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Kalshi wins Sixth Circuit ruling to operate event contracts in Ohio, Tennessee
Prediction market platform Kalshi secured a federal appeals court decision permitting its event contracts to remain operational in Ohio and Tennessee, marking a regulatory victory for the blockchain-based trading venue.
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New wallet moves $39M in HYPE tokens from major exchanges
A newly created wallet withdrew 428,640 HYPE tokens (valued at ~$39M) across Bybit, Kraken, Wintermute, Gate, and OKX within 8 hours, according to on-chain tracking.
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SEC clarifies token buybacks, staking receipts may not trigger securities rules
SEC staff issued FAQs clarifying that token buybacks and ongoing development of functional crypto networks generally do not constitute "essential managerial efforts" under the Howey test. Staking receipt tokens may qualify as digital tools or commodities depending on structure.
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AlphaFi halts deposits and loans following oracle malfunction
AlphaFi has disabled new deposits and loans after an oracle error. The Sui Foundation is providing support as users are instructed to withdraw from four Slush strategies immediately.
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$187M USDC transferred to Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 187 million USDC from an unknown address to Aave, signaling potential large-scale liquidity activity on the lending protocol.
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Circle Foundation partners with UN agencies on stablecoin aid payments pilot
Circle Foundation is collaborating with the UN Development Programme and World Food Programme to pilot regulated stablecoin payments for humanitarian assistance, aiming to reduce costs and improve transparency in aid distribution.
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Binance warns of address poisoning scams targeting copy-paste errors
Binance highlights address poisoning attacks, where scammers use lookalike wallet addresses to trick users into sending funds via copy-paste mistakes. Unlike hacks, these rely on human error and cannot be reversed on-chain.
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Ethereum node sync now faster and leaner with optimizations
Vitalik Buterin notes that Ethereum nodes can now sync in under half a day with disk usage under 500GB, thanks to EIP-4444 and client team optimizations. Further improvements expected from Glamsterdam and new sync protocols.
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SlowMist probes Safari vulnerability targeting iOS crypto users
Security firm SlowMist is investigating a Safari-based attack exploiting patched iOS flaws (versions 18.4–18.6.2) that may target cryptocurrency holdings; impact on newer iOS versions remains unclear.
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Ethena expands USDe stablecoin strategy to tokenized stocks via Binance
Ethena has partnered with Binance to extend its USDe basis-trade strategy into equity perpetuals, using Binance's tokenized stocks as collateral while hedging exposure through USDT perpetuals. The move broadens USDe's delta-neutral approach beyond crypto assets.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth disclosed Bitcoin holdings in Coinbase wallet
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's financial filing revealed he holds Bitcoin in a Coinbase wallet, according to Decrypt reporting.
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Retail investors accumulated 107K BTC in Q3
According to River, individual holders added approximately 107,000 BTC to their holdings during the third quarter, signaling sustained retail demand.
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Ethena expands USDe backing to tokenized stocks via Binance partnership
Ethena has partnered with Binance to collateralize its USDe stablecoin with tokenized equities as spot collateral, using equity perpetuals for hedging. The move extends Ethena's delta-neutral model from crypto into real-world assets.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth disclosed Bitcoin holdings in annual filing
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's annual disclosure filing revealed he holds Bitcoin in a Coinbase wallet, valued between $16,000 and $65,000, according to Decrypt.
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Bitget exchange suffers $350M hack across multiple blockchains
Bitget experienced a major security incident resulting in $350M in losses across 7 blockchains, with 5 wallets compromised. The attack occurred over a 3-hour window and Arkham has identified 26 associated hacker addresses.
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Solidity compiler update released
Vitalik Buterin announced a new version of the Solidity compiler, the primary language for Ethereum smart contract development.
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Barclays flags equity risk as bond yields erode stock appeal
Barclays warns that rising bond yields are reducing the relative attractiveness of equities, with the equity risk premium near multi-decade lows. Oil above $100 and potential central-bank tightening add to market headwinds despite solid earnings.
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Bond volatility hits 9-month high as crypto and stocks remain unfazed
Fixed-income markets are experiencing elevated volatility at levels unseen since March, while Bitcoin and traditional equity volatility indices stay near yearly lows, signaling a divergence in risk sentiment across asset classes.
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Bitcoin holders exit positions differently than in past bull-market peaks
Bitcoin holders are liquidating positions, but the pattern differs from previous market tops, suggesting a shift in exit behavior or market structure.
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Bitcoin ETF options volatility retreats to 12-month lows
IBIT options implied volatility has fallen near the bottom of its annual range following Bitcoin's recent rebound, per Saxo Bank's analysis of derivatives pricing.
