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Bonzo Lend exploited for $9M via Supra oracle price manipulation
Hedera-based lending protocol Bonzo Lend suffered a $9 million loss after the Supra price oracle accepted a manipulated price update. A second attacker extracted ~$1M and claimed white-hat status, pledging to return funds.
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Brazil police bust money laundering ring using shell firms and crypto
Brazil's Federal Police launched Operation Veil of Maya to dismantle a network that allegedly used 87 shell companies to launder proceeds from illegal betting and cryptocurrency transactions.
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Bonzo Lend suffers $9M oracle exploit on Hedera, loses majority of locked value
Bonzo Lend protocol on Hedera lost approximately $9 million after attackers exploited a verification flaw in a Supra oracle contract, causing the platform to shed 77% of its total value locked.
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Bitcoin Policy Institute challenges NYC ruling on self-custodied coin abandonment
The Bitcoin Policy Institute has joined a legal challenge against a New York City case that would classify long-held self-custodied Bitcoin as abandoned property if untouched for five years.
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Crypto IPO pipeline cools as investors shift focus to AI, capital tightens
Crypto IPO activity is slowing due to funding constraints and investor caution rather than regulatory barriers, according to capital markets analysts. Capital is rotating toward AI and macro uncertainty is dampening appetite.
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IMF flags stablecoin risks in financial stress scenarios
The International Monetary Fund has warned that dollar-pegged stablecoins could trigger bank-run dynamics during market crises, raising concerns about systemic stability.
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Gate.io sees $207M in outflows after user theft incident
Gate.io experienced $207 million in net outflows over 7 days following a user theft incident, ranking second among exchanges by outflows. Binance captured $308 million in net inflows during the same period.
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Ethereum's energy footprint now smaller than major UK institution
Following the 2022 Merge transition to proof-of-stake, Ethereum's power consumption has dropped significantly and now uses less electricity than the British Museum, highlighting the network's improved environmental efficiency.
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Robinhood launches Ethereum layer-2 network for tokenized assets
Robinhood has built an Ethereum layer-2 network using Arbitrum technology to support tokenized stocks, crypto applications, and on-chain financial products.
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Bitcoin and ether ETFs end eight-week outflow streak
Spot Bitcoin and ether ETFs recorded a combined $282 million inflow this week, halting eight consecutive weeks of withdrawals that had totaled $9.46 billion.
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Trump DOJ reportedly to drop charges against crypto Ponzi scheme operator
Bloomberg reports the Trump administration's Department of Justice plans to dismiss charges against the alleged architect of a $722M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, marking a significant shift in crypto fraud prosecution policy.
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JPMorgan tests AI agents for dynamic stock-bond allocation
JPMorgan is piloting AI agents that autonomously rebalance between stocks and bonds. Backtests show the top model outperformed a 60/40 benchmark by 0.7% annually with lower volatility, though the bank notes results are simulated and warns of potential crowded-trade risks.
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Polymarket rolls out combo trading feature
Prediction platform Polymarket has launched combo trading, allowing users to bundle multiple market positions in a single transaction.
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Crypto lobby spent $189M on 2026 election campaigns
The cryptocurrency industry has allocated $189 million toward election campaigns in 2026, amid ongoing efforts to shape regulatory policy and advance clarity legislation.
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AI agents discovered Ethereum validator bug; human review confirmed legitimacy
Ethereum Foundation deployed coordinated AI agents to test validator software and identified a remotely triggerable crash vulnerability. Human researchers validated the finding while filtering out false positives from the AI analysis.
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Hedera lending protocol Bonzo exploited for $9M via oracle vulnerability
Bonzo Lend, a major lending platform on Hedera, suffered a $9.05M loss after an attacker exploited a flaw in Supra's oracle signature verification to artificially inflate SAUCE token prices and over-borrow collateral. The protocol has been paused pending recovery efforts.
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Bonzo Lend suffers $9M loss in Hedera oracle manipulation attack
Bonzo Lend on Hedera was exploited for $9 million after an attacker artificially inflated SAUCE collateral value via a flaw in Supra's oracle verifier, enabling unauthorized borrowing.
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Bonzo protocol reports $9M exploit; suspected attacker holds $7M in ETH
Bonzo protocol disclosed a $9M security breach. The suspected exploiter's wallet accumulated over 920 ETH in under an hour, with additional transfers continuing, currently holding approximately $7M in ethereum.
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Hedera exploit suspect accumulates $7M in ETH across multiple rapid transfers
A wallet linked to a Hedera exploit has received over 920 ETH in under an hour, with additional transfers continuing. The account now holds approximately $7M in ETH.
