Crypto Roundup: TON Launches UAE Golden Visa for Stakers, $8.6B BTC Whale Moves, Drake Name-Drops Bitcoin

TON Launches UAE Golden Visa Program for Crypto Investors

The Open Network (TON), a blockchain network closely tied to Telegram, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at crypto-savvy individuals seeking residency in the United Arab Emirates.

Key Details:

• Visa Type: 10-year UAE Golden Visa

• Eligibility: Stake $100,000 in Toncoin (TON) for three years

• Processing Fee: One-time payment of $35,000

• Timeline: Visa processing completed within 7 weeks of document submission

• Yield: Participants may earn an estimated 3–4% annual yield on staked TON

• Family Coverage: Includes spouse, children, and parents (standard government fees apply)

TON confirmed that the staked funds are locked using a verifiable smart contract on its blockchain, ensuring transparency and user custody. The initiative represents a growing convergence between digital assets and real-world privileges such as residency.

Source: TON

$8.6 Billion in Bitcoin Moves After 14 Years—No Sell-Off in Sight

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has revealed that an eye-popping $8.6 billion worth of Bitcoin moved across eight wallets last week—wallets that hadn’t been touched in over 14 years.

Why it matters:

Despite the massive transaction size—10,000 BTC per wallet—Arkham says there are no signs of a sell-off. The movement appears to be part of an address migration, possibly upgrading from legacy Bitcoin addresses (1-) to Native SegWit addresses (bc1q-), which offer improved security and reduced transaction fees.

“There are no indications that this whale is selling Bitcoin,” Arkham wrote on X.

Large dormant wallets moving coins can often trigger market anxiety. However, in this case, the intent appears to be technical hygiene, not liquidation.

Drake Name-Drops Bitcoin in New Track

Canadian rap icon Drake just gave Bitcoin another nod in pop culture with a shoutout in his new song, "What Did I Miss?"

"I look at this s— like a BTC, could be down this week, then I’m up next week."

This isn’t Drake’s first brush with crypto. In 2022, he famously bet $1 million in BTC on the Super Bowl. His latest lyric reflects the volatile nature of the asset—mirroring real investor sentiment with streetwise swagger.

Despite growing adoption, Bitcoin still remains well below its total addressable market. Source: River

Such mainstream mentions underscore how Bitcoin is moving from a niche financial instrument to a broader cultural icon.

Final Thoughts

Today’s headlines underscore a common theme: crypto is expanding its reach—from government programs and blockchain innovation to pop culture and whale activity. Whether you're staking for a visa, tracking billion-dollar BTC transfers, or catching crypto lyrics in a rap track, the digital asset space is evolving fast.

Stay informed. Stay secure. Stay ahead.