On May 11, a whale who previously profited $2.27 million from a long position in APE has taken a new leveraged position in LDO, according to BlockBeats On-chain Detection. The whale utilized a 5x leverage to long 8.69 million LDO tokens. The value of this new position is approximately $3.72 million. Previously, the same whale incurred a loss of around $194,000 from a long position in LDO.

USD.AI has announced via Twitter that its developer, Permian Labs, has repurchased 338,806,273 CHIP tokens from investor allocations, representing 3.39% of the total supply. According to Foresight News, this buyback adds to a previous repurchase of 31,731,287 CHIP tokens, which accounted for 0.32% of the total supply. The cumulative buyback now totals 3.71% of the overall CHIP token supply.

An insider trader previously profiting $2.27 million in a single day with APE has reentered the market, according to Foresight News. The trader has taken a leveraged long position on 8.69 million LDO tokens, valued at approximately $3.72 million, using 5x leverage. This address had previously incurred a loss of $194,000 on a long position in LDO.

California has received its last shipment of Middle Eastern oil, marking a significant moment for the state as it grapples with the highest fuel prices in the nation. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting the arrival of a supertanker in Long Beach, which delivered the final batch of oil from the Middle East. This development comes as California continues to face soaring fuel costs, a situation that has been exacerbated by various factors including supply chain disruptions and regional market dynamics. The state's reliance on foreign oil has been a topic of discussion, and this latest shipment underscores the ongoing challenges in balancing energy needs with economic pressures. The transition away from Middle Eastern oil is part of a broader shift in California's energy strategy, as the state seeks to diversify its sources and reduce dependency on foreign imports. This move is expected to have implications for both the local economy and the broader energy market. As California navigates this transition, the focus remains on finding sustainable solutions to manage fuel prices and ensure energy security for its residents.

Southbound funds recorded a net purchase of 71 million yuan today. According to Jin10, in the Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shanghai), Alibaba-W and Kuaishou-W saw net purchases of 1.192 billion Hong Kong dollars and 988 million Hong Kong dollars, respectively. Xiaomi Group-W experienced the highest net sales, amounting to 155 million Hong Kong dollars. In the Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shenzhen), SMIC and Pop Mart recorded net purchases of 937 million Hong Kong dollars and 141 million Hong Kong dollars, respectively, while Tencent Holdings had the highest net sales, totaling 1.274 billion Hong Kong dollars.

China's recent transition away from deflation is seen as a positive development for Beijing. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this change is largely attributed to increased energy costs resulting from the ongoing conflict in Iran. The rise in energy prices has played a significant role in altering China's economic landscape, providing a boost to its financial outlook. This shift marks a notable change in China's economic trajectory, as the country navigates the complexities of global market dynamics influenced by geopolitical tensions.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.69T, up by 0.52% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $80,280 and $82,479 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $80,919, up by 0.12%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include OSMO, SAGA, and MOVE, up by 131%, 18%, and 12%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Bitcoin News Today: 75% of Bitcoin's Hashrate Backs Stratum V2 — The Biggest Mining Decentralization Crypto News: Bitcoin and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs While US Consumer Sentiment Crashes to All-Time Lows Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Surges Past $82,000 After Trump Rejects Iran Peace Deal — Senate Votes This Week Could Push Higher Market movers: ETH: $2336 (+0.30%) BNB: $652.4 (+0.21%) XRP: $1.4516 (+1.81%) SOL: $95.24 (+0.77%) TRX: $0.3508 (+0.37%) DOGE: $0.10989 (+1.00%) WBTC: $80709.17 (+0.11%) U: $1 (+0.00%) ADA: $0.2776 (+1.91%) XAUT: $4655.73 (-1.16%) Top gainers on Binance: OSMO/USDT (+131%) SAGA/USDT (+18%) MOVE/USDT (+12%)

iZOO Logic has reported that BankGhost Builder is being promoted on Telegram as a malware-as-a-service tool. According to NS3.AI, this platform is designed to support over 700 banks globally. The advisory highlights that BankGhost Builder integrates payload generation, phishing infrastructure, and credential theft capabilities, facilitating fraud and account takeover attempts.

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