Sofia Almeida
Sofia Almeida writes about crypto and multi-asset investing at PortfolioTrackr: tracking coins, stocks and commodities together in one live portfolio.
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Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $643M After Binance Hack: The BreakdownNew
The biggest spot bitcoin ETF outflow in four months, what drove IBIT and FBTC selling, and how to set drawdown alerts when crypto turns volatile.
Binance Reopens Withdrawals After $6.3B Hack: Tracking Your RiskNew
The Binance hack exposed how much of your crypto sits on exchanges you don't control. Here's how to see exchange vs self-custody balances in one view.
The $6.3B Binance Hack: What Exchange Custody Risk MeansNew
The North Korea-linked Binance breach exposed how fast stolen funds move. Here's how to track crypto across exchanges and gauge custody risk.
Treasury Sanctions 11 Over North Korean Crypto LaunderingNew
The U.S. sanctioned 11 people tied to a North Korean IT worker scheme that moved crypto through Garantex. What it means for your exposure.
Moody's Rates RLUSD A2: What a Stablecoin Rating MeansNew
Moody's gave Ripple's RLUSD an investment-grade A2 rating. Here's what a stablecoin credit grade actually tells holders and when it matters.
Ripple Wins Final OCC Approval for a US Trust BankNew
Ripple secured final federal approval for a national trust bank, bringing RLUSD under OCC oversight. What it means for XRP and crypto holders.
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys, Spends $205M on STRC BuybacksNew
Strategy halted its Bitcoin purchases and bought back $205M of STRC preferred shares on Oct 26. What the move means for your exposure.
Tokenized Stocks vs Real Shares: Why 22 Firms ObjectNew
What OKX and ICE's tokenized equity venue actually offers, how token versions differ from the shares you own, and why 22 companies are pushing back.
Bitcoin Holds $81K as Volatility Cools to Nvidia LevelsNew
Why Bitcoin's calmer swings above $81,000 can be a constructive sign, and how to watch crypto and stocks together with alerts on both before the Fed.
Bitcoin Falls Below $82K While ETFs Add $528M: The SplitNew
Bitcoin dropped under $82,000 on October 22 even as spot ETFs pulled in $528M. Here is why price and flows diverged, and what it signals.
Bitcoin Falls Below $82K as AI Doubts Hit Risk AssetsNew
Bitcoin dropped under $82,000 on Oct 22 as AI jitters, Tesla earnings and rising oil weighed on risk. What the headlines confirm and what to watch next.
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules: What ChangesNew
The OCC just issued the first final rule under the GENIUS Act. Here is what we know, what is still unclear, and how to check your stablecoin exposure.
IBIT Draws $665M, Biggest Bitcoin ETF Inflow Since October 2025New
BlackRock's IBIT pulled $665M and US Bitcoin ETFs $527M in a single day. What the inflows signal and how to check your crypto exposure now.
JPMorgan's Deposit Token on Ethereum: How It Differs From Stablecoins
JPM Coin moved to Ethereum for institutions. What a bank deposit token actually is, how it differs from a stablecoin, and what it means for retail.
JPMorgan Brings JPM Coin to Ethereum: What It Means
JPMorgan is expanding its JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum for institutional clients. What's confirmed, what isn't, and how to check your exposure.
Circle Targets 40 New Markets: What USDC Growth Means
Circle's push into 40 markets across Asia, Africa and Latin America signals wider USDC adoption. Here's what it means for your stablecoin exposure.
Judge Keeps Gemini's $5M Settlement: What It Means for Holders
A US judge refused to void Gemini's $5M CFTC settlement on October 16, 2026, even though both sides asked. Here is what retail holders should check now.
Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000 as Risk-Off Hits Asian Markets
Bitcoin dropped under $81,000 on October 15 as equities sold off and Treasuries rallied. Here's what the move means and how to check your exposure.
Kraken Buys Saldo Bank: What It Means for EU Crypto Users
Kraken's Saldo Bank deal pushes it into cash, tokenized stocks and credit in one app. Here's what changes for crypto-plus-equity investors.
