**SUSPECTED LARGEST BITCOIN THEFT IN HISTORY**

* Reports have emerged of a possible hacking attack on a Chinese cryptocurrency mining operation.

* The value of the potentially stolen funds is estimated at $14.5 billion.

* If confirmed, this would be the largest Bitcoin theft in history.

**USA PREPARING TO LAUNCH ON-CHAIN MARKETS**

* U.S. financial markets are preparing for a transformation toward on-chain technology under "Project Crypto."

* This initiative aims to move traditional capital markets onto blockchain infrastructure.

* The project is seen as a key step in redefining global finance and regulation.

**U.S. JOB MARKET DATA INCREASE EXPECTATIONS FOR RATE CUTS**

* Recent U.S. job market data came in weaker than analysts had expected.

* This strengthens market expectations for potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

* Macroeconomic decisions of this kind have historically had a significant impact on asset valuations, including cryptocurrencies.

**BITCOIN MINING SUBSIDIARY BIT DIGITAL GOES PUBLIC**

* WhiteFiber, a subsidiary of the mining company Bit Digital, debuted on the stock exchange via an initial public offering (IPO).

* The company specializes in infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing.

* The listing reflects growing connections between the cryptocurrency mining industry and the AI sector.

**LARGE ETHEREUM HOLDERS SOLD ASSETS WORTH $93 MILLION**

* Over the past 48 hours, large investors—commonly referred to as "whales"—sold Ethereum worth $93 million.

* This represents a significant sell-off by influential holders of the cryptocurrency.

* Such on-chain movements are closely watched by market analysts.

**EL SALVADOR BUYS MORE BITCOIN FOR STATE RESERVES**

* The government of El Salvador has purchased an additional 7 Bitcoins for its national reserves.

* The country’s total holdings now exceed 6,256 BTC.

* The transaction continues President Nayib Bukele’s strategy of regularly increasing the country's Bitcoin reserves.

**ETHEREUM NETWORK CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY**

* Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

* The network’s mainnet was launched exactly 10 years ago.

* The milestone highlights key developments in the platform that introduced smart contracts to the market.

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