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Fantom founder Andre Cronje controversially claims true DeFi barely exists beyond niche projects. He argues most protocols are merely 'on-chain finance', relying on centralized governance like traditional banks, and only a few retain genuine innovation.
Read MoreYushu Technology's IPO filing reveals online investors rejected 8,734 shares worth over 1.3 million yuan, while institutional investors fully subscribed. Strategic investors' excess payments were refunded. The discrepancy may signal differing market confidence levels among investor groups.
Read MoreDeribit has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai's VARA, enabling enhanced spot trading services. The partnership with Coinbase as a key liquidity provider will offer clients access to deeper liquidity and hundreds of new assets.
Read MoreIBM and OpenAI have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate secure enterprise AI deployment. The collaboration integrates advanced AI models into IBM's consulting platform and establishes a dedicated practice, targeting key sectors like finance, government, and retail for scaled AI adoption.
Read MoreBinance Wallet's Meme Rush now supports Uniswap's new Pools Trade launchpad on the Robinhood chain. This integration provides meme traders with direct on-chain access, potentially boosting liquidity and user activity on the Robinhood network, reflecting deeper multi-chain infrastructure convergence.
Read MoreA recent high-value phishing attack targeted investors via Google search ads. Hackers impersonated a legitimate platform, resulting in losses of approximately $550,000. Experts warn users to avoid sponsored links and access sites directly.
Read MoreA Bitcoin user lost 1.6 BTC (approx. $103K) as network fee in a single transaction due to a malfunctioning RBF script with no fee cap. The recipient received zero funds, highlighting critical risks in automated crypto transactions.
Read MoreJPMorgan revised its price targets for two tech giants, significantly raising Microsoft's target to $625 from $550 while slightly lowering Oracle's to $200 from $210, reflecting divergent views on their growth trajectories and competitive positioning.
Read MoreDeepSeek-V4-Pro's official version reportedly went live on August 13th. However, its release announcement has since been removed from the homepage, with only a version update note remaining in the API documentation. This sudden change has sparked speculation about the model's status.
Read MoreCircle's Bitcoin tokenized asset, cirBTC, is now live on Ethereum, but its circulation remains minimal at around 40 tokens. Currently available only to qualified institutions via Circle Mint, it aims to expand to other networks in the future.
Read MoreA digital asset infrastructure provider has achieved a key regulatory milestone, with its U.S. entity becoming a FINRA member and registering as a broker-dealer with the SEC. This enables the expansion of its institutional custody, trading, and staking services into the U.S. market, marking a significant step in its global strategy.
Read MoreSouth Korea's sovereign wealth fund KIC has made its first investment in stablecoin issuer Circle, disclosing a $4.1 million stake in Q2 2026. This landmark move signals growing institutional acceptance of core digital asset infrastructure.
Read MoreIn response to low HLP yields, Hyperliquid's founder announced the next network upgrade will introduce auto-rebalancing. Idle USDC in the HLP pool will be automatically deployed into its lending sub-strategy to improve capital efficiency and user returns, leveraging the platform's matured margin and lending infrastructure.
Read MoreOn August 13th, a historic shift occurred in China's capital markets. Changxin Technology, with a market cap of approximately 3.54 trillion RMB, overtook Tencent Holdings to become the country's most valuable listed company. This milestone signals a potential reconfiguration of China's tech landscape and investor priorities.
Read MoreBitcoin miner fee revenue has plunged to just 0.71% of total income, nearing historic lows. The network's hashrate has also dropped 23% from its peak. This signals weak demand for block space, forcing miners to rely almost entirely on block subsidies. Analysts view this as a sector adjustment, not a capitulation.
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