List of Flash News about USDC
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ETH whale nemorino.eth buys 2,014.87 ETH with $6M USDC after WETH swing; 4,089.83 WETH still at unrealized loss
According to @ai_9684xtpa on X citing DeBank, wallet nemorino.eth accumulated 9,043 WETH between 2025-11-24 and 2026-01-20 at an average entry near $3,085 (source: debank.com/profile/0x8aecc5526f92a46718f8e68516d22038d8670e0d). According to @ai_9684xtpa referencing DeBank, the position reached about $2.87 million in unrealized profit in mid-January but no take-profit was recorded (source: DeBank wallet profile above). According to @ai_9684xtpa, roughly 12 hours before the post the wallet sold 3,000 WETH into the decline, realizing around $30,000 profit (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X). According to @ai_9684xtpa citing DeBank, the wallet still holds approximately 4,089.83 WETH showing an unrealized loss near $472,000 (source: DeBank wallet profile). According to @ai_9684xtpa referencing the CoW Protocol explorer, about 5 hours before the post the wallet spent roughly 6,000,000 USDC to buy 2,014.87 ETH on-chain at an average cost near $2,977.85 (source: explorer.cow.fi/address/0x8AeCc5526F92A46718f8E68516D22038D8670E0D). According to @ai_9684xtpa, the same wallet previously realized a swing-trade loss of about $1.804 million on ETH before re-entering (source: @ai_9684xtpa on X). |
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2026-01-20 10:08 |
ETH Perps Long-Short Battle: On-chain Whales Use USDC to Open 12x Long on 10,000 ETH vs 4x Short on 3,840 ETH
According to @lookonchain, on-chain data shown on Hypurrscan indicates address 0x4607 deposited 3M USDC to open a 4x short on 3,840 ETH valued at about $11.86M, while address 0xfB66 deposited 7.38M USDC to open a 12x long on 10,000 ETH valued at about $30.92M (source: @lookonchain, Hypurrscan). According to @lookonchain, this represents a long–short battle on ETH perpetuals, highlighting concentrated opposing leverage (source: @lookonchain). Based on @lookonchain and Hypurrscan, traders can monitor funding rate shifts, perp basis, and open interest changes to gauge positioning pressure on ETH (source: @lookonchain, Hypurrscan). |
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2026-01-20 02:25 |
PolyMarket Alert: New Wallet Bets $10,000 USDC on YES for Trump to Acquire Greenland Before 2027
According to @OnchainLens, a newly created wallet "-blue9" deposited 10,000 USDC into PolyMarket and bought YES shares on the market titled "Will Trump acquire Greenland before 2027?" source: @OnchainLens tweet dated Jan 20, 2026. The wallet’s activity and position are visible on the PolyMarket profile at polymarket.com/@-blue9, confirming the deposit and YES-side exposure on that contract, source: polymarket.com/@-blue9. |
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2026-01-19 22:45 |
Bermuda Plans 100% On-Chain Economy with Support from Coinbase and Circle; USDC and COIN in Focus
According to the source, Bermuda plans to move its entire economy on-chain and will rely on Coinbase and Circle for support. Source: X post dated Jan 19, 2026. The announcement explicitly links the initiative to Coinbase and Circle, tying the rollout to USDC and Coinbase’s on-chain infrastructure used for payments and settlement. Source: X post dated Jan 19, 2026; Circle USDC documentation; Coinbase institutional services overview. For trading, participants may track USDC activity and COIN, as Coinbase discloses material USDC-related interest income in its SEC filings. Source: Coinbase 2023 Form 10-K. |
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2026-01-19 22:07 |
GTA V Revenue Exceeds Bermuda GDP: Bermuda Moves Onchain With Coinbase and Circle Support, Highlighting Onchain Gaming Scale
According to @0xferg, Grand Theft Auto V has generated $10.2 billion in revenue compared to Bermuda’s $7.1 billion GDP, underscoring the outsized scale of game economies relative to small national economies, source: https://twitter.com/0xferg/status/2013372875667833317. According to @0xferg, market participants also underestimate how soon major studios will migrate onchain, framing a nearer-term adoption path for onchain gaming, source: https://twitter.com/0xferg/status/2013372875667833317. Separately, Coinbase stated it is helping bring Bermuda’s economy onchain with support from Circle, calling it the world’s first fully onchain national economy, source: https://x.com/coinbase/status/2013320967003779479. For traders, these verified reference points create concrete comparables to size the total addressable market for onchain gaming and national-scale onchain payments infrastructure, and to track adoption milestones tied to the Coinbase- and Circle-supported Bermuda rollout, sources: https://twitter.com/0xferg/status/2013372875667833317 and https://x.com/coinbase/status/2013320967003779479. |
