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$GRASS Broke Key Support — Expecting 30–50% More Downside Before The Next Major Rally
My Previous Analysis Is Playing Out:
#GRASS Has Now Broken The Key $0.35 Support Trendline, Confirming Short-Term Weakness. The Structure Has Turned Bearish, And I’m Expecting Another 30–50% Downside Move Before The Next Major Uptrend Begins.
For Long-Term Investors, This Could Be An Opportunity To Accumulate At A Discount If Price Reaches The Planned HTF Accumulation Zone.
Technical Structure
✅ $0.35 Support Trendline Broken (Bearish Confirmation)
✅ Long-Term Descending Channel Still Intact
✅ Macro Downtrend Remains Valid
✅ HTF Accumulation Zone: $0.23–$0.16
✅ Major S/R Flip: $0.6229 (Bullish Above / Bearish Below)
✅ Resistance Targets After Reversal: 1 → $2 → 4 → 10+
✅ Risk Invalidation: HTF Close Below $0.16
➡️ Short-Term Structure: Bearish
➡️ Expecting 30–50% More Downside Before Bottom Formation
➡️ Watching For Price To Reach HTF Demand Zone
Scenario 1 → Bullish Reversal:
If GRASS Holds The $0.23–$0.16 HTF Demand Zone And Reclaims The Descending Channel, A Macro Trend Reversal Could Begin.
Targets: 1 → $2 → 4
Extended Bull Cycle Target: 10+
Scenario 2 → Bearish Continuation:
If Price Fails To Hold The $0.23–$0.16 Accumulation Zone With A Confirmed HTF Close Below $0.16, The Bearish Trend Remains Valid And Lower Levels Become More Likely.
Structure Shift Requirements
1️⃣ Hold $0.23–$0.16 HTF Demand Zone
2️⃣ Break Descending Channel Resistance
3️⃣ Flip Resistance Into Support
The $0.23–$0.16 Region Remains My High-Conviction Accumulation Zone. A Further Decline Would Simply Offer A Better Long-Term Entry Before The Next Major Bullish Expansion.
TA Only. Not Financial Advice. ALWAYS DYOR.
@Grass Official #CryptoPatel
My Previous Analysis Is Playing Out:
#GRASS Has Now Broken The Key $0.35 Support Trendline, Confirming Short-Term Weakness. The Structure Has Turned Bearish, And I’m Expecting Another 30–50% Downside Move Before The Next Major Uptrend Begins.
For Long-Term Investors, This Could Be An Opportunity To Accumulate At A Discount If Price Reaches The Planned HTF Accumulation Zone.
Technical Structure
✅ $0.35 Support Trendline Broken (Bearish Confirmation)
✅ Long-Term Descending Channel Still Intact
✅ Macro Downtrend Remains Valid
✅ HTF Accumulation Zone: $0.23–$0.16
✅ Major S/R Flip: $0.6229 (Bullish Above / Bearish Below)
✅ Resistance Targets After Reversal: 1 → $2 → 4 → 10+
✅ Risk Invalidation: HTF Close Below $0.16
➡️ Short-Term Structure: Bearish
➡️ Expecting 30–50% More Downside Before Bottom Formation
➡️ Watching For Price To Reach HTF Demand Zone
Scenario 1 → Bullish Reversal:
If GRASS Holds The $0.23–$0.16 HTF Demand Zone And Reclaims The Descending Channel, A Macro Trend Reversal Could Begin.
Targets: 1 → $2 → 4
Extended Bull Cycle Target: 10+
Scenario 2 → Bearish Continuation:
If Price Fails To Hold The $0.23–$0.16 Accumulation Zone With A Confirmed HTF Close Below $0.16, The Bearish Trend Remains Valid And Lower Levels Become More Likely.
Structure Shift Requirements
1️⃣ Hold $0.23–$0.16 HTF Demand Zone
2️⃣ Break Descending Channel Resistance
3️⃣ Flip Resistance Into Support
The $0.23–$0.16 Region Remains My High-Conviction Accumulation Zone. A Further Decline Would Simply Offer A Better Long-Term Entry Before The Next Major Bullish Expansion.
TA Only. Not Financial Advice. ALWAYS DYOR.
@Grass Official #CryptoPatel
History Has A Habit Of Repeating Itself.
