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Japan's July industrial output and retail sales significantly exceeded forecasts, showing resilient consumer spending. This strong data reduces reasons for the BOJ to delay policy tightening, intensifying market expectations for further interest rate hikes.
Read MoreA major Ethereum whale has significantly increased a long position by adding 13,000 ETH, bringing the total to 45,000 ETH with an average entry of $2,486. The position now faces an unrealized loss of $3.35M, with liquidation at $2,251 becoming a key market focus.
Read MoreBitcoin has surged past the $78,000 mark, reaching a high of $78,099.25. Despite a minor 0.15% dip in the last 24 hours, market volatility remains elevated. Investors are advised to monitor the situation closely and implement robust risk management strategies.
Read MoreThe Fed Chair's hawkish Jackson Hole speech triggered sharp but orderly market moves. Short-term rates and the dollar surged, while long-term bonds and stocks held steadier. Markets appear to accept near-term policy tightening as a necessary trade-off for achieving long-term economic stability and inflation control.
Read MoreOn August 31, a major DeFi protocol on Cronos Network was exploited, resulting in an estimated loss of $74 million. The incident prompted an emergency network-wide halt. Blockchain data indicates the attacker only managed to bridge out roughly $6 million to Ethereum before the suspension, leaving approximately $60 million still trapped on Cronos.
Read MoreBNB has broken below the crucial $680 support level, currently trading at $679.52 with a 24-hour decline of 1.86%. Heightened market volatility underscores the need for cautious risk management amid shifting conditions.
Read MoreFollowing a security incident, Solana-based banking protocol Avici has completed full refunds plus an additional 10% compensation to affected users. The refund costs were covered by its card partner. The issue was isolated to specific contract balances, with core wallets and functions remaining secure. Contracts have been upgraded and monitoring continues.
Read MoreU.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island early Sunday, according to American officials. Intelligence indicated Iran's Revolutionary Guard was preparing to fire mine-carrying missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. stated it continues to monitor the vital waterway to ensure maritime security, in a move that risks escalating regional tensions.
Read MoreCME FedWatch data indicates a 43.1% probability the Fed holds rates steady in September, with a 56.9% chance of a 25-bps hike. The market is recalibrating expectations, with a 29.3% probability of a pause in October, signaling growing speculation that the tightening cycle may be nearing its end.
Read MoreOn August 30, Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN announced co-founder Luke Dashjr has resigned and divested his stake due to fundamental disagreements on mining's future. Dashjr is launching a new mining project, CONVOY, while OCEAN continues its transparent, non-custodial pool operations.
Read MoreThe Ethereum sandwich attack bot Jaredfromsubway.eth has extracted over 117,000 ETH worth $295 million since March 2023. Despite being exploited for $7.5 million in a counter-attack, overall profits from such tactics have plunged 75%, highlighting the volatile and high-risk nature of automated DeFi arbitrage.
Read MoreThe Bank of Korea warns that rising income from the semiconductor export boom could fuel stronger consumer spending. If demand outpaces supply, inflation may accelerate again. This demand-side pressure influenced recent interest rate hikes.
Read MorePolygon has disclosed previously unreported security vulnerabilities affecting its proof-of-stake network, involving Bor and Heimdall clients. The issues, including denial-of-service risks and validator resource exhaustion, were resolved via Austin and Kyoto hard forks before public disclosure, with no exploitation on mainnet.
Read MorePakistan's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib urges that policy-making must advance at 'computational speed' rather than traditional committee pace to keep up with blockchain innovation, warning that bureaucratic delays risk regulatory obsolescence.
Read MoreSouth Korea's four major won-based exchanges now hold approximately $3.4 billion in staked crypto assets, serving over 1.22 million users. The market shows a split between asset concentration on Upbit and user dominance on Bithumb, highlighting robust demand for staking services with significant monthly rewards.
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