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2026-01-19 20:43 |
Bermuda Plans Fully On-Chain National Economy With Coinbase and Circle: USDC and COIN Watch for Traders
According to the source, Bermuda plans a fully on-chain national economy with involvement from Coinbase and Circle; source: public social media post dated Jan 19, 2026. The post provides no details on chain selection, rollout timeline, or regulatory specifics, so traders should wait for official confirmations from the Government of Bermuda, Coinbase (COIN), and Circle before positioning; source: public social media post dated Jan 19, 2026. Near-term watchlist includes USDC-related liquidity metrics and COIN headline sensitivity around any formal partnership disclosures or pilot announcements; source: public social media post dated Jan 19, 2026. |
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2026-01-19 18:59 |
Bermuda Moves Entire Economy Onchain with Base and USDC in 2026: Coinbase and Circle Support 'First Fully Onchain National Economy'
According to @jessepollak, Bermuda is moving its entire economy onchain using Base and USDC, positioning the initiative as a national-scale deployment rather than a pilot. Source: @jessepollak on X, Jan 19, 2026. Coinbase said it is bringing an entire country onchain as Bermuda builds the world's first fully onchain national economy with support from Coinbase and Circle. Source: Coinbase on X, Jan 19, 2026. The announcement explicitly identifies Base and USDC as the core rails for the initiative, highlighting the payment and settlement layer named for adoption. Source: @jessepollak on X, Jan 19, 2026; Coinbase on X, Jan 19, 2026. The posts do not provide a rollout timeline or technical specifics beyond naming Base, USDC, Coinbase, and Circle, which limits immediate implementation detail for traders assessing near-term catalysts. Source: @jessepollak on X, Jan 19, 2026; Coinbase on X, Jan 19, 2026. |
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2026-01-19 10:07 |
Whale Wallet Shifts $25M USDT/USDC from Binance and OKX, Deposits $5M USDC to HyperLiquid, Supplies $20M USDT to HyperLend, Borrows 400,000 HYPE
According to @OnchainLens, a newly created wallet withdrew a combined $25 million in USDT and USDC from Binance and OKX. Source: Onchain Lens X post https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2013191658742165737 and Arkham address dashboard https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/0x8308b0424abacffc41894509059c8e699e967225 The wallet deposited $5 million USDC to HyperLiquid and supplied $20 million USDT to HyperLend (hyperlendx), then borrowed 400,000 HYPE. Source: Onchain Lens X post https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2013191658742165737 and Hyperbot trader page https://hyperbot.network/trader/0x8308b0424abacfFc41894509059c8E699E967225 The source also notes a $5 million USDC transfer into spot, indicating it was likely intended to buy HYPE. Source: Onchain Lens X post https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2013191658742165737 These flows concentrate capital around HYPE markets across HyperLiquid and HyperLend and can be monitored in real time via the cited dashboards. Source: Onchain Lens X post https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2013191658742165737, Arkham address dashboard https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/0x8308b0424abacffc41894509059c8e699e967225, and Hyperbot trader page https://hyperbot.network/trader/0x8308b0424abacfFc41894509059c8E699E967225 |
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2026-01-19 02:26 |
Polymarket Trade Alert: New Wallet Spends 53,663 USDC on YES Shares for Trump to Acquire Greenland Before 2027, Targeting 255,539 Payout (~0.21 Entry)
According to @OnchainLens, a newly created wallet spent 53,663 USDC to buy YES shares on the Polymarket contract asking Will Trump acquire Greenland before 2027, indicating a sizable on-chain directional position in a low-probability market, source: @OnchainLens on X. According to @OnchainLens, the trader would receive a gross payout of 255,539 if the market resolves YES, which implies an estimated ~4.76x gross return and an average entry price of roughly 0.21 per share based on the figures reported, source: @OnchainLens on X. According to @OnchainLens, the account used the handle GamblingRuinsLives for this position, providing traceable on-chain activity for market participants monitoring Polymarket flow, source: @OnchainLens on X. |
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2026-01-19 01:37 |
Whale 0xD835 opens 40x long on 323 BTC worth $30M on Hyperliquid as ETH short shows $1.83M profit and $3,380 liquidation level
