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Strive CEO Matt Cole acquires 1 million ASST shares in past 30 days

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Key Takeaways Matt Cole, the CEO of Strive, acquired over 1 million shares of ASST in the last month. Strive is strategically positioned as a Bitcoin treasury company, incorporating Bitcoin as a fundamental asset. Share this article Matt Cole, CEO of Strive Asset Management, acquired more than 1 million ASST shares over the past 30 days. According to a new disclosure, Cole acquired 500,000 ASST shares on January 13 after adding over 515,000 in mid-December. The share acquisition signals leadership’s confidence in the company’s stock, independent of short-term shifts in…

Indian authorities seize $1.2 million in land and crypto fraud case

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Key Takeaways Authorities in India have moved to seize assets worth $1.2 million in a money laundering case. Properties seized include land, a flat, and crypto assets. Share this article India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED), the country’s financial investigation agency, has provisionally seized properties and digital assets totalling approximately $1.2 million linked to an alleged land and crypto investment scam, according to a recent press release. The seized assets include real estate valued at over $670,000 and crypto assets worth about $530,500, which investigators say were acquired using proceeds from…

Bitcoin whale posts $50 million gain on BTC, ETH and SOL longs

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Key Takeaways A trader known as BitcoinOG made a profit of $50 million from $845 million in crypto trades. The assets involved include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana; they are the largest by market capitalization. Share this article The pseudonymous trader known as ‘BitcoinOG,’ also called ‘1011short,’ who rose to prominence after a massive win during the October 2025 market crash, recorded nearly $50 million in unrealized profits within 24 hours from long bets on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. According to data tracked by Lookonchain, the iconic short seller has built…

BitMine’s Total Staked ETH Holdings Surpass 1 Million

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Crypto treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) staked an additional 86,400 Ether (ETH) on Saturday, valued at about $268.7 million at the time of this writing, crossing the 1 million staked ETH milestone.  The 86,400 ETH was staked in four separate transactions, according to data from crypto market analytics platform Arkham Intelligence; this brings BitMine’s total to 1,080,512 staked ETH, onchain analysis platform Lookonchain said. The 86,400 ETH staked by BitMine. Source: Arkham Intelligence Staking is the process of pledging or locking up crypto tokens by validators or third-party staking…

Truebit hacker launders $26 million in ETH via Tornado Cash

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Key Takeaways The hacker behind the Truebit exploit fully laundered 8,535 ETH through Tornado Cash. The Truebit team is coordinating with law enforcement and conducting a protocol review following the attack. Share this article The Truebit hacker has laundered all 8,535 ETH stolen, valued at approximately $26 million, through Tornado Cash after exploiting a smart contract vulnerability in the Truebit Protocol on January 8, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. The #Truebit hacker has deposited all 8,535 $ETH($26.44M) they stole into #TornadoCash and laundered it.https://t.co/nYUNcqv46vhttps://t.co/JLPKkMjkUP pic.twitter.com/0unM8sK3h5 — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January…

Cloudforce secures $10 million to expand AI platform across education and healthcare

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Key Takeaways Cloudforce, a Maryland-based AI company, raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Owl Ventures. The funding round saw participation from Microsoft’s venture fund, M12, granting Cloudforce access to Microsoft’s enterprise resources. Share this article Cloudforce, an AI firm that specializes in the Microsoft cloud ecosystem, has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Owl Ventures, with participation from M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund. Owl Ventures’ Lyman Missimer said Cloudforce stands out for its ability to reengineer AI infrastructure for higher education in a…

VanEck projects Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050 in long term outlook

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Key Takeaways VanEck projects a potential valuation of $2.9 million for Bitcoin by 2050 driven by its adoption as a global settlement asset and reserve holding by central banks. The firm projects long term returns driven by structural adoption rather than short term market cycles. Share this article VanEck, the global investment management firm, projects Bitcoin could reach a valuation of $2.9 million by 2050, driven by its adoption as a global settlement asset and a reserve holding for central banks. In its long-term capital market assumptions, VanEck models a…

WhiteWhale meme coin crosses $100 million market cap after 50x rally

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Key Takeaways WhiteWhale crossed a $100M market cap after rising more than 50x since early December. The token is built on the Solana blockchain and closely associated with a derivatives trader called The White Whale. Share this article WhiteWhale, a Solana-based meme coin, crossed the $100 million market cap mark today following a more than 50x rally since early December, driven by increased retail participation and new listings on both spot and derivatives markets. The token’s narrative is tied to a derivatives trader known online as The White Whale. In…

Riot Platforms sells $161 million in Bitcoin, trimming its holdings to 18,005 BTC

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Key Takeaways Riot Platforms sold 1,818 Bitcoin in December for around $161 million. The company currently holds 18,005 BTC worth $1.7 billion. Share this article Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining and data center company, sold 1,818 Bitcoin in December 2025 for approximately $161 million, reducing its total holdings to 18,005 Bitcoin, valued at $1.7 billion at current market prices. The sale represents part of the company’s ongoing strategy to fund operational expansions through Bitcoin liquidation. Riot has historically utilized Bitcoin sales and stock offerings as part of its business financing…

Bitcoin experiences $83 million in crypto liquidations as price drops to $92,500

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell to $92,500 on Tuesday, sparking $83 million in liquidations of long positions within one hour. BTC had risen steadily since the weekend, topping $94,000 on Monday before reversing midday Tuesday. Share this article Bitcoin dropped to $92,500 midday Tuesday, triggering $83 million in long liquidations across the crypto market within a 60-minute span, according to CoinGlass data. The move ended a short-lived rally that began over the weekend, where Bitcoin climbed steadily and peaked above $94,000 on Monday. By Tuesday morning, BTC hovered around $93,500, before…