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‘Halt is not okay’ – All about Base and its consensus problem

Base, a Coinbase-incubated Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network, experienced a significant consensus issue for nearly 48 hours, halting deposit and withdrawal functions. The problem began on June 25th when an invalid block was sequenced, leading to "unhealthy" mainnet block production. While withdrawals were partially degraded, deposits faced a "major outage." Base co-founder Jesse Pollak assured users that all funds were safe but emphasized that such a chain halt is unacceptable, vowing to improve the platform's reliability for 24/7 global finance. This disruption occurs as Base aims to expand into tokenized asset lending and borrowing, despite having achieved substantial growth with over $184M in cumulative revenue and $4B in Total Value Locked (TVL). The incident's impact on user confidence remains to be seen.

ambcrypto2h ago

‘Halt is not okay’ – All about Base and its consensus problem

ambcrypto2h ago

Ark Invest Buys The Dip In Regulated Crypto Equities During Market Pullback

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, reportedly purchased shares in regulated crypto-linked equities during a recent market pullback. According to ARK's trade notifications cited in a source batch, the firm bought shares of Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood on June 25, 2026, across several of its ETFs. This move provides exposure to different segments of the regulated crypto ecosystem, including exchanges, stablecoin infrastructure, and retail brokerage. The buying activity signals continued institutional interest in public crypto infrastructure despite weak market conditions, aligning with ARK's strategy of accumulating high-conviction innovation names during downturns. It also reflects the growing institutionalization of crypto markets, where public companies now operate across trading, settlement, and stablecoin layers. Key points to watch include whether ARK continues to buy if weakness persists and how these equities perform relative to direct crypto assets like Bitcoin. The story highlights that crypto market exposure now extends beyond spot tokens to include regulated public equities, with market dynamics influenced by a complex mix of macro data, regulation, and company-specific factors.

bitcoinist11h ago

Ark Invest Buys The Dip In Regulated Crypto Equities During Market Pullback

bitcoinist11h ago

Toss Brings 30 Million Users Into the AI Data Economy in Partnership With Poseidon

Poseidon, a data infrastructure company for AI, has partnered with South Korean mobile financial platform Toss (operated by Viva Republica) to integrate its contributor app, Numo, into the Toss app. This partnership allows Toss's approximately 30 million users to contribute real-world voice, image, and video data for AI training and receive direct payment for their contributions. The initiative addresses the AI industry's growing need for high-quality, first-person data not available on the open web, crucial for developing physical intelligence in robotics and autonomous vehicles. Poseidon's infrastructure tracks each contribution's value, while Toss handles user payments. Contributions are registered on the DATA network, which provides verifiable provenance via its Trace audit layer. The partners aim to prove this user-compensated data model in South Korea—a market with dense real-life data and advanced mobile finance—before expanding globally. Poseidon recently raised a $15 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz.

TheNewsCrypto17h ago

Toss Brings 30 Million Users Into the AI Data Economy in Partnership With Poseidon

TheNewsCrypto17h ago

Stock Soars 1200% on First Day, 80s Sales Engineer's Reversal: From Selling FRP to a Fortune of 29 Billion

On its first day of listing, Zhenbao Technology (stock code "N Zhenbao") surged by 1207%, marking itself as the second "ten-bagger" new stock of the year on the STAR Market. The closing price of 585 yuan propelled it into the top 20 of the A-share market by stock price. Dubbed the "first share of semiconductor consumables," the company is backed by a comprehensive shareholder list including National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Phase II, SMIC, BOE, and YMTC. Zhenbao's business model focuses on supplying critical consumable components like silicon rings and quartz parts to semiconductor fabs. Unlike expensive core equipment with low repurchase rates, these consumables require frequent replacement as long as production lines are running, generating stable recurring revenue—a key reason for its high market valuation. Founder Wang Bing, an 80s-born former sales engineer, built the company by identifying a supply chain vulnerability: foreign monopolies on high-purity materials led to high costs and unstable deliveries for domestic fabs. Zhenbao's strategy emphasized reliability and speed over absolute top-tier performance, offering products at about 50% of the price with 80% of the performance but 100% on delivery and responsiveness. To achieve this, the company vertically integrated its operations across "raw materials + components + surface treatment," ensuring supply chain control and cost reduction. Its clientele now spans major domestic fabs like BOE and Huahong, as well as international players like SK Hynix and Texas Instruments. However, risks accompany its rapid expansion. The IPO raised approximately 1.605 billion yuan primarily for capacity expansion, which will bring significant annual depreciation costs, potentially impacting future profitability. The company's growth is heavily reliant on sustained high levels of fab expansion, making it vulnerable to the semiconductor industry's cyclical downturns. Other concerns include high accounts receivable (70.83% of revenue at one point in 2025), heavy reliance on its top five customers (over 70% of sales), and questions about the stability and authenticity of its R&D investments, evidenced by volatile R&D headcount and unusual spikes in R&D energy consumption. While the "consumables story" commands a premium, long-term valuation will depend on maintaining high capacity utilization and healthy cash flow conversion.

