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LayerZero has introduced a new trading infrastructure for crypto and tokenized assets, backed by Citadel Securities. The ZRO token surged 20% following the announcement.
Solana is voting on proposals that could increase daily SOL token burns to $800,000 and slow new token creation. Two of the three proposals aim to reduce SOL supply growth by speeding up inflation decline and raising fee burns from about 650 SOL to as much as 9,000 SOL daily.
BounceBit is shutting down its blockchain and migrating to BNB Chain after a $3 million exploit. The attacker stole 286.5 million BB tokens from nine wallets, prompting the team to halt block production.
Zcash (ZEC) hit its highest price since 2018, nearing $850, as traders bet on a potential Grayscale ETF. The surge was fueled by nearly $10 billion in 24-hour futures volume, showing strong speculative interest.
Binance has introduced Agent OS, a platform that connects AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to its exchange. Users can set up AI agents to trade crypto, though safeguards prevent direct access to funds. Users remain responsible for overseeing the agents' actions.
The Paul Ryan Foundation and Digital Asset are launching a pilot program to distribute state benefits using blockchain technology. The RISE program will combine and distribute benefits across three US states starting in 2027.
BitMart, a crypto exchange that announced its shutdown earlier this month, is now considering a partial restart and payouts to creditors. The exchange has hired White & Case as restructuring counsel, with a detailed plan expected by September 9.
Crypto analyst Ryan Watkins believes Solana (SOL) is poised for a significant recovery. He notes that retail investors and funds have largely given up on SOL, leaving only dedicated holders. This could set the stage for a strong comeback. The asset is one of three in a major index alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and another asset.
Crypto criminals are increasingly using AI to exploit vulnerabilities and hack IT firms. TRM Labs found a 40% rise in AI-powered crypto crimes over the past year. This trend highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals in the crypto space.
Solana has reduced its blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds for the first time since the network's genesis. The change is part of a broader effort to cut network latency, with a long-term target of 200 milliseconds.
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.