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Over 44,000 BTC Withdrawn from Exchanges: Are Whales Accumulating or Moving to Cold Wallets? On-Chain Activity Analysis

Over 44,000 BTC Withdrawn from Exchanges: Are Whales Accumulating or Moving to Cold Wallets? On-Chain Activity Analysis

Over the past seven days, Bitcoin has seen net outflows of more than 44,000 coins from centralized exchanges (CEXs), marking a one-year high. This article analyzes on-chain reserve data and institutional activity to explore the underlying trends of whale accumulation and the growing shift toward self-custody.

Blog Team2026-03-09

Has the Four-Year BTC Cycle Theory Broken Down? Revisiting Bitcoin’s 2026 Bottom Through Institutional Holdings and Macro Liquidity

Has the Four-Year BTC Cycle Theory Broken Down? Revisiting Bitcoin’s 2026 Bottom Through Institutional Holdings and Macro Liquidity

Is Bitcoin’s four-year cycle still relevant? Analysts project, based on structural data, that the current market setup points to October 2026 as a potential cycle bottom.

Blog Team2026-03-09

2026 Stablecoin "Stress Test" Approaches: How Is the GENIUS Act Progressing, and Who Will Lead the Era of Compliance?

2026 Stablecoin "Stress Test" Approaches: How Is the GENIUS Act Progressing, and Who Will Lead the Era of Compliance?

After the GENIUS Act passed in 2025, 2026 marks a pivotal year for its implementation. This article tracks the progress of OCC rulemaking, breaks down the major compliance challenges facing stablecoin issuers—including reserve requirements, capital standards, and operational protocols—and analyzes how these developments could reshape the future market landscape.

Blog Team2026-03-06

JPMorgan: U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill May Pass Mid-Year—Eight Key Changes Explained

JPMorgan: U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill May Pass Mid-Year—Eight Key Changes Explained

JPMorgan anticipates that the CLARITY Act, the U.S. crypto market structure bill, could be approved by mid-year. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the bill’s legislative progress, core controversies, and eight major potential catalysts, exploring its multifaceted impact on the industry landscape.

Blog Team2026-03-02

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Geopolitical Tensions Escalate as Tehran Comes Under Attack: BTC Drops Below $63,000, U.S. Stocks See Largest Monthly Decline in a Year

Geopolitical Tensions Escalate as Tehran Comes Under Attack: BTC Drops Below $63,000, U.S. Stocks See Largest Monthly Decline in a Year

Near the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader, a missile strike has sharply escalated tensions between the US and Iran. Bitcoin has fallen below $63,000, while the Nasdaq and S&P have posted their largest monthly declines in nearly a year. This article reviews the latest developments, analyzes market data and sentiment, and explores multiple scenarios for how events may unfold.

Blog Team2026-02-28

Rising Stagflation Risks: How Surging PPI Forces the Fed to Delay Rate Cuts and Impacts Global Assets

Rising Stagflation Risks: How Surging PPI Forces the Fed to Delay Rate Cuts and Impacts Global Assets

U.S. January PPI rises 2.9% year-over-year, beating expectations; core PPI hits an 11-month high. Surging service costs spark concerns over stagflation, dampen rate-cut expectations, and put pressure on U.S. equities. This article breaks down the data structure, explores market divergences, and provides a macroeconomic outlook.

Blog Team2026-02-28

Google Trends Shows Bitcoin Purchase Searches Hit Five-Year High: Analyzing Market Sentiment Reversal and Structural Signals

Google Trends Shows Bitcoin Purchase Searches Hit Five-Year High: Analyzing Market Sentiment Reversal and Structural Signals

Google Trends data reveals that searches for buying Bitcoin have reached a five-year high, creating a rare divergence from the recent price pullback. This article examines the structural logic and potential evolution of this sentiment shift by analyzing on-chain whale activity and the Terra lawsuit.

Blog Team2026-02-27

Dissecting Stripe’s Annual Letter: How Stablecoins Are Becoming Central to B2B Payments, and What Kind of Blockchain AI Agents Need

Dissecting Stripe’s Annual Letter: How Stablecoins Are Becoming Central to B2B Payments, and What Kind of Blockchain AI Agents Need

Stripe’s annual report reveals that stablecoin payment volume doubled last year, reaching approximately $400 billion, with B2B transactions emerging as the primary driver. Meanwhile, AI agent-based commerce has entered real-world pilot testing. This new paradigm could demand blockchain throughput as high as one billion transactions per second—far exceeding the current capacity

Blog Team2026-02-26

Countdown to Licensing: A Comprehensive Overview of Hong Kong’s Stablecoin and Virtual Asset Trading Regulatory Framework

Countdown to Licensing: A Comprehensive Overview of Hong Kong’s Stablecoin and Virtual Asset Trading Regulatory Framework

Hong Kong will issue its first batch of fiat-backed stablecoin licenses in March and plans to submit a legislative proposal for virtual asset trading and custody service licenses later this year. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the new policy timeline, regulatory framework, and the structural impact on the crypto market.

Blog Team2026-02-26