The loss was uncovered during an audit launched after a separate 320 Bitcoin custody failure, raising fresh concerns over digital asset management by authorities. South Korean authorities are investigating after 22 Bitcoin seized in a 2021 case disappeared from a cold wallet at a Seoul police station, according to local media reports. The 22 Bitcoin (BTC), worth about $1.5 million at current prices, were held by the Gangnam Police Station and discovered missing during a nationwide audit of digital asset custody practices, the Seoul Economic Times reported Friday. Authorities reportedly…
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Bitcoin price forecast as whale deposits 10K BTC to Binance
Bitcoin price is facing renewed pressure after on-chain data flagged by Lookonchain revealed that a major whale has moved roughly 10,000 BTC to Binance over the past two days, raising concerns of potential selling activity. Summary Lookonchain flagged a Bitcoin whale moving nearly 10,000 BTC to Binance over two days, raising concerns of potential sell pressure. Bitcoin is trading around $66,900, well below its 50-day SMA near $85,000, confirming a strong short-term downtrend. Key support sits at $65,000 and $60,000, while resistance stands at $72,000 and $78,000–$80,000, with indicators still…
Ethereum in Trouble… Vitalik Confirms It (BAD)
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Hedera’s (HBAR) $0.09 Support Intact, Revenue Decline Threatens Upside Momentum
Hedera (HBAR) has traded around the $0.09 mark, testing a key technical support level, even as broader price momentum remains subdued. Despite occasional short-term bounces and technical patterns suggesting relief rallies, ongoing declines in network revenue and ecosystem metrics are weighing on investor confidence. Related Reading According to live market data, HBAR is trading near $0.094, with a market capitalization of $3.9 billion and a 24-hour trading volume that reflects modest activity at current price levels. HBAR’s price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: HBARUSD on Tradingview…
Boerse Stuttgart Digital Merges With Tradias In Crypto Push
Boerse Stuttgart Group, operator of one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges, said it will merge its cryptocurrency business with Frankfurt-based digital asset trading firm Tradias in a strategic move to expand its presence in institutional crypto markets. The transaction will consolidate about 300 employees under a joint management team from both companies, according to a Friday announcement. The combined unit aims to cover multiple digital asset services, including brokerage, trading, custody, staking and tokenized assets. It will serve banks, brokers and other financial institutions across Europe, providing fully regulated crypto…
Standard Chartered slashes Bitcoin target again on ETF outflows, Fed angst
Standard Chartered cuts 2026 Bitcoin and Ethereum targets again, citing weak macro, softer Fed-cut hopes, ETF outflows and shifting investor positioning. Summary Standard Chartered reduced its long-term 2026 Bitcoin price target for a second time in three months, after earlier downgrades from more aggressive projections. Geoff Kendrick cites deteriorating macro conditions, delayed Fed easing, ETF outflows and the risk of deeper investor capitulation as key downside drivers. The bank also lowered its 2026 Ethereum target, warning ETH could drop sharply first even as on-chain activity and network usage trends remain…
ETHZilla Launches Tokenized Jet Engine Lease Product
ETHZilla (NASDAQ: ETHZ) officially launched its first tokenized aviation product on Thursday, offering investors equity in leased commercial jet engine. The new Eurus Aero Token I marks the firm’s strategic pivot from operating strictly as a crypto treasury to managing on-chain real-world assets (RWAs). The offering allows accredited investors to hold fractional ownership in two CFM56 jet engines currently leased to a major US airline. By leveraging the Ethereum Layer 2 network Arbitrum, the company aims to democratize access to institutional-grade aviation finance, a sector typically reserved for private equity…
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million BTC Reintroduced in Congress
A bill proposing the acquisition of up to 1 million BTC has been introduced to the Brazilian Congress, significantly expanding a previous national strategic bitcoin reserve. The draft, which will need to be greenlit, would put Brazil among the countries holding the most bitcoin. New 1 Million BTC Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Presented in Brazilian […] Original
Aave Labs Seeks $50M Package in Revenue Shift Proposal
Aave Labs has asked tokenholders to approve a funding package worth about $50 million in exchange for redirecting all revenue from Aave-branded products to the Aave DAO treasury. The proposal includes up to $42.5 million in stablecoins — $25 million as a primary grant and $17.5 million tied to product milestones. It also includes 75,000 Aave (AAVE) tokens, worth about $8 million at the time of writing. The stablecoin grants, if approved, will be streamed over time, and milestone payments will be released upon product launches. In return, Aave Labs…
South Korean police lose Bitcoin seized in 2021 investigation
South Korea’s Gangnam Police Station has confirmed that 22 Bitcoins worth about ₩2.1 billion (roughly USD 1.6 million) were lost from police custody, authorities said on Friday. Summary Gangnam Police Station confirmed that 22 Bitcoin worth about $1.6 million have gone missing from custody after being seized in a 2021 investigation. The coins were discovered missing during a nationwide audit of digital asset handling, following a separate 320 Bitcoin loss at the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office last year. The physical cold wallet remains in police possession, but authorities say the…