Everything else across crypto, blockchain, and digital assets. 443 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
The MANTRA token fell to a record low of $0.004126 before the blockchain halted due to an exploit. The team confirmed a vulnerability in the network's software was exploited by an attacker.
The watchlist prints its most structurally significant session since the data set began. BTC $69,802 (+8.6%) — the largest single-day gain since the June 11…
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has expanded its digital yuan network by adding 20 new operators this year, including eight new banks this week. This rapid growth highlights China's aggressive push to integrate its central bank digital currency (CBDC) into the financial system.
Bybit, the crypto exchange hacked for $1.46 billion last year, claims AI tools helped it recover $700 million. This is the first major centralized exchange to publicly quantify AI's role in crypto security.
Neuberger Berman, a $613 billion asset manager, is partnering with Securitize to launch a tokenized high-yield bond fund. The fund will be available on Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Sui blockchains, offering investors new ways to access fixed-income assets.
Kraken is now the first crypto exchange to offer both traditional U.S. stocks and tokenized versions of those assets to European customers. This move marks a significant step in integrating traditional finance (TradFi) with the crypto world.
Stripe has made a massive $7 billion+ investment in OpenRouter, an AI model router that simplifies access to multiple AI models. This move could significantly impact the AI development landscape, particularly for platforms like Venice and Base.
Tokenized equities reached 1.31 million holders over the past month, as monthly transfer volume surged 179% to $23.13 billion and distributed value rose 5.9% to $2.38 billion.
Crypto wallet SafePal reported a breach affecting 40,000 users, exposing order details but not private keys or funds. The company has taken steps to secure the affected accounts and is notifying users.
Shinhan Asset Management and Plume are testing a tokenized fund using a Korean won-denominated ultra-short-term bond fund. This pilot marks a significant step in bringing traditional financial products onto blockchain platforms.
Solana’s proposed fee overhaul would make resource-heavy transactions more expensive while cutting costs for simpler activity, and it increases the amount of SOL burned.
Major stock indexes reached new record highs as factor volatility subsides following a sharp market correction. Strong AI-driven corporate revenue growth, central bank currency interventions, and shifting labor dynamics point to ongoing structural shifts across global asset markets.
A coordinated red session across the watchlist, but the tape remains structurally unconvincing rather than decisively bearish.
An attacker exploited a flaw in an XRP bridge, creating fake deposits to drain millions. The bug went undetected despite multiple audits, highlighting risks in cross-chain bridges. The attacker withdrew 5 million XRP, worth approximately $2.5 million, from the bridge’s reserves.
Harmony has confirmed a security breach where an attacker minted 4 billion ONE tokens without authorization. The exploit was first reported by X user Juiceberg and has raised concerns about the network's security.
Brazil's largest bank, Itaú Unibanco, is collaborating with OpenAssets to test tokenized bonds and funds in a pilot program approved by the Brazilian financial watchdog ANBIMA. This move signals a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized financial instruments in Brazil.
A coordinated red session reverses the five-day green streak. BTC $63,927 (-2.0%), ETH $1,873.33 (-2.7%), SOL $75.71 (-1.5%).
The crypto industry is experiencing a major shakeout, with over 100 projects folding in 2026. This is leaving only the most sustainable protocols with real cash flow and users. The collapse of these projects is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble burst, where many unsustainable businesses failed.
Microsoft discovered that hackers are using the BNB Chain to distribute malware. They trick users into running malicious code on Windows devices through fake CAPTCHAs on compromised websites. The malware is retrieved from the blockchain, making it harder to trace and block.
New XRP Ledger amendment proposals would let institutions encrypt token balances and transfer amounts while giving issuers, auditors, and regulators selective access, targeting $530 million in tokenized Wall Street assets.
A mild coordinated red session across the watchlist. BTC $64,298 (-0.8%), ETH $1,904.70 (-0.4%), SOL $72.92 (-1.4%).
Crypto wrench attacks—where criminals threaten physical harm to force victims to transfer funds—have stolen over $30M in 2026. Data leaks and threats to relatives are widening the physical risks facing crypto holders, with only 12 of 46 documented attempts resulting in payment.
A mild green session with ETH leading. BTC $64,804 (+1.0%), ETH $1,910.33 (+2.2%), SOL $73.73 (-0.4%).
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.