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The trading volume on Polymarket for "Which cryptocurrency company will ZachXBT expose for insider trading?" has reached $2.39 million. Currently, Meteora has a probability of 33%, while pumpfun and MEXC have probabilities of 13%, and Axiom and WLFI have 8% and 7%, respectively.In addition, Wintermute, Binance, Jupiter, Coinbase, and Dexscreener are also on the list.Note: Previously, it was reported that ZachXBT will release a major investigative report on a highly profitable company in the crypto industry on February 26.

According to Cointelegraph, despite the overall decline in the cryptocurrency market and poor stock performance of treasury companies, the largest shareholder of Bitmine Immersion Technologies increased their investment in this Ethereum asset management company in the fourth quarter of 2025.According to the 13F form submitted to the SEC, Morgan Stanley, as the largest disclosed shareholder, increased its holdings by approximately 26% to over 12.1 million shares, with a market value of about $331 million at the end of the quarter. The second-largest shareholder, ARK Investment Management, increased its holdings by approximately 27% to over 9.4 million shares, with a market value of about $256 million.

The Binance compliance team's investigators found that entities related to Iran received over $1 billion in funds through the exchange, with these transactions conducted via Tether on the Tron chain, potentially violating sanctions laws. After the investigators disclosed these findings through an internal report, at least 5 people began to be fired at the end of 2025.Additionally, in the past three months, at least four senior compliance personnel have either left or been dismissed, and Binance's Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman plans to leave later this year, although his departure is unrelated to the firing of the investigators. A Binance spokesperson stated that the company cannot comment on ongoing investigations according to policy and is committed to complying with all applicable sanctions laws and regulations in the markets where it operates. It is reported that Binance acknowledged in 2023 that it violated anti-money laundering, customer identification laws, and sanctions regulations, agreeing to pay a $4.3 billion fine.

The banking giant UBS, with an asset management scale of $7 trillion, has increased its BTC exposure held through IBIT by 300%. This largest bank in Switzerland is expanding its presence in the cryptocurrency sector.

According to market news, the AI intelligence forum Moltbook experienced a database leak due to configuration issues, exposing 4.75 million records, including 1.5 million API authorization tokens, 35,000 user email addresses, 20,000 email records, and some OpenAI API keys. Users should promptly check the security of their accounts and timely change relevant keys and passwords.

The Epstein files unsealed on January 30 show that he had connections with several key figures in the cryptocurrency industry during its formative period. Emails from 2014 confirm that he participated in the oversubscribed $18 million seed round financing of the Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream, increasing his personal investment from $50,000 to $500,000 through the Joi Ito fund of the MIT Media Lab. Co-founders Austin Hill and Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back were both involved in the email correspondence.The documents also reveal that in 2014 he discussed the definition of Bitcoin with Peter Thiel; in 2016 he proposed creating an Islamic cryptocurrency to a Saudi royal advisor; in 2011 he stated that Bitcoin was smart but had serious flaws; and in 2017 he explicitly replied that it was not worth buying Bitcoin. Additionally, the names of MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor and Trump's newly nominated Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh also appeared on the guest list for the 2010 St. Barts New Year's party.The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that the investigation found no evidence of Epstein using cryptocurrency for money laundering or evading regulation; his role was limited to high-level networking, occasional investments, and being an observer.

According to The Block, the indirect Bitcoin holdings of Norway's sovereign wealth fund grew by 149% in 2025, reaching 9,573 Bitcoins. This data was provided by K33's research director, Vetle Lunde.According to K33's analysis, by the end of 2025, the indirect Bitcoin exposure of the Norwegian Central Bank Investment Management (NBIM) was valued at $837 million, with 81% coming from its investment strategy.In addition, NBIM also holds shares in related companies such as MARA, Metaplanet, Coinbase, and Block.

The Chief Information Security Officer of Slow Fog, 23pds, stated on the X platform that the Clawdbot gateway has exposure risks, with hundreds of API keys and private chat records vulnerable to attack.Unauthenticated instances are exposed on the internet, and there are multiple code flaws that could lead to credential theft and remote code execution.

According to CriptoNoticias, Colombia's second-largest pension fund manager, AFP Protección, plans to launch a Bitcoin exposure fund for long-term asset allocation and diversification, rather than short-term speculation.The product will be available to investors who meet risk assessment criteria through a personalized investment advisory process, allowing them to allocate only a portion of their portfolio to Bitcoin. Protección manages the assets of approximately 8.5 million clients, covering mandatory pensions, voluntary pensions, and severance accounts, with assets under management exceeding 220 trillion Colombian pesos (about 55 billion USD).

According to The Block, the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF saw a net outflow of $708.7 million yesterday, marking the largest single-day outflow in nearly two months, while the Ethereum ETF experienced a net outflow of $286.9 million. In the context of increasing macroeconomic uncertainty, institutional investors are further reducing their risk exposure.BTC Markets crypto analyst Rachael Lucas stated that Wednesday's outflows resemble typical "de-risking" behavior. She noted that when the macro environment turns unfavorable, such as rising interest rates, escalating geopolitical risks, or sudden increases in market volatility, institutional investors tend to withdraw funds from high-beta assets first.This is not a signal of structural weakness, but rather a tightening of risk exposure by institutions before uncertainty arises, and it does not imply a abandonment of the cryptocurrency asset class.

According to stocktitan, Delaware Life Insurance Company has announced the addition of the BlackRock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index to its fixed indexed annuity (FIA) product lineup.The index provides exposure to Bitcoin investments through the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), combining U.S. equities and Bitcoin with a target volatility of 12%, while offering principal protection for fixed indexed annuities.

