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Crypto wallets linked to the Alameda Research bankruptcy estate were observed unstaking 201,741 Solana (SOL) tokens worth approximately $15.27 million on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

According to on-chain monitoring data from Arkham Intelligence, the staking position, which was initially established five years ago, recorded a substantial increase in value amid the growth of the Solana ecosystem and the accumulation of staking rewards.

More specifically, the wallet’s original allocation five years ago consisted of 164,384 SOL, valued at approximately $351,960 at the time. Over the five-year staking period, the position generated an additional 37,357 SOL in staking rewards, currently worth around $2.83 million.

Combined with SOL’s significant price appreciation over the period, the total value of the position increased several dozen times, reaching approximately $15.27 million.

Around 10 hours after the unstaking process was completed, wallets associated with FTX/Alameda Research transferred the entire balance of approximately 201,780 SOL, worth roughly $15.2 million, to multiple BitGo custodial wallet addresses.

The funds were split across more than a dozen BitGo Custody addresses, potentially indicating an asset consolidation process ahead of a possible over-the-counter (OTC) sale as part of the bankruptcy estate’s asset liquidation process. #solana $BTC $SOL

Coinfest Asia has officially launched its dedicated mobile app for participants planning to attend the upcoming Coinfest Asia event.

The app is designed to make it easier for attendees to access a wide range of information related to the event, while also serving as a useful companion throughout the various activities and programs taking place during Coinfest Asia.

For those already planning to attend, the Coinfest Asia app is now available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
#CoinfestAsia2026 #btc $BTC

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government is facing allegations that it released billions of dollars in Iranian assets that had previously been frozen in local banks.

According to reports citing several senior sources in Tehran, the UAE allegedly transferred the funds discreetly, including a shipment of two tonnes of gold valued at $283 million, in an effort to persuade Iran not to launch future attacks on Emirati territory should its conflict with the United States continue.

The alleged secret transaction drew attention after flight-tracking data reportedly showed movements involving a Boeing 737-7KK operated by the UAE’s Royal Jet fleet. The aircraft was recorded flying from Abu Dhabi to Mehrabad Airport in Tehran and Payam Airport in Karaj on August 11 and 12, making brief stops of approximately one hour at each location.

The flights were claimed to resemble an incident in June, when the same jet allegedly transported $3 billion in funds, according to reports attributed to senior Iranian officials.

Despite the claims fueling widespread international speculation, no physical evidence or official documentation has so far confirmed that the aircraft was carrying cash, funds, or gold.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, meanwhile, has firmly denied the allegations, stating that claims that prohibited or frozen funds had been released were entirely false and baseless.

Speculation surrounding the alleged secret transactions continues amid heightened security tensions across the Gulf region. Without official acknowledgment or concrete evidence regarding the aircraft’s cargo, claims involving the return of Iranian assets and shipments of gold remain unverified allegations amid an increasingly tense geopolitical environment. #BTC #UAE $BTC

Grayscale has stated that the current stabilization in Bitcoin’s price may indicate the end of the bear market phase.

Citing a recent research report by Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl on Wednesday (August 12), the firm said that short-term price volatility does not alter Bitcoin’s long-term adoption trend, which is expected to continue expanding.

Grayscale identified three key drivers supporting this structural growth in adoption.

The first is the surge in sovereign debt, which increases the risk of persistent inflation and fiat currency debasement. This environment could encourage investors to shift toward scarce assets such as Bitcoin as a store of value and potential hedge against currency depreciation.

The second factor is the rapid development of stablecoins and asset tokenization, which is driving deeper integration of blockchain infrastructure into the traditional financial system. This makes it easier for mainstream financial institutions to trade and custody Bitcoin within regulated frameworks.

The third driver is a generational shift in portfolio allocation, as younger investors have shown significantly greater interest in digital assets.

Grayscale expects institutions, wealth management platforms, and individual investors to increasingly incorporate Bitcoin into their investment portfolios through exchange-traded products (ETPs) and similar investment vehicles. #BTC #Grayscale $BTC

Quantitative trading giant Jane Street disclosed holdings of more than $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs as of June 30, 2026, with the largest portion allocated to BlackRock’s product.

Approximately $828 million of the portfolio was held in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The remainder was spread across several other Bitcoin ETFs, including the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).

Despite the substantial value of these holdings, this does not mean that Jane Street directly owns Bitcoin. The firm’s positions are held in the form of Bitcoin ETF shares, which provide exposure to BTC price movements through exchange-traded investment products.

The disclosure further highlights the significant involvement of Wall Street financial institutions in the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF market. #BTC #blackRock $BTC

Nasdaq, the U.S. stock exchange operator, plans to extend trading hours for U.S. equities to nearly 23 hours a day, five days a week.

The move is designed to capture growing demand from both institutional and retail investors worldwide who want to trade U.S. stocks directly across different time zones without being constrained by the regular operating hours of New York markets.

Under the proposed operating structure, Nasdaq would introduce a new overnight trading session running from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).

With this format, Nasdaq’s equity market would effectively operate from 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday through 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, with a one-hour daily maintenance break between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ET for clearing processes and the transition to the next trading date.

The main trading session, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, will continue to operate as usual and remain the primary benchmark for market price discovery.

The expanded trading schedule is targeted to take effect on December 6, 2026, although the launch remains subject to regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as well as the readiness of securities data-processing infrastructure.

To mitigate the risks associated with higher volatility and lower liquidity during overnight trading, Nasdaq plans to implement specific risk-management measures, including restrictions on permitted order types.

The overnight session will accept limit orders only, while market orders and opening/closing orders will not be permitted. In addition, the exchange will introduce static price bands designed to reject trades that deviate too sharply from an established reasonable price range.#BTC #NASDAQ $BTC

Bitcoin is back!!! Bitcoin’s price is soaring again, hitting $64,000 once more. Congrats on the gains to everyone who bought the dip 🚀🔥#BTC $BTC