marsbit2 days ago 05:57

Stock Soars 1200% on First Day, 80s Sales Engineer's Reversal: From Selling FRP to a Fortune of 29 Billion

marsbit2 days ago 05:57

Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 Again; After 20 Months, We've Reached a New Low

Bitcoin Drops Below $60,000, Hitting a 20-Month Low Bitcoin fell below the key $60,000 psychological level again, reaching a low of $59,023—its lowest point in approximately 20 months, dating back to October 2024. While it later recovered slightly to around $60,600, this marks its third significant breach of $60,000 this year. The downturn is attributed to two primary factors. First, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing their longest streak of net outflows since launch, with nearly $5.94 billion withdrawn over 30 days. This creates sustained selling pressure as Authorized Participants sell Bitcoin to meet redemptions. Second, shifting macroeconomic expectations are adding pressure. Strong U.S. job data and hawkish remarks from Fed officials have increased market pricing for potential rate hikes, reversing the earlier liquidity-driven bullish sentiment and prompting a shift away from risk assets like Bitcoin. Analyst views are mixed. 21Shares maintains a bullish long-term outlook, expecting prices to recover towards $100,000, citing historical post-halving cycles and substantial ETF holdings as a base. In contrast, Arthur Hayes predicts a potential bottom around $40,000 within six months due to persistent Fed hawkishness. CryptoQuant suggests, based on on-chain data, that the market may not find a bottom until prices fall below the average investor cost basis around $53,000, potentially extending the bearish phase into late 2026 or early 2027. The immediate focus is on upcoming U.S. inflation data and Fed signals. Lower-than-expected CPI could offer relief, but confirmation of sticky inflation or continued ETF outflows may lead to further downside pressure. Bitcoin's ability to hold above $60,000 remains a critical test for the near-term market direction.

Odaily星球日报2 days ago 01:25

Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 Again; After 20 Months, We've Reached a New Low

Odaily星球日报2 days ago 01:25

Bitcoin Liquidity Trap Warning Says Thin Upside Could Come Before $60,000 Sweep

Analyst Merlijn Trader warns that Bitcoin may be in a liquidity trap. While upside resistance appears thin, potentially allowing a short-term price push, a major risk lies near $60,000. That zone holds a heavy concentration of leveraged long positions. A move higher could attract late buyers before reversing to trigger liquidations around $60,000, accelerating a downside flush. The setup is a trap because a brief rally lacking real spot demand could create conditions for a sharper decline. The key takeaway is to watch for confirmation in price action and volume—thin upside can become a launchpad with strong buying, but without it, the $60,000 area remains a critical vulnerability.

bitcoinist06/24 03:03

Bitcoin Liquidity Trap Warning Says Thin Upside Could Come Before $60,000 Sweep

bitcoinist06/24 03:03

Interview with MicroStrategy CEO: Beyond the 32 BTC Selling Stir, 6 Trillion AI Agents are the Ultimate Endgame for Bitcoin

Interview with Strategy CEO: Beyond the 32 BTC Sale, 6 Trillion AI Agents are Bitcoin's Ultimate Endgame Strategy CEO Phong Le discusses the recent sale of 32 BTC, clarifying it was a minor, strategic move to demonstrate operational liquidity and internal process robustness to creditors and rating agencies, not a reaction to market fears. He emphasizes Strategy's disciplined, data-driven decision-making framework involving its board and complex financial modeling, distancing the company from centralized "black box" operations seen elsewhere in crypto. Le outlines the company's resilience and long-term focus, citing the "doing nothing" strategy during the 2022 bear market as a testament to its conviction in Bitcoin's underlying value proposition for global sovereignty and freedom. He reveals that generative AI was instrumental in developing their Stretch (STRC) preferred stock product, cutting development time from years to months. The most visionary part of the discussion centers on Agentic AI. Le envisions a future with 6 trillion autonomous AI agents conducting commerce, particularly in off-world environments like Mars, which would naturally adopt decentralized crypto rails and seek yield-bearing assets like Bitcoin as a core store of value. Finally, Le addresses the STRC product, expressing confidence it will return to its $100 par value through reserve replenishment and the initiation of dividend payments, and dismisses concerns about competition with stablecoins. He concludes by affirming Strategy's philosophy of expanding Bitcoin access through all available means, from self-custody to ETFs, to onboard the next wave of users.

marsbit06/23 01:16

Interview with MicroStrategy CEO: Beyond the 32 BTC Selling Stir, 6 Trillion AI Agents are the Ultimate Endgame for Bitcoin

marsbit06/23 01:16

Interview with Strategy CEO: Beyond the 32 BTC Selling Controversy, 6 Trillion AI Agents Are Bitcoin's Ultimate Endgame

