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Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Reaches $635 Million in Net Assets 5 Months After Launch

: Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund under U.S. financial services firm Morgan Stanley, had net assets of $635 million and cumulative net inflows of $538 million as of September 14. The fund listed on the New York Stock Exchange on April 8, making it the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded product launched by an asset management arm affiliated with a major U.S. bank.Since listing, MSBT has recorded only one single-day net outflow, of $5.26 million, on May 29. Over the past 21 trading days, the fund recorded inflows on 12 trading days, with cumulative net inflows of approximately $71.95 million; on the most recent trading day, it added $9.75 million in Bitcoin exposure, marking its fifth consecutive trading day of net inflows. (Bitcoin.com News)

Trader loshmi bought STONK at a $1 million market cap, earning $327,400 in 30 days

Odaily News: Trader loshmi stated that he closed all positions on September 13, realizing $327,400 in profits from 30 days of public trading. He said he began buying when STONK had a market cap of approximately $1 million over a month ago and continued to add to his position as the price declined.Stonkfun is a Solana token launch platform that went live on August 3, allowing creators to pair new tokens with tokenized stocks. STONK is the platform's native token.loshmi disclosed that his portfolio once rose from $5,000 to over $25,000 before falling back to $4,000; during this period, he also lost over $6,000 due to a hack. He cited fatigue from intensifying competition in recent market trading as the reason for closing his positions. (Bitcoin.com News)

Ripple RLUSD Stablecoin Supply Hits Record High, Ethereum Holdings Surpass XRP Ledger

According to Bitcoin.com News, Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD reached a historical high of $2.442 billion in supply this week, up approximately 41% from $1.72 billion a month ago. Notably, the new supply has primarily flowed into Ethereum rather than the XRP Ledger. Ethereum currently holds $1.37 billion compared to the XRP Ledger’s $1.05 billion, marking a complete reversal from July when the XRP Ledger accounted for 58.9% of the total. Of the roughly $840 million in new supply added since July, Ethereum absorbed the vast majority.

Chuck Schumer Convenes Senate Democratic Caucus to Discuss Fate of CLARITY Act

Odaily News: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has convened the Senate Democratic caucus for a Sunday evening meeting to discuss the new text of the CLARITY Act that Republican senators circulated on Thursday. The text contains more than 100 amendments reportedly proposed by Democrats.The Senate will vote on Tuesday on whether to advance the bill through cloture, or to abandon the effort altogether. Democrats remain divided internally over ethics provisions, and community banks also oppose the stablecoin yield-related rules. Most Democratic senators are expected to vote against it.U.S. President Donald Trump discussed new wording on the ethics provisions with advisers on Friday, as Democrats demand that public officials divest their existing crypto assets. If all 53 Republican senators support the bill, it would need at least 7 Democratic senators to agree to proceed to debate on Tuesday; some Republican senators also oppose the current stablecoin yield provisions. (Bitcoin.com News)

Zcash mining rewards per solo machine are about 2x Bitcoin's, with roughly 4x higher reward per unit of electricity

Odaily News: Crypto asset management firm Grayscale estimates that Zcash mining rigs generate daily mining rewards roughly 2x those of Bitcoin mining rigs, and about 4x on a per-unit-of-electricity basis. Zcash mining activity has grown to more than 2.5x its level at the start of the year.Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale, said that at current valuations, Zcash mining profitability is relatively high, as token price gains have driven up mining rewards and encouraged more hash rate to join. Grayscale believes that more hash rate can support network security.The comparison uses the Bitmain S23 Hydro and Bitmain Z15 Pro as samples, assuming an electricity price of $0.05 per kilowatt-hour, full-load operation, and excluding transaction fees. Pool fees, cooling, other operating expenses, and equipment costs are not included in the calculation, and actual profitability is still affected by these factors.Bitcoin miners' total daily rewards are about $35 million, higher than Zcash's roughly $2 million. Grayscale's Zcash investment product assets under management surpassed $500 million on September 8 and recorded more than $70 million in cumulative external inflows. (Bitcoin.com News)

Solana's four anonymous whales hold over 20.6 million SOL, worth approximately $2.1 billion

Odaily News: Coinbase currently stakes approximately 24 million SOL, valued at approximately $2.45 billion at a price of $101 to $102. The Solana Foundation's staking withdrawal authority holds approximately 23.7141 million SOL, valued at approximately $2.42 billion, and this authority can control funds spread across hundreds of staking accounts.Binance BNSOL Pool holds approximately 10.3905 million SOL, valued at over $1 billion; Jito staking pool holds approximately 10.2725 million SOL, valued at approximately $1.05 billion. After users deposit SOL, they can respectively receive BNSOL or JitoSOL liquid staking tokens.Four unidentified addresses collectively control over 20.6 million staked SOL, valued at approximately $2.1 billion. One of the addresses holds 5.6175 million SOL, while the other three addresses respectively hold 5.0034 million, 5.0024 million, and 5.0024 million SOL. (Bitcoin.com News)