Kraken Gets Full VARA License for AED Crypto Trading in Dubai
Kraken's October VARA approval opens regulated dirham crypto trading in the UAE. Here's what it changes for local and global investors.
Standard Chartered Adds RLUSD Custody: What It Means for Holders
Standard Chartered now custodies Ripple's RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, with a Dubai base and a planned LMAX collateral link. Here's what we know and don't.
DATA Network Migrates to Sui: What the $30M Deal Means
DATA Network is retiring its own chain for Sui, backed by a $30M Sui Foundation investment. What's confirmed, what isn't, and how to check your exposure.
Ether ETF Outflows Hit 9 Days as Solana Inflows Stall
Nine straight days of ether ETF outflows and a broken Solana inflow streak point to shifting crypto sentiment. Here's what the flows reveal.
Crypto Volatility a Year After the $19B Flash Crash
Volatility has cooled since last year's crash, but single-day swings still hit hard. Here's how to measure crypto risk inside a mixed portfolio.
Thailand to Allow Bitcoin and Ether ETFs From Oct. 16
Thailand's SEC set rules for locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFs starting Oct. 16, even as US crypto ETF outflows near $1B this month.
Greece's 10% Crypto Tax vs Europe: How the Rates Compare
Greece's new 10% crypto gains tax sits between Cyprus at 8% and Italy at 33%. See how Europe compares and how to build gains reports for tax season.
Samsung Wallet Adds USDC on Solana: What It Means for Crypto
Samsung Wallet is adding USDC transfers for US Galaxy users on Solana, with Coinbase as custodian. Here is what is confirmed and what to watch.
Bitcoin Falls Under $84K as $550M in Longs Get Liquidated
Why forced liquidations send Bitcoin into sharp drops, and how to set a downside alert and check your crypto allocation before the next one.
Pudgy Penguins' Abstract L2 Shuts Down After Heavy Losses
Pudgy Penguins-backed Ethereum Layer-2 Abstract is shutting down after 'tens of millions' in losses. What it means for NFT and crypto holders right now.
Bitcoin Near $85K: Why $84K Is the Level to Watch
Bitcoin hovers near $85,000 with $84K the line that could open $80,000. See why Binance outflows matter and how to catch a support break early.
OKX and NYSE Parent File for 24/7 Tokenized US Stocks
OKX and ICE filed with the SEC for a round-the-clock tokenized US stock platform. What the filing says, what it doesn't, and what to check now.
Why a Weak Jobs Report Pushed Bitcoin Toward $87,000
Weak US jobs data cleared Bitcoin's $85,000 sell wall and lifted it to January highs. Here's how rate-cut bets move crypto and how to watch key levels.
Community Banks Sue Over Crypto Trust Charters: What It Means
The ICBA lawsuit against the OCC could reshape who holds your crypto in custody. Here's what's at stake for the firms investors are exposed to.
Bitcoin Stuck at $85K: How to Set Alerts for the Breakout
Bitcoin keeps rejecting $85K after soft inflation data. Here are the price levels worth watching and how to get alerted within a minute of one breaking.
FCA Opens UK Crypto Applications: What It Means for You
The FCA is now accepting crypto authorization applications, with a February deadline ahead of the 2027 UK regime. Here's what retail investors should do.
Bitcoin ETFs Gain While Ether ETFs Bleed: What Flows Mean
Why $3.1B flowed into Bitcoin ETFs as Ether funds turned red, and what this rotation signals for holding both alongside your stocks.
Hester Peirce Is Leaving the SEC: What It Means for Crypto
The SEC just clarified token buybacks and network upgrades days before 'Crypto Mom' exits. Here's what shifting US policy changes for your crypto holdings.
Bitcoin ETF Flows Flip Positive: What It Means for You
US spot bitcoin ETFs swung from a $5.8B outflow hole to $800M in net inflows. Here is what that turnaround signals for crypto allocators.
KelpDAO Sues LayerZero Over $292M rsETH Exploit: What It Means
KelpDAO is suing LayerZero over a $292M rsETH bridge exploit. What the lawsuit claims, what's still unknown, and how to check your exposure now.