In 2018, The SEC Rejected A Spot Bitcoin ETF While #Bitcoin Was Trading Around $8,500.
Following The Rejection, BTC Crashed From $8,500 To $3,128, A 63% Correction.
Yet Over The Next 3 Years, Bitcoin Rallied More Than 2,100% (ATH $69,000 in 2021)
Now, We May Be Facing A Similar Moment With The U.S. Clarity Act.
If The Clarity Act Is Rejected, I Believe The Market Could React Negatively In The Short Term. A 30–50% Correction Would Not Surprise Me, Which Could Put Bitcoin Somewhere In The $40K–$30K Range.
However, If History Rhymes Again, That Correction Could Become The Foundation For The Next Major Bull Run.
In My View, The Next 3 Years Could See $BTC Trading Above $300K By 2029.
The Biggest Opportunities Often Appear When Fear Is At Its Highest.
NFA. Always DYOR.
#Bitcoin #CryptoPatel
In 2018, The SEC Rejected A Spot Bitcoin ETF While #Bitcoin Was Trading Around $8,500.
Following The Rejection, BTC Crashed From $8,500 To $3,128, A 63% Correction.
Yet Over The Next 3 Years, Bitcoin Rallied More Than 2,100% (ATH $69,000 in 2021)
Now, We May Be Facing A Similar Moment With The U.S. Clarity Act.
If The Clarity Act Is Rejected, I Believe The Market Could React Negatively In The Short Term. A 30–50% Correction Would Not Surprise Me, Which Could Put Bitcoin Somewhere In The $40K–$30K Range.
However, If History Rhymes Again, That Correction Could Become The Foundation For The Next Major Bull Run.
In My View, The Next 3 Years Could See $BTC Trading Above $300K By 2029.
The Biggest Opportunities Often Appear When Fear Is At Its Highest.
NFA. Always DYOR.
#Bitcoin #CryptoPatel
#Bitcoin Is Sending Mixed Signals.
The NVT Golden Cross Has Turned Bullish, Historically Suggesting $BTC Is Undervalued Relative To On-Chain Activity.
However, Binance BTC Flows Have Turned Highly Volatile, While The Coinbase Premium Continues To Weaken.
Improving Fundamentals + Weak Short-Term Demand = A High-Probability Breakout Setup Once Liquidity Returns.
The NVT Golden Cross Has Turned Bullish, Historically Suggesting $BTC Is Undervalued Relative To On-Chain Activity.
However, Binance BTC Flows Have Turned Highly Volatile, While The Coinbase Premium Continues To Weaken.
Improving Fundamentals + Weak Short-Term Demand = A High-Probability Breakout Setup Once Liquidity Returns.
The Early Uber Investor Who Turned Millions From One Bet Is Now Eyeing $TAO
He believes this ~$190 AI token could explode to $32,000 over the next decade.
Jason Calacanis says #TAO has 200x potential, calling it a stronger long-term opportunity than most crypto assets.
His thesis?
🔹 $500B market cap potential
🔹 AI + blockchain convergence
🔹 Compared to Ethereum's early days
🔹 Even called it a "Better Bitcoin"
CryptoPatel Accumulation Zone: $135-$100
Targets: $1000/$2000/$3000
Could this become crypto's next monster winner?
He believes this ~$190 AI token could explode to $32,000 over the next decade.
Jason Calacanis says #TAO has 200x potential, calling it a stronger long-term opportunity than most crypto assets.
His thesis?
🔹 $500B market cap potential
🔹 AI + blockchain convergence
🔹 Compared to Ethereum's early days
🔹 Even called it a "Better Bitcoin"
CryptoPatel Accumulation Zone: $135-$100
Targets: $1000/$2000/$3000
Could this become crypto's next monster winner?
The Fed Held Rates Again, But The Bond Market Is Flashing Warning Signs.
10Y Treasury Yield Hit 4.7%, While 30Y Crossed 5.2%, Highest Since 2007.
Higher Yields = Tighter Liquidity, Which Is Short-Term Bearish For #Bitcoin.
But If Pressure Keeps Building, The Fed May Eventually Be Forced To Pivot... And That Could Be The Next Big Catalyst For Crypto.
