🐋 Pepe Trader Turns $3K into $51M Amid Market Speculation

A PEPE investor turned a $3K investment into $51.25M, securing a 17,026x return. After months of inactivity, the whale deposited 500B PEPE ($5.73M) to Coinbase, fueling speculation of a sell-off or strategic repositioning.

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⏫ AAVE Eyes $375 as Bullish Momentum Builds

AAVE is showing strong bullish signs, forming a double-bottom pattern that could push its price 25% higher toward the $375 resistance. On-chain data reveals over $3.5M in exchange outflows, suggesting accumulation by long-term holders. Open interest surged 7.5%, and the long/short ratio at 1.13 indicates trader confidence. AAVE is currently at $317, up 10% in 24 hours, with a 20% jump in trading volume signaling rising market participation.

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📣 Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Seek Presidential Pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents are reportedly working to secure a pardon for their son, though it remains unclear if they have directly reached out to the White House. Their efforts follow Trump’s recent pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. However, Bankman-Fried’s chances appear slim, given his conviction for orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history and his past political donations against Trump. Market odds for a pardon currently stand at just 6%.

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❕ Pump.fun Faces Third Class Action Lawsuit Over Securities Violations

Memecoin platform Pump.fun is hit with another class action lawsuit, alleging it facilitated unregistered securities sales and made nearly $500M in fees. The suit, filed in the SDNY, claims all tokens on the platform qualify as securities. It follows previous lawsuits over PNUT and HAWK tokens, as regulators increase scrutiny on the sector.

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⚡️ Uniswap v4 Goes Live with Developer Hooks and Cheaper Operations

Uniswap has officially launched its v4 upgrade on the mainnet, introducing customizable hooks for developers and slashing pool creation costs by 99.99%. Despite the high anticipation, UNI's price saw only a brief spike before retracing, failing to sustain upward momentum. Developers remain confident in v4's long-term potential, offering record-high bug bounties to ensure security. While macroeconomic conditions weigh on the market, Uniswap v4 aims to strengthen its position in the competitive DEX landscape.

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⚡️ 21Shares Files for Spot Polkadot ETF in the U.S.

21Shares has submitted a filing with the SEC to launch a spot Polkadot ETF, aiming to list it on the Cboe BZX exchange with Coinbase as custodian. This follows their 2021 Polkadot ETP launch in Switzerland. The move comes amid a wave of new crypto ETF filings post-Gensler’s resignation. However, analysts warn that market demand will ultimately determine the ETF’s success, as Polkadot’s price has struggled, down 10.48% in the past month.

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🔽 Ross Ulbricht-Linked Wallets Lose $12M in Memecoin Mishap

Crypto wallets tied to recently pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht suffered a $12M loss after mistakenly mispricing ROSS, a fan-made memecoin, on Raydium. The wallet set up liquidity at the wrong price, allowing an MEV bot to instantly scoop up and dump 40% of the token supply, crashing ROSS by 90%. Despite the loss, the wallet still holds 10% of the supply (~$200K).

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❕ Coinbase Users Lose $150M to Scams

ZachXBT revealed that Coinbase users have lost $150M to social engineering scams, with a recent victim losing $11.5M on Base. Attackers used phishing and fake support tactics to steal funds, laundering them across multiple exchanges. Concerns grow over Coinbase’s security measures, as scams continue with no intervention from the exchange.

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⏬ THORChain Faces Collapse as $200M Debt Cripples Protocol

THORChain is in turmoil with $200M in toxic loans, forcing a halt to THORFi services and a 90-day restructuring plan. RUNE has crashed 82%, hitting 2020 levels amid liquidity concerns. Founder John-Paul Thorbjornsen insists on profitability, but doubts grow. $50-100M in funding is critical to survival, while AX1 proposes Trust Wallet acquisition to settle debts and install new leadership. Without urgent action, RUNE risks total collapse.

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Altcoin Season Index:

The last technical altcoin season was in November last year.

We are now sitting at the 50% zone.

What's next: A retest of the red zone? (alt season) - Or the green zone? (BTC season).

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🐋 Two Whales Take Heavy Losses on AI16Z and TRUMP

On-chain data reveals two crypto whales suffered major losses. One whale, who invested $2.91M in AI16Z 24 days ago, is now down $2.14M as the token has dropped 77% from its all-time high. Another whale bought 92,700 TRUMP tokens for $2.8M on Jan. 28 but panic-sold at $23.82, taking a $590K loss. The sharp declines highlight the risks of timing volatile altcoin markets.

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⏬ Crypto Market Falls Below $3T as Trump Tariffs Spark Sell-Off

The total crypto market cap dropped $379 billion, slipping under $3 trillion after Trump confirmed new trade tariffs. Bitcoin fell 7.2% to $93,391, losing key support at $93,625. If BTC fails to reclaim this level, a drop to $90,000 is possible. Investors are closely watching the $2.93T market cap support to avoid further losses.

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❕ Crypto Market Drops as Scimitar Capital Reportedly Liquidates Holdings

A sudden selloff in altcoins is rumored to be linked to Scimitar Capital’s decision to liquidate its crypto holdings, returning capital to investors. The market-wide drop saw Bitcoin fall 4% and the global crypto market cap shrink by 5.74% to $1.04 trillion. Altcoins like Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL) took the biggest hit, losing over 24% in the past 24 hours. Reports suggest Scimitar offloaded $2 billion in altcoins, triggering the decline, though the firm’s online presence remains limited.

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