The Bitcoin trading and lending platform Sats Terminal, backed by Yzi Labs, announced the official integration of the Morpho protocol into its Borrow product, initially supporting the Arbitrum and Base networks. Through Sats Terminal, users can connect to the lending liquidity pools of Morpho and Aave using native BTC as collateral without the need for manual cross-chain transactions or asset wrapping, all while being self-custodial and without KYC, aiming to help users maximize the efficiency of their capital.It is reported that Sats Terminal previously raised $1.7 million in a Pre-Seed round from institutions such as Coinbase Ventures and Draper Associates. With the platform's aggregation layer design, users can discover and match the best lending rates and depths across the network. Sats Terminal plans to launch an SDK and Earn financial products in the future, empowering third-party wallets and Neobanks to directly access native Bitcoin DeFi capabilities, striving to become a one-stop entry point for Bitcoin finance.

According to the Financial Times, Telegram's $500 million bonds in Russia have been frozen by the national settlement depository due to Western sanctions against Russia, despite founder Pavel Durov's efforts to distance himself from Moscow.This move poses obstacles to its debt buyback and raises concerns among investors. Telegram still plans to repay the related debt on schedule, and its recent half-year revenue has increased by 65% year-on-year to $870 million, but it has incurred a net loss of $222 million due to the depreciation of Toncoin. Telegram is pushing for the integration of the Ton ecosystem and preparing for an IPO.

On-chain data analyst Murphy stated that approximately $23.8 billion in nominal value of Bitcoin options will expire on December 26, covering quarterly options, annual options, and a large number of structured products. This means that the BTC derivatives market will face a "concentration of risk exposure liquidation and repricing" at the end of the year, with prices potentially constrained by structural factors before expiration, but uncertainty actually increasing afterward.From the data, there is a significant accumulation of open interest (OI) at the two closest positions to the current BTC spot price: 14,674 BTC for the $85,000 Put; and 18,116 BTC for the $100,000 Call. In terms of scale, this is not retail behavior, but rather large-scale long-term capital, most likely from ETF hedging positions, BTC treasury companies, large family offices, and other institutions that hold substantial amounts of BTC spot.The Put at the $85,000 strike price indicates that buyers are the "active party," reflecting a strong demand for downside risk hedging at this price level. Similarly, the large accumulation of Call OI at the $100,000 strike price essentially does not mean "the market is bullish up to here," but rather that long-term capital is willing to cede upside potential above this level in exchange for current certainty in cash flow and overall manageable risk.By buying Puts below and selling Calls above, the distribution of BTC returns is compressed within a bearable range. Given that OI has already formed significantly, this $85,000--$100,000 options corridor will create a structural impact on BTC prices before December 26, characterized by "implicit pressure above, passive buffering below, and volatility in the middle range."

According to Cointelegraph, international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has warned that it may conduct a negative reassessment of "a large number" of U.S. banks involved in cryptocurrency.In a report released on Sunday, Fitch stated that while the integration of cryptocurrency applications can enhance fee income, yield, and operational efficiency, it also poses "reputational, liquidity, operational, and compliance" risks to banks. Fitch also noted that although regulatory progress in the U.S. has created a safer environment for the cryptocurrency industry, banks still face numerous challenges when dealing with cryptocurrencies. Fitch Ratings is one of the "big three" credit rating agencies in the U.S., alongside Moody's and S&P Global Ratings. The ratings from these agencies are crucial in the financial sector and can influence perceptions of companies and investment decisions from the perspective of economic viability. Therefore, a downgrade of a bank heavily involved in cryptocurrency by Fitch could lead to a decline in investor confidence, an increase in borrowing costs, and subsequently pose challenges to the bank's growth.

According to Cointelegraph, international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has released a report warning of a potential negative reassessment for U.S. banks with "significant" exposure to cryptocurrencies.Fitch Ratings stated that while cryptocurrency integration can enhance fees, yields, and efficiency, it also poses "reputational, liquidity, operational, and compliance" risks to banks. The report noted that the issuance of stablecoins, the tokenization of deposits, and the application of blockchain technology provide banks with opportunities to improve customer service, but banks need to adequately address challenges such as cryptocurrency value volatility, the anonymity of digital asset owners, and the protection against digital asset theft.The report also emphasized that if the stablecoin market grows to a size that could impact the treasury market, it may pose systemic risks. Major banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are all involved in the cryptocurrency space.

According to Foresight News, Moore Threads surged nearly 470% on its first day of listing on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board on December 5, with a market value exceeding 300 billion yuan. However, at the same time, the past controversies of co-founder Li Feng in the cryptocurrency industry have once again drawn attention.The report pointed out that in 2017, Li Feng, along with Li Xiaolai and others, participated in the issuance of a token project called "Malle Go Coin (MGD)." The project raised about 5,000 ETH during the ICO boom, with several team background claims in the white paper being accused of exaggeration and some fund usage being opaque. Under regulatory pressure, the project was renamed "Alpaca Coin." Additionally, in 2018, OKX founder Star publicly accused Li Feng of borrowing 1,500 bitcoins and failing to repay them on time, claiming that legal proceedings had been initiated in both China and the United States.The borrowing agreement presented by Star at the time showed that the two parties first signed the agreement in 2014, and it was renewed in 2017 due to a request for an extension, but ultimately, a default situation still occurred. Due to issues related to cross-border enforcement and the legal recognition of virtual assets, this dispute has yet to reach a clear resolution.