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#blockstreamrefusestopayransomtoliquidattacker 🚨 Blockstream Stands Firm: No Ransom for Liquid Network Attackers

Blockstream has drawn a hard line, refusing to pay a ransom for the remaining ~600 BTC stolen in the recent Liquid Network exploit.

📰 Core News
• Attackers initially drained ~4,000 BTC (approx. $320M) and demanded a 10% bounty to return the funds.
• While ~3,400 BTC was eventually returned, Blockstream officially rejected the bounty demand and confirmed it will not negotiate with the actors still holding the remaining assets.

📉 Market Impact
• Positive Precedent This reinforces a vital zero-tolerance stance against crypto extortion, discouraging future "white-hat" ransom demands.
• Security Scrutiny The incident may temporarily heighten community and regulatory focus on sidechain security, software bugs, and multi-signature federation models.

👇 join the Discussion
Do you think refusing the ransom is the right move for long-term ecosystem security, or does it set a dangerous precedent for recovering user funds? Let’s discuss below! 💬

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This is for educational purposes only. Not Financial Advice (NFA). Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR).
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#blockstreamrefusestopayransomtoliquidattacker
​🛑 No Deals With Hackers! 🛑

​Blockstream isn't playing games. Following the massive Liquid Network exploit (~4,000 $BTC taken), the attackers returned 3,400 BTC but tried to hold the rest hostage, demanding a 10% "bounty" (about 598 BTC).

​Blockstream's response? A hard NO. 🚫

​They are officially calling this out as straight-up theft, completely rejecting the hackers' "white-hat" excuse. Instead of paying the ransom, Blockstream is bringing in the big guns—partnering with law enforcement and forensic experts to hunt down every last coin.

​A massive statement for the space: zero tolerance for crypto crime! 🚔🔒

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#BlockstreamRefusesToPayRansomToLiquidAttacker Blockstream has reportedly refused to pay a ransom demanded by an attacker targeting the Liquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain associated with the company. The incident has drawn attention across the cryptocurrency community as security threats against blockchain infrastructure continue to evolve. Rather than meeting the attacker’s demands, Blockstream is maintaining its position against ransom payments, emphasizing the importance of security, investigation, and resilience. The situation highlights the growing risks faced by crypto platforms, where attacks can potentially disrupt services and create financial losses. Market participants are closely watching developments, while the broader industry is reminded that strong cybersecurity measures, rapid response plans, and responsible incident management remain essential for protecting digital assets and network operations.

Blockstream doing nothing is the right trade setup.

Ransom payments don’t fix protocol flaws. They fund future attacks.
Liquid’s outage isn’t about money it’s about trust in sidechain infrastructure.
As a trader, I watch for liquidity shifts on BTC/USD, not narrative noise.
If Blockstream pays, I’d avoid Liquid-related assets for 30+ days.

I’m watching BTC volume on 1H charts. No position yet.

The thing that proves me wrong: Liquid resumes normal operations within 48 hours without any ransom payment and BTC stays above $60k.

What’s your take? #BlockstreamRefusesToPayRansomToLiquidAttacker

Not financial advice. My levels, my risk.

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Blockstream is drawing a hard line! 🛑

​Following the Liquid Network exploit where ~4,000 BTC was taken, hackers returned 3,400 BTC but demanded a 10% bounty (~598 BTC) to release the rest.

​Today, Blockstream officially refused the ransom, calling the exploit theft rather than white-hat disclosure. They’re teaming up with law enforcement and forensic experts to trace every single coin. No compromises for crypto crime! 🔐🚨

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#BlockstreamRefusesToPayRansomToLiquidAttacker

Blockstream is reportedly refusing to pay a ransom following the major Liquid Network exploit, where roughly 4,000 BTC (~$320M) was drained.

The bigger twist? 👀
The attackers claimed to be white-hat hackers and said they would return the funds after the vulnerability was fixed. Around 3,400 BTC has reportedly been returned, while roughly 598 BTC remains outstanding.

