in his long-standing stance on digital money Elon Musk’s recent remarks linking Bitcoin to physical energy and immutable economic principles have ignited new debate about the billionaire’s evolving views on digital currency. What began as an effort to confront government inefficiencies appears to have pushed him toward a deeper recognition of Bitcoin’s structure and away from earlier experiments like DOGE. The Tesla and SpaceX chief went viral after stating that Bitcoin’s foundation in energy makes it fundamentally distinct from fiat currency. He argued that “energy is the true currency,”…

Filing claims Kwon caused greater financial damage than multiple high-profile crypto executives combined Federal prosecutors in the United States have formally requested a 12-year prison sentence for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, arguing that his actions led to unprecedented losses across global crypto markets. The recommendation comes ahead of Kwon’s sentencing hearing, where he faces penalties tied to wire fraud and conspiracy charges. In a recent filing submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, prosecutors urged the court to impose a lengthy custodial sentence and finalize the forfeiture of Kwon’s alleged criminal proceeds. The…

HBAR Holds Critical Demand Zone Despite Heavy Selling Pressure Hedera’s token extended its decline this week, mirroring the broader pullback sweeping through the crypto market. The move comes amid a noticeable spike in trading activity, suggesting that short-term sentiment has tilted further toward risk-off positioning. Despite the decline, HBAR continues to hover directly above a major support block that has historically attracted strong buyer interest. The market shows price repeatedly testing the $0.130–$0.135 range, a zone that has acted as a structural floor since late summer. Sellers pushed the token back toward this level after multiple failed attempts to reclaim…

Legislative setback delays EU-aligned crypto oversight as national debate intensifies over security, compliance and innovation Poland’s push to align its digital-asset rules with European Union standards has stalled once again after lawmakers in the Sejm failed to overturn President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the Crypto-Asset Market Act. The outcome forces the government to restart its regulatory effort at a time when crypto activity in the country is rapidly accelerating. The proposed legislation, introduced earlier this year, was designed to bring Poland in line with the EU’s MiCA framework. Despite strong backing from the current administration, the lower house fell short…

Platform explores an in-house trading desk to bolster liquidity as scrutiny intensifies across the prediction-market sector Prediction market platform Polymarket is reportedly preparing to introduce an internal market-making unit that could actively trade against its own users. The move signals a new phase in the company U.S. expansion as competition and regulatory pressure continue to reshape the industry. Polymarket has recently approached experienced traders including seasoned sports bettors to join a dedicated in-house desk, according to people familiar with the discussions. The initiative follows the platform’s efforts to rebuild its U.S. footprint after resolving compliance issues tied to a 2022…

New partnership seeks to reshape how films, anime, music and other creative assets are financed, managed and distributed through onchain IP tokenization. An emerging shift in the global entertainment industry is taking place as AI-driven content studios look to blockchain for new ways to fund and manage intellectual property. In a new development, Mugafi, an India-based AI entertainment platform, has entered a strategic partnership with Avalanche to bring large volumes of film, anime, music and multimedia IP directly onchain. AI Meets Blockchain for Entertainment IP Mugafi plans to use Avalanche’s infrastructure to tokenize more than 1,000 entertainment properties, enabling creators…