🥇BTC Surges to $101K Amid Tariff Relief

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Investor sentiment is up today as Bitcoin topped $101,000 and the broader market continues to rally.

Meanwhile, Solana Name Service is gearing up for an airdrop, and Stripe is launching stablecoin accounts in over 100 countries.

✍️ In today’s newsletter:

Bitcoin soars to $101K for the first time since January
Data reveals mid-term profits and losses for major cryptocurrencies
Sui stablecoin supply nears $1B all-time high
Solana name service to airdrop 40% of SNS tokens
Stripe ventures into stablecoins
Arbitrum Gaming Ventures announces $10M investment to power Web3 gaming

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On Monday, blockchain analyst ZachXBT uncovered a major development: a “suspicious transfer” involving 3,520 Bitcoin—worth over $330 million at the time. The transaction drew attention as the BTC originated from a wallet believed to belong to a long-term holder. Shortly after, the funds were divided into smaller increments and sent to a new address, raising further questions.

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🥇Bitcoin Tops $101,000 Amid Fed Pause and Tariff Relief

The crypto market rallied Thursday as investor sentiment improved following the Federal Reserve’s rate pause and U.S. tariff concessions. Bitcoin broke above $101,700 while Ethereum jumped 14% to $2,071.

📈XRP Is the Only Top Crypto in Profit Mid-Term: Glassnode

Glassnode’s latest data shows mid-term crypto investors are seeing mixed results, with XRP holders in the green while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana investors remain in red.

ETH is trading 36% below its average buy-in price, SOL is down 28%, and BTC is just 1% below its recent high.

💵Stablecoin Supply on Sui Network Hits All-Time High Near $1 Billion

Layer 1 blockchain Sui has recorded explosive stablecoin growth in 2025, with supply up 148% to $918 million and its native token SUI outperforming most altcoins. The chain's TVL has climbed to $1.72 billion, just 20% shy of its all-time high.

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💸Solana Name Service to Airdrop 40% of Token Supply

Solana Name Service (SNS) is gearing up for its token generation event, with 40% of its total token supply allocated to the community: 20% via airdrop at launch and another 20% for participants in its upcoming “LFG Campaign.”

🪙Trillion-Dollar Fintech Giant Stripe Steps Into Stablecoins

Stripe, which processed $1.4 trillion in payments in 2024, is entering the stablecoin arena with its new Stablecoin Financial Accounts. This will enable users across 100+ countries to send, receive, and store stablecoins directly within Stripe.

🎮Arbitrum Gaming Ventures Announces $10M Investment to Power Web3 Gaming

Arbitrum Gaming Ventures has unveiled the first wave of investments aimed at fueling Web3 gaming development on the Arbitrum network. The $10 million round supports projects like Wildcard, Xai, and Proof of Play.