21Shares Analysts: BTC Finds Support Near $77,000, Potential Target at $100,000

According to Bitcoin.com, Matt Mena, 21Shares Senior Crypto Research Strategist, stated that amid approximately $603 million in cumulative net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs in September and a resurgence in altcoin risk appetite, Bitcoin's fourth-quarter trend is expected to strengthen significantly. Mena noted that BTC is currently finding support near $77,000, with mounting odds of testing the $82,000 range by month-end. He identified $100,000 for BTC, $3,500 for ETH, $100 for HYPE, and $130 for SOL as potential fourth-quarter targets. Furthermore, Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin over the past three weeks with a 29% gain compared to Bitcoin's 20%, while Hyperliquid is approaching $90, signaling a rotation of capital into altcoins.

British man recovers 61 Bitcoin worth $4.4 million after 12-year legal dispute

Odaily News: A British man named "Chris" has recovered 61 Bitcoin after a 12-year legal dispute following the shutdown of UK cryptocurrency exchange Intersango in 2014, now worth approximately $4.4 million.Chris purchased the Bitcoin in 2011 and left the assets under the exchange's custody without transferring them to a self-custody wallet. Intersango, formerly known as Britcoin, was among the first UK exchanges to offer Bitcoin trading against the pound.Ryan Sweetnam, Director of Financial Litigation at CEL Solicitors, assisted in recovering the assets. The firm spent four months preparing and submitting required documents to US courts, and the return was ultimately completed through negotiation. Chris said he now opens the wallet containing his Bitcoin about 20 times a day. (Bitcoin.com News)

Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Whales See Record Unrealized Profits of $9.07 Billion

Odaily News - The unrealized profits of Bitcoin short-term holder whales reached $9.07 billion on September 4, setting a new all-time high since this metric began being recorded in 2016. The figure fell to $7.51 billion on September 5, still ranking among the top five highest readings during the observation period.Unrealized profits reflect the difference between an asset's current market value and its on-chain cost basis, and do not indicate that holders have sold or realized those gains. Short-term holders typically refer to Bitcoin that has been recently transferred and held for no more than 155 days, with the metric further focusing on large-scale holders.On September 7, Bitcoin traded in the $79,300 to $79,500 range at one point, reaching an intraday high of $80,537 before slipping below $79,000, putting pressure on the immediate support level near $79,013. If that level fails to hold, the next support zone lies between $76,300 and $77,000. (Bitcoin.com News)

Bitcoin Whale Transfers 1,260.77 BTC Worth Over $100 Million; Nearly 75 Casascius Physical Bitcoins Redeemed

Odaily News: A Bitcoin wallet created in 2016 transferred 1,260.77 BTC at block height 965,770, with the funds moved to an unknown P2WPKH address. The wallet was created on July 9, 2016, when its holdings were worth approximately $819,500. Its value has now exceeded $100 million.In the first six days of September, nearly 75 Casascius physical Bitcoins were redeemed. On September 3, 14 Series 1 Casascius Bitcoins were redeemed, followed by approximately 15 the next day, and reaching 40 in a single day on September 5.Casascius physical Bitcoins were created by Mike Caldwell between 2011 and 2013, crafted from brass, silver, and gold-plated materials, with digital BTC embedded inside. The so-called "stripping" or "redeeming" refers to removing the coin's hologram sticker and using the private key within to transfer the digital BTC. (Bitcoin.com News)

Orionx Halts Operations and Suspends Withdrawals, Audit Reveals Over $7 Million Funding Gap

Odaily News: Chilean cryptocurrency exchange Orionx has announced it is ceasing operations and suspending user withdrawals. A forensic audit has found that over $7 million in custodial assets were transferred to wallets outside the company's control, resulting in a funding shortfall.Orionx has accused two founding partners, Joaquín Díaz and Roberto Zibert, along with other former employees, of involvement in the related transactions and has filed a report with Chile's National Prosecutor's Office. The complaint alleges the transactions occurred between 2018 and 2021.Chile's Financial Market Commission (CMF) stated that Orionx was not authorized to offer cryptocurrency financial services and that its operations did not comply with the Fintech Law. Orionx has stated that it cannot guarantee users will recover all their funds. (Bitcoin.com News)

Bitcoin’s historical drawdowns have narrowed, while gains from cycle lows have simultaneously declined

