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Large Bitcoin holders, known as whales, have accumulated roughly 113,950 BTC over the past ten weeks, according to market commentary making the rounds among crypto analysts. The renewed buying is being read as a sign of confidence from big investors, with observers debating whether the accumulation points to a coming price rally or simply routine repositioning by major holders.

Four decades after the global moratorium on commercial whaling came into effect, whale populations still face serious dangers. Environmental discussions are highlighting ongoing threats such as ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, ocean noise, plastic pollution and climate change, which continue to hinder the recovery of many whale species despite the end of large-scale hunting.

On the SETI Live podcast, SETI Institute executive Bill Diamond speaks with Dr. Lori Marino, recipient of the 2026 Drake Award, about animal intelligence and brain evolution. Marino, a specialist in whale and dolphin cognition, argues that studying non-human minds on Earth can shape how scientists think about intelligence elsewhere in the universe. The conversation covers dolphin and whale brains, what intelligence means beyond humans, and the search for extraterrestrial minds.

Ethereum is showing a rise in failed transactions alongside muted whale inflows, according to CryptoQuant analysis. The pattern suggests current network activity is being driven more by retail traders and DeFi users than by large holders moving funds. Analysts say such a mix can signal speculative, smaller-scale activity dominating the network rather than accumulation by big investors.

A dead whale has washed up on a beach in Perth, Australia, prompting a mixed public reaction. Some beachgoers took selfies with the carcass in the background, while others stayed away, covering their noses against the strong smell of decay. The scene has drawn attention to how people respond to marine mammal strandings, with the unusual sight attracting crowds despite the unpleasant conditions.

Large Bitcoin holders, known as whales, have accumulated roughly 41,000 BTC over the past ten days while retail investors have been selling, according to a report by Benzinga. The divergence suggests big players may be positioning for a price move while smaller investors take profits or step back. Analysts say whale accumulation is often watched as a signal of confidence, though it does not guarantee where prices go next.

A watermelon-style merge puzzle battle game, 'Kujira Game Online Oceans', launched on Steam on September 30 for 350 yen. The title puts a whale-themed spin on the popular fruit-merging puzzle formula, adding online versus play. It is being covered by Japanese gaming outlets such as AppBank, which reports on mobile and Steam game releases.

A new study suggests the humpback whales of the Arabian Sea may constitute a distinct subspecies. The population is already known as an unusual, non-migratory group isolated from other humpback whales for thousands of years. Marine scientists say formal recognition could strengthen conservation measures for the small, vulnerable population, and the finding is being shared among marine biology and cetacean research communities.

A whale carcass that washed up near Perth has become an unlikely attraction in Western Australia, drawing thousands of onlookers to the area. Great white sharks have been drawn to the site to feed on the carcass, prompting interest from both locals and authorities monitoring the situation.