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Cyclops, a stablecoin payment startup, raised $19,283,746,565,748,392,01 million in a strategic funding round with participation from Castle Island Ventures, F-Prime Capital, and Shift4 Payments. The founding team, known for The Giving Block, aims to simplify stablecoin payment solutions for merchants.

Bitcoin has fallen into one of the most oversold zones on the weekly chart in history after months of sustained selling pressure, according to the latest report from research and brokerage firm K33.
"To make a mistake, follow the crowd," said Vetle Lunde, Head of Research, in the report, pointing out the sentiment.

A rise in cybercrime is noted in South Korea as individuals seek revenge through crypto payments and apps like Telegram. Authorities investigate vandalism and threats linked to this trend, revealing a network facilitating these acts under the guise of “private revenge organizations.”

The stablecoin USDsui, launched by Sui and developed by Stripe's Bridge, aims to provide a unified digital dollar for scalable finance and global payments. Compliant with the GENIUS Act, it enhances tools for developers and users in building the next generation of internet-based financial services.

Machi Big Brother, a Taiwanese-American former artist turned crypto whale, recently gained significant profits trading on Hyperliquid after a major loss of $74 million. His latest trade, investing $250,000 in ETH-USDC, yielded $300,000, reigniting community interest in memecoin $MACHI.

Benchmark recognizes STRC shares as a foundational element for a new generation of stablecoins and yield-bearing tokens within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Initially issued to fund additional Bitcoin purchases, STRC has a perpetual structure with monthly dividends. Recent developments indicate an expanded role for STRC in financing stablecoin protocols.

The WuBlockchain Space program analyzed allegations of Jane Street manipulating Bitcoin prices via ETFs and derivatives. Guests argued that claims of "crypto harvesting" are conspiratorial, with sell-offs reflecting normal market activities rather than intentional manipulation. Recent crypto price volatility is attributed to market structure, liquidity, and macroeconomic factors rather than fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Investors are advised to be cautious of speculative interpretations.

Chiliz (CHZ) has made an impressive surge in the past 24 hours, becoming one of the only two assets to record double-digit growth, second only to Near Protocol (NEAR).
On the surface, the market is sending quite optimistic signals. Trading volume skyrocketed by 80%, reaching $80.41 million, while market capitalization c

The FATF warns that P2P stablecoin transactions using unhosted wallets are a significant blind spot in the crypto ecosystem, potentially evading AML oversight. They urge countries to assess risks and enhance monitoring of such transactions. In 2025, illegal addresses received $154 billion in crypto, with 84% involving stablecoins, although illegal transactions remain under 1% of on-chain volume.

The price of Solana (SOL) is experiencing slight profit-taking pressure as it approaches the upper boundary of the accumulation zone around the $88 mark during Wednesday's trading session. However, support from institutional funds is becoming increasingly evident as spot ETF funds have recorded two consecutive capital inflow sessions since the beginning of the week, strengthening the foundation for the upward trend.

Ethena (ENA) has seen an 11.55% increase in open interest and a 5.08% price rise, despite being in a wider downtrend. Although bullish signals have emerged, the recovery may be temporary. Caution is advised as traders assess profit-taking strategies.

A16z Crypto – the Web3 investment branch of the leading venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz – has criticized the widespread but inaccurate use of the term “ZK” within the developer community in a recent blog post introducing Jolt zkVM.
According to the article, “most zkVMs in reality are not fully zero-knowledge and often rely on simplified assumptions or partial proofs, which can lead to misconceptions about their security and privacy guarantees.”

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP continue to trade cautiously on Wednesday as bullish momentum across the entire cryptocurrency market gradually weakens. Cautious capital flow prevents large-cap coins from breaking free from the prolonged stalemate.
BTC remains stagnant in