Hey crypto addicts,

Peter Schiff is back.

And yes, he's still not a Bitcoin fan.

This time, Schiff isn't attacking Bitcoin directly. Instead, he's questioning Michael Saylor's strategy of continuously raising capital to buy more BTC.

His argument? The math is getting harder.

As Strategy issues more preferred shares with attractive yields, the company needs Bitcoin to keep appreciating at a pace that justifies those obligations. According to Schiff, each new round of fundraising raises the stakes and increases the dependence on Bitcoin's future performance.

Bitcoin bulls, of course, couldn't disagree more.

Their view is simple: if Bitcoin continues doing what Bitcoin has done for the last 15 years, the strategy works. If it doesn't... well, things could get interesting.

Love him or hate him, Schiff does have a talent for showing up every bull cycle to remind everyone that leverage works both ways.

For now, Bitcoin remains near all-time highs, Saylor keeps buying, and Schiff keeps tweeting.

Some things in crypto never change. ☕

What we’ve covered for you today:

Nothing says "business is stronger than ever" quite like laying off 290 employees.

Robinhood announced it is cutting roughly 10% of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort designed to make the company leaner and more efficient. The company says the decision isn't being driven by weakness—in fact, management pointed to record trading volumes across stocks, options, and prediction markets this month.

Translation: business is booming, but the org chart is getting a haircut.

CEO Vlad Tenev says Robinhood wants to reduce layers of management and move faster. Investors seemed to like the news, with shares rising following the announcement.

The move also highlights a growing trend across tech and finance. Companies spent years hiring aggressively during the boom cycle. Now they're discovering that "doing more with less" sounds much better on earnings calls.

For crypto investors, it's another reminder that even during bull markets, companies are still focused on efficiency, margins, and shareholder returns.

Markets may be bullish.

Corporate budgets? Not so much. ☕

Another day, another reminder that criminals really love stablecoins.

South Korean authorities have detained 23 suspects allegedly linked to a Cambodia-based fraud network that used USDT to move and launder illicit funds. The operation is believed to be connected to a broader web of online scams that have become increasingly common across Southeast Asia.

The case is part of a wider crackdown on scam compounds operating throughout Cambodia, where authorities have been working with foreign governments to dismantle fraud rings responsible for stealing millions from victims. Investigators claim these networks rely heavily on cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, because they offer fast and borderless transfers.

Before the Bitcoin maxis start celebrating, it's worth remembering that criminals tend to use whatever works best. Cash, bank accounts, gift cards, gold, and crypto have all had their turn in the spotlight.

The real takeaway?

Crypto adoption is growing, and so is regulatory scrutiny.

Every major laundering case gives regulators another reason to tighten oversight, increase reporting requirements, and push for greater monitoring of digital asset transactions.

Bull markets attract investors.

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When crypto traders start paying attention to the Bank of Japan, you know things are getting serious.

The BoJ has raised interest rates to 1%, a move that might sound boring until you remember Japan has spent decades being the world's cheapest source of money. For years, investors could borrow yen at ultra-low rates and deploy that capital into higher-yielding assets around the globe.

Including crypto.

Now that borrowing costs are rising, traders are watching closely for signs that the famous "yen carry trade" could begin to unwind. If leverage becomes more expensive, some investors may be forced to reduce risk across stocks, crypto, and other speculative assets.

Don't panic just yet.

A 1% rate is still incredibly low by global standards. But markets care less about the number and more about the direction. The era of free money in Japan continues to fade, and that matters for global liquidity.

For crypto, liquidity remains the fuel behind every major rally.

Bitcoin doesn't just compete against bears and bulls ~ it competes against interest rates too. And when central bankers start tightening the taps, traders everywhere pay attention.

Even in crypto. ☕

IREN has completed its acquisition of Spain-based Nostrum Group, giving the company an immediate foothold in Europe's rapidly growing AI infrastructure market. The deal adds approximately 490MW of secured, grid-connected power capacity in Spain, arguably the most valuable asset in today's AI race, where access to power is becoming just as important as access to GPUs.

According to Ethereum Foundation researcher Nicolas Consigny, Ethereum accounts could begin adding post-quantum protection today for as little as 7 cents per account, without waiting for a major network upgrade or hard fork. The proposal uses quantum resistant signature technology that can be implemented using existing infrastructure.

Strategy has added another 1,587 BTC to its balance sheet for approximately $100 million, bringing the company's total holdings to nearly 847,000 Bitcoin. At this point, Saylor buying BTC is about as surprising as the sun rising in the morning. The purchase comes just weeks after Strategy's first Bitcoin sale in years sparked panic across crypto Twitter.

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