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Arthur Hayes acquires $2 million in LDO, PENDLE tokens amid DeFi rotation

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Key Takeaways Arthur Hayes purchased roughly 1.9 million LDO, spending more than $1 million. He also added about $973,000 worth of PENDLE, expanding his position. Share this article BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is ramping up his DeFi bet. The analyst on Friday acquired about 1.9 million Lido DAO (LDO) tokens for over $1 million, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. Arthur Hayes(@CryptoHayes) just bought 1.855M $LDO($1.03M).https://t.co/loeYKUb9rNhttps://t.co/NISCOnoO3T pic.twitter.com/773lJ85IgO — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 26, 2025 LDO is the governance token for Lido DAO, the organization behind Lido Finance, one of the largest…

Uniswap surges as vote to burn 100 million UNI shows overwhelming support

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Key Takeaways Uniswap’s governance vote on the UNIfication proposal is nearing its conclusion. UNI is moving higher as the deadline approaches. Share this article Uniswap’s UNI token is edging higher as the community votes on the “UNIfication” proposal, a governance package designed to introduce protocol fees and create a direct token-burn mechanism. The vote opened on December 20 and is set to end in less than 20 hours. CoinGecko data shows that UNI jumped from around $5.4 to $6.4 early in the voting window before retreating alongside other crypto assets.…

Bitcoin ETFs See $175 Million Outflows on Christmas Eve

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Bitcoin (BTC) institutional outflows continued into Christmas as the US gained the title of biggest BTC seller. Key points: Bitcoin ETF netflows stay negative for Christmas Eve as the institutional investment vehicles lose another $175 million. Tax obligations and the quarterly options expiry are blamed for the poor performance. Hope remains for a broad rebound after the holiday season. Analysis: Bitcoin institutional bid to return “soon” Data from UK-based investment company Farside Investors confirmed that on Christmas Eve, net outflows from the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) totaled over…

SEC charges crypto trading platforms and investment clubs over $14 million scam

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Key Takeaways The SEC announced charges against seven entities involved in alleged crypto-related investment fraud, including three fake trading platforms and four investment clubs. The groups, operating through online messaging applications, used AI-generated tips and false government licensing claims to lure investors. Share this article The US SEC has charged crypto trading platforms Morocoin Tech, Berge Blockchain Technology, and Cirkor, as well as four related investment clubs, accusing them of running a coordinated crypto investment fraud that diverted at least $14 million from retail investors. According to the complaint, the…

Ex-FTX US chief Brett Harrison secures $35 million for new exchange

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Key Takeaways Architect Financial Technologies, led by ex-FTX US chief Brett Harrison, raised $35 million to build institutional trading infrastructure. The company targets derivatives, equities, and digital asset markets with support from major fintech investors. Share this article Former FTX US president Brett Harrison has secured $35 million in funding for Architect Financial Technologies, The Information reported today. Founded in early 2023, the Chicago-based startup builds institutional trading software for derivatives, equities, futures, options, and digital assets. The fintech firm offers tools for algorithmic execution, market visualization, discretionary trading, and…

BlackRock moves $140 million in Ethereum to Coinbase as ETH slides 6%

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Key Takeaways BlackRock transferred 47,500 Ethereum worth $140 million to Coinbase Prime. BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) experienced volatile flows and net losses amidst market outflows. Share this article BlackRock transferred 47,500 Ethereum worth around $140 million to Coinbase Prime early today, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. Ethereum was trading at $2,954 at press time, down over 6% in the last 24 hours, per CoinGecko. The digital asset dipped below $3,000 on Monday amid a market-wide selloff that saw Bitcoin sink under $86,000. BlackRock’s latest ETH deposit follows weeks of…

Tom Lee’s BitMine adds over 100K ETH, total holdings approaching 4 million

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Key Takeaways BitMine acquired 102,259 ETH, raising its holdings to nearly 4 million tokens. The company’s overall crypto and cash holdings have surpassed $13 billion. Share this article BitMine Immersion Technologies is now close to 4 million in Ethereum holdings, following its latest acquisition of 102,259 Ethereum over the past week. The company, led by Thomas “Tom” Lee, now controls over $13 billion in combined crypto and cash assets. Its latest acquisition raises its Ethereum holdings to slightly more than 3% of the total coin supply. “Crypto prices have stabilized…

Strategy buys 10,645 Bitcoin for $980 million as firm stays in the Nasdaq 100

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Key Takeaways Strategy acquired 10,645 Bitcoin for $980 million, averaging $92,098 per coin. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings now reach 671,268 coins. Share this article Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, announced Monday it spent roughly $980 million buying 10,645 Bitcoin last week, paying an average price of $92,098 per coin. Its total Bitcoin holdings have now reached 671,268 coins, worth more than $60 billion at current market prices. Strategy has acquired 10,645 BTC for ~$980.3 million at ~$92,098 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 24.9% YTD…

Bitcoin whale opens $491 million Ether long position

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Key Takeaways A Bitcoin whale initiated a $491 million long position in Ether. Market speculation suggests this move may reflect insider knowledge or strong bullish expectations for Ethereum. Share this article A Bitcoin whale identified as Bitcoin OG 1011short opened a $491 million long position in Ether today, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. Absolutely wild — this #BitcoinOG(1011short) is still adding more to his longs. Current position:150,466 $ETH ($491M)1,000 $BTC ($92.6M)212,907 $SOL ($27.8M) He also placed limit orders to add 40,000 $ETH in the $3,030-$3,258 price range and 50,000…

More Details On The Wall Street $500 Million Investment In XRP

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Ripple’s most recent funding round has become one of the biggest crypto-related deals of the year, mainly because of who joined in and how the deal was structured.  According to details shared in Bloomberg’s report, major Wall Street names, including Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group, Brevan Howard, and Galaxy Digital, put $500 million into Ripple, giving the company a valuation of around $40 billion. This instantly turned the round into one of the strongest signs yet that traditional finance is taking a serious interest in the XRP ecosystem. How Wall…