Odaily News: Over the past 18 years, the Bitcoin market has repeatedly seen the narrative of "this time is different," yet the structure of each cycle has largely continued. In 2014, 2017, 2020-2021, and 2024-2025, BTC’s maximum drawdowns were approximately 85%, 84%, 77%, and 53%, respectively, showing a gradual narrowing trend.Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital, released a chart stating that the current BTC drawdown is significantly smaller than those of previous cycles. Analyst Willy Woo noted that as the supply shock from halvings diminishes, Bitcoin may be transitioning from a four-year cycle to a six-to-eight-year cycle, although this assessment cannot yet be confirmed.In previous cycles, gains from the low point to the next all-time high were approximately 580x, 130x, 22x, and 8x, respectively. Analyst James Check pointed out that Bitcoin’s price floor has risen each cycle, while its peak has remained relatively stable. Jesse Myers stated that BTC may have just entered a two-to-three-year bull market. (Bitcoin.com News)

Echo Base Forms BitMart Creditors' Committee to Recover Frozen Assets

Odaily News - Echo Base, an institution focused on stable digital asset companies, assisted in forming the BitMart Creditors' Committee on September 2 to represent users holding frozen assets, and has retained legal counsel to evaluate recovery options, including filing for unfunded bankruptcy proceedings.On August 6, Echo Base proposed a funding package of up to $10 million to support BitMart in filing a pre-negotiated bankruptcy application, but received no response from BitMart. Echo Base stated that its actions stem from BitMart's failure to respond to the restructuring proposal and users' withdrawal requests.Sonn Law Group has launched an investigation into users with frozen assets of $500,000 or more on BitMart, assessing potential claims and asset recovery options. Echo Base CEO Roshan Dharia stated that BitMart's employee plan can only sustain operations until January 2027, and the longer the delay, the fewer viable options remain. (Bitcoin.com News)

Binance saw $15.7 billion in net inflows in August, accounting for over 75% of all centralized exchange inflows

Odaily News: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance recorded $15.7 billion in inflows in August, setting a monthly record and capturing more than 75% of all centralized exchange inflows. During the same period, Bitcoin's price surged over 20% to break through $80,000, driving growth in exchange trading volumes.Binance Research noted that the $15.7 billion figure is approximately 8.4 times that of the exchange with the second-largest positive inflows, with Bybit and OKX ranking among the three exchanges with the highest liquidity concentration. Inflows at smaller platforms were more dispersed.Additionally, Binance faces allegations in the European Union of accepting local users without obtaining a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). (Bitcoin.com News)

JaredfromSubway.eth sandwich attack bot has extracted $295 million in total, with $7.5 million stolen in June

Odaily News: The sandwich attack bot operated by JaredfromSubway.eth has extracted a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH since March 2023, worth approximately $295 million at current prices. In June 2026, an anonymous attacker deployed 66 counterfeit token contracts, exploiting the bot's automated trading logic to steal at least $7.5 million in ETH and stablecoins, and funneled the funds into Tornado Cash. The stolen assets have not yet been recovered.Sandwich attacks are a form of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV): the bot monitors large transactions in Ethereum's public mempool, buys ahead of the target transaction, and sells after the transaction pushes the price up, capturing profits from the spread. The bot's primary contract had received a cumulative total of 117,007 ETH as of August 28.MEV-Boost block construction is centralized among a small group of participants, with relay.ultrasound.money, Titan Relay, and bloXroute regulated relays collectively forwarding approximately 85% to 88% of related blocks within a 24-hour window; Titan's builder independently assembled 50.3% of the blocks. Monthly sandwich attack extraction amounts have declined from approximately $10 million in late 2024 to roughly $2.5 million in October 2025. (Bitcoin.com News)

Cryptoquant Founder: The Peak of This Bitcoin Bull Market Cycle May Be Driven by Global Institutional and ETF Demand

Odaily News Cryptoquant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju stated that the peak of Bitcoin's current bull market cycle may be driven by institutional capital outside the United States and ETF demand. He pointed out that deeper stablecoin liquidity and tokenized asset infrastructure will expand global market participation.Ki Young Ju cited South Korea as an example, noting that the country currently has no spot Bitcoin ETFs, retail investors cannot purchase overseas-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, and most companies are unable to open trading accounts to buy BTC. South Korea has gradually opened up corporate participation in phases, with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) roadmap covering approximately 3,500 listed companies and qualified professional investors, but financial institutions and other businesses remain excluded.Strategy's Bitcoin bank adoption index evaluated 25 major institutions covering trading, custody, digital asset products, financing, and corporate participation, with an overall adoption rate of 32%. As of August 29, RWA.xyz data shows that the distributed asset value of global tokenized assets is $38.63 billion, up 2.65% from 30 days ago.The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) stated that stablecoins have the potential to enable faster, programmable payments, but current designs may pose financial integrity, liquidity, and monetary risks. Ki Young Ju pointed out that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded cumulative net inflows of approximately $57 billion in the first two years since launch, and the next phase will be global institutionalization, with more institutions adopting BTC as a strategic asset, and countries lacking ETFs will also improve relevant investment channels. (Bitcoin.com News)

