Qian Zhimin, the main culprit in a money laundering case involving 60,000 BTC, was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison.

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- Hyperliquid captured 73% of decentralized perpetual trading volume in Q3 2025, driven by $303B in trading volume and $5B TVL growth. - Retail demand fueled by 20x leverage on BTC/XRP and HIP-3 protocol optimization boosted $47B weekly volumes and $15B open interest. - Strategic partnerships like Felix HAUS agreement and 21Shares ETF filing expanded HYPE token utility while rejecting VC funding reinforced decentralization. - $10.8B HYPE token unlock poses 45% supply dilution risk, while competitors like A

- PENGU token surged 12.8% in 24 hours amid crypto rebound, driven by Bitcoin's 4.3% rise to $106,100. - Short-term bullish momentum emerged with 33% volume spike to $202M, but long-term bearish indicators persist via declining OBV and converging MACD. - Whale inflows ($157K) and a 13.69% token burn boosted optimism , though $7.68M in leveraged short positions highlight market volatility. - PENGU's price action reflects memecoin dynamics, balancing Bitcoin-linked risks with speculative potential from real-

- UAE completes first government transaction using Digital Dirham CBDC via mBridge platform, settling in under two minutes. - Pilot by UAE Ministry of Finance and Dubai Department of Finance validates cross-border and domestic payment capabilities without intermediaries. - Officials highlight CBDC's role in enhancing financial transparency, reducing settlement times, and advancing UAE's fintech leadership goals. - Global CBDC adoption grows with 137 countries exploring digital currencies, as UAE plans phas