Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
A mysterious crypto whale has purchased over 143,000 HYPE tokens, worth approximately $6.26 million, within a 12-hour period, according to on-chain data. This massive acquisition has sparked significant market interest and speculation regarding the token's future trajectory.
Read MoreAn Indian wooden sailing vessel caught fire and sank near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. Indian authorities are investigating the incident after contacting the ship owner.
Read MoreRecent reports about failed funding talks between DeepSeek and Alibaba have been clarified by insiders. Sources reveal Alibaba never actually participated in negotiations, contradicting earlier media claims of collapsed discussions between the AI firm and tech giants.
Read MoreA U.S. federal court has approved Aave's plan to recover assets, allowing the transfer of about $71 million in frozen Ethereum to a controlled wallet. This follows an April hack attack attributed to a North Korean-linked group. The court also granted legal immunity to those involved in the on-chain governance process.
Read MoreTON's price has sharply declined, breaking below the crucial $2.50 level to trade around $2.49. It recorded a nearly 8.8% drop in 24 hours amid significant market volatility, prompting calls for heightened risk management.
Read MoreChina's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a pioneering plan for AI ethics review and services. The initiative aims to establish practical governance pathways and collaborative mechanisms, supporting responsible innovation and high-quality development in the AI sector.
Read MoreSolana project Solstice has released its Season 1 airdrop details. Users can now check their SLX token allocations. The team confirmed that points and airdrop eligibility for those who missed the limited-time registration window have been revoked.
Read MoreA former Singapore Navy captain stole approximately US$1.7 million worth of USDT from a friend's cold wallet. The funds financed luxury watches, gambling, and mortgage payments. Following blockchain tracing, he confessed to the crime driven by investment losses and was sentenced to 6 years and 10 months imprisonment.
Read MoreByteDance is reportedly increasing its annual AI infrastructure budget by approximately 25%, with total investment potentially reaching 200 billion yuan. This move aims to counter rising chip costs and accelerate its strategic expansion in cutting-edge AI fields like large models and cloud computing.
Read MoreLeading digital asset exchanges, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini, are urging U.S. lawmakers to revise the anti-market manipulation provisions in the CLARITY Act. They argue the current wording could unfairly restrict the listing of emerging tokens, potentially stifling market diversity and innovation.
Read MoreTrump Media & Technology Group reported a staggering $405.9 million net loss in Q1. Unrealized losses on digital assets and equity securities, primarily from a declining Bitcoin portfolio, drove the majority of the loss. Despite minimal revenue from Truth Social, operating cash flow remained positive for the fourth consecutive quarter.
Read MorePrediction market platform Kalshi has entered a landmark partnership with Madison Square Garden, becoming its official prediction market partner. The high-traffic Sixth Floor concourse has been renamed the Kalshi Concourse, integrating prediction markets into a major sports and entertainment venue.
Read MoreA leading CEO argues Wall Street's growing Bitcoin involvement represents inevitable mainstream adoption, not a threat to its core principles. He sees Bitcoin competing with global capital while transforming traditional asset monetization, viewing institutional entry as a sign of ecosystem maturity.
Read MoreEthereum's share of total DeFi value locked has dropped from 63.5% to around 54%, a yearly low. While still leading with ~$45.4B TVL, competitors like Solana and BNB Chain are gaining significant market share.
Read MoreGoldman Sachs has significantly delayed its forecast for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Citing persistent inflation pressures, the bank now expects the first cut in December 2026, with a second following in March 2027, as core PCE inflation is projected to stay around 3%.
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