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1. DeFiLlama Delists Aster: DeFiLlama removed Aster DEX’s perpetual trading data after finding an exact correlation with Binance’s volumes, raising concerns of wash trading or data replication. Despite the controversy, Aster’s token—trading around $1.83—remains popular among traders.

2. Trader Turns $3K to $2M: A crypto trader made nearly $2M from a $3K bet after Binance’s CZ mentioned the “4” memecoin, igniting massive hype.

3. Stablecoins Threaten Banks: Stripe CEO Patrick Collison warns that yield-bearing stablecoins will pressure banks to raise savings rates. With traditional accounts offering under 0.5%, he calls the “cheap deposits” model outdated.

4. 💡Feature of the Day - Bitcoin Targets $150K: Bitcoin’s surge to $125,700 has analysts eyeing $150K next. With $3.2B in ETF inflows and historical Q4 gains, traders expect another major breakout soon.

   
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📰 News Highlights:

DeFiLlama Flags Aster [Source][Source][Source][Source]

DeFiLlama has delisted perpetual trading volume data for Aster DEX after identifying a near-perfect correlation between its trading volume and Binance’s, raising serious integrity concerns.

The DeFi analytics platform found Aster’s perpetual volumes mirrored Binance’s almost exactly, with a correlation ratio of one.

Without transparency into low-level order data, DeFiLlama suspects potential wash trading or synthetic replication, undermining trust in reported volumes. Aster had recently gained attention for rapid growth, with open interest surging 33,500% in a week and daily volume reaching $60 billion.

Despite the controversy, its token remains a focus for traders, trading around $1.83. DeFiLlama emphasized that delisting was necessary to preserve data accuracy and investor confidence, reiterating that the move was about transparency rather than bias.

Trader Nets $2M [Source][Source][Source]

A lucky crypto trader turned a $3,000 investment into roughly $2 million after Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s viral post about the “4” memecoin sent it soaring.

The token originated as a community response to a BNB Chain phishing attack, where the hacker made just $4,000. CZ’s engagement amplified the meme, triggering massive social media hype and speculative buying.

The trader, identified as wallet “0x872,” was among the earliest buyers, achieving a staggering 650x return. While only a fraction was sold, the wallet still holds $1.88 million worth of tokens.

This incident highlights how quickly fortunes can be made—or lost—in the memecoin space, reminiscent of previous viral successes like Pepe and other meme-driven rallies.

Stablecoins Pressure Banks [Source][Source][Source]

Stripe CEO Patrick Collison predicts yield-bearing stablecoins will soon force traditional banks to offer higher interest rates.

With U.S. savings accounts averaging just 0.40% and EU accounts at 0.25%, Collison called the model of “cheap deposits” unsustainable and hostile to consumers. He argues that tokenized fiat currencies will compel banks to match market returns to stay competitive.

The rise of yield-bearing stablecoins has sparked tension with the banking sector. During debates over the GENIUS stablecoin bill, banks successfully lobbied to prohibit stablecoin issuers from paying yield, fearing deposit erosion.

Collison believes, however, that market forces will override such restrictions, driving banks to modernize and offer fairer returns as crypto’s growth challenges legacy finance.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Bitcoin Eyes $150K [Source][Source][Source][Source][Source][Source]

Bitcoin’s rally to a new all-time high near $125,700 has analysts forecasting a continued surge toward $150,000.

Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto believes the next “impulsive leg” has begun, while others see minor pullbacks as buying opportunities. The move has been fueled by a combination of ETF inflows, investor sentiment, and a weakening U.S. dollar.

Analysts note that Bitcoin’s rise coincides with the dollar’s worst performance in decades and a U.S. government shutdown driving investors toward crypto as a hedge.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen over $3.2 billion in inflows, marking their second-best week since launch. With historical fourth-quarter gains and strong technicals, many expect Bitcoin’s next breakout to happen soon.

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And that’s it for this today.

See you all tomorrow’s edition!

Jonathan Gibson
UseTheBitcoin.com