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A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed hackers to steal $116 million in Bitcoin. The exploit affects older models and has prompted urgent warnings from security experts.
Collector Crypt is tokenizing physical Pokémon cards and collectibles on the Solana network to eliminate traditional marketplace friction and expand liquid trading. In a recent interview, the project's CEO discussed regulatory realities, the $CARDS token, and Solana's growing role in real-world asset tokenization.
A mild coordinated green session, but the composition is more interesting than the price action. BTC $64,183 (+1.1%), ETH $1,869.83 (+0.7%), SOL $74.04…
Canadian asset manager 3iQ will oversee 10,000 Bitcoin for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City project. This marks the first time a sovereign nation has entrusted a significant Bitcoin reserve to a private firm.
Solana validators are considering a proposal to increase the daily burn rate of SOL tokens by more than 10 times, while also reducing the rate of new token issuance. This could make SOL more scarce, potentially increasing its value over time.
BitGo has transferred $7.4 billion in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from LayerZero to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This is the largest migration yet, bringing the total value shifted to nearly $15 billion.
Cloudflare has begun rolling out stablecoin wallets, allowing AI agents to pay for APIs and online content. Users can claim wallet handles now, with funding and payment features coming later.
Ethereum researchers have proposed EIP-8361, which would burn a portion of validator rewards to limit staking to 50% of the total supply. This aims to balance decentralization and security on the network.
BNY, one of the world's largest custody banks, is adding crypto staking to its digital asset platform. The service will be powered by Galaxy and targets institutional investors, marking a significant step in mainstream adoption.
Samsung is integrating stablecoin support into its Galaxy phones, potentially turning 800 million devices into crypto wallets. Analysts believe this move could make Samsung a major player in stablecoin distribution.
BlackRock has introduced Ethereum-based tokenized shares for select European money market funds, using JPMorgan's Kinexys platform. This move brings traditional finance closer to blockchain technology, potentially offering faster settlements and 24/7 trading.
Robinhood Crypto General Manager Johan detailed the brokerage firm's permissionless Layer-2 blockchain, which aims to bring its 28 million funded accounts onto Web3 infrastructure, tokenized real-world assets, and DeFi yield vaults.
A mild coordinated green session breaks the longest period of sub-1.5% daily moves since the July 21 bounce window.
Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp warns that AI is making it easier for attackers to find wallet vulnerabilities. The recent Coldcard exploit shows even the most secure wallets can be compromised.
Ripple has invested in Zilo and Licuido to enable the use of tokenized funds as collateral from the point of issuance. This move signals Ripple's push into the tokenized asset space, aiming to streamline capital markets.
Kenya is using the Avalanche blockchain to store and verify 30 million academic credentials, aiming to combat forgery. This initiative allows employers and universities to instantly authenticate degrees and certificates onchain.
Tyler Williams, a key architect of the Trump administration's digital asset agenda, is leaving the Treasury Department. This departure comes as Congress struggles to pass major crypto legislation, leaving the future of U.S. crypto policy uncertain.
A possible fourth sweep of Coldcard wallets may push losses to $114 million. Users have minutes to act if they see their address in the mempool.
Yields on Bitcoin futures have fallen below those of two-year U.S. Treasury notes, a sign of a maturing market. This shift could impact arbitrage opportunities and investor strategies in the crypto space.
BlackRock has launched tokenized versions of its money market funds on both Solana and Ethereum blockchains. The funds use stablecoins for reserves, bringing traditional financial products to crypto users.
Panelists at a Prague industry event argued that Bitcoin is nearing the bottom of an extended downturn and positioned for a move toward $120,000. Expanding corporate treasuries, rising nation-state engagement, and macro debasement are reshaping market dynamics and challenging the traditional four-year cycle.
Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo says digital asset innovation will advance regardless of whether Congress passes the Clarity Act. In a wide-ranging interview, he also addressed prediction markets, financial privacy, and the regulatory outlook in Washington.
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A developer has built Btfy, an experimental blockchain that uses real-world weather observations as a source of unpredictability for consensus, combined with a Verifiable Delay Function (VDF). The project is not production-ready but aims to explore whether natural randomness can reduce reliance on energy-intensive proof-of-work.