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Bitcoin Whale $9.5 Billion Crypto Sale: Market Impact & What Traders Must Know
Anatomy of the Transaction In mid-2025, the cryptocurrency world was rocked by an unprecedented event: a bitcoin whale moved over 80,000 BTC, worth approximately $9.5 billion. This enormous transaction, coming from a wallet believed to be from the early days of Bitcoin, quickly grabbed the attention of the global financial community. The sale wasn’t just a typical market order. Instead, it was strategically executed, likely through over-the-counter (OTC) desks, which are used by large players to minimize market disruption. This is important because whale movements can often cause price volatility if not managed carefully.
By saif ullah12 days ago in The Chain
How Interest Rates Shape Real Estate Investing
Interest rates impact real estate investments in ways that can feel almost invisible at first, yet they influence nearly every decision investors make. Have you ever wondered why a property that looked affordable last year suddenly feels expensive today, even though the home itself has not changed much? Or why buyers rush into the market when rates drop, but slow down when rates rise? These shifts are not just headlines. They are the real mechanics of how interest rates impact real estate investments in day to day life.
By Manny Khoshbin12 days ago in Trader
When Enforcement Becomes Execution: ICE on Our Streets
In just two weeks, Minneapolis has seen two lives taken by federal agents .. lives that should have been protected, not treated as expendable. On January 7, Renee Good, a local resident, was fatally shot. On January 24, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and a U.S. citizen, was killed.
By Aarsh Malik12 days ago in Humans
7 Books That Start Slow and End Up Blowing Your Mind. AI-Generated.
Have you ever picked up a book that seemed slow, even tedious at first, only to find yourself completely captivated as the story unfolds? Books that start slow and end up blowing your mind are a unique breed. They demand patience, but the payoff is enormous—leaving you thinking, questioning, and marveling long after the last page. Below is a list of 7 books that start slow and end up blowing your mind.
By Diana Meresc12 days ago in BookClub
The Ink of the Void
The rain in Glenhaven didn’t just fall; it wept. It was a thick, shimmering precipitation that tasted faintly of ozone and old regrets. I watched it from my office window, the neon sign of the Wyvern’s Tail Tavern across the street flickering in a rhythmic, sickly purple. Every time the light hit a puddle, it sent a ripple of violet through the grime of the street. It was the kind of city where even the puddles felt like they were hiding something.
By Sai Marie Johnson12 days ago in Chapters
I Worked Hard My Whole Life but Still Lived Paycheck to Paycheck
I grew up believing in a simple formula: work hard, stay honest, and life will eventually reward you. That belief wasn’t something I questioned—it was something I inherited. From my parents. From teachers. From every motivational poster on every classroom wall. Hard work was the answer to everything. If you were struggling, it meant you weren’t working hard enough. If you were broke, you needed more discipline. If you were tired, that was just life.
By kamran khan12 days ago in Motivation
After two millennia, the Commodus passage is once again accessible to the general public.
Visitors to Rome are exploring the Commodus Passage, a secret passageway in the Colosseum that was formerly only accessible to emperors, for the first time in nearly two millennia.
By Francis Dami12 days ago in Humans