10Y Treasury Yield Hit 4.7%, While 30Y Crossed 5.2%, Highest Since 2007.
Higher Yields = Tighter Liquidity, Which Is Short-Term Bearish For #Bitcoin.
But If Pressure Keeps Building, The Fed May Eventually Be Forced To Pivot... And That Could Be The Next Big Catalyst For Crypto.
ETH/BTC Is Inches Away From Breaking A 5-Year Resistance.
This could become one of the biggest technical breakouts of the cycle.
Why does it matter?
Historically, major Altseasons begin when $ETH starts outperforming BTC. A confirmed breakout on the ETH/BTC chart could trigger a massive rotation of capital into altcoins.
Current Setup:
👉 5-Year Resistance: Almost Broken
👉 Accumulation Zone: 0.028–0.021 BTC
👉 Target: 0.075 BTC (≈170% from 0.028 BTC, ≈257% from 0.021 BTC)
👉 Stop Loss: 0.017 BTC
The chart is reaching a make-or-break moment.
If ETH/BTC confirms this breakout, it could mark the beginning of the next major Altseason.
NFA. Always DYOR.
#Altseason #CryptoPatel
This could become one of the biggest technical breakouts of the cycle.
Why does it matter?
Historically, major Altseasons begin when $ETH starts outperforming BTC. A confirmed breakout on the ETH/BTC chart could trigger a massive rotation of capital into altcoins.
Current Setup:
👉 5-Year Resistance: Almost Broken
👉 Accumulation Zone: 0.028–0.021 BTC
👉 Target: 0.075 BTC (≈170% from 0.028 BTC, ≈257% from 0.021 BTC)
👉 Stop Loss: 0.017 BTC
The chart is reaching a make-or-break moment.
If ETH/BTC confirms this breakout, it could mark the beginning of the next major Altseason.
NFA. Always DYOR.
#Altseason #CryptoPatel
THIS SILENCE HAS PRECEDED EVERY MAJOR CRYPTO EXPLOSION.
Retail sees "nothing happening."
Smart money sees the best opportunity.
Institutions accumulate quietly while sentiment is weak. Then one unexpected #Bitcoin breakout changes everything.
Headlines turn bullish.
FOMO returns.
Liquidity floods in.
By then, the biggest gains are already behind early buyers.
If institutional demand continues to accelerate, this quiet phase may be the final accumulation window before the next major #Crypto rally. 🚀
Retail sees "nothing happening."
Smart money sees the best opportunity.
Institutions accumulate quietly while sentiment is weak. Then one unexpected #Bitcoin breakout changes everything.
Headlines turn bullish.
FOMO returns.
Liquidity floods in.
By then, the biggest gains are already behind early buyers.
If institutional demand continues to accelerate, this quiet phase may be the final accumulation window before the next major #Crypto rally. 🚀
ETF FLOWS: US SPOT CRYPTO ETFs FLOWS DATA UPDATE (29-07-2026) YESTERDAY
🟩 Bitcoin ETFs: +497 $BTC (+$32.11M)
🟥 Ethereum ETFs: -9,825 $ETH (-$18.65M)
🟩 SOLANA ETFs: +259.43K $SOL (+$19.06M)
🟩 XRP ETFs: 542.90K $XRP (+$584.71K)
🟥 HYPE ETFs: -162.86K $HYPE (-$8.78M)
🟩 HBAR ETFs: +6.80M $HBAR (+$461.39K)
🟩 $LINK, $BNB, $AVAX, $DOT, $DOGE, $LTC Flows Was Zero.
TOTAL US SPOT CRYPTO ETFs INFLOW: ≈ +$24.79M
U.S. BITCOIN ETFs BOUGHT ~497 BTC Worth $32.11M
🇺🇸 BlackRock ETF Has BOUGHT 1,400 BTC for $89.83M And 2,720 ETH for $5.16M
🇺🇸 ARK 21Shares ETF Has SOLD ~229 BTC for $14.64M And 1,500 ETH for $2.85M
🇺🇸 Fidelity ETF Has SOLD ~674 BTC for $43.08M And 8,460 ETH for $16.07M
🇺🇸 Grayscale ETF Has SOLD ~9,360 ETH for $17.83M
🇺🇸 Bitwise ETF Has SOLD ~715 ETH for $1.36M
🇺🇸 Morgan Stanley ETF Has BOUGHT ~7,520 ETH for $14.30M
Fact: U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs BOUGHT Nearly 1 Days Mined BITCOIN Supply Yesterday.