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BonkDAO hit by governance attack; Uniswap proposes V4 burn extension, Moonbeam plans shutdown
Weekly roundup: BonkDAO experienced a governance attack, BNB Chain is developing an AI-focused layer-1 blockchain, Uniswap proposed extending V4 token burn mechanics, and Moonbeam announced a full shutdown.
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JPMorgan backs crypto bill as Trump signals selective legislative stance
JPMorgan has thrown support behind a crypto bill while Trump indicates he may limit signing of other legislation, signaling potential momentum for crypto-friendly policy.
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Solana whale loses $14.2M in theft; attacker bridges to Ethereum
A Solana early adopter's account was compromised and 181K SOL (~$14.2M) was stolen. The attacker liquidated the tokens, moved funds to Ethereum via bridge, and converted them to ETH, according to on-chain researcher Zach XBT.
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Hyundai completes USDT transfer between US and Mexico offices in 7 minutes
Hyundai reportedly transferred Tether stablecoin between its US and Mexico offices in approximately 7 minutes, illustrating practical enterprise adoption of crypto for cross-border payments.
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Crypto market cap gains $170B since early July
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has increased by $170 billion since July 1st, reflecting broader market strength over the period.
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Bitcoin ETFs post first weekly gain since May
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded their first positive week since May, signaling renewed institutional demand after a prolonged downturn.
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Robinhood AI agent feature gains traction with 70K+ beta users
Robinhood reports over 70,000 traders have created agentic accounts since launching a beta AI assistant for equities and options in late May, with plans to extend the feature to crypto traders.
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US housing bill with Fed CBDC ban becomes law without Trump signature
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a provision prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency, has been enacted into law.
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1,773 BTC moved to OKEx in major transfer
Whale Alert detected approximately 1,773 bitcoin transferred to OKEx exchange from an unidentified wallet, worth roughly $113.8 million at the time of the transaction.
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Sky Protocol's annualized revenue run rate hits record $419M
Sky Frontier Foundation reported Sky Protocol's annualized gross revenue run rate reached $419.08M in June 2026. sUSDS holders have accrued over $250M in cumulative yield, Sky Reserves grew to $82.5M, and a new fixed-yield sUSDS product with Pendle Finance attracted $44.1M TVL in its first month.
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Cambridge study: Ethereum energy consumption down over 99.9% after Merge
A Cambridge University study reports that Ethereum's energy consumption has declined by more than 99.9% following the network's transition to proof-of-stake in the Merge.
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Aave introduces Stable Vaults product
Aave has launched Stable Vaults, a new protocol feature. Market observers are assessing whether the launch can sustain momentum in AAVE token performance.
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DOJ seeks to dismiss charges in $722M BitClub fraud case
The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss charges against Matthew Goettsche, who was accused of involvement in a $722 million BitClub scheme. Goettsche was scheduled for trial in October on wire fraud and unregistered securities charges.
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Debate heats up over where U.S. Bitcoin reserve would be held
CoinDesk examines the ongoing discussion about establishing a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, exploring custody options and the legal and operational challenges involved in implementing such a policy.
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Binance CEO flags MiCA risks tied to unregulated wallet activity
Binance's CEO reportedly warned that EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation may amplify risks, citing data that 70% of funds moved to unregulated wallets.
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Whale deposits ~$191M USDC to Aave protocol
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 190.9 million USDC tokens to the Aave lending protocol, signaling potential large-scale liquidity provision or collateral positioning.
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Housing bill's CBDC ban takes effect despite Trump's opposition
A bipartisan U.S. housing bill containing a temporary ban on central bank digital currency development is set to become law at midnight, even without presidential signature. The measure restricts federal CBDC issuance.
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Cambridge study: 31% of Ethereum nodes in US, concentrated on few cloud providers
Cambridge research identifies that roughly a third of Ethereum node activity operates in the US, primarily on AWS, Hetzner, and OVH. The concentration raises concerns about jurisdictional exposure and potential finalization delays if a significant portion goes offline.
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1confirmation founder: RWA tokens to lead next crypto adoption wave
1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino predicts real-world asset tokens—including tokenized stocks, commodities, bonds, real estate, and collectibles—will replace speculative token creation and drive mainstream crypto adoption.
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Hyundai pilots stablecoin transfers between U.S. and Mexico units
Hyundai completed a pilot remittance using stablecoins for internal cross-border transfers between its U.S. and Mexico operations, settling in approximately seven minutes. The South Korean automaker is reportedly the first major company in the region to adopt stablecoins for this use case.
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