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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.
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.
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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.
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AMLBot launched AI Tracer, a tool that lets anyone track stolen digital assets without needing forensic expertise. The service uses AI to trace transactions, even complex ones, across blockchains.
Several users of the long-defunct crypto exchange reported that distribution agents had begun releasing funds to reimburse creditors for some of their 2022 losses.
The XRP Ledger is getting an upgrade next week that brings back two features previously removed due to critical bugs. The update includes five proposed amendments, focusing on security and functionality improvements.
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Institutions now account for 72% of crypto trading, reducing market volatility and driving growth in tokenized assets. This shift signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets as a stable investment class.
Twenty-eight global banks, including JPMorgan and Citi, successfully moved real money across borders using blockchain technology in a live pilot. This marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized money in traditional finance.
This year's crypto hacks total $972 million, with most losses coming from stolen keys and governance failures rather than code bugs. Experts warn that audits alone don't guarantee safety, highlighting the need for stronger security practices.
BNY, the world's largest custodian, is adding blockchain-based digital ownership records for tokenized funds while keeping its existing systems. This move targets the $8.6 trillion transfer agency market, aiming to streamline fund transfers and improve transparency. The initiative is expected to begin in 2027, with the first tokenized funds to be issued by the end of the year.