🔥 TRADE RADAR

⚠️ Crypto infrastructure risk remains elevated

🛡️ Security + custody are back in focus

₿ Bitcoin market sentiment could react to further developments

👀 Watch BTC volatility closely

Would you trust a “white-hat” hacker who drains $300M+ first? 🤔👇

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🚨 BLOCKSTREAM REFUSES TO PAY THE RANSOM! ⚠️
Blockstream is reportedly refusing to pay the ransom demanded by the Liquid attacker following the massive exploit.
💰 With around $320M involved, the decision could have major implications for the affected funds and the wider crypto community.
While refusing to pay may send a strong message against rewarding attackers, traders are watching closely to see what happens to the stolen funds next. 👀
🔥 No ransom. No deal. Now the market waits for the next move.
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#blockstreamrefusestopayransomtoliquidattacker 🚨 Blockstream stands firm: no ransom for Liquid Network attackers
Blockstream is drawing a hard line, refusing to pay a ransom for the remaining ~600 BTC stolen in the latest exploitation of the Liquid Network.
📰 Key news
• The attackers initially withdrew about ~4,000 BTC (approximately $320 million) and demanded a 10% bounty to return the funds.
• While ~3,400 BTC was ultimately returned, Blockstream officially rejected the bounty request and confirmed it will not negotiate with parties still holding the remaining assets.
📉 Market impact
• A positive precedent that reinforces a decisive stance of zero tolerance for extortion in the crypto space, discouraging future ransom demands of the “masked villains” variety.
• Security scrutiny may lead the incident to drive a temporary surge in community and regulatory interest in the security of sidechains, software bugs, and multi-signature federation models.
👇 Join the discussion
Do you think refusing the ransom is the right move for long-term ecosystem security, or does it set a dangerous precedent for recovering users’ funds? Discuss below! 💬
#Bitcoin #LiquidNetwork #CryptoSecurity #CryptoNews
This is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice (NFA). Always do your own research (DYOR).

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#blockstreamrefusestopayransomtoliquidattacker
​🛑 Do not deal with hackers! 🛑
​No joking around, Blockstream. After the massive exploitation of the Liquid Network (~4,000 $BTC taken), the attackers returned with 3,400 BTC, but they tried to keep the rest as hostages, demanding a “bounty” of 10% (about 598 BTC).
​Blockstream’s response? No compromise. 🚫
​They officially state that this is a clear theft, completely rejecting the hackers’ excuse that it was “white hat” activity. Instead of paying the ransom, Blockstream calls in the big guns—partnering with law enforcement and forensic experts to track every coin down to the last one.
​A huge statement for the industry: zero tolerance for cryptocurrency crimes! 🚔🔒

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​ #CPIWatch #USToSanctionBigBankMonday #Blockstream
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🏛️ REGULATORY UPDATE: Senate Reverses Course with Revised CLARITY Act Text

A newly circulated revision to the Senate CLARITY Act introduces a pivotal shift in how the U.S. government intends to regulate DeFi.

Rather than attempting to regulate autonomous code directly, the updated text targets "non-decentralized" protocol controllers—identifiable individuals or coordinated entities that retain material control over protocol rules, upgrades, or user funds.

📍 Key Rule Amendments:
Focus on Identifiable Controllers: The SEC and CFTC are directed to write activity-based rules covering registration, conduct, disclosure, and supervision specifically targeting parties with administrative access or governance control over protocols.

Preserving Neutral Infrastructure: Purely non-custodial software and open-source distributed ledgers are explicitly exempted from registering in their own capacity.

Safe Harbor for Security Councils: Participation in emergency incident response, multisigs, or security councils alone will not trigger classification as a controlling entity.

BSA / AML Mapping: Treasury will establish how Bank Secrecy Act obligations apply to these designated "non-decentralized" protocol controllers.

💬 Market Debate:
Does targeting "controllers" provide true legal clarity for builders, or will it push dApps to completely discard admin keys to avoid compliance overhead? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

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Do You Think the Fed Hikes or Holds?

Last week's Nonfarm Payrolls beat expectations, and now all eyes are on today's CPI print landing at 8:30 AM ET. Street consensus sits at 3.4% YoY headline (0.4% MoM), with core expected at 2.4% YoY (0.2% MoM) basically flat versus July's reading.

Here's why this print carries extra weight: the Fed's September 15-16 meeting is right around the corner, and yesterday's PPI came in hot at 5.4% YoY. That's already got the 10-year yield sitting near 4.85%. If core CPI prints at 0.3% or higher instead of the expected 0.2%, I think that tips the scale toward the Fed staying hawkish rather than easing a strong labor market plus sticky core inflation doesn't give them much room to cut.

My take: I lean toward "hold, but hawkish tone" rather than an outright hike. One hot PPI print isn't enough on its own to force a hike, but it likely delays any rate-cut conversation.

Bullish or bearish? I'm cautious heading into this one — not fully bearish, but not chasing anything either. BTC's already showing it near $77,000 after reacting to yesterday's PPI, and I'd expect similar volatility on the CPI print itself. Gold is the one I'm watching more closely today, since a hot inflation surprise tends to support it as a hedge even when risk assets like crypto sell off. I'm not holding a position in either right now genuinely waiting to see how the number lands before deciding anything.

