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Chainlink's strategic reserve wallet has acquired an additional 92,000 LINK tokens, worth ~$1.1M. Over the past 30 days, the cumulative purchase totals 598,300 LINK (valued at ~$5.62M). The reserve now holds 5.67 million LINK, sparking discussion about its long-term market strategy.
Read MoreA security team successfully replicated a critical transaction replacement vulnerability in an old version (1.22.1) of a hardware wallet's Ethereum application. The flaw allowed attackers to swap transactions during user review if they controlled device-host communication. The vendor has since patched the issue and confirmed no user funds were lost.
Read MoreTencent open-sources its Hunyuan Hy4 preview model with 770B total parameters and a 1M context window. Built on MoE architecture, it excels in coding, office tasks, and demonstrates emerging self-improvement capabilities in R&D.
Read MoreBitcoin's stagnation near $80,000 places significant financial strain on entities holding massive BTC reserves. This article analyzes three potential paths amid high dividend costs and current valuations: issuing new equity, selling Bitcoin, or cutting dividends, exploring the market implications of each.
Read MoreCalifornia's AB 2409 bill has passed both legislative chambers and awaits the governor's signature. It bans public officials from issuing meme coins and prohibits their public offering to state residents starting in 2027, marking the first comprehensive state-level regulation of such assets in the U.S.
Read MoreBinance Futures will launch five new USDT-margined perpetual contracts for TEMU, MRK, IONQ, MARA, and PDD starting August 28, 2026. These contracts offer up to 20x leverage with funding rates settled every 8 hours, expanding the platform's derivatives portfolio.
Read MoreSoftBank is reportedly seeking a $10 billion loan to refinance debt linked to its investments, including in OpenAI. The move highlights its continued focus on AI and strategic financial restructuring amid evolving market conditions.
Read MoreUpbit will end support for Synthetix (SNX) trading on September 28, affecting the SNX/BTC pair. Users must withdraw their SNX holdings by October 28. After this date, the exchange will not process related assets.
Read MoreDunamu, parent company of Upbit, partners with Visa to develop stablecoin payment solutions and AI-driven financial services. The collaboration aims to merge digital asset tech with global payment networks, focusing on cross-border transfers and AI commerce agents.
Read MoreOpenAI CEO Sam Altman forecasts achieving internal AGI by late 2026, with 80% of the path already covered. The upcoming Astra model automates research tasks, while the company develops a full ecosystem including hardware and chips to support its AGI subscription service vision.
Read MoreAn Ethereum Foundation-backed privacy tool has awarded a $5,000 bounty to a researcher for disclosing a vulnerability that could weaken key generation entropy. The flaw was patched in March with no user funds lost, highlighting proactive security practices and responsible disclosure in the ecosystem.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals Metaplanet, a major Bitcoin holder, transferred 1,350 BTC (worth ~$108M) to an exchange, sparking market speculation. Previously accumulating a massive position, its moves are closely watched for insights into institutional behavior.
Read MoreThe new Fed Chair's first major speech at Jackson Hole is imminent. Markets are focused on three key areas: the true policy stance, potential long-term framework reforms, and coordination with the Treasury on interest rates and debt management. These structural issues may outweigh near-term rate decisions.
Read MoreLiquid Capital founder Jack Yi shares his Bitcoin market outlook, predicting a brief pullback before a rally toward $86K. He plans to take profits at this level, noting potential for significant correction. Yi emphasizes the bull trend remains intact, advising against short positions even at resistance levels.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs suggests markets may be too focused on central bank speeches at Jackson Hole, underestimating how oil price movements could impact inflation and financial markets. Falling oil prices could ease inflation expectations and support risk assets.
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