Bitcoin follows strength in gold despite weak stocks. ’No limit’ to size of strategic BTC reserve. CZ denies rumours of Trump stake in Binance US. HYPE bounces as it adds 20% margin requirement. S & SEI lead alts after large TVL increases. WLFI completes token sale for $550m. Vote to reduce SOL’s inflation fails to pass. Russia using crypto to bypass oil sanctions. 3AC increases claim on FTX, jeopardises re-org. Vermont drops staking case against Coinbase. Stablecoin market cap reaches ATH $235.7bn. US seizes $86m crypto linked to Silk Road ops. Coinbase Ventures to lead Base on Echo platform.