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- DeFi Dev Corp. buys 407,247 SOL ($77M) via equity raise, boosting holdings to 1.83M tokens ($371M). - Tokens will be staked across validators, including its own infrastructure, to generate yield and expand Solana integration. - Launches DFDV UK treasury vehicle and plans five more under its global expansion strategy to drive Solana adoption. - Solana's TVL hits $11.56B amid Alpenglow upgrade, supporting long-term growth as DFDV raises $370M YTD for compounding strategy.
- Pudgy Penguins expands into Japan's $15.4B collectibles market via QR-coded products and retail partnerships with convenience stores and Don Quijote. - The hybrid "phygital" model links physical cards/toys to NFTs, enabling digital access and revenue-sharing through OverpassIP while leveraging Japan's collectible culture. - Strategic collaborations with Suplay Inc. and Mythical Games, plus $13M+ in retail sales, demonstrate the brand's ability to merge Web3 innovation with traditional commerce for mass a
- SEC sues Unicoin for $100M fraud, alleging overstated real estate collateral and misrepresentation of token risks. - Unicoin denies claims, accuses SEC of selective quoting and politicized enforcement, citing NYSE listing interference. - Case tests crypto regulation's balance between investor protection and innovation, with potential precedents for asset-backed token disclosures. - Legal experts warn outcome could reshape compliance strategies, emphasizing transparency, documented intent, and proactive r
- Nukkleus Inc. partners with Mandragola to enter aerospace/defense via Baltic-Israeli logistics hubs and MRO services, targeting a $124B market by 2034. - The $2M-funded joint venture ties 51% ownership to $25M revenue goals, but Nukkleus' 2024 revenue fell to $6M with negative cash flow. - A 30.36% stock surge post-announcement contrasts with weak financials, raising questions about execution risks and reliance on external funding. - Strategic bets include Israeli defense tech integration and a $10M Star
- LUMIA surged 239.73% in 24 hours on Aug 30, 2025, closing at $0.29 after a 833.33% 7-day rally. - The spike was driven by increased liquidity and speculative trading, despite no major partnerships or product updates. - Technical indicators show bullish breakouts with RSI in overbought territory, though analysts warn of potential corrections. - Year-to-date losses of 7727.96% and a 354.84% monthly decline highlight persistent long-term bearish trends.
- 01:04Data: The total assets of the "1011 Flash Crash Short Insider Whale" have increased to $665 million, with an unrealized loss of $15.23 million on ETH holdings.According to ChainCatcher, on-chain analysts have monitored that the overall position of the "insider whale who opened shorts after the 1011 flash crash" has increased to $665 million, mainly due to continuous execution of ETH sell orders as the price falls. The total unrealized loss has now reached $17.67 million. - ETH: Holding 175,595.44 coins ($541 million), opening price $3,173.34, unrealized loss $15.23 million. - BTC: Holding 1,000 coins ($90.32 million), opening price $91,506.7, unrealized loss $1.195 million. - SOL: Holding 250,000 coins ($33.12 million), opening price $137.53, unrealized loss $1.253 million.
- 00:47The $230 millions long whale has increased their position to $666 millions, currently facing an unrealized loss of $17.1 millions.According to ChainCatcher, on-chain analyst Yu Jin monitored that following the decline in the early morning, a whale with $230 million in long positions is currently facing an unrealized loss of $17.1 million. However, after the early morning drop, this whale continued to increase their long position by adding another 24,000 ETH, bringing the total position to $666 million. Currently, all three long positions are in an unrealized loss: 175,000 ETH ($542 million) long at an entry price of $3,173, with an unrealized loss of $14.6 million; 1,000 BTC ($90.28 million) long at an entry price of $91,506, with an unrealized loss of $1.22 million; and 250,000 SOL ($33.1 million) long at an entry price of $137.5, with an unrealized loss of $1.27 million.
- 00:30Vanguard Head of Quantitative Equity: Bitcoin is more like a speculative collectible than a productive assetJinse Finance reported that John Ameriks, Head of Quantitative Equity at Vanguard Group, stated that bitcoin still resembles a speculative collectible—“like a popular plush toy”—rather than a productive asset with income or cash flow characteristics.