Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
Clanker has established an ecosystem fund to redirect protocol fees towards rewarding creators and communities contributing to its ecosystem and Farcaster, while also supporting infrastructure development. Further details on management and participation are forthcoming.
Read MoreEthereum's share of the non-USD stablecoin supply has dropped from 90% to 65%, signaling a rise of rival blockchains. Despite this, Ethereum remains the primary platform for stablecoin issuance, with its user base surging, reflecting the sector's rapid expansion and structural evolution.
Read MoreA major DeFi protocol has made a critical breakthrough following a security exploit. The team has identified key information related to the attackers and is now proactively sending on-chain messages to multiple Ethereum wallets holding stolen funds, initiating negotiations for asset recovery.
Read MoreBitcoin is currently in a consolidation phase, lacking a clear trend. Whale order books reveal a resistance wall around $67,500 and $67,950-$68,050, with buy support clustered between $65,600-$65,800 and a stronger base near $64,900. The market's next move hinges on which side absorbs these orders.
Read MoreA recent DeFi analytics report reveals a severe security landscape for Q1 2026. Hackers stole over $168.6 million from 34 protocols using methods like private key compromises and smart contract exploits. While down year-over-year, major individual attacks highlight persistent vulnerabilities in key management and code audits.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a major Ethereum holder sold 1,323 ETH at an average price of $2,050, incurring a loss of $1.264 million. The sale occurred just three hours ago, marking the holder's first move since late January.
Read MoreA massive wave of cryptocurrency options, with a notional value exceeding $21 billion, expires today. Data reveals Bitcoin options dominance is rising, but overall market sentiment remains weak with declining volatility, signaling bearish characteristics. Confidence recovery requires more time and capital.
Read MoreIntensifying competition in the perpetual DEX market initially cut the leading platform's share significantly. By expanding into new asset classes like commodities and equities, it has now rebounded to command 64% dominance, with its core protocol upgrade driving over 30% of total volume.
Read MoreIran claims to have broken the myth of US military invincibility, stating it is the only nation to have successfully destroyed multiple advanced US systems including THAAD missile defenses, F-35 fighters, tankers, and AWACS aircraft, signaling a potential shift in regional power dynamics.
Read MoreMercor, a startup providing training data for leading AI firms, confirmed a major security breach originating from a supply chain attack on the widely-used LiteLLM open-source library. Hackers implanted malicious code to steal credentials, with another group claiming access to 4TB of internal data, including source code and potentially sensitive client project information, raising critical concerns about AI supply chain security.
Read MoreBarcelona-based RWA tokenization platform Brickken has secured €3 million in a Pre-A funding round led by Dedagroup and GRX. The capital will strengthen compliance infrastructure, enable tokenization of diverse assets like stocks and real estate, and fuel expansion into the EU and UAE markets.
Read MoreA leading exchange will temporarily suspend deposit and withdrawal services for Polygon, Kaia, and Flare networks to support upcoming protocol upgrades. Specific maintenance schedules are announced, urging users to avoid asset transfers during these periods to prevent potential losses.
Read MoreKorea Investment & Securities is evaluating a potential acquisition of shares in Coinone, one of South Korea's top cryptocurrency exchanges. The move signals a strategic entry by traditional finance into the digital asset sector, following a pattern similar to previous industry consolidation.
Read MoreDiamante Financial has secured $1.5M in strategic funding to advance its quantum-resistant Layer-1 blockchain. The investment will fuel the development of its mainnet, built on FIPS 204 post-quantum cryptography, to safeguard digital assets against future quantum computing threats.
Read MoreRecent data reveals that large Bitcoin holders, possessing between 100 and 10,000 coins, are facing significant losses. Glassnode's analysis indicates a seven-day moving average realized loss surpassing $200 million daily, highlighting market volatility's impact on major investors. This trend underscores the high-risk nature of the crypto market.
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