India’s top crypto exchange, CoinDCX, has announced a white hat recovery bounty program after suffering a $44 million exploit last Friday. The exchange has pledged up to 25% of recovered funds as a reward for ethical hackers who help trace and retrieve the stolen assets. What Happened in the CoinDCX Hack? According to CEO Sumit Gupta, the breach targeted CoinDCX’s internal liquidity provision accounts, not user wallets. The stolen funds came from the company’s corporate reserves, which have already absorbed the loss. “Our users remain fully protected, and platform operations continue as normal,” Gupta assured in a public statement. The…
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In a stunning move that solidifies its pro-crypto agenda, Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) has disclosed a massive $2 billion Bitcoin (BTC) holding, making it one of the largest corporate stacks in the digital asset space. $2 Billion in Bitcoin—And Growing On July 21, 2025, DJT announced it had accumulated approximately 17,000 BTC, valued at around $118,000 per coin. The Bitcoin acquisition aligns with the company’s $2.5 billion capital raise in May, earmarked specifically for building a crypto treasury. “We’re fulfilling our Bitcoin treasury plan,” said CEO Devin Nunes. “These assets ensure financial freedom and defend against discrimination by…
Sequans Communications, a France-based semiconductor firm, has significantly increased its Bitcoin treasury holdings, acquiring 1,264 BTC for $150 million. This bold move reflects the company’s growing conviction in Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. Total Bitcoin Holdings Now Exceed $270 Million With the latest purchase, Sequans now holds 2,317 BTC acquired at an average cost of $116,493 per coin, including fees. The most recent batch of Bitcoin was bought at an average price of $118,659 per BTC, according to the company’s official announcement. This strategic purchase brings Sequans’ total Bitcoin investment to approximately $270 million, reinforcing its position as…
A major step toward bringing decentralized finance (DeFi) to Wall Street is unfolding as The Ether Machine, a newly formed Ethereum investment vehicle, prepares to list on the Nasdaq via a SPAC merger—with over 400,000 ETH backing the launch. Nasdaq Listing via Dynamix Corporation (DYNX) On July 21, 2025, it was announced that The Ether Reserve will merge with Dynamix Corporation (DYNX), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merged entity, The Ether Machine, will trade under the ticker ETHM. DYNX shares surged over 30% in premarket trading, jumping to $13.40, signaling strong investor confidence. The Ether Machine will act…
Michael Saylor’s company Strategy has added 6,220 BTC to its treasury in the past week, investing $740 million at an average price of $118,940 per coin. This brings the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to a staggering 607,770 BTC, now worth approximately $72 billion. Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder in the World Strategy’s Bitcoin was acquired at a total cost of $43.6 billion, meaning the firm is currently sitting on over $28 billion in unrealized profit. With Bitcoin trading just above $118,000, the company holds nearly 0.5% of the total BTC supply. Michael Saylor, the company’s executive chairman, has long championed Bitcoin…
The cost and inefficiencies of traditional finance (TradFi) compliance are now under scrutiny, with blockchain-based solutions emerging as a faster, cheaper alternative. According to Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, these innovations could unlock trillions in institutional capital through real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Traditional Finance Faces Rising Compliance Costs Financial compliance in TradFi is fragmented, manual, and costly. A 2023 report by LexisNexis and Forrester revealed that U.S. and Canadian institutions spent over $60 billion on compliance-related expenses, including identity verification and AML/KYC protocols. “Compliance is an inefficient part of the traditional finance industry that a lot of people are not happy…
ETH Climbs 45% in Two Weeks Amid Stablecoin Legislation and Institutional Inflows Ethereum (ETH) is finally getting its moment in the spotlight. Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the GENIUS Act — a landmark bipartisan law that creates a regulatory framework for stablecoins — the price of ETH has jumped nearly 45% in the last two weeks, including a 25% gain over the past seven days. ETH is now trading around $3,790, up over 3% in the last 24 hours. This isn’t just another speculative crypto cycle — analysts say this marks the start of a blockchain-powered financial transformation. What…
The amount of Ether (ETH) permanently lost due to user mistakes and smart contract bugs has reached a staggering 913,111 ETH, worth over $3.43 billion at current prices, according to recent blockchain data analysis. Lost Ether Equals 0.76% of Total Supply The lost ETH represents approximately 0.76% of Ethereum’s circulating supply of 120.7 million coins. This estimate only includes Ether that is irreversibly locked or destroyed through known incidents, not accounting for forgotten wallets or lost private keys. Recent figures show that the amount of inaccessible ETH has surged 44% since March 2023, when it stood at 636,000 ETH. This…
Solana’s native token SOL broke above $191 in a dramatic move fueled by short liquidations and strong institutional inflows, marking one of its strongest weekly performances in months. $11 Million in Shorts Wiped Out in 24 Hours Over the past 24 hours, more than $11 million worth of short positions in SOL were liquidated, according to market trackers. These liquidations contributed to a sharp upward price movement, as bearish traders were forced to buy back assets to cover losses. Liquidations often trigger rapid price increases, especially when they occur near key technical resistance levels. Institutional Inflows Point to Renewed Confidence…
Global crypto investment funds posted a record-breaking $4.4 billion in weekly inflows, signaling renewed investor confidence and accelerating institutional adoption. Ethereum ETPs Outperform With $6.2B Year-to-Date Inflows Ethereum ETPs have now surpassed their total 2024 inflows, reaching $6.2 billion in 2025 alone. The standout performance was driven by $2.12 billion in inflows last week, more than double the previous weekly record. These inflows came as ETH surged above $3,500, rebounding strongly from April’s lows under $1,500. The past 13 consecutive weeks of ETH inflows now account for 23% of all Ethereum ETP assets under management. This underscores Ethereum’s growing dominance…