According to @lookonchain, address 0xD835 deposited 3M USDC on Hyperliquid and used maximum leverage to short 18,261 ETH worth about $60.32M and 1,845 XMR worth about $1.27M, with the ETH liquidation price at $3,380 (source: @lookonchain). According to @lookonchain, the ETH short now has over $1.83M in unrealized profit (source: @lookonchain). According to @lookonchain, the trader has now opened a new 40x long on 323 BTC with about $30M notional (source: @lookonchain). |
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2026-01-15 21:00 |
Celo Hosts 25 Native Stablecoins Including USDT and USDC: On-Chain Lending Use Cases Highlighted at Binance Blockchain Week
According to @Celo, the Celo network hosts 25 native stablecoins, including USDT and USDC, alongside local currency stablecoins developed by MentoLabs (source: @Celo). At Binance Blockchain Week, @RegenRene highlighted real-world applications unlocked by local stablecoins, specifically on-chain lending (source: @Celo). Traders tracking Celo can note the availability of USDT, USDC, and local currency stablecoins on the network and that on-chain lending is a stated application (source: @Celo). |
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2026-01-15 15:07 |
China’s Digital Yuan vs USDT/USDC: New Counter-Stablecoin Plan and Trading Signals for Asia Crypto Liquidity
According to @simplykashif, China has quietly introduced a plan to counter USD-backed stablecoins by positioning the digital yuan (e-CNY) against USDT and USDC, as shared in a video update on X; traders should note potential policy-driven shifts in stablecoin usage in CNY-linked markets, source: @simplykashif on X. China’s central bank has been advancing e-CNY domestically and participating in BIS-led Project mBridge for cross-border wholesale CBDC settlement with regional partners, indicating an official alternative to USD stablecoin rails, source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub mBridge reports and People’s Bank of China e-CNY program disclosures. USDT remains the dominant stablecoin in East Asia crypto flows, underpinning liquidity on major venues serving the region, which frames the competitive landscape the e-CNY initiative may target, source: Chainalysis Geography of Cryptocurrency reports and Kaiko stablecoin market structure research. Key trading monitors include USDT-CNH OTC spreads, USDT and USDC market share shifts on Asia-facing exchanges, and any official e-CNY cross-border pilot updates that could re-route settlement flows, source: Kaiko market data, exchange public dashboards, and BIS/PBoC public updates. |
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2026-01-15 15:00 |
Bank of America CEO Warns Interest-Bearing Stablecoins Could Pull $6 Trillion From Bank Deposits — Trading Implications for USDT, USDC
According to the source, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said interest-bearing stablecoins could take as much as $6 trillion out of bank deposits, flagging direct competition for traditional deposit funding and signaling a potential shift in where cash earns yield. Source: statement attributed to the Bank of America CEO in a Jan 15, 2026 social media post referenced in the prompt. For traders, the CEO’s warning implies potential rotation toward yield-paying stablecoin products and away from low-yield bank deposits, which could influence liquidity conditions across major stablecoins like USDT and USDC and related on-chain settlement volumes. Source: same CEO statement; reference data for deposit trends is tracked by the Federal Reserve H.8 release. |
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2026-01-15 12:45 |
Crypto Whale Deploys $2.27M USDC on HyperLiquid to Long Monero XMR at 2x Leverage - Position Still Growing
According to Onchain Lens, a whale deposited $2.27 million USDC into HyperLiquid and opened a long position in XMR using 2x leverage, with the position still increasing, source: https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2011781832409563638. Based on 2x leverage against $2.27 million collateral, the setup supports up to roughly $4.54 million in XMR long notional on HyperLiquid, source: https://twitter.com/OnchainLens/status/2011781832409563638. The referenced wallet and live position activity can be monitored on CoinMarketMan HyperTracker, corroborating ongoing increases, source: https://app.coinmarketman.com/hypertracker/wallet/0xf35aad55c9941333bfdc69175eba123d8b01338a. |
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2026-01-14 15:48 |
Bubblemaps Flags $NYC Token: Over $1M USDC Extracted via Liquidity Pool Cycling, Trading Risk Alert
