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NEAR Intents' SHIELD system intercepted over $50 million in transfer attempts linked to the Bitget exploit, freezing approximately $503,000. The protocol opted to forgo bounty rewards, asserting that crypto infrastructure should not facilitate laundering stolen assets. This action has ignited industry debate on the ethical responsibilities of decentralized protocols.
Read MoreWhile futures markets price in a near 70% chance of a Fed rate hike in October, UBS analysts challenge this view based on historical precedent. Over the past 35 years, the Fed has never raised rates in the month immediately preceding a midterm election, making a consecutive hike after September politically risky.
Read MoreBlockchain monitoring reveals 3,568 BTC worth approximately $297 million was transferred from a single address in just 9 hours. This unusually large transaction has triggered market speculation, with analysts closely tracking the funds' destination for potential price implications.
Read MoreAave founder Stani Kulechov revealed plans to potentially integrate a token burn mechanism into Aavenomics 3.0. The upgrade aims to automate protocol revenue-based buybacks, enhancing AAVE's value capture and security incentives through a revised tokenomics model.
Read MoreSecurity firm SlowMist reveals Apple's latest critical update patches a zero-day vulnerability actively exploited to steal crypto wallet assets from iPhones. The flaw primarily affects pre-iOS 27 versions. Users are urged to update all Apple devices immediately and avoid suspicious apps and links.
Read MoreThe U.S. CFTC has approved the launch of Coinbase Clearing LLC, a clearing house using USDC as its native settlement asset. Designed for 24/7 operations and USDC collateral, it completes Coinbase's regulated derivatives infrastructure, potentially reshaping market competition.
Read MoreKey overnight developments on Sep 29: OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 over safety; AI assistant Instinct raises $1B at $10B valuation. US regulators clarify crypto asset rules, while stablecoin payment infrastructure advances. Political and financial investigations also in focus.
Read MoreOver $252 million worth of tokenized stocks have been deposited into DeFi protocols, with Uniswap leading as the primary gateway. This movement highlights growing convergence between traditional equities and decentralized finance ecosystems.
Read MoreAnthropic's IPO filing reveals explosive growth with $4.59B revenue in FY2025, up 1088% year-over-year, yet operating losses exceed $8B. Heavy reliance on a few major clients without long-term contracts exposes financial risks, testing investor appetite for high-valuation AI firms.
Read MoreMarket pricing shows a 70.9% chance the Fed raises rates by 25 bps in October, with nearly 60% odds of a cumulative 50 bps hike by December. We break down the latest CME FedWatch data and what it signals for monetary policy ahead.
Read MoreOndo Perps, the perpetual contracts platform from Ondo Finance, has launched spot trading for 12 tokenized stocks and ETFs. These assets can be purchased and used as collateral to open short perp positions. To mark the launch, all spot trading fees are waived for the first 30 days.
Read MorePresident Trump announced plans to build the largest steel plant in the United States in Iowa. The facility is projected to produce 10 million tons of steel annually and create approximately 6000 new jobs, marking a significant boost to domestic manufacturing.
Read MoreCoinbase is introducing a mobile card pack feature where each digital card drawn corresponds to a real physical collectible card. Users can store the digital version in a vault or opt to have the physical card shipped to them, blending digital convenience with tangible ownership.
Read MoreLedger's CTO challenges the notion that only 30% of Bitcoin is vulnerable to quantum computing. He argues that unexposed public keys exist in many places beyond the blockchain, and transaction initiation reveals them. Citing Google research, he stresses that hiding keys is insufficient, and a migration to post-quantum cryptography is ultimately necessary.
Read MoreArbitrum Foundation launches a security program subsidizing smart contract audits for ecosystem projects, including testnet apps, mainnet projects, and cross-chain migrations, to reduce costs and enhance network security.
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