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Binance Alpha's third STABLE token airdrop is live. Users holding at least 243 points can claim 1053 STABLE, costing 15 points per claim. If rewards remain, the point threshold drops by 5 every 5 minutes. Claims must be made on the official activity page.
Read MoreA crypto payment firm has revealed that stablecoin payments facilitated through partnerships with networks like Visa have silently reached over 100,000 merchants. Most are unaware of the underlying technology, with settlements taking days. Direct on-chain settlement could enable same-day transfers, highlighting a major shift in payment infrastructure.
Read MoreA Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 63% of Americans deem Trump family's over $10 billion crypto profits "inappropriate." Nearly half of Republican supporters worry business dealings could influence policy, highlighting public scrutiny of politicians in volatile crypto markets.
Read MoreCurve's governance team released its H1 progress report, proposing to increase the DAO's protocol fee share from 10% to 30%, resuming preparations for a Swiss nonprofit association, and reducing the 2026 budget to 4 million CHF. The report also details H1 expenditures and security audit budget targets.
Read MoreKITE Foundation has deployed a new audited ERC-20 contract following a security incident. A 1:1 token migration will exclude attacker addresses. EOA users require no action; exchanges will handle migrations. Cross-chain services remain paused. Users are warned against phishing scams during the transition.
Read MoreThe 2026 Blockchain Week is set for November in Bangkok, themed 'EVOLVE'. It will explore institutional adoption, DeFi, tokenization, and Asia's pivotal role in bridging traditional finance with the crypto ecosystem for mainstream integration.
Read MoreNew research analyzes the impact of visible on-chain TWAP orders. Findings show transparency doesn't harm execution quality—it actually improves it for non-toxic flow by tightening liquidity and reducing adverse selection, offering evidence for on-chain trading's superiority over private venues.
Read MoreSecurity firm GoPlus reports that historical versions of the popular VSCode extension Solidity Pro were compromised with malicious code capable of data theft and remote execution. Developers are urged to audit their installed extensions immediately to mitigate supply chain attack risks.
Read MoreThe Binance Alpha token airdrop claim and trading opened on August 19th at 19:00. Users must hold a minimum of 243 Alpha points to participate. Distribution operates on a first-come, first-served basis until the pool is depleted or the event concludes.
Read MoreSecurity firm PeckShield detected two anonymous wallets minting approximately 1 billion MemeCore tokens, consolidating them into a single address holding around $1M worth. This high concentration raises concerns over market manipulation risks.
Read MoreMantle has launched a new website, evolving its brand narrative to focus on "powering borderless access to global capital markets." This strategic refinement, rooted in a year of RWA product development, aims to build an open financial network connecting global participants with institutional-grade on-chain assets, emphasizing liquidity and distribution.
Read MoreDecred released mandatory security patch v2.1.6 on August 19, addressing a critical consensus vulnerability and potential de-anonymization attacks. The update also improves resistance to network-based DoS attacks. Users are urged to upgrade immediately.
Read MoreIran has suspended all direct talks with the United States after alleging U.S. violations of a bilateral understanding. Tehran clarified that recent negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are separate from Washington. Reports indicate President Trump has ordered a halt to engagement pending clearer signs of compromise from Iranian leadership.
Read MoreVietnam is accelerating a regulated cryptocurrency trading pilot to address FATF's AML concerns. The scheme imposes high capital requirements and foreign ownership limits. Five applicants have been approved, while a ban on overseas platform use is being drafted, marking a major regulatory shift.
Read MoreData reveals a TradFi perpetual contract has surpassed Bitcoin's USDT contract in volume on a major exchange. Notably, 10 of the top 15 contracts are traditional assets. This signals rapid integration of traditional finance into crypto-native trading, offering global users easier access to core markets.
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