Refi Hub Co-founder Hit by Malicious Claude Link Attack, Contaminated Skill File Attempts to Steal Credentials

Odaily News: Numa Lunah, co-founder of the crypto project Refi Hub, stated that he was hacked after using a download link provided in a Claude chat window to install a transcription application. The link pointed to a fake website bundled with malware, which attempted to steal all information from his device upon execution.Numa Lunah said he wiped and reinstalled the affected laptop and found no signs of sensitive data leakage. Subsequently, he discovered a contaminated Claude Code skill file named SKILL.md in his backups. The file was disguised as a style guide written by himself and contained instructions to re-download malware and steal credentials every time it was loaded.Microsoft Defender Experts previously warned that attackers have shifted from search engine optimization poisoning to large language model response poisoning. These tactics include recommending attacker-controlled download links, AI-branded fake installers, and contaminated code repositories and agent skills. Individuals working in the crypto industry may hold irrevocable credentials such as mnemonic phrases, private key files, hot wallet JSONs, exchange API keys with withdrawal permissions, and deployer keys. (Bitcoin.com News)

2025 Investment Fraud Losses Exceed $8 Billion, New York State Warns of AI Deepfakes and Fake Crypto Projects

Odaily News - New York state officials have warned that AI-generated content and fake crypto projects are making investment scams more deceptive. Investment fraud losses exceeded $8 billion in 2025, up 38% from 2024, with 144,041 consumers reporting losses and a median loss of $10,560 per incident.AI can be used to clone voices, fabricate videos, impersonate financial professionals, and create social media advertisements. New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned that scammers lure investors through celebrity deepfake endorsements, fraudulent cryptocurrencies, pump-and-dump schemes, and fake trading platforms.Some fraudulent platforms display fabricated account balances, returns, and trading records, allowing victims to make small withdrawals to build trust before demanding additional deposits or fees. New York state officials advise consumers to verify the identities of promoters, companies, and investment projects, and to confirm where their funds are going.Data from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows that reported losses from cybercrime in 2025 totaled $20.877 billion, with losses from cryptocurrency-related complaints reaching $11.37 billion. Common scam signs include promises of high returns, unsolicited investment opportunities, high-pressure sales tactics, and projects lacking clear documentation. (Bitcoin.com News)

Bitcoin Mining Consumes 30% of Paraguay's Electricity, Analysts Warn of Potential Energy Crisis by 2029

According to Bitcoin.com, at the "Accelerating Bitcoin" conference, several energy analysts warned about the impact of Bitcoin mining on Paraguay’s power grid. Energy analyst Victorio Oxilia noted that Bitcoin mining currently consumes 30% of the country’s total electricity, equivalent to the output of one and a half turbines at the Itaipu Dam. Should mining operations continue to expand, an energy crisis is projected to emerge by 2029. Meanwhile, Paraguay’s power generation has stagnated for years, requiring an investment of $11 billion to $15 billion over the next 13 years to meet growing demand, despite virtually no major energy investments in the past half-century. Existing energy contracts for mining firms will expire in 2027, with their renewal outlook uncertain. Analysts also pointed out that mining electricity usage is readily adjustable; operators can scale operations up or down based on grid load, making it easier to manage than residential power consumption. Paraguayan authorities have since intensified crackdowns on illegal electricity theft, securing convictions against those involved.

Michael Saylor Calls for Advancing "Bitcoin Reform," Supporting Institutional Expansion and Custody Options

According to Bitcoin.com, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR), introduced the concept of "Bitcoin Reformation" in a published article, arguing that Bitcoin should move beyond dogmatic interpretations of early tenets such as Satoshi Nakamoto, the whitepaper, and the "must self-custody" principle, and further integrate into banking, exchanges, corporate sectors, securities markets, and government systems. Saylor stated that while self-custody remains an essential right allowing holders to freely opt out of intermediary systems, it should not be imposed as a mandatory obligation on everyone; users can also evaluate institutional services based on criteria such as custody segregation, collateral, audits, insurance, and withdrawal rights. He believes that Bitcoin has gradually evolved from a peer-to-peer electronic cash system and "digital gold" into "digital capital" capable of supporting credit, equity, currency, and machine economies.