🟩 Bitcoin ETFs: +497 $BTC (+$32.11M)
🟥 Ethereum ETFs: -9,825 $ETH (-$18.65M)
🟩 SOLANA ETFs: +259.43K $SOL (+$19.06M)
🟩 XRP ETFs: 542.90K $XRP (+$584.71K)
🟥 HYPE ETFs: -162.86K $HYPE (-$8.78M)
🟩 HBAR ETFs: +6.80M $HBAR (+$461.39K)
🟩 $LINK, $BNB, $AVAX, $DOT, $DOGE, $LTC Flows Was Zero.
TOTAL US SPOT CRYPTO ETFs INFLOW: ≈ +$24.79M
U.S. BITCOIN ETFs BOUGHT ~497 BTC Worth $32.11M
🇺🇸 BlackRock ETF Has BOUGHT 1,400 BTC for $89.83M And 2,720 ETH for $5.16M
🇺🇸 ARK 21Shares ETF Has SOLD ~229 BTC for $14.64M And 1,500 ETH for $2.85M
🇺🇸 Fidelity ETF Has SOLD ~674 BTC for $43.08M And 8,460 ETH for $16.07M
🇺🇸 Grayscale ETF Has SOLD ~9,360 ETH for $17.83M
🇺🇸 Bitwise ETF Has SOLD ~715 ETH for $1.36M
🇺🇸 Morgan Stanley ETF Has BOUGHT ~7,520 ETH for $14.30M
Fact: U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs BOUGHT Nearly 1 Days Mined BITCOIN Supply Yesterday.
$HYPE Update: 31% Drop Exactly As Expected:
A few days ago I shared that $70+ looked like a high-risk zone and that I was watching for a deeper correction.
Today, #HYPE is trading around $53, down nearly 31% from the $77 high.
Hope you didn't get trapped buying the top. Even if you didn't short, simply avoiding longs above $70 has already saved your capital.
My view hasn't changed:
I'm still expecting a move into the 0.5-0.618 Fibonacci retracement zone between $40-$34. That's where I'll be watching closely for long-term accumulation opportunities.
If that demand zone holds, I still believe $HYPE has the potential to revisit ATH and eventually target the $100-$150 range.
One Lesson I've Learned Over the Years:
🔹 Smart traders don't chase green candles.
🔹 They patiently buy quality assets at deep discounts.
And Remember... Never fall in love with A Coin.
If you miss one opportunity, another will always come. Protect your capital first, then wait for the market to reward your patience.
NFA & Always DYOR
A few days ago I shared that $70+ looked like a high-risk zone and that I was watching for a deeper correction.
Today, #HYPE is trading around $53, down nearly 31% from the $77 high.
Hope you didn't get trapped buying the top. Even if you didn't short, simply avoiding longs above $70 has already saved your capital.
My view hasn't changed:
I'm still expecting a move into the 0.5-0.618 Fibonacci retracement zone between $40-$34. That's where I'll be watching closely for long-term accumulation opportunities.
If that demand zone holds, I still believe $HYPE has the potential to revisit ATH and eventually target the $100-$150 range.
One Lesson I've Learned Over the Years:
🔹 Smart traders don't chase green candles.
🔹 They patiently buy quality assets at deep discounts.
And Remember... Never fall in love with A Coin.
If you miss one opportunity, another will always come. Protect your capital first, then wait for the market to reward your patience.
NFA & Always DYOR
CryptoPatel
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BearishArthur Hayes Quietly Exited $HYPE And $NEAR, Should You?
Arthur Hayes Just Sold All His $HYPE And $NEAR. Two Weeks Ago He Was Calling These His Top Picks. Now He's Out.
He Has A Habit Of Selling Right Before Prices Drop, So Keep Your Eyes Open.
#HYPE
Arthur Hayes Just Sold All His $HYPE And $NEAR. Two Weeks Ago He Was Calling These His Top Picks. Now He's Out.
He Has A Habit Of Selling Right Before Prices Drop, So Keep Your Eyes Open.
