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According to Arkham data, at 03:56, 210 BTC (worth approximately 14.92 million USD) was transferred from an anonymous address (starting with 168Bve...) to Cumberland DRW. Subsequently, Cumberland DRW transferred a portion of the BTC (57.42 BTC) to another anonymous address (starting with bc1qhy7...).

According to Arkham data, at 02:51, 838.89 BTC (worth approximately 50.26 million USD) was transferred from an anonymous address (starting with bc1qzudnxd...) to another anonymous address (starting with bc1qsxjg55...). Subsequently, that address transferred a portion of the BTC (130 coins) to Wintermute.

After retreating from a local high of $74,000, the future direction of Bitcoin has become increasingly uncertain. The current market seems to be at a critical moment, and it is expected to soon reveal whether the breakout can be sustained. On-chain analyst exitpump disclosed data showing that Binance's spot buying remains strong, with no significant imbalance in the order book and improvements in long-term conditions; however, some analysts hold a bearish stance, believing that recent trading volume is weak and that a divergence has formed at the highs. The current rebound may just be a retest of previous support turning into resistance, and Bitcoin is expected to potentially decline further in the short term.CoinGlass data shows that the price of Bitcoin has broken through the liquidity area around $71,000, and the next movement may attract market attention.

Suspect John Daghita in the $40 million cryptocurrency theft case involving the U.S. government has been arrested by the FBI.On-chain detective ZachXBT previously revealed that John Daghita is the son of the CEO of CMDSS, a company that had contracts with the U.S. government to handle seized cryptocurrency.According to ZachXBT, he exposed in January 2026 that John used his father's company CMDSS (which holds the USMS contract) to access and transfer relevant assets from wallets managed by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). Subsequently, John mocked ZachXBT multiple times on a Telegram channel and initiated a "dust attack" by publicly sending part of the involved funds to his wallet address.

Backpack Exchange announced today that former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner and Acting Chairman Mark Wetjen has officially joined the company as President of Backpack US. In this role, Wetjen will lead Backpack's strategic expansion in the U.S., helping the company continue to build a regulated global on-chain financial platform.

According to market news, Bitcoin is currently fluctuating above $72,000, while Ethereum has seen a slight increase. The market has entered a consolidation phase after the previous breakout. Although Bitcoin has successfully stabilized above the $70,000 level, which has been a resistance point multiple times, it has not yet shown the expected rapid advance towards $80,000.Expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East have boosted risk assets. If there are disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz that drive up inflation, the Federal Reserve may be forced to maintain a tighter interest rate policy. Derivatives data shows that bullish sentiment remains moderately strong, with Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) rising to about 680,000 BTC, reaching a nearly two-week high, while open interest in gold-linked tokens XAUT and PAXG futures continues to decline, indicating that some funds may be flowing back into mainstream crypto assets after the slowdown in gold's upward momentum.In the options market, demand for high strike call options has increased, and the 30-day implied volatility remains stable overall, reflecting relatively calm market sentiment.

According to Fortune magazine, the hedge fund Situational Awareness, founded by former OpenAI researcher and former FTX Future Fund charity team member Leopold Aschenbrenner, is building positions in data infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining companies. The fund previously focused on artificial general intelligence (AGI), and as more crypto mining companies are being repurposed for AI workloads, the fund has increased its investments in this area.Its new or increased positions include: fuel cell power generation company Bloom Energy (currently the fund's largest single holding), AI cloud infrastructure provider CoreWeave, and another large cryptocurrency mining company, Cipher Mining.

According to official news, the AINFT AI service platform has announced its official support for BNB Chain, following its previous integration with the TRON network, achieving an important breakthrough in cross-chain compatibility. Users can now log in by selecting BNB Chain through the link https://chat.ainft.com/chat, and achieve seamless authentication via Binance Wallet. Additionally, the platform's recharge channel has added support for BNB Chain, covering three mainstream assets: BNB, USDT, and USDD, further optimizing the multi-chain interaction experience. This move marks AINFT's continued efforts to expand the boundaries of Web3+AI services, and in the future, it will integrate more public chain ecosystems to promote the widespread implementation of AI application scenarios in a multi-chain environment.

According to Cointelegraph, Google's Threat Analysis Group recently disclosed a new iOS exploit kit named "Coruna," which is being used for cryptocurrency theft targeting iPhone users. This kit primarily targets devices running iOS versions 13 to 17.2.1 and includes 23 exploit scripts and 5 complete attack chains, some of which are previously unknown vulnerabilities.It can carry out attacks through counterfeit cryptocurrency-related websites. Reportedly, when users access these malicious sites using vulnerable iOS devices, the attack code automatically runs, scanning for sensitive information on the device, particularly text containing keywords such as mnemonic phrases, backup phrases, and bank account details, and attempts to steal assets from cryptocurrency applications like Uniswap and MetaMask.Google researchers strongly recommend that iPhone users immediately update their devices to the latest iOS version. If updating is not possible, they should enable Apple's "Lockdown Mode" to enhance protection.

According to Arkham data, at 14:45, 66 BTC (worth approximately $4.7785 million) was transferred from an anonymous address (starting with bc1q8q62j...) to Cumberland DRW. Subsequently, Cumberland DRW transferred 66.469 BTC to another anonymous address (starting with bc1qkgt0e...).