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Bitget breach, ECB blockchain settlement, Binance stock trading, Coinbase retail IPO access
Bitget disclosed a $351.6M security breach. The ECB launched blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. Binance expanded into stock trading and deepened USDC ties with Circle. Coinbase opened IPO access to U.S. retail investors.
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Bitcoin bounces back above $85,000
Bitcoin has recovered to trade above the $85,000 level, according to CoinDesk reporting.
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KelpDAO developer files lawsuit against LayerZero over $292M bridge exploit
A KelpDAO developer has initiated legal action against LayerZero following a reported $292 million bridge exploit, marking an escalation in accountability for cross-chain protocol vulnerabilities.
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Whitehat secures 3,832 NFTs after Magic Eden vulnerability discovery
A security researcher moved thousands of NFTs from multiple wallets following a suspected vulnerability on Magic Eden. Yuga Labs confirmed the assets are secure and will be returned once the risk is mitigated.
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KelpDAO developer sues LayerZero over $292M bridge exploit
Evercrest, a KelpDAO developer, filed suit against LayerZero, alleging the protocol approved a single-verifier configuration in writing but later warned another developer about the same risk, contributing to a $292M bridge exploit.
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Ethena broadens USDe collateral mix with Binance equity derivatives
Ethena is diversifying the assets backing its USDe stablecoin by incorporating Binance bStocks and equity perpetuals into its basis trading strategy.
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Litecoin drops 11% following Bitwise's LIT exchange-traded product debut
Bitwise introduced a new Litecoin exchange-traded product, coinciding with an 11% decline in LIT token price. The source hints at additional context worth investigating.
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Altcoins surge as Bitcoin holds steady; Quant leads gains
Majority of major altcoins rallied with Quant up 39% in 24 hours, while Bitcoin consolidated near $84k. Altcoin season index reached three-month highs.
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Zyfai launches tokenized stock yields on Base for NVIDIA, Apple, Meta, Google
Zyfai announced support for tokenized equities on Base, enabling users to swap from DeFi yield positions into stock yield positions. The platform uses rule-based agents to manage risk and rebalancing while users retain custody via Smart Accounts.
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Tezos rolls out Quantumnet quantum-resistance initiative
Tezos has launched Quantumnet, an early-stage effort to prepare its blockchain against potential quantum computing threats to cryptographic security.
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Tezos launches Quantumnet to prepare for quantum computing threats
Tezos has introduced Quantumnet, a project aimed at mitigating potential quantum computing risks to blockchain security. The initiative addresses long-standing concerns about quantum computing's threat to cryptographic systems underlying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
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Binance expands stock offerings with 25 new assets and enhanced trading tools
Binance announced expansion of its traditional finance offerings, adding 25 new stocks to its spot trading platform alongside new price alerts, upgraded charting, and support for bStocks as margin collateral and grid trading.
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SEC Commissioner Peirce proposes privacy-preserving compliance verification
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce argues that excessive KYC/AML data collection obscures actual risk detection and suggests zero-knowledge proofs as an alternative to verify compliance while protecting user privacy.
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Magic Eden security incident: 3,832 NFTs moved to protective custody
A security vulnerability on Magic Eden prompted Yuga Labs to move 3,832 NFTs into whitehat protective custody. The assets are reported safe and will be returned once the risk is resolved; holders were advised to revoke NFT permissions.
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Researchers propose Zcash-inspired privacy layer for Bitcoin transactions
Academic researchers have published a specification for "Shielded Bitcoin," a design that would obscure transaction senders, receivers, and amounts using privacy techniques similar to Zcash. Details on how BTC would enter and exit the system remain to be addressed in future work.
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Researchers propose privacy protocol for Bitcoin modeled on Zcash design
Academic researchers have published a design framework for enabling private transactions on Bitcoin using techniques similar to Zcash's privacy model, advancing discussion around on-chain transaction confidentiality.
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Bitcoin ETF outflow deficit reversed to $800M inflow
Bitcoin ETFs have swung from a $5.8 billion net outflow deficit in July to $800 million in net inflows year-to-date, signaling renewed institutional demand.
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KelpDAO sues LayerZero over $292M rsETH exploit, claims written endorsement
KelpDAO filed a lawsuit against LayerZero and Bryan Pellegrino regarding an April 18 exploit that resulted in $292 million in rsETH losses, alleging LayerZero had endorsed the bridge configuration in writing.
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Fed proposes rules for stablecoin yield programs under GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve has put forward regulatory guidance to implement the GENIUS Act, with provisions addressing stablecoin yield offerings.
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