Do you think today's CPI confirms the hawkish case, or does it surprise cooler and open the door for risk appetite to come back?

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CPI Could Be the Real Fed Trigger

The latest jobs data gave the Fed something to think about: August nonfarm payrolls increased by 162K, while unemployment stayed at 4.1%. The labor market is not collapsing, but inflation is still the bigger problem. With PPI showing renewed price pressure and energy costs remaining elevated, the upcoming CPI report could be the deciding factor for the Fed’s next move.

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My view: I’m leaning slightly bearish on risk assets in the short term. If CPI comes in hotter than expected, the probability of a rate hike increases, which could strengthen the dollar, push yields higher and put pressure on stocks and other risk assets. Markets are already pricing a meaningful probability of a 25-basis-point hike.

However, if CPI shows clear signs of cooling, the Fed may have more room to hold. That could quickly bring buyers back into equities and gold.

For me, CPI is the key volatility trigger not just the headline number, but whether core inflation confirms or rejects the current inflation story.
Bullish or bearish? I’m staying cautious until CPI gives the market a clear direction.

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🔥 $MEME /USDT — Breakout Watch!
📈 Bulls still hold control, but price is facing 0.485–0.490 resistance.
🟢 LONG: 0.474–0.478 on bullish confirmation.
🎯 TP: 0.485 | 0.490 | 0.500
🛑 SL: 0.470
🔴 Rejection from 0.485–0.490 = short-term pullback risk.
💰 Risk only 1–2% & avoid chasing the pump.
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Bitcoin is facing some selling pressure and has broken the falling wedge on lower time frames. The price is trying to hold the $77,000 level, and if it breaks, we could see a move towards the $75,000 level.$BTC
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DUSK — A BIG MOVE COULD BE COMING! 🔥🚀
DUSK is showing renewed buying interest and attracting attention after its recent price movement. Bulls are trying to build momentum, but the next breakout will be important.
🟢 Key Support: $0.070–$0.071
🔥 Key Resistance: $0.078–$0.080
🚀 Above $0.080: Stronger bullish momentum could follow
⚠️ Below $0.070: Selling pressure may increase
If DUSK holds its support and buyers continue stepping in, the price could make another attempt at the resistance zone. A confirmed breakout with strong volume could open the way for a bigger upward move. 📈
👀 DUSK is entering an interesting zone.
🐂 Bulls are pushing.
🐻 Bears are defending.
🔥 The next move could be worth watching!
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$ETH — $2,456 is bouncing from the lower Bollinger Band. Buyers are defending support, with room toward the mid-band.

By: $2,455
TP: $2,465
TP: $2,475
TP: $2,484
SL: $2,445

Let’s go
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$BNB — $711.87 is holding near the lower Bollinger Band. A clean bounce could push price back toward the mid-band and resistance.

By: $711.80
TP: $712.90
TP: $714.00
TP: $714.80
SL: $710.50

Let’s go
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🚀 $ZEC /USDT Technical Outlook & Trade Signal
Zcash ($ZEC ) is exhibiting strong bullish market structure on higher timeframes following its recent breakout above key resistance levels. Increased buying volume and privacy-coin momentum indicate continuation towards higher targets, while local pullbacks offer favorable risk-to-reward long re-entries into demand zones.
* Direction: LONG 🟢
* Entry Zone: $1,220.00 – $1,240.00
* Take Profit 1 (TP1): $1,280.00
* Take Profit 2 (TP2): $1,350.00
* Take Profit 3 (TP3): $1,500.00
* Stop Loss (SL): $1,180.00
* Close Signal / Target Expiry: Close position manually if price candle closes below $1,170 on the 4H timeframe or upon reaching TP3.
(Attach a 4H or 1D ZEC/USDT candlestick chart showing the entry demand box, target lines, and stop-loss level for your Binance Square post).
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$NEAR Bearish Confirmation Signals for a Entry
Resistance Rejections: Watch for price rejection at former key support levels or major moving averages (like the 50-day or 200-day SMA).
Chart Patterns: Look for bearish continuation setups such as Head & Shoulders, Descending Triangles, or broken trendlines.
Momentum Indicators: Confirm downside momentum with MACD bearish crossovers and an RSI declining below the 50 midpoint into oversold territory.
Volume: Increased selling volume on breakdown candles indicates strong institutional short pressure.
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