#HYPE
U.S. Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Network Over Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned two IRGC-backed firms, alleging they used digital asset payments disguised as maritime services to bypass U.S. sanctions.
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned two IRGC-backed firms, alleging they used digital asset payments disguised as maritime services to bypass U.S. sanctions.
Partly True
Is Dragonfly Capital preparing to exit $APEX?
Around $2M worth of APEX was moved from wallets linked to Dragonfly to Bybit earlier today.
These tokens came from a recent unlock just two weeks ago.
Around $2M worth of APEX was moved from wallets linked to Dragonfly to Bybit earlier today.
These tokens came from a recent unlock just two weeks ago.
Verified
$AVAX Is Quietly Building One Of The Strongest Institutional Narratives In Crypto
Q2 2026 was packed with bullish developments:
▶️ Bitwise's BAVA staking ETF launched after Grayscale's GAVA, with more AVAX ETF approvals expected.
▶️ C-Chain added 707K new addresses (6x QoQ), while DeFi TVL reached $2.1B.
▶️ Kraken launched AVAX staking with up to 10% APY.
▶️ Hyperliquid added spot AVAX trading, boosting liquidity.
▶️ Tassat Group adopted Avalanche for institutional payments and collateral mobility.
▶️ BlackRock's BUIDL remains a major asset on Avalanche as stablecoin supply grew to $1.66B, making it the 10th largest stablecoin network.
▶️ Broadridge built tokenized equity governance infrastructure on Avalanche L1.
Avalanche continues to attract institutions, expand on-chain activity, and strengthen its long-term fundamentals.
Source: DefiLlama Q2 AVAX Report.
Q2 2026 was packed with bullish developments:
▶️ Bitwise's BAVA staking ETF launched after Grayscale's GAVA, with more AVAX ETF approvals expected.
▶️ C-Chain added 707K new addresses (6x QoQ), while DeFi TVL reached $2.1B.
▶️ Kraken launched AVAX staking with up to 10% APY.
▶️ Hyperliquid added spot AVAX trading, boosting liquidity.
▶️ Tassat Group adopted Avalanche for institutional payments and collateral mobility.
▶️ BlackRock's BUIDL remains a major asset on Avalanche as stablecoin supply grew to $1.66B, making it the 10th largest stablecoin network.
▶️ Broadridge built tokenized equity governance infrastructure on Avalanche L1.
Avalanche continues to attract institutions, expand on-chain activity, and strengthen its long-term fundamentals.
Source: DefiLlama Q2 AVAX Report.
18 Infra Chains. Billions Raised, Pennies Earned 👇
Total Raised: $7.85B
Total 24H Fees: $1,976
~10,900 Years to Earn it Back
#CryptoPatel
Total Raised: $7.85B
Total 24H Fees: $1,976
~10,900 Years to Earn it Back
#CryptoPatel
This 6-Year Ethereum Pattern Could Decide The Next Crypto Supercycle
$ETH Is Trading Inside A 6-Year Cycle Range While Sitting At The Bottom Of A Massive HTF Bull Flag Channel.
This Is Where Long-Term Wealth Is Built, Not Where Retail Chases Pumps.
If This Structure Breaks Out, The Next Major Target Is Around $12K, While The Full HTF Bull Flag Projects As High As $35K In The Long Run.
Best Accumulation Zone: $1,500–$1,000.
Targets: $7K | $10K | $15K | $25K | $35K
Now I Understand Why Tom Lee Is Buying So Aggressively.
#Ethereum #CryptoPatel
$ETH Is Trading Inside A 6-Year Cycle Range While Sitting At The Bottom Of A Massive HTF Bull Flag Channel.
This Is Where Long-Term Wealth Is Built, Not Where Retail Chases Pumps.
If This Structure Breaks Out, The Next Major Target Is Around $12K, While The Full HTF Bull Flag Projects As High As $35K In The Long Run.
Best Accumulation Zone: $1,500–$1,000.
Targets: $7K | $10K | $15K | $25K | $35K
Now I Understand Why Tom Lee Is Buying So Aggressively.
#Ethereum #CryptoPatel
Ethereum Biggest Bullish Signal Isn't Price... It's Supply
$ETH Miner Transfers To Binance Have Dropped To Near Historic Lows, Meaning Selling Pressure Has Almost Disappeared.
