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Cryptocurrency's Great Collapse: Veteran Yi Lihua Loses $700 Million in a Week

The cryptocurrency market experienced a historic crash, erasing all gains from the post-Trump rally, with Bitcoin recording its largest weekly drop in three years. Prominent Chinese crypto figure Yi Lihua suffered catastrophic losses, liquidating 400,000 Ethereum over six days for a total loss of approximately $780 million, becoming one of the most significant "whales" hunted during the downturn. The crash was triggered by a sharp drop in silver and gold prices, exacerbated by hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. This led to a broad sell-off in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Traditional investors, who had entered the market via Bitcoin ETFs approved in 2024, were quick to exit, causing substantial outflows from these funds. Analysts pointed out that this bull cycle, unlike previous ones driven by technological innovations like DeFi or smart contracts, was primarily fueled by narratives—such as Trump's pro-crypto policies and MicroStrategy's corporate treasury model—rather than fundamental advancements. This lack of substantive innovation made the market's high valuations particularly vulnerable when macro conditions shifted. The event is seen as a brutal end to the old "narrative-driven" era of crypto, forcing the market to seek real value anchors. While some funds have begun bottom-fishing, the short-term outlook remains bleak, with Bitcoin struggling to recover from its lows around $68,000.

marsbit02/09 06:08

Cryptocurrency's Great Collapse: Veteran Yi Lihua Loses $700 Million in a Week

marsbit02/09 06:08

Kyle Criticizes Hyperliquid Four Days After Leaving, Arthur Hayes Responds with a $100,000 Bet

In the midst of a market downturn, Hyperliquid ($HYPE) has nearly doubled in value since January, drawing both praise and criticism. Kyle Samani, the recently departed co-founder of Multicoin Capital, publicly criticized the project, calling it representative of crypto's classic problems: founders "fleeing their home country," facilitating crime, being closed-source, and permissioned. Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder, responded not by addressing the criticisms but by proposing a $100,000 bet: that HYPE would outperform any large-cap crypto of Kyle’s choosing from February 10th to July 31st. Kyle did not accept the wager, aligning with his earlier, since-deleted tweet expressing that crypto is "not as interesting as many thought." The article dissects Kyle's critiques, noting that Hyperliquid's operational structure (offshore entity, U.S. user ban) is standard industry practice. It suggests his harsh tone may stem from a personal desire to distance himself from the industry post-departure, contrasting with his former firm, Multicoin, which was revealed to have built a significant $46 million position in HYPE around the time of his exit. The exchange highlights a classic crypto divide: those who have left the "table" often critique from an ethical standpoint ("should"), while those still invested argue primarily with price action ("will it pump"). The discussion quickly devolved into personal attacks about wealth and portfolio performance, underscoring how deeply entrenched financial interests are in shaping narratives within the space.

marsbit02/09 04:53

Kyle Criticizes Hyperliquid Four Days After Leaving, Arthur Hayes Responds with a $100,000 Bet

marsbit02/09 04:53

The Day CZ Missed the Best Investment of His Life, Crypto Missed AI

CZ, the founder of Binance, famously sold his Shanghai apartment in 2014 to buy Bitcoin—a move that would have yielded nearly $190 million at its peak. But an even bigger opportunity came years later, one that he ultimately walked away from. In November 2021, amid a liquidity crisis at FTX, Binance signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the rival exchange. The deal fell through within days, accelerating FTX’s collapse. Unbeknownst to many, FTX held a hidden gem in its portfolio: a $500 million lead investment in AI startup Anthropic, acquired in April 2021 for a 13.56% stake (later diluted to 7.84%). At the time, AI had not yet entered its explosive growth phase. But after the launch of ChatGPT and the rise of Anthropic’s Claude models, the company’s valuation soared. Recent reports suggest Anthropic is raising funds at a valuation as high as $350 billion. At that level, FTX’s stake would have been worth approximately $27.44 billion—more than enough to cover the exchange’s infamous shortfall. After FTX’s bankruptcy, its Anthropic shares were sold off in court-approved transactions totaling over $1.3 billion to traditional financial firms and Abu Dhabi-based investors—not to crypto companies. The article reflects on what could have been: had CZ acquired FTX, or had SBF held on, a major crypto-native entity could have held influence in one of AI’s top firms, potentially fostering deeper integration between crypto and AI. Instead, that opportunity slipped into traditional finance’s—a missed chance for both CZ and the crypto industry.

Odaily星球日报02/09 04:17

The Day CZ Missed the Best Investment of His Life, Crypto Missed AI

Odaily星球日报02/09 04:17

From the Wild Path to the Table: Why Compliance is the Inevitable Route

The article "From the Fringes to the Main Table: Why Compliance is the Inevitable Path" discusses the critical shift toward regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, using key players like Binance, Coinbase, and Hyperliquid as case studies. It highlights how Binance leveraged regulatory arbitrage to become a global leader by 2017 but faced increasing pressure from regulators, leading to its compliance efforts in jurisdictions like Abu Dhabi (ADGM) by 2025. Meanwhile, Coinbase capitalized on U.S. regulatory frameworks under evolving policies, though its growth in derivatives markets remained limited. Hyperliquid emerged as a significant player by exploiting gaps left by larger exchanges, capturing about 15% of Binance's market share through derivatives and ventures into non-traditional areas like precious metals and prediction markets—yet its long-term sustainability hinges on eventual compliance. The piece argues that compliance is no longer optional but essential for scalability and legitimacy, especially as Real-World Assets (RWA)—such as tokenized stocks, bonds, and stablecoins—gain traction. Regulatory clarity, particularly from the U.S. and China, is reshaping the landscape, forcing once-"underground" economies to formalize or risk exclusion from major markets. The conclusion underscores that while regulatory arbitrage offers short-term advantages, the future of crypto and DeFi depends on integrating into established financial systems under clear rules.

比推02/09 04:15

From the Wild Path to the Table: Why Compliance is the Inevitable Route

比推02/09 04:15

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