According to Arkham data, at 13:10, 348.58 BTC (worth approximately 25.39 million USD) was transferred from one anonymous address (starting with 36AR3...) to another anonymous address (starting with 33wXY...). Subsequently, that address transferred a portion of the BTC (0.08514 BTC) to Binance.

According to Lookonchain monitoring, a Bitcoin OG wallet (1QLASn) deposited 500 BTC, worth 36.39 million dollars, to Binance 2 hours ago after being inactive for 8 months.

According to market news, Coinbase, in collaboration with Microsoft, Europol, and more than ten other organizations, successfully shut down the phishing-as-a-service platform Tycoon 2FA and seized 330 related domains.Since its launch in August 2023, Tycoon has had approximately 2,000 users, operating over 24,000 domains, and sending tens of millions of fraudulent emails each month to over 500,000 businesses worldwide. It bypassed multi-factor authentication by stealing session cookies and tokens, primarily targeting email and online service accounts such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Gmail.In this operation, Coinbase assisted in tracking the cryptocurrency payments funding Tycoon’s operations and supported the civil lawsuit to seize the domains. The main developer has been identified as Saad Fridi, a Pakistani national.

According to Arkham data, at 09:25, 200.56 BTC (worth approximately 14.65 million USD) was transferred from one anonymous address (starting with bc1qpmpm...) to another anonymous address (starting with bc1qr7ww...). Subsequently, that address transferred a portion of the BTC (0.00032791 BTC) to Bybit.

According to Arkham data, at 09:17, 500 BTC (worth approximately 36.39 million USD) was transferred from an anonymous address (starting with 1QLASn...) to Binance.

According to market news, after the Federal Reserve approved the main account application of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, U.S. banking organizations expressed strong opposition, warning that this move could allow cryptocurrency institutions to access the central bank's payment system without the same regulatory protections as traditional banks.The Bank Policy Institute stated that it is "deeply concerned," believing that the Kansas City Fed approved the application before the Federal Reserve finalized the framework for a limited-purpose main account policy, and that the approval process lacked transparency. The Independent Community Bankers of America also stated that allowing non-bank entities and cryptocurrency institutions to access main accounts poses risks to the banking system. A Federal Reserve governor mentioned last month that they hope to launch a streamlined account structure later this year.Some participants in the cryptocurrency market believe that Kraken's approval signifies a breakthrough in establishing non-depository banking operations that do not rely on loans. In a previous news report, it was mentioned that Kraken was approved for a "streamlined" Federal Reserve main account, becoming the first cryptocurrency company authorized to access the Federal Reserve's core payment system, Fedwire.

According to Bloomberg, the two main regulatory agencies on Wall Street are advancing regulatory plans for the cryptocurrency industry and the rapidly growing prediction markets.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a committee-level guidance to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, concerning "the applicability of federal securities laws to certain types of crypto assets and specific transactions involving crypto assets." This guidance may establish a token classification standard for crypto assets, clarifying which tokens fall under the SEC's jurisdiction. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has also submitted a measure regarding prediction markets to OIRA, as the agency is considering new regulations for the industry, including issuing a proposed rulemaking notice.The SEC Chairman stated that the agency will consider providing interpretive guidance around the classification of crypto asset tokens to ensure that investors and innovators clearly understand their regulatory obligations. The CFTC Chairman had previously announced plans to establish new regulations for prediction markets.

According to Fortune magazine, the largest players in the crypto venture capital space are returning to the fundraising market. a16z Crypto, the blockchain investment arm of Andreessen Horowitz, is currently raising its fifth fund.Several insiders, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that the firm's fundraising target is approximately $2 billion, with plans to complete the fundraising by mid-2026. Led by seasoned investor and entrepreneur Chris Dixon, a16z Crypto launched its first fund of $300 million in 2018. The previous year, the blockchain boom had driven Bitcoin prices to soar to $20,000. Each subsequent fund has been larger than the last, peaking in 2022 with a fund of up to $4.5 billion, which is still actively investing.Although the latest fund is less than half the size of the previous one, one insider stated that a16z Crypto plans to shorten the fundraising cycle to better seize opportunities arising from the rapidly changing trends in the crypto industry. Previous funds were completed within one to two years of each other.

According to Arkham data, at 03:51, 24,100 SOL (worth approximately $3.7152 million) was transferred from an anonymous address (starting with CY48pVcU...) to Coinbase Prime. Subsequently, at 03:54, Coinbase Prime transferred part of the SOL (24,100 SOL) to another anonymous address (starting with NGbuk4yQ...).

According to Reuters, Ziff Davis has agreed to sell its Connectivity division to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. This division includes the Ookla Speedtest app, Downdetector, Ekahau, and RootMetrics.After the transaction is completed, Ziff Davis will focus on vertical media such as IGN and Mashable, as well as businesses like Everyday Health. The Connectivity division generated approximately $231 million in revenue in 2025, accounting for about 16% of Ziff Davis's total revenue.Ziff Davis stated that the proceeds from the transaction will be used for general corporate purposes and capital allocation activities. Accenture mentioned that after the acquisition, it will leverage the Ookla product suite to provide end-to-end network intelligence services to support its AI-related transformation business.