Over $152M Ethereum Shorts Liquidated as Price Rise Leads to Increased Trade Activity

An Australian man is livestreaming his attempt to break the world record for the “most tattoos of the same name,” with "Pump.fun" inked on his arm 415 times. He aims to reach 700 tattoos during a Saturday livestream to surpass the current record holder.

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a surge in crypto-related crime, with state-backed hacks, violent attacks, and complex laundering networks contributing to the issue. Notable cases include the $1.5 billion Bybit hack linked to North Korea and the high-profile murder of Anson Que, highlighting the overlap between crypto and violent crime in the region.

Australia's financial intelligence agency has declared cryptocurrency a top threat, announcing regulatory priorities for an overhaul of anti-money laundering laws. The expanded net will include 80,000 new businesses, with digital currencies posing a particular concern due to their cross-border capabilities.

Ethereum's recent rally has analysts predicting a potential new all-time high this year, with institutional accumulation and positive sentiment driving the price surge. The asset hit a five-month high of $3,418 before a slight dip, but remains elevated with strong fundamentals and institutional interest.

Coinbase introduced Base, a rebranded and expanded version of Coinbase Wallet, during a packed event in Los Angeles. Base offers a wide range of features, including social interactions, creator-focused monetization, and end-to-end encrypted chat with wallet integration.

House Resolution 580 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a narrow 217-212 vote, reviving three major crypto bills after a 10-hour standoff. The bills include the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

Bank of America's CEO, Brian Moynihan, expressed caution towards stablecoins due to regulatory uncertainty and lack of client demand. Despite previous interest, Moynihan now emphasizes the need for clear legal frameworks and proven demand before adoption.

At the San Francisco Bitcoin Meetup holiday party in December 2017, two young men posed for a photo that later became iconic in the crypto world. The "Great Crypto Crash" of 2018 saw Bitcoin plummet over 80%, triggering a broader market wipeout. Despite the downturn, one co-founder is now leading a decentralized derivatives exchange.

World Liberty Financial's native token, WLFI, will soon be available for trading to broaden community participation and protocol development. Initially exclusive to accredited investors, the project aims to engage a wider audience through token trading on exchanges.

Citigroup is considering issuing its own stablecoin for cross-border payments, following other banking giants exploring similar initiatives. The bank aims to enhance its blockchain solutions to compete with crypto-native options, as the stablecoin market continues to grow rapidly.