Bitcoin Steadies Near $84k as the Bond Selloff Pauses
Bitcoin held near $84,000 on Sept 25 as the bond selloff paused and the euro slipped. What retail investors should check now and watch next.
MoonPay Buys North Capital for $60M: What It Means
MoonPay is acquiring SEC-registered North Capital in a $60M all-stock deal aimed at tokenized securities. Here's what we know and what to watch.
BitMEX Is Closing: How to Get Your Crypto Out and Tracked
BitMEX shut down on September 23. Here's how to withdraw your funds, reconcile final balances, and move your crypto tracking to an active exchange.
CFTC Warns on 'Mention Market' Bets: What It Means for You
The CFTC flagged manipulation risk in prediction-market 'mention' contracts on Sept 23, 2026. What's confirmed, what isn't, and what to check now.
Bitcoin ETFs Just Pulled In Nearly $1 Billion in a Day
Spot bitcoin ETFs saw their biggest daily inflow in 11 months on Monday. What the numbers say, what they don't, and what to check in your own portfolio.
ECB Launches Pontes to Settle Tokenized Assets in Central-Bank Money
The ECB just launched Pontes to settle tokenized assets without stablecoins. What it means for your crypto and euro exposure, and what to watch next.
Grayscale's Zcash ETF Split: What Changes for Your Shares
A 3-for-1 forward split triples your Zcash ETF shares but not their total value. Here's what it does to your cost basis and how to track it.
SBI Backs dtcpay in $25M Round: What It Means for Stablecoins
SBI Group just backed stablecoin payments firm dtcpay in a $25M Series A. What we know, what we don't, and how to check your crypto exposure now.
SEC Innovation Exemption: What Tokenized Stocks Mean Now
The SEC issued an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks. See what's confirmed, what isn't, and three checks for your portfolio.
Zcash Hits a Record: How to Track a 20% Altcoin Spike
See how ZEC topped 20% to a record after Paradigm's reveal, plus how to set price alerts and gauge a volatile altcoin's weight in your portfolio.
Deutsche Bank Enters Crypto Custody: What It Means for You
Deutsche Bank is close to launching bitcoin and ether custody for institutions in Europe, pending approval. What retail investors should check now.
Clarity Act in Trouble: What It Means for Crypto Holders
Republicans rejected the Democrats' counteroffer on September 15, and the Clarity Act's odds just dropped. Here is what crypto investors should check now.
DOJ Seeks $61M in USDT Tied to Iranian Oil: What It Means
The US DOJ is moving to seize $61M in crypto it links to sanctioned Iranian oil sales laundered on Binance. What retail investors should check now.
Bitcoin Held $78K While AI Stocks Fell: What It Means
Bitcoin held near $78,000 as AI stocks sold off. See what its behavior during the pullback says about crypto as a portfolio diversifier.
Blockstream Refuses Ransom in $47M Liquid Bitcoin Hack
Blockstream rejected a ransom demand over ~600 BTC taken in a Liquid exploit. What retail investors should check about their exposure right now.
Why Bitcoin Dropped Before the CPI Print
Bitcoin fell toward $77,000 ahead of the CPI release. Here's why crypto now moves on macro data and how to watch it alongside your stocks.
Armstrong Says Bitcoin Has Bottomed: Should You Believe It?
What Brian Armstrong's bitcoin bottom call means for your positions, and how to set BTC price alerts before the next move catches you off guard.
Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent at $21B Valuation
Nasdaq is putting $100M into Kraken parent Payward at a $21B valuation. What retail investors should check right now, and what's still unknown.
Coinbase CEO Says Bitcoin Has Bottomed: What It Means
Brian Armstrong called the bottom in Bitcoin on Sept 10, 2026. What his claim rests on, what it doesn't, and how to check your own crypto exposure.
Liquid Network Hacked for $320M: Bitcoin Holders Face the Headline, Not the Drain.
A Bitcoin sidechain used by exchanges lost $320M in a hack on Sept 7, 2026. What's confirmed, what isn't, and how to check your own exposure.
Bitcoin ETFs Took In $3.8B While Price Fell Below $79K
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in nearly $1B in a week as BTC dipped under $79,000. Here is how to watch ETF positions and price swings in one place.