Here are the latest crypto news updates (July 5, 2025) that are fresher and more relevant:
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🚨 1. US$140 Million Heist of Bank Brasil and Channel to Crypto
Hackers managed to steal around US$140 million from a bank in Brazil, and it is suspected that US$40 million has been moved through OTC desks into crypto as a way to launder the funds. This underscores how digital assets are still used to channel stolen funds.
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🗓 2. Bitcoin Price Surge & Whale Activity
After a large transfer of US$8 billion BTC by a major wallet, the price is being tested again in the range of US$107,000. Meanwhile, wallets with >1k BTC have increased by more than 3% in just a week—marking the largest accumulation since early 2024.
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📈 3. PlanB Projection: BTC to Reach US$125,000 in July
Analyst PlanB estimates based on the stock-to-flow model that Bitcoin could reach US$125,000 this month. The June close is considered on track for a bull cycle, although 40% of investors doubt BTC will break US$200,000 by the end of 2026.
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🇪🇺 4. Stablecoin Regulation in Europe
In Europe, regulators are beginning to outline steps to limit the dominance of US stablecoins, in response to potential plans for standardization of stablecoins in the European Union.
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