With Less ETH Reaching Exchanges, Immediate Supply Is Shrinking, A Strong Long-Term Bullish Signal.
The Missing Piece? Institutional Demand.
Once Large Buyers Step In, This Supply Imbalance Could Become The Fuel For Ethereum's Next Major Rally.
$ETH Miner Transfers To Binance Have Dropped To Near Historic Lows, Meaning Selling Pressure Has Almost Disappeared.
With Less ETH Reaching Exchanges, Immediate Supply Is Shrinking, A Strong Long-Term Bullish Signal.
The Missing Piece? Institutional Demand.
Once Large Buyers Step In, This Supply Imbalance Could Become The Fuel For Ethereum's Next Major Rally.
Bitcoin is still trading below the broken HTF trendline and inside a major bearish Order Block + FVG supply zone.
As long as price remains below $72K-$74K, every relief rally should be treated as a potential liquidity grab rather than trend reversal.
HTF confirmation only comes above $82.8K.
Lose $59.8K again, and the probability of a move toward the $50K liquidity zone increases significantly.
$BTC #CryptoPatel
As long as price remains below $72K-$74K, every relief rally should be treated as a potential liquidity grab rather than trend reversal.
HTF confirmation only comes above $82.8K.
Lose $59.8K again, and the probability of a move toward the $50K liquidity zone increases significantly.
$BTC #CryptoPatel
$ICP Is Sitting On Its Last Major HTF Support
$ICP Is Still Holding Above The Critical $2 HTF Trendline After A Brutal 99.5% Drop From Its All-Time High.
But If $2 Fails To Hold, Expect Selling Pressure To Accelerate.
The HTF Chart Projects A Potential Move Toward $1, With $0.50 Remaining The Next Major Downside Target.
This Is A Make-Or-Break Level For #ICP
#CryptoPatel
$ICP Is Still Holding Above The Critical $2 HTF Trendline After A Brutal 99.5% Drop From Its All-Time High.
But If $2 Fails To Hold, Expect Selling Pressure To Accelerate.
The HTF Chart Projects A Potential Move Toward $1, With $0.50 Remaining The Next Major Downside Target.
This Is A Make-Or-Break Level For #ICP
#CryptoPatel
Whale liquidity is flashing a warning
Binance whale stablecoin inflows (> $1M) have collapsed from $63B → $25B, marking the weakest participation since late 2024.
Big money only stepped in aggressively near $60K.
Now, all eyes are on the FOMC. The Fed's decision could be the catalyst that brings liquidity back or extends Bitcoin's correction.
Binance whale stablecoin inflows (> $1M) have collapsed from $63B → $25B, marking the weakest participation since late 2024.
Big money only stepped in aggressively near $60K.
Now, all eyes are on the FOMC. The Fed's decision could be the catalyst that brings liquidity back or extends Bitcoin's correction.
Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov with Terrorism
Russia's FSB has officially charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant, A case that could carry up to life in prison.
The charge: Telegram allegedly failed to remove channels and bots used for sabotage and cyber-fraud inside Russia. The FSB says a dating bot recruited 46 Russians (aged 12–22) for arson and attacks.
Telegram's reply? Durov's official X account posted a photo of him flipping the middle finger. 🖕
Why it matters for crypto:
Telegram is core infrastructure for this industry, trading groups, alpha channels, token communities all live here. A founder facing life over content moderation is a direct hit to the privacy and censorship-resistance thesis crypto is built on.
Durov holds UAE + French passports and reportedly left Russia in 2014. His current location is unclear.
Russia's FSB has officially charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant, A case that could carry up to life in prison.
The charge: Telegram allegedly failed to remove channels and bots used for sabotage and cyber-fraud inside Russia. The FSB says a dating bot recruited 46 Russians (aged 12–22) for arson and attacks.
Telegram's reply? Durov's official X account posted a photo of him flipping the middle finger. 🖕
Why it matters for crypto:
Telegram is core infrastructure for this industry, trading groups, alpha channels, token communities all live here. A founder facing life over content moderation is a direct hit to the privacy and censorship-resistance thesis crypto is built on.
Durov holds UAE + French passports and reportedly left Russia in 2014. His current location is unclear.
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