A long-dormant Bitcoin "whale"—someone holding a massive amount of crypto—just woke up after 14 years and moved a staggering 60,000 BTC (worth over $3.5 billion at current prices). This kind of sudden activity from an old wallet often sends ripples through the market, sparking speculation about whether it’s a strategic sell-off, a transfer, or just someone checking their forgotten fortune.

Russia’s state-owned defense and tech giant Rostec is jumping into crypto with a new ruble-backed digital token, set to launch on the Tron blockchain. The move hints at Russia’s push to modernize its financial tech—despite global sanctions—by tying its currency to a decentralized platform.

Two tech players, cheqd and ASI Alliance, are joining forces to tackle a big problem in AI: proving who (or what) is real online. They’re using verifiable credentials—think digital ID badges that can’t be faked—to help distinguish genuine AI systems from imposters. This could make AI interactions safer and more trustworthy, especially as scams and deepfakes keep rising.

TRON DAO is making waves at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) by stepping up as a WAGMI sponsor and teaming up with big names like MetaMask and Arkham to host events. This isn’t just a PR move—it’s a clear play to bridge gaps between blockchain ecosystems and cozy up to key players in the space.

Congress just passed Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" by a razor-thin margin, and crypto traders are eyeing the fallout. The legislation could tighten liquidity in markets, possibly making Bitcoin’s wild price swings even wilder. There’s also chatter about how it might add to the national debt—something that often makes investors jittery.

Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing for a tax break on small cryptocurrency transactions, aiming to eliminate double taxation for miners and stakers—people who validate blockchain transactions. If passed, the reform could make crypto more appealing for everyday use, ease tax headaches for users, and help the U.S. stay competitive in the fast-evolving digital finance world.

The Open Platform, the team behind the TON blockchain, just scored $28.5 million in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to a whopping $1 billion. This cash injection could help turbocharge blockchain adoption worldwide, especially since TON is tightly linked to Telegram—a messaging app with a massive, ready-made audience.

Pakistan wanted to lure Bitcoin and crypto miners with discounted electricity to boost its economy, but the IMF shot down the idea. The rejection underscores the tricky trade-offs developing countries face—trying to spur growth while managing energy demands and sustainability concerns.

Bitcoin might dip temporarily due to a potential liquidity squeeze caused by US fiscal policies (dubbed "Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill"), but crypto expert Arthur Hayes suggests it could rebound to $90K, as long-term bullish factors—like institutional adoption and macroeconomic trends—still favor Bitcoin.