IoTeX (IOTX) faces Upbit caution tag after key exploit
Upbit flagged IoTeX after a key exploit; deposits paused pending DAXA review. Upbit caution list, IoTeX private key exploit, IOTX deposit suspension per notice.
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US Dollar Index eases as tariff risks dent growth outlook
Tariff-policy uncertainty is pressuring the US Dollar Index (DXY) via growth, inflation, and risk sentiment, analysts cite, as markets weigh safe-haven flows.
Copper stocks rise in U.S. on tariffs, COMEX-LME spread
Tariffs and a U.S. reserve spurred prebuying, widened COMEX-LME spreads, and lifted stocks. Project Vault, COMEX-LME arbitrage, tariff-driven stockpiling
Solana edges past Tron in 24h fees on DeFi activity
Data shows Solana led 24h fees on DeFi/MEV; TRC-20 USDT drove Tron on 7d/30d per data. Solana vs Tron fees, DeFiLlama fee revenue, USDT stablecoin transfers
Bitcoin sees outflows from Bitdeer as firm reports zero BTC
Bitdeer data: all mined BTC sold; zero balance Feb 20. Wu cites liquidity, diversification. Bitdeer Bitcoin sell-off, Jihan Wu statement, BTC holdings update
Apple Macs face delays as OpenClaw drives memory squeeze
Analysts cite AI demand from OpenClaw tightening DRAM/HBM supply, extending Mac lead times: Apple Mac delivery delays, OpenClaw AI demand, memory chip shortage.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs face custody risk as Coinbase holds 80%
Data shows Coinbase holds 80% of US BTC and ETH ETF assets, a single point of failure risk — concentration risk, qualified custodian, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Bitcoin tracks T-bill issuance as stablecoin M2 slows
According to flow data, Bitcoin liquidity aligns more with M2 money supply, stablecoin supply, U.S. Treasury bill issuance than with headline aggregates.
X appeals €120m EU fine under DSA at EU General Court
X appeals a €120m EU penalty, saying Digital Services Act (DSA) rules were misapplied; Commission cites ad disclosure and researcher access breaches.
Bitcoin ETFs log $125M weekly outflows amid tight liquidity
According to flow data, Bitcoin ETF outflows totaled $125M for the week, extending a five-week $4B drain on tight liquidity, rates, rebalancing per fund data
Nakamoto Inc issues 364.8M shares in BTC, UTXO deal
Nakamoto Inc (NASDAQ: NAKA) issued 364,795,104 shares valued at $81.6M to buy BTC Inc and UTXO, adding $80.5M revenue and $40.1M net income; dilution flagged.
Silver draws scrutiny after $5M Hyperliquid short claim
We verify the Hyperliquid silver short, USDC whale deposit, tokenized silver claim using on-chain flows and Arkham Intelligence; data shows how perps work.
Digital euro faces €1.3B build as banks eye €4–6B costs
ECB budgets €1.3B to build the digital euro; banks face €4–6B in implementation costs over four years as legislation is eyed for 2026 and a 2029 launch target.
Bitcoin steadies as quantum risk shapes 2026 upgrade debate
Analysts cite quantum computing risk to Bitcoin and the upgrade roadmap as shaping discounts, a triangle setup, and attention on $55K support. Whale buys noted.
Gold tracks tariff pivot after U.S. court limits IEEPA
10% global tariff, IEEPA Supreme Court ruling, Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 mark a shift; analysts cite higher prices, slower growth and supply strains.
