🔍 On-chain data shows that Circle has minted 100 million USDC on the $ETH Ethereum network at 22:58 UTC+8. This issuance aligns with Circle’s strategy to maintain liquidity and stabilize the availability of USDC across the crypto market.
🇺🇸 U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has told Republican members that he plans to hold a vote this Wednesday on a temporary funding bill, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move aims to keep the government funded and avoid a potential shutdown.
🚨 The U.S. Senate has advanced a bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown, moving one step closer to keeping federal operations funded and avoiding disruptions. 🇺🇸
Spanish authorities have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a massive €260 million cryptocurrency-linked Ponzi scheme. The suspect is accused of operating under the name “Madeira Invest Club,” luring over 3,000 victims with promises of returns from investments in digital art, luxury cars, whiskey, real estate, and crypto assets.
Investigators found that the operation had no legitimate business activity and instead relied on funds from new investors to pay earlier participants. The probe, supported by Europol and international enforcement agencies, revealed an intricate web of shell companies and offshore bank accounts spread across at least ten countries, highlighting the scheme’s global scale and sophistication.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Donald Trump declared, “Less crime, more Trump!” reaffirming his campaign’s focus on restoring law and order while positioning himself as the candidate of security and stability ahead of the upcoming election.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump stated that a surge of businesses are moving operations back to the United States emphasizing that it’s happening “ONLY BECAUSE OF TARIFFS.”
He reiterated that the tariff strategy is driving foreign companies to invest domestically, boosting U.S. industry and job creation under his upcoming economic agenda.
Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, shared insights on CNBC about the evolving investment landscape, noting that market interest is gradually shifting from Bitcoin to emerging sectors such as AI, nuclear energy, quantum technology, and gold.
Thorn explained that while Bitcoin was the center of attention earlier this year, cyclical shifts in investor sentiment are normal, and focus inevitably returns to Bitcoin over time. He emphasized that Bitcoin is now entering a more mature phase, characterized by institutional adoption and a broader integration into global markets.
Despite his long-term optimism, Thorn revealed that Galaxy Digital has revised its year-end Bitcoin price target from $185,000 down to $120,000, reflecting near-term market corrections and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Interestingly, Thorn referenced a recent JPMorgan report that found heightened volatility in gold has made Bitcoin appear relatively more stable and attractive as an alternative asset. He concluded that as risk appetite normalizes, Bitcoin could once again become a preferred hedge and growth vehicle in the evolving digital asset landscape.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed the seizure of 127,000 stolen bitcoins valued at roughly $15 billion—from Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Group, in what is being called one of the largest cryptocurrency recoveries in history.
According to a report from the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center, the case traces back to a 2020 cyberattack on the LuBian mining pool, during which hackers stole 127,272 BTC (worth about $3.5 billion at the time). Unusually, the stolen funds stayed untouched in a hacker-controlled wallet for nearly four years—behavior atypical of profit-driven attackers. Analysts now believe the breach may have involved a state-level hacking organization, given the sophistication and patience shown.
In June 2024, the dormant bitcoins were transferred to a new wallet, raising suspicion. Four months later, on October 14, 2025, the DOJ announced charges against Chen Zhi and revealed it had successfully seized the entire cache. Forensic data and blockchain tracking strongly suggest that the bitcoins confiscated by U.S. authorities are the same ones stolen from LuBian.
Security experts note that this operation likely involved offensive cyber capabilities, implying a rare instance of a “black-on-black” hack—where one state-level entity exploits another’s illicit activities to reclaim assets. The case underscores the increasing overlap between nation-state cybersecurity operations and crypto crime enforcement, marking a pivotal moment in blockchain forensics and international digital law enforcement.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has made another bold portfolio adjustment, shifting exposure from traditional tech toward crypto-linked assets.
According to Friday’s disclosure, ARK purchased 48,454 shares of BitMine, worth roughly $2 million, distributed across its ARKK, ARKF, and ARKW ETFs. BitMine—known for holding Ether ($ETH ) as part of its treasury—has gained strong market traction, climbing 7.65% in after-hours trading to $40.23 and now up over 415% year-to-date. This move further deepens ARK’s positioning in digital asset infrastructure and Ethereum-linked businesses.
At the same time, ARK trimmed its Tesla ($TSLA) holdings, selling 71,638 shares valued around $30 million. Tesla, long considered a core ARK holding since 2018, fell 3.68% on the day. The rebalancing follows Tesla shareholders’ recent approval of Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation plan, which could increase his ownership from 13% to 25% if company milestones are met—targets that start at a $2 trillion market cap and extend up to $8.5 trillion.
ARK’s latest allocation underscores a clear pivot: reducing exposure to traditional tech giants while doubling down on blockchain-linked growth bets like BitMine, a company now closely associated with Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury strategy.
Eric Trump recently voiced strong confidence in $BTC long-term potential during a recent interview. He noted that prominent families, top private wealth funds, and Fortune 500 corporations are steadily increasing their exposure to Bitcoin, viewing it as both a store of value and a strategic asset.
Trump also pointed out that several nations are leveraging excess energy resources to power Bitcoin mining & a sign, he suggested, of how deeply integrated the asset has become in global economic planning.
Expressing his conviction, he added:
“I think it’s gonna continue to rip. I think it’s gonna do really well, and I am all in.”
Plume has unveiled its Q4 roadmap in the latest Q3 2025 summary, outlining several major ecosystem updates. The highlight is a full rebrand of the Nest protocol, Plume’s staking and real-world asset (RWA) yield platform.
The upgraded Nest will feature new vault structures aimed at serving both institutional and retail investors, providing diversified access to RWA yield opportunities. In addition, Plume will roll out a Nest points system, rewarding users for participation and engagement within the ecosystem & a step toward deeper utility and long-term community alignment.
🚨 SENATOR CYNTHIA LUMMIS CONFIRMS PRESIDENT TRUMP’S SUPPORT FOR HER PLAN TO PURCHASE 1 MILLION $BTC
President Trump reportedly stated that “the current financial system is outdated and will soon be replaced by a next-generation cryptocurrency framework” — referring to the New Structure Bill, which is expected to be unveiled soon.
The proposed shift underscores a growing belief in blockchain-based monetary systems, emphasizing faster transactions, greater transparency, and verifiable scarcity — marking a potential turning point in U.S. financial history.
🚨 JUST IN: Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy is set to raise $710 million to expand its Bitcoin ($BTC) holdings.
The move signals continued conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term value, with Saylor doubling down while prices consolidate a strategy that has historically positioned MicroStrategy ahead of major BTC rallies.