Interview with Strategy CEO Phong Le: The company's sale of 32 BTC sparked market reactions, but Le emphasizes their long-term focus on Bitcoin. He explains the sale was a small test to demonstrate liquidity to creditors and internal processes, not a reaction to "death spiral" fears. The decision-making process involves the board and rigorous financial modeling, moving away from a founder-centric model. Le highlights the strategic option of "doing nothing," holding their 845,000 BTC reserve, as a key lesson from the 2022 bear market. He expresses unwavering belief in Bitcoin's underlying value proposition for global financial sovereignty. Looking ahead, Le is most excited about AI's role. He reveals their AI-aided development of the STRC (Strategy Preferred Stock) product and envisions a future with trillions of AI agents conducting commerce on decentralized networks, with Bitcoin as the foundational store of value. Le advocates for inclusivity in Bitcoin adoption, welcoming all methods from self-custody to ETFs. Regarding STRC trading below its $100 face value, he attributes it to temporary reserve drawdowns for bond buybacks and expects it to stabilize with replenished reserves and the start of dividend payments. He also confirms the company did sell BTC before May 31st, as disclosed in their filings.

链捕手06/23 01:13

Interview with Strategy CEO: Beyond the 32 BTC Selling Controversy, 6 Trillion AI Agents Are Bitcoin's Ultimate Endgame

链捕手06/23 01:13

Borrowed Faith: How Much of the Bitcoin ETF Flows Are Real Money

"Rented Faith: How Much of Bitcoin ETF Flows Are Real Money?" Bitcoin ETF inflows are often seen as a barometer of institutional conviction. However, week-to-week analysis reveals they are primarily driven by a hidden arbitrage trade rather than directional bullishness. This is the cash-and-carry trade: buying the ETF while simultaneously shorting Bitcoin futures on the CME to lock in the price difference (basis). This delta-neutral activity registers as ETF inflows but reflects a rate-seeking, not price-betting, strategy. Data shows weekly ETF flow volatility is closely tied to hedge fund ("leveraged funds") short positions on CME futures, with a correlation of 0.70. About half of weekly flow variation can be explained by this single factor. In contrast, Bitcoin's weekly price changes have no statistically significant power to predict flows. Crucially, while this arbitrage trade dominates weekly *fluctuations*, it is not the main component of the cumulative *stock*. Of the ~$55 billion total net inflow, the estimated net arbitrage position is only about $1 billion. The vast majority is steady, directional buying averaging ~$400 million per week. Thus, ETF flows overstate the *volatility* of belief, not its *level*. The "rented" arbitrage capital churns, while "owned" directional capital forms the bedrock. This arbitrage trade has been unwinding for two years, with hedge fund shorts peaking at ~$14 billion in late 2024 and falling to ~$4.5 billion. Recent outflows align with basis compression, signaling the trade's exit, not a loss of faith. For Ethereum ETFs, the same dynamic is weaker due to negative carry from forgone staking yield. The key takeaway: To interpret ETF flows, watch the basis vs. Treasury yields and CME hedge fund net shorts. They reveal how much of the weekly "demand" headline is driven by rented, rate-seeking capital versus real conviction.

链捕手06/22 13:38

Borrowed Faith: How Much of the Bitcoin ETF Flows Are Real Money

链捕手06/22 13:38

Making Music in a Bear Market: The Survival Experiment of a Bitcoin Band

"Orange Pill Jam: A Bitcoin Band's Survival in the Bear Market" Orange Pill Jam is a musical group exploring themes of financial sovereignty and privacy, born from the Bitcoin community. Formed after singer Mermaid performed her song "Dollar Apocalypse" at a 2022 conference, the band creates music intended for both Bitcoin enthusiasts and general audiences. Their creative process involves Mermaid writing lyrics and melodies, which producer/multi-instrumentalist Michi then shapes with a precise, rhythm-focused approach, often demanding numerous retakes to achieve his unique standard of timing. Their songs, like "Cypherpunks' Manifesto" and "Fire of Freedom," tackle concepts of digital privacy, the pitfalls of "free" services, and personal sovereignty, influenced by experiences in places like El Salvador. Despite operating in a crypto bear market with a Copyleft model (offering music for free sharing/remixing and accepting optional Bitcoin donations), they face practical challenges. Their growth is slow on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, which aren't optimized for their niche content. The band also navigates the rise of AI-generated music. While acknowledging AI's efficiency for certain tasks, they believe human creativity occupies a unique space that algorithms cannot replicate—the ability to create new genres and capture intangible rhythmic feeling. For Orange Pill Jam, the core argument for both Bitcoin in a downturn and human artistry in the AI age lies in this irreplaceable, intentional, and imperfectly human creative process. Their project persists as an anti-algorithm experiment, valuing the unquantifiable impact of music over scalable metrics.

marsbit06/21 09:01

Making Music in a Bear Market: The Survival Experiment of a Bitcoin Band

marsbit06/21 09:01

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