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The Consumer Federation of America reported that cryptocurrency scams and cybercrimes resulted in estimated losses of $80.7 billion, with investment fraud being the largest category at $8.6 billion. The FBI's complaint center recorded over 1 million complaints, totaling $20.9 billion in losses.
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a small net inflow of $3.05 million, breaking a 13-session redemption streak that drained over $4.4 billion since mid-May. Total Bitcoin ETF assets decreased to $80.40 billion from $104.29 billion at the streak's start.
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Chainalysis reported a significant increase in cryptocurrency flows to peptide vendors, reaching over $100 million annually. The gray market for peptides has evolved from biohackers to a financial powerhouse, driven by the looksmaxxing trend.
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Bernstein's research note highlights Bitcoin miners' role as crucial power providers for the AI industry, with companies like TeraWulf and Cipher Digital leading the charge. These miners have secured significant deals with tech giants, positioning themselves to address AI's power needs effectively.
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Hyperliquid's HYPE token, a top performer in the crypto market, experienced a significant drop after Arthur Hayes, a prominent figure, sold his entire position. Despite the selloff, HYPE remains up more than 70% since mid-May, with growing caution about broader markets cited as the reason for the decision.
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Through the joint efforts of major firms like Coinbase, SpaceX, Meta, and Apple, alongside law enforcement agencies, over $3.8 million in stolen crypto from Americans was frozen. The U.S. Department of Justice's initiative, "Disruption Week," aimed to combat cyber-enabled fraud and organized crime in Southeast Asia.
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Coinbase announced the first government-guaranteed mortgage secured by Bitcoin, allowing borrowers to use crypto as collateral for a home loan. This innovative product aims to provide new opportunities for homebuyers with digital assets.
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Alexander Browder, a 17-year-old British teenager, was sanctioned by Russia for exposing alleged cryptocurrency money laundering operations. The sanctions, which also targeted four other British nationals, banned them from entering the Russian Federation in retaliation for Browder's report.
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Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee predicts Ethereum reaching $250,000, making it a $30 trillion network, surpassing the U.S. Treasury market and rivaling all gold mined. Ethereum's supply growth and corporate validator control play key roles in this projection.
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Bitcoin's recent drop of 17% over four days has led to total crypto market liquidations of $4.47 billion, with BTC trading at around $63,680. The negative Coinbase premium and collapsing 25-delta skew indicate weak U.S. institutional demand and continued downside protection bets.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent updated the Senate Finance Committee on the progress of establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, emphasizing the meticulous approach and the need for legislative action on digital asset regulation. The U.S. currently holds 328,372 BTC acquired through forfeitures.