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6h Crypto Recap: Bitcoin, Coinbase, Ethereum, USDC—Whales & ETFs
#Bitcoin drew attention after a report described a large “insider whale” sale of 5,000 BTC tied to a political narrative around #Trump. The same coverage framed the move as a notable supply event to watch ⚠️.
#Coinbase reported a swing to a $667M Q4 loss that was linked to crypto portfolio markdowns. The update highlighted how accounting impacts can materially affect exchange earnings.
#Coinbase was also described as pushing federal regulators to open up payment access. The focus was on improving pathways for compliant crypto payments and settlement rails.
6h Crypto Recap: Bitcoin, Solana, Binance, Stablecoin, Trump—Heat Rising
A crypto policy group pushed back on a banking-focused proposal tied to the #CLARITY_Act and offered its own legislative suggestions. The dispute centers on how crypto market structure rules should be written and who gets clearer authority.
US prosecutors warned that #Crypto is being used in Valentine’s Day romance scams. The alert focused on social engineering tactics and the difficulty of recovering funds after transfers.
#Binance reportedly removed investigators connected to work involving Iranian sanctions. The development renewed attention on compliance staffing and enforcement sensitivity.