Category: Analysis

Crypto Trader Turned $285 Into $627,000 in One Day; Lucky or Insider Trading?

Key Notes The supposed memecoin “sniper” has already realized $210,000 in profits one day after a $285 purchase of ZReaL. Four flagged Solana wallets still hold $417,000 worth of the memecoin by Lookonchain’s posting time. Meanwhile, the NYSE joined the Nasdaq in planning to offer tokenized securities trading on regulated platforms, contrasting with PumpFun launches. An anonymous cryptocurrency trader has turned a $285 purchase into $627,000 in a single day, onchain data shows. However, the activity has raised insider trading suspicions among analysts considering the timing and patterns usually seen…

Bitcoin Miners are Losing $8,000 for Each BTC Mined, Hashrate Drops

Key Notes Bitcoin average mining cost is at $101,000, according to MacroMicro data, while BTC price hovers around $93,000, creating an $8,000 difference in potential losses. The network hashrate has been dropping consistently, also causing the mining difficulty adjustment to drop for the seventh time in the last eight readjusting. Michael Saylor hints at more purchases and institutional inflow to crypto reaching local highs despite the mining network state. . Bitcoin hashrate and mining difficulty have been dropping since November 2025, as Bitcoin miners could have been mining unprofitably according to…

Louisiana $15.6B Pension Fund LASERS Gains $3.2M Bitcoin Exposure Through Strategy

Key Notes LASERS purchased 17,900 Strategy shares from its $15.6 billion portfolio, following Texas’s direct BTC treasury purchases. Most pension funds prefer indirect exposure via ETFs or crypto stocks due to fiduciary duties and volatility concerns. Houston’s firefighter fund outperforms peers after 2021 direct Bitcoin investment at $65K versus current $90K prices. The Louisiana state pension fund (LASERS), a program mandated for all state employees, has reportedly announced its indirect exposure to Bitcoin BTC $93 024 24h volatility: 2.5% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $44.54 B through the recent…

Blockspace Expands Onchain Data Suite With Acquisition of Bitcoin Layers

Key Notes The acquisition marks Blockspace’s first step into data products as it positions itself as a Bitcoin-centric competitor to The Block. Bitcoin Layers’ maintainer Janusz will remain with the company to support the integration of analytics tools into content. The move reflects growing demand for specialized crypto reporting as traditional finance increasingly embraces blockchain technology. Blockspace Media, a trade publication focused on Bitcoin BTC $93 282 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $44.01 B , has acquired onchain data analytics platform Bitcoin Layers. While details surrounding…

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Traders Spot Rare Inverse Head and Shoulders Chart Pattern – What Happens Next?

On the daily chart, DOGE is forming an inverse head and shoulders, a classic structure often seen at the end of a downtrend and before a major rally. The left shoulder formed in October, the head during the deeper November to December correction, and the right shoulder appeared in early January. Price is now tightening just below the $0.15 to $0.16 neckline, which marks the key resistance area to watch. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez notes that a daily close above this level would confirm the reversal and flip market structure…

$100M Underground Crypto Scheme Dismantled in South Korea

Key Notes Customs exposed a $100 million underground crypto remittance crime network. Suspects used WeChat Pay and Alipay to disguise illegal transfers. South Korea plans stricter crypto rules to curb small split transactions. South Korean authorities have busted a crypto crime ring that moved about 150 billion won ($102 million) through WeChat Pay, Alipay, and overseas exchanges. The group converted digital assets into cash while disguising transactions as cosmetic surgery payments and student fees. Authorities have charged three suspects in connection with the scheme. Inside the South Korea Crypto Remittance…

Paradex Glitch: Bitcoin Hits $0, Mass Liquidations, Rollback

Key Notes Paradex, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, erroneously priced Bitcoin at $0. The glitch caused mass liquidations and forced a rollback of its appchain to block 1,604,710. The issue originated from a faulty database migration, leading to an eight-hour platform downtime. Paradex, a decentralized perpetuals exchange operating on Starknet STRK $0.0814 24h volatility: 5.0% Market cap: $423.64 M Vol. 24h: $75.31 M , briefly priced Bitcoin BTC $92 969 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $43.37 B at $0 on January 19. The error triggered widespread liquidations…

India Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies: Report

Key Notes According to two sources, India’s central bank wants BRICS nations to unify their CBDCs. The goal is to reduce reliance on the United States dollar. President Donald Trump has previously threatened tariff sanctions, a move that could be revived if this proposal passes. Two sources have reported that India has published a proposal for countries under the BRICS bloc to link their Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The central bank of the Asian giant strongly believes that this move will facilitate cross-border trade and tourism payments. Ultimately, this…

NYSE Unveils 24/7 Tokenized Securities Trading Platform

Key Notes NYSE will combine existing Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems. The platform aims for near-instant settlement. The trades will potentially be funded and settled in real-time using stablecoins. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) said on Jan. 19 that it is developing a venue for 24/7 trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized U.S.-listed equities and ETFs. It will seek regulatory approvals before launch. NYSE Tokenized Securities Trading Design NYSE, owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), framed the product as a hybrid of its existing market microstructure and token…

$63M From $282M Crypto Wallet Hack Routed Through Tornado Cash

Key Notes CertiK said at least 686 BTC was swapped cross-chain into 19,600 ETH, while raising concerns of money laundering. This money is now moving into crypto-mixer Tornado Cash, which will make further tracing of funds even more difficult. On January 10, the attacker gained access by impersonating wallet support staff, compromising holdings of 1,459 BTC and 2M+ Litecoin. On Jan. 19, blockchain security firm CertiK reported that nearly $63 million have more to crypto mixer Tornado Cash TORN $11.55 24h volatility: 5.0% Market cap: $44.03 M Vol. 24h:…