According to Bubblemaps on X on Jan 14, 2026, the $NYC token shows suspicious liquidity pool activity with the team extracting over $1M by cycling USDC in and out of the LPs, as detailed in their thread on X (source: Bubblemaps on X, Jan 14, 2026). Bubblemaps also states that NYC was launched by Eric Adams, former mayor of New York, in the same report (source: Bubblemaps on X, Jan 14, 2026). Bubblemaps’ findings indicate traders should approach NYC pairs cautiously given potential liquidity and execution risks associated with the reported LP cycling and monitor on-chain flows referenced in the thread for confirmation of continued activity (source: Bubblemaps on X, Jan 14, 2026). |
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2026-01-14 08:46 |
On-chain Alert: Whale Opens 40x BTC Long on HyperLiquid Worth $31.61M After $1.07M USDC Deposit; 5x ZRO Long Shows $125K Profit
According to @OnchainLens, a whale deposited $1.07M USDC into HyperLiquid and opened a BTC long with 40x leverage, currently valued at $31.61M, highlighting significant high-leverage exposure on the venue (source: Onchain Lens on X). According to @OnchainLens, the same wallet also holds a ZRO long at 5x leverage with a floating profit of $125K, indicating concurrent risk across multiple assets on HyperLiquid (source: Onchain Lens on X). According to CoinMarketMan HyperTracker, the tracked wallet address 0x46e3A8C8135647b48B2e82198E42E0C69EacbAb8 is associated with these HyperLiquid positions, corroborating the on-chain activity and venue linkage (source: CoinMarketMan HyperTracker). According to @OnchainLens, the wallet has previously realized cumulative trading losses totaling $21.4M, providing context on the participant’s historical performance and risk profile (source: Onchain Lens on X). |
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2026-01-14 05:16 |
Bitcoin (BTC) Advocates Push U.S. Congress on Stablecoin Tax Rules — IRS Guidance Highlights USDT/USDC Transaction Taxation
According to the source, Bitcoin advocates are pressing U.S. lawmakers to address how stablecoin transactions are taxed, underscoring uncertainty when tokens like USDT and USDC are used for trading or payments, source: public X post dated January 14, 2026. Under current federal guidance, digital assets are treated as property, so swapping or spending a stablecoin can trigger capital gains or losses and record‑keeping obligations, source: IRS Notice 2014-21 and IRS Form 1040 Instructions (Digital Assets, 2024). Stablecoins serve as primary quote and settlement assets in crypto markets, including for BTC and ETH pairs on major venues, making their tax treatment directly relevant to market microstructure and trading flows, source: Bank for International Settlements, 2023 analysis of stablecoin use in crypto markets. Policy discussions in Congress have included a de minimis exemption for small digital asset transactions to reduce compliance burdens, which CRS notes is intended to facilitate everyday use of digital assets and would be applicable to stablecoin payments, source: Congressional Research Service, 2023 report on virtual currency taxation and de minimis proposals. |
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2026-01-14 04:52 |
Whale 0x218A Faces USD 6.37M Unrealized Loss on 10x BTC, ETH Shorts; Deposits USD 4.8M USDC to Hyperliquid to Avoid Liquidation
According to @lookonchain, whale address 0x218A is sitting on over USD 6.37M in unrealized losses from 10x leveraged BTC and ETH short positions (source: @lookonchain, Jan 14, 2026; hypurrscan.io/address/0x218A65E21EDDeeCE7A9Df38C6bBdd89F692B7Da2). According to @lookonchain, to avoid liquidation the wallet deposited USD 4.8M USDC into Hyperliquid (source: @lookonchain). |
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2026-01-14 01:10 |
$PENGU Jumps 13% As 164M Tokens Are Sold On-Chain For 2.166M USDC At $0.0132 After Wintermute Transfer
According to @EmberCN, after a 13% daily rise, a single address received 164 million $PENGU from Wintermute about one hour ago and then sold the entire amount on-chain for 2.166 million USDC at an average execution price of $0.0132, detailing clear notional size and fill price for trading benchmarks. Source: @EmberCN (X, Jan 14, 2026) According to @EmberCN, both the transfer origin (Wintermute) and the full conversion to USDC occurred on-chain, implying a total notional of approximately $2.166 million at roughly $0.0132 per token for the 164 million $PENGU sold. Source: @EmberCN (X, Jan 14, 2026) |
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2026-01-14 00:25 |
Circle Mints Another $1B USDC on Solana (SOL); 2026 YTD Issuance Reaches $4.25B
According to Onchain Lens, Circle minted another $1B USDC on Solana in the past 8 hours, source: Onchain Lens on X, Jan 14, 2026. This implies an approximate minting pace of $125M per hour on Solana during that window, source: Onchain Lens on X, Jan 14, 2026. Year-to-date 2026 USDC mints on Solana now total $4.25B, with the latest $1B accounting for about 23.5% of the YTD issuance, source: Onchain Lens on X, Jan 14, 2026. |