# Market Updates

- *Bitcoin Price*: Bitcoin recently broke out, surpassing $106,000 amidst market optimism. Its price fluctuates based on market trends and global events.

- *Ethereum Long-Term Holders*: Ethereum long-term holders are selling again, potentially indicating a shift in market sentiment.

- *Cryptocurrency Market Sentiment*: Retail crypto sentiment has hit a 2-month low, but experts believe it's a good sign for potential market growth.¹ ²

# Regulatory Developments

- *Coinbase and SEC*: Coinbase is seeking US SEC approval to offer blockchain-based stocks, expanding its services.

- *Wyoming Stablecoin*: Wyoming has announced 11 blockchain finalists for its WYST stablecoin project.

- *EU Market Access*: Coinbase has received a MiCA license, allowing it to enter the EU market.³

# Security and Incidents

- *Iranian Exchange Hack*: Iran's crypto exchange Nobitex was hacked, resulting in $90 million in losses.

- *CoinMarketCap Compromise*: Hackers briefly compromised CoinMarketCap's homepage, raising concerns about security.

- *Ledger User Kidnapping*: Another crypto-related kidnapping case targeting a Ledger user has been reported in France.

# Partnerships and Innovations

- *Reddit and Worldcoin*: Reddit is reportedly adopting Worldcoin's Orb technology for user verification.

- *Tether's USDT Issuance*: Tether has issued $1 billion USDT on the Tron network, potentially impacting market dynamics.

- *Amazon and Walmart's Stablecoin Plans*: Amazon and Walmart are reportedly planning to issue stablecoins, expanding their presence in the crypto space.⁴ ⁵