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🚨 $2B USDT Minted, Hacks Decline, and Bitcoin’s “Monster Move” Prediction
By Miles Monroe, BlockLeak24 — October 3, 2025
Miles Monroe BlockLeak24
October 03, 2025
💵 $2 Billion USDT Minted on Ethereum
Another wall of stablecoins has just entered the market. Tether confirmed the minting of $2 billion in USDT on Ethereum — one of the largest injections this year.
This isn’t just a headline about supply. Stablecoin mints are fuel. They represent liquidity waiting to enter markets, and historically, large issuances of USDT have preceded waves of trading activity across altcoins. Ethereum remains the primary backbone for these operations, further cementing its dominance as the settlement layer for stable finance.
🔒 Crypto Hacks Down 37% in Q3 — But September Spikes
Data shows losses from hacks fell to $509 million in Q3, a 37% decline compared to earlier this year. On paper, that looks like a win.
But September told a different story: $1 million+ hacks spiked, targeting exchanges and DeFi protocols. The picture is complicated — industry defenses are improving, yet attackers are still finding cracks. Security remains the arms race of crypto, and retail users are caught in the middle.
🚀 Tom Lee Predicts a “Monster Move” for Bitcoin
Market veteran Tom Lee went on CNBC to make one of his boldest claims yet: Bitcoin is primed for a “monster move” in the next three months.
Lee’s argument is built on liquidity, ETF anticipation, and the seasonal strength of Q4. Whether you agree or not, history has sided with October-to-December rallies before. Investors are watching to see if BTC can repeat its pattern and push toward six-figure territory by year’s end.
🎮 Unity Vulnerability Threatens Gamer Wallets
A new vulnerability in the Unity game engine has raised alarms. Security researchers warn attackers can inject malicious code into mobile games, potentially compromising crypto wallets linked to those games.
Gamers using wallets tied to Unity-built apps should be extra cautious and update only from trusted sources. It’s a reminder that Web3 gaming, while promising, still lives under the shadow of basic cybersecurity.
🔗 SWIFT Moves Onto Linea
Ethereum’s reach just extended further into traditional finance. Joseph Lubin confirmed that SWIFT is using Linea, Ethereum’s layer-2, to build its new blockchain-based payments registry.
The fact that the world’s most dominant payments network is experimenting with Ethereum tech should not be underestimated. It’s another sign of convergence between legacy rails and blockchain infrastructure.
📉 UXLINK Faces Token Turmoil
The price of UXLINK dropped 15% to $0.120 as the community prepares to vote on early token unlocks tied to compensation from last month’s hack.
Trading volumes surged as speculators piled in, but sentiment remains fragile. The result of this vote could determine whether UXLINK regains trust or sinks deeper into uncertainty.
🚀 Bitcoin Climbs, Brazil Opens Doors
Bitcoin is continuing its climb above $120,000, helped by uncertainty in U.S. politics. The temporary government shutdown has delayed approvals of new altcoin ETFs, but paradoxically, the pause seems to have only strengthened BTC’s safe-haven narrative.
Meanwhile, Brazil is welcoming crypto miners, offering tax incentives and access to clean energy sources. At a time when U.S. and European regulators keep tightening the screws, Brazil is signaling it wants to be the next global hub for mining.
🔥 Daily Market Analytics (Oct 3, 2025)
Global Market Cap: $4.26T (↑ 1.2%)
BTC: $121,200 (↑ 1.1%)
ETH: $3,510 (↑ 0.9%)
BNB: $1,080 (↑ 1.4%)
Top Gainers:
ZEC (+52%) – momentum continues after last week’s explosive rally
AVAX (+27%) – boosted by Avalanche Treasury’s Nasdaq listing plans
NEAR (+15%) – ecosystem adoption and dev activity driving upside
Top Losers:
ARB (−8%) – profit-taking after recent rally
DOGE (−6%) – weaker volumes, meme coin sell-off
SOL (−5%) – slight cooling despite strong YTD performance