The 163% Meme Rally No One Took Seriously—Until Now

Hello and welcome to Crypto Intel, the twice-weekly newsletter covering the latest updates, breaking news, and exciting opportunities in the crypto world.

Some weeks, the market screams. Other weeks, it whispers three different things at once—and dares you to keep up.

This week wasn't about a single breakout or crash. It was about quiet momentum, bold claims, and strange alliances that didn't all check out.

Investors poured billions into digital assets—just as regulators pulled the rug from under a viral narrative.

A tech titan threw his weight behind Bitcoin, but not for the reasons most expected.

When the noise fades, what's left is signal. And this one came from every direction at once.

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Market-Moving News

The stories didn't follow a theme—but they did circle the same tension: who's in control, and who's bluffing.

From funds to foundations to political firebrands, everyone made a move this week. Some turned heads, others just stirred confusion.

But beneath it all, capital kept flowing—and the message was clear: something's coming, and it's already in motion.

Funds

Crypto Funds Add $1B as Ether Sentiment Grows 

Crypto investment products posted $1.04 billion in weekly inflows, with total assets under management (AUM) hitting a new all-time high of $188 billion.

Bitcoin led with $790 million, though that's down from the $1.5 billion weekly average seen over the past three weeks.

According to CoinShares, the inflow slowdown suggests caution as Bitcoin approaches all-time highs.

Meanwhile, Ether attracted $225 million, notching its 11th consecutive week of inflows.

CoinShares' James Butterfill said Ether's proportional inflows averaged 1.6% of AUM, double Bitcoin's 0.8%.

That suggests a "notable shift in investor sentiment in favour of Ethereum."

BlackRock dominated the issuer leaderboard, bringing in $436 million across its crypto funds.

The US market remained the center of activity with $1 billion in inflows, followed by Germany and Switzerland.

Canada and Brazil bucked the trend with outflows of $29.3 million and $9.7 million, respectively.

The Canadian issuer 3iQ recently launched a spot XRP ETF, but it didn't reverse the negative trend.

Despite Bitcoin's price swings—dropping below $105K before spiking past $110K—market sentiment stayed strong.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index registered 66, firmly in "Greed" territory.

For investors, this week's data signals sustained institutional interest, even with cooling BTC momentum.

The uptick in ETH inflows suggests funds may be positioning ahead of a potential post-ETF approval surge.

Policy

UAE Denies Toncoin Golden Visa Claims 

UAE authorities have denied claims that staking Toncoin could qualify individuals for the coveted Golden Visa program.

The rejection came after a statement by TON Foundation CEO Max Crown triggered confusion over eligibility.

Crown had claimed on X that staking $100,000 in TON for three years and paying a $35,000 fee could secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa.

The announcement caused TON to spike 12% over the weekend.

In response, the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Dubai's crypto regulator VARA issued a joint denial.

They clarified that digital asset staking is not recognized under the current Golden Visa framework.

VARA also reiterated that TON is neither licensed nor regulated in Dubai. The SCA backed this position, further cementing the official stance.

Despite the rejection, Crown's post spread rapidly online, leading to speculation about Telegram's growing presence in the UAE.

The TON ecosystem has gained momentum this year, especially after Telegram's collaboration with Elon Musk's xAI.

This isn't the first time crypto and residency perks have intersected, but most nations remain cautious.

For now, only officially approved investment routes apply to UAE residency.

For investors, this serves as a reminder to verify token-related claims—especially those involving legal status or government programs.

Hype-fueled surges can vanish just as quickly under regulatory heat.

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Politics

Elon Musk Launches Party That 'Embraces Bitcoin' 

Elon Musk confirmed on Sunday that his newly announced America Party will support Bitcoin, stating "fiat is hopeless."

The move came after over 1.2 million users voted in favor of the party's creation in an X poll.

Tesla and SpaceX's CEO has long been vocal about crypto, with Tesla still holding over 11,500 BTC.

That stake, currently valued at around $1.26 billion, makes Tesla a top 10 public BTC holder.

Musk also has a history with Dogecoin, often moving its price with a single post.

However, he's had a hot-and-cold relationship with Bitcoin, once calling it "too high," which tanked the price in 2021.

The new political venture arrives amid Musk's intensifying feud with Donald Trump.

He's openly criticized Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," calling it "destructive" and warning it could cost millions of jobs.

Musk questioned the GOP's new initiative to reduce debt while increasing spending by $3.3 trillion.

He has hinted the America Party will act as a true alternative to the two-party system.

While policy specifics are still vague, Bitcoin's inclusion adds a new crypto-friendly voice to US politics.

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow noted that embracing BTC could give Musk a political edge.

For investors, Musk's latest pivot could renew public discourse around Bitcoin's role in American finance.

Just don't expect policy clarity overnight—celebrity-driven narratives tend to stir markets more than they settle them.

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Miss it, and you're stuck playing catch-up. Catch it early, and you're already on the next move before the rest even notice.

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Crypto Know-How: Who Is Vitalik Buterin?

Vitalik Buterin is one of the most important figures in crypto—he's the co-founder of Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain after Bitcoin.

He launched Ethereum in 2015 to let people build apps and smart contracts on a decentralized network.

Unlike Bitcoin, which focuses mostly on payments, Ethereum lets anyone create tokens, NFTs, or DeFi apps. That makes it the foundation of much of the Web3 ecosystem today.

Vitalik was just a teenager when he started working on Ethereum. Before that, he wrote for Bitcoin Magazine and was known for explaining complex ideas in simple terms.

He's still heavily involved in shaping Ethereum's future, including its shift to proof-of-stake and new features like gas caps to improve performance.

If you're using crypto beyond Bitcoin, chances are you're using something he helped make possible.

Everything Else

• Jack Dorsey launched Bitchat, a decentralized Bluetooth-based messaging app that enables encrypted, internet-free communication via mesh networks.

• Bhutan is embracing crypto tourism by integrating Binance Pay with local merchants to modernize payments and attract younger, tech-savvy travelers.

• Japan's Metaplanet added 2,205 more BTC to its balance sheet, bringing total holdings to 15,555 bitcoin and deepening its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

• The US Secret Service has quietly become one of the largest crypto crime enforcers, seizing nearly $400M in digital assets via blockchain tracing and industry partnerships.

• Vitalik Buterin proposed EIP-7983 to cap Ethereum transaction gas at 16.7M, aiming to reduce bloat and improve performance as the network moves toward modularity.