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CoinMarketCap has appointed former Chief Product Officer David Salamon as its new CEO. Salamon, instrumental in building CMC AI and the on-chain data platform DexScan, will lead the company's intensified focus on trusted data and AI-native strategy. Former CEO Rush steps down after five years to pursue new ventures.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a prominent trader known as 'Machi Big Brother' opened a 99.7 BTC long position with 40x leverage on Hyperliquid, valued at ~$8.31M. The address holds over $127M in open longs but has accumulated nearly $29M in historical losses, highlighting extreme risk appetite.
Read MoreThe SEC's Division of Corporation Finance updated its crypto FAQ, stating that token buybacks by functional, operational networks do not constitute securities. This provides regulatory clarity but hinges on the network being genuinely operational, not just promising future returns.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a newly created wallet "0x80Fa" withdrew 17,500 QNT tokens (worth approximately $4.69 million) from Coinbase in a single transaction. This substantial movement has drawn attention to potential holder strategies, indicating possible institutional accumulation, asset relocation, or long-term holding intentions.
Read MoreEvernorth, a major XRP treasury company, is nearing a crucial milestone for its Nasdaq listing. Shareholders of its SPAC, Armada Acquisition Corp. II, will vote on the business combination on September 30. Approval would clear the final major hurdle for public trading. The firm plans active deployment of its substantial XRP holdings.
Read MoreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang criticizes speculative AI doomsday predictions as irresponsible and lacking scientific basis. While acknowledging risks, he emphasizes that safety controls, evaluation, and monitoring must receive equal investment as performance, stating that safety is an integral part of AI technology.
Read MoreA major investment entity significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings by 1,666 BTC last week, bringing its total stash to 847,666 coins. This substantial accumulation during recent market fluctuations is drawing close scrutiny regarding institutional sentiment and long-term crypto valuation.
Read MoreThe Iranian rial plunged to a historic low of 2.4 million per US dollar on Monday. This sharp decline follows heightened US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with the currency losing over 2.3% of its value since Saturday, highlighting the severe economic impact of geopolitical friction.
Read MoreA sharp drop in NEAR's price on September 28 triggered a major on-chain liquidation event. Approximately 748,091 NEAR (worth ~$3.67M) from a leveraged position was forcibly closed, underscoring the risks of high leverage during crypto market volatility.
Read MoreBlockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed the money laundering group behind Bitget's $387 million hack is publicly soliciting new clients. Members were also linked to the $292 million Kelp DAO laundering. Funds move via cross-chain bridges and privacy tools, a recurring pattern post-TraderTraitor attacks.
Read MoreThe ratio of tokenized fund market cap to stablecoins has surged from 2.99% to 11.39% in two years, nearly quadrupling, signaling strong on-chain demand for yield. Tokenized real-world assets now hold a notable share of the ~$3000B stablecoin market, led by treasuries and money market funds, though transferability and interoperability remain key hurdles.
Read MoreJPMorgan analysts suggest the recent pullback in global AI-related trades has improved positioning and valuations, making the sector more attractive. They highlight constructive fundamentals and abundant opportunities within the AI supply chain, particularly in semiconductors. Strong earnings and clearer commercialization paths could reignite investor interest.
Read MoreA Morgan Stanley strategist argues rising bond yields are far from threatening stock market stability. She suggests investors focus on narrowing European high-yield credit spreads, a key economic health indicator, rather than fixating on 10-year Treasury yields alone.
Read MoreJPMorgan reports US non-financial corporate cash surpluses at highest since 1958, while overall capital spending remains modest. Bitcoin has broken above the $85K miner production cost, easing sell-pressure risks. Global stock buybacks are projected to reach $1.7 trillion.
Read MoreA three-year study of sandwich attacks across six major blockchains reveals Solana recorded approximately 28 million incidents. Transactions protected by Jupiter Ultra's privacy features showed significantly lower attack rates. The research highlights that application-layer routing and privacy design are more critical than base-layer technology, though validators remain a risk vector.
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