Amir Rocha

Amir Rocha

// BIO_DATA

I’m Amir Rocha, a reporter who believes you shouldn't need a computer science degree to understand the future of money. I spend my days translating technical developments from Zero-Knowledge rollups into clear, actionable insights for SEC filings. After 8 years in the blockchain space, I’ve learned that the most important story isn't the price, but the technology underneath. I write to help you spot the difference between genuine innovation and a marketing gimmick

// RECENT_TRANSMISSIONS (361 posts)

February 2, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Trump Denies $500M Abu Dhabi Deal Signed by Son Eric; WLFI Jumps 11%

Documents show UAE royal Sheikh Tahnoon funneled $187M to Trump entities days before inauguration—while seeking restricted AI chips.

February 2, 2026 Cryptocurrency

BitRiver Founder Arrested; Russia’s Largest Miner Faces Bankruptcy

Igor Runets faces tax evasion charges while En+ Group pushes the sanctioned mining giant into bankruptcy proceedings over $9.2M in debts.

February 2, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Bitmine Corners 3.55% of Ethereum Supply; Paper Losses Swell to $6.6B

Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 4.285 million ETH, controlling 3.55% of the total supply despite sitting on $6.6 billion in unrealized losses.

February 2, 2026 Cryptocurrency

Epstein Files: Adam Back & Peter Thiel Named in New DOJ Release; Blockstream Denies Direct Funding

New DOJ files reveal a 2014 email increasing Jeffrey Epstein’s Blockstream allocation to $500k and show Peter Thiel discussing Bitcoin regulation with the financier.

February 2, 2026 Cryptocurrency

UAE Fund Acquires 49% of Trump’s World Liberty Financial for $500M

A UAE royal fund signed a $500M deal for nearly half of the Trump family’s crypto project days before the inauguration.

February 2, 2026 Cryptocurrency

‘Hyperunit Whale’ Liquidated for $250M; Wallet Linked to Ex-BitForex CEO Left With $53

The trader who made $200M shorting the October tariff news has given it all back, triggering a $1B liquidation cascade on Hyperliquid.

February 2, 2026 Cryptocurrency

BitRiver CEO Igor Runets Arrested; Mining Giant Faces Tax Charges Amid Corporate War

Igor Runets faces house arrest as a 1.2 billion ruble dispute with energy giant En+ escalates, signaling a turbulent new phase for Russia’s sanctioned mining sector.

February 1, 2026 Cryptocurrency

BitMine Stakes $1B ETH in 48 Hours; Exchange Reserves Hit Decade Lows

BitMine Immersion Technologies locks 342,560 ETH into staking contracts, exacerbating a historic liquidity crunch as exchange balances fall below 9%.

February 1, 2026 Cryptocurrency

UAE National Security Adviser Bought 49% of Trump’s World Liberty Financial for $500M

Undisclosed deal signed days before inauguration sent $187M directly to Trump entities as UAE sought AI chip access.

February 1, 2026 Cryptocurrency

SBF Pivots to Trump From Prison Cell; Ellison Walks Free

While key witness Caroline Ellison secures early release, SBF attempts a ‘MAGA pivot’ from prison despite Trump’s explicit refusal to consider a pardon.