When it comes to insider trading, most people think of the rules of Wall Street—but in the crypto world, this has long become an "industry chain."
How common is insider trading in the crypto world?
The research data from the University of Technology Sydney is shocking: 27-48% of tokens showed signs of insider trading before being listed on exchanges. This is not speculation; it's hard evidence written on the blockchain.
Common traps include:
- Project parties/exchange insiders know the launch time in advance and frantically buy the dip.
- "Pump and Dump" combination: A group of people collectively buy in to create momentum, then collectively dump at a scheduled time to cut the韭菜.
- Technical update information was leaked in advance, and insiders were ready to announce it.
Sui(SUI) The 120% surge has triggered complaints from the community, and the officials have come out to deny it, but investors are well aware – this kind of thing is too common in the crypto world.
Real case: How they were all caught.
Coinbase insider trading case: In 2022, former

This essay discusses how to earn Bitcoin by playing various games and using platforms that reward players with satoshis. It highlights several key platforms, mentions potential pitfalls, and emphasizes patience and consistency for gaining rewards. Ultimately, while you won't get rich, it's a viable way to earn free BTC as a hobby.

The Pi Network's Mainnet is about to launch, and Pi coin can be mined through mobile phones without high costs. After the Mainnet is activated, users need to go through KYC, bind the official Wallet, and transfer to an exchange for withdrawal. Currently, the price of Pi coin is close to zero, and withdrawals may not be worth much. Users should be cautious about promises from third-party platforms, continue mining coin is advisable, but avoid blind investments.

The Federal Reserve has just cut its rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, but here's the thing: it's not really a loosening, it's a "preservation of options." Powell sent a clear signal to traders: slow down, visibility has disappeared.
Why? The government

Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new tutorial on the GKR protocol, a method for cryptographic proof verification that operates in logarithmic time, offering faster and cheaper proof processes compared to current ZK-SNARKs or STARKs. This method supports efficient processing of large computation batches without on-chain overload, aligning with the "Lean Ethereum" vision for a lighter, faster blockchain. Developers are encouraged to experiment with GKR systems, likely enhancing rollups and scalability.

The "Trust Minimization Declaration" signed by Ethereum founder Vitalik emphasizes that encryption systems must be entirely based on mathematics and consensus, avoiding reliance on intermediaries, and proposes three principles: no reliance on black boxes, no need for intermediaries, and verifiable results. Vitalik pointed out that if there are centralized elements in a project, the trust foundation of the system will be undermined, affecting the future scalability of Ethereum and the diversification of validators.

Bitcoin est confronté à une incertitude significative, avec une baisse de 15 % depuis octobre. Une divergence marquée a émergé entre les petits investisseurs, qui achètent le dip, et les baleines, qui ont vendu 32 500 BTC. Cette tendance soulève des inquiétudes concernant une éventuelle correction majeure, car les baleines signalent généralement les mouvements du marché. Actuellement, Bitcoin se consolide entre 85 000 $ et 90 000 $, avec des perspectives dépendant des activités des baleines et des flux d'ETF.

Elon Musk's X Chat aims to revolutionize messaging by offering a decentralized, privacy-focused alternative to WhatsApp, rejecting traditional ad-driven business models. It seeks to create a platform for secure communication without surveillance, promoting a vision for a "super-app."

A recent withdrawal of 20,000 ETH has attracted attention, with the address frequently interacting with Aave. Possible reasons include debt repayment, risk hedging, or strategy adjustment. The current ETH price is around $2,750, making the withdrawal worth approximately $55 million. Although large withdrawals increased last week, there are no abnormal patterns, but users should remain alert to liquidation risks.

Tether partners with Rumble and Northern Data to rent the world's largest GPU cluster, building decentralized AI infrastructure aimed at creating a censorship-resistant computing platform. This move marks the beginning of crypto companies investing in underlying technologies and could potentially challenge the monopoly of cloud computing giants in the future.

The article compares Ethereum's ERC-20 token standard and Binance Smart Chain's BEP-20, highlighting their similarity, interoperability, and how they improve token creation with more advantageous transaction costs and speeds.

Richard Heart won his case against the US SEC, with the court dismissing all charges due to "insufficient evidence," marking a victory for decentralized projects over regulatory authorities. This ruling sets a legal precedent for other projects, highlights the regulatory challenges, encourages more innovation, and underscores that true decentralization is an important safeguard against regulatory risks.

While the US government is shutting down and the market is awash in red, one strategy firm is going against the tide—directly doubling its financing size from 350 million euros to 620 million euros (about $715 million), with a clear goal: buying the dip.
What’s even more impressive is that they’re already holding 641,205 Bitcoin, accounting for 3.05% of the total global supply. In other words, 1 out of every 33 BTC is in this company’s vault.
The logic of this on-chain whale is simple:
- BTC is now below $100,000 → take the opportunity to increase their position → once buyers return, shoot straight up to $105,700
- With their current holdings, after this financing is completed, they might buy another 200,000–300,000 BTC
The market is asking: is this an institutional bottom signal, or just another gamble? Just look at their holdings—this isn’t small-time play; it’s a real, all-in bet with serious money.

Tron founder Justin Sun transferred 45,000 ETH to Lido, surpassing his holdings in TRX for the first time. This move occurs amid a market crash, suggesting either a contrarian investment or accumulation by large players before a rebound. It raises questions on his selling TRX to buy ETH.

In six months, 209,000 BTC have left exchanges as investors move their assets to personal wallets, resulting in historically low exchange reserves of 1.21 million BTC. Despite a 14% price drop, a consolidation trend suggests long-term holding behavior, indicating market readiness for potential movement.

The essay explores the coexistence of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and cryptocurrencies, highlighting their essential differences in centralization, stability, and economic impact. It concludes that a diversified monetary economy is inevitable, integrating CBDCs, cryptos, and stablecoins.

This project abandoned by Telegram has now become a top player in the crypto world
Do you remember Telegram’s $1.7 billion ICO in 2018? It was called Gram back then, but was abandoned due to an SEC lawsuit. Unexpectedly, the project was revived by the open-source team NewTON, renamed TON, and has now climbed into the global top 9 by market cap. Ironically, Telegram later launched a crypto wallet based on TON, targeting 800 million users.
Key Data at a Glance:
- Market Cap: $21.7 billion (9th globally)
- Current Price: $6.24 (surpassed $7.5 in April 2024)
- Native Token: Toncoin, total supply of 5 billion, annual inflation 0.6%
- Team Holdings: only 1.45% (the rest distributed via POW mining)
How did TON manage to make a comeback?
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DYDX is a decentralized trading protocol aiming for significant advancements in 2023. With a capped token supply and impressive total value locked, it offers leveraged trading and low fees. As demand for decentralized finance increases, DYDX could become a standard in the market, despite short-term volatility.

Pudgy Penguins, an NFT project once embroiled in a rug pull scandal, has achieved a revival with the support of a North American retail giant. Over the past 12 months, more than 1 million plush toys have been sold, demonstrating its successful transformation. NFT holders have also benefited, enjoying a 5% royalty from merchandise sales. This is a successful example of the integration of Web3 with real-world business.