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Markets Rebound After Weekend Panic Selling After a brutal $1.2 billion crypto market liquidation triggered by U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Solana (SOL), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE) are leading a notable recovery among altcoins. The sharp weekend sell-off pushed Bitcoin (BTC) below $98,000, before it rebounded back above $102,000, reflecting improving sentiment. Over $1.2 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, with Bitcoin and Ethereum taking the biggest hits. The majority of the losses occurred Saturday night as geopolitical risks spooked investors. Liquidation Storm Subsides In the past 48 hours: These forced closures—known as liquidations—occur when traders fail to maintain…

Cardone Capital Joins the Bitcoin Treasury Club Cardone Capital, the $5.1 billion real estate investment firm led by Grant Cardone, has officially entered the digital asset space with the purchase of 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth over $101 million at current prices. Announced via X, Cardone called it a “first-ever real estate/Bitcoin company integrated with a full BTC strategy,” marking a significant evolution in treasury diversification. He emphasized the move as a fusion of “the two best-in-class assets” — income-generating real estate and long-term appreciating Bitcoin. Aiming for 4,000 BTC in 2025 Cardone Capital isn’t stopping at 1,000 BTC. The…

FTX Pushes Back Against Massive 3AC Claim Collapsed exchange FTX has formally objected to a $1.53 billion claim filed by Three Arrows Capital (3AC), arguing the claim is both “illogical and baseless.” According to court filings submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, FTX lawyers say the crypto hedge fund’s losses were self-inflicted, stemming from highly leveraged and speculative trading. “3AC bet big on crypto’s rise — and lost. Now it wants others to pay for it,” FTX’s legal team stated. Background: From $120M to $1.53B Claim The dispute dates back to June 2023, when 3AC…

Dogecoin Recovers After Volatile Weekend Dogecoin (DOGE) has bounced back strongly, recovering from a sharp weekend dip to $0.143 and rallying to above $0.153. The 9.1% price swing occurred amid a dramatic surge in trading activity, with volume spiking to over five times the daily average, suggesting robust buyer interest at critical support zones. This recovery highlights DOGE’s resilient market structure, even as global crypto markets remain pressured by macroeconomic headwinds and heightened geopolitical tensions. Volume Surge Confirms Strong Support at $0.145 Most of the selloff occurred during the 13th and 14th trading hours, with DOGE plummeting from $0.157 to…

Japanese firm strengthens crypto strategy amid market volatility Metaplanet Expands BTC Holdings With Major Purchase Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet has acquired 1,111 bitcoin worth $117 million, reaffirming its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The latest purchase was made at an average price of $105,681 per BTC, despite recent market turbulence triggered by U.S. airstrikes in Iran. With this buy, Metaplanet’s total holdings now stand at 11,111 BTC, valued at over $1.1 billion at current market prices. The company has maintained a consistent approach to accumulating Bitcoin as a reserve asset, and its average acquisition price across all holdings is now $95,700. Bitcoin…

Deceptive Airdrop Pops Up on Cointelegraph Website On Sunday, users visiting the Cointelegraph website were confronted with a deceptive pop-up message claiming they had won 50,000 “CTG” tokens, valued at more than $5,000. The message mimicked legitimate crypto promotions, using branded elements, countdown timers, and wallet connection prompts to build credibility. The entire interface appeared authentic — but the promotion was completely fabricated, part of a frontend exploit designed to steal users’ funds. Security Firm Identifies the Attack Source Blockchain security experts flagged the breach quickly. The malicious JavaScript code responsible for the pop-up was traced to the site’s third-party…

Market Panic Fades as Oil Fails to Rally Despite widespread fears following the U.S. airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the anticipated oil price surge has failed to materialize. On Sunday, Brent crude briefly spiked to $77.79, and WTI hit $78.58, both reaching multi-month highs — but those gains quickly evaporated. As of now, Brent trades at just $77 and WTI at $76.75, each up only about 1–1.4% for the day. Analysts now argue that Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz is largely rhetorical, with limited immediate impact expected on global oil supply. Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $101K Bitcoin…

Bitcoin Dips Below $100K Amid Geopolitical Tensions Bitcoin briefly slipped below $100,000 over the weekend, falling to $98,500 following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. It marked the lowest BTC price in over six weeks, igniting fresh concerns over crypto’s resilience during geopolitical crises. However, the drop was short-lived, with Bitcoin rebounding to $101,197 during early Asian trading on Monday. This move restored confidence in BTC’s underlying demand, despite the temporary panic selling. Arthur Hayes: “This Weakness Shall Pass” BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes reassured the market via X, stating: “This weakness shall pass. Bitcoin will leave no doubt as to…

Saylor’s Cryptic Post Fuels Bitcoin Buy Speculation Michael Saylor has once again hinted at an imminent Bitcoin purchase, posting a chart of Strategy’s BTC acquisitions on X with the caption: “Nothing Stops This Orange.” Known for similar coded messages in the past, Saylor’s posts have typically preceded significant Bitcoin buys by Strategy — the firm formerly known as MicroStrategy. Currently, Strategy holds 592,100 BTC, worth nearly $59.7 billion with Bitcoin trading around $101,000. The company maintains the largest Bitcoin holdings of any publicly traded firm, cementing its role as a major institutional backer of the crypto asset. Investor Lawsuit Over…

$250K Exploit Sparks 99% Plunge in HAI Token Cybersecurity firm Hacken suffered a major blow this weekend after a private key leak allowed a hacker to mint and dump $250,000 worth of Hacken Token (HAI). The exploit triggered a 99% collapse in the token’s price — from $0.015 to as low as $0.000056. HAI is now trading at $0.00026, far below its prior valuation. How the Attack Happened In an official post on X, Hacken revealed that the leaked private key was tied to a minting account on both Ethereum and BNB Chain. This access enabled the attacker to illegitimately…