AltSignals Blog

An unsettled verdict leaves the crypto industry divided as jurors fail to align on the case against Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, MIT alumni, accused of a fraudulent Ethereum blockchain exploit that removed $25 million in digital assets. Their alleged use of MEV bots sparks debates on legal and technical implications of such activity as a possible criminal offense.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest ramps up shares in Ether treasury firm BitMine, signaling increased crypto exposure, while decreasing its staple position in Tesla. The move follows BitMine’s aggressive accumulation of Ether assets despite recent crypto market downturns. Ethereum’s current worth, Tesla’s stock performance, and the implications of Elon Musk’s newly approved Tesla pay package are also covered.

Bitcoin whales have purchased over 10,000 BTC—worth $1 billion—in just 24 hours during a period of market volatility, signaling strong institutional interest and influencing price stability. This major accumulation hints at strategic positioning ahead of possible rebounds, increased capital rotation into Ethereum and Solana, and a maturing crypto landscape shaped by institutional inflows and technical support levels.

Crypto markets experienced another tough week as major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum declined alongside traditional equities, reflecting widespread risk-off sentiment. However, the DePIN sector stood out with strong gains from Arweave and Filecoin, highlighting opportunities in decentralized infrastructure even amid market turbulence. This analysis breaks down sector performance, investor sentiment, and strategic approaches for navigating ongoing volatility and identifying pockets of resilience in crypto.

Nvidia’s market value has plunged by $800 billion in a week, signaling a shift from the AI hype cycle to a more mature, competitive phase. The article explores the factors behind the stock drop, including rising competition from AMD and tech giants, export restrictions, and tech sector headwinds. Discover what this means for Nvidia, the future of AI, and how investors are recalibrating expectations in the face of regulatory, market, and innovation challenges.

Stablechain, backed by Bitfinex, pauses deposits into its Phase 2 pre-deposit campaign due to technical issues just two weeks after the contentious Phase 1 pre-filling of about $800 million. User complaints included being repeatedly asked to agree to terms and services, and the stablecoin yield protocol Hourglass’s site crashing from immense traffic. Deposit mechanism issues have raised concerns among some investors.

Seven leading crypto firms have announced the formation of the Blockchain Payments Consortium (BPC) to develop shared standards for crosschain stablecoin transfers. The move follows a successful year in 2024, where stablecoin transfer volumes exceeded those of major payment processors, Visa and Mastercard. The consortium aims to enhance blockchain transactions, integrate traditional payment systems, and collaborate with regulators to create seamless cross-border payments. Members include Fireblocks, the Solana Foundation, TON Foundation, Polygon Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, Mysten Labs, and Monad Foundation.

Opinion piece by Christos A. Makridis discussing the growth in popularity of stablecoins, particularly dollar-backed ones, in the wake of the US GENIUS Act. Article highlights potential benefits of stablecoins in developing countries, their increasing global market cap and role in financial systems. Also discusses China’s growing influence and the potential impact of stablecoins on this.

Stream Finance’s $93 million loss has triggered a major crisis in the DeFi sector, exposing systemic vulnerabilities, sparking widespread market volatility, and raising urgent calls for stronger transparency, governance, and regulatory oversight to ensure the future resilience and trust of decentralized finance platforms