π This Weekβs Must-Know Crypto Updates!
Focusing on key developments impacting emerging markets and the Global South, here are the top stories you need to know this week π
π CZ Issues Urgent Security Warning After Ledger Discord Hack
A major breach on Ledgerβs Discord server exposed user data, prompting Binance founder CZ to sound the alarm on personal wallet and data security.
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π¦ Metaplanet Adds 1,241 BTC to Treasury Amid Strong Yield Momentum
Tokyo-based Metaplanet now holds 6,796 BTC after its latest buy, continuing a corporate trend of adding Bitcoin to balance sheets.
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β‘ Malaysia's Largest Energy Firm Reports 300% Rise in Crypto Power Theft
As crypto mining expands, so does illicit activity. Malaysiaβs utility giant flags a major spike in power theft tied to illegal mining operations.
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π§π΄ Bolivia Launches Digital Currency, Brazil Approves Solana & Ether Futures
Bolivia joins the CBDC race, while Brazil gives the green light to Solana and Ethereum futures β signaling deeper Web3 integration across LATAM.
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π Uniswap Becomes First DEX to Cross $3 Trillion in Volume
A milestone for DeFi: Uniswap has surpassed $3 trillion in total trading volume, cementing its place as the dominant decentralized exchange.
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π± Zimbabwe Turns to Blockchain to Restore Carbon Credit Trust
To revive investor confidence in its carbon credit ecosystem, Zimbabwe is embracing blockchain tech for greater transparency and traceability.
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πͺ Satoshi Nakamoto's Wealth Surpasses Bill Gates
As Bitcoin rebounds sharply, its anonymous creatorβs holdings are now worth more than the fortune of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
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ποΈ Beat Holdings Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETF Exposure
Another Tokyo-based firm, Beat Holdings, joins Metaplanet in aggressively building a crypto treasury through ETF allocations.
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π Coinbase Drops 10,000+ Pages of Hidden Regulatory Docs
In a bold move for transparency, Coinbase releases thousands of previously undisclosed pages of crypto oversight documents.
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π° Aave TVL Hits Record $24.4B As Lending Heats Up
Momentum builds in DeFi as Aave's total value locked hits a new high, driven by surging lending demand and renewed DeFi interest.
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π£ Binance CEO Breaks Down Bitcoin's Long-Term Future
In a strategic update, Binance's CEO outlines bullish expectations for Bitcoin, institutional adoption, and broader crypto resilience.
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π Crypto Market Insights β By Lorenzo
- Confidence returns to markets following positive global tariff developments
- Strategy and 21 Capital dominate BTC investment flows via high-leverage positions
- Bitcoin dominance is slowing as Ethereum starts to wake up
- RWA, Gaming, and DePIN narratives are leading altcoin activity in 2025
- Institutional interest remains strong, especially for BTC
- Memecoin hype is rising
- Market is optimistic but cautious β capital inflow remains relatively low
π Overall Sentiment:
Momentum is building across the board. From DeFi records to treasury strategies and new blockchain use cases in LATAM and Africa, crypto is quietly reasserting itself. Institutional curiosity is heating up, while the altcoin narrative is shifting from hype to use-case-driven growth.
π Edited by: Shaun (The Cult Sage), Mokeira E. (SheFi_goddess)
π Researched by: Lorenzo
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