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Allocation Update - Q2 2026

Q2 2026 carried forward our focus on advancing Ethereum’s resilience and capabilities, supporting key work in zero-knowledge proofs, client diversity, formal verification, and open-source tooling. See the list below of the projects and ecosystem efforts supported this quarter as builders build and strengthen the network. Explore the full list...

Announcing a Trillion Dollar Security grant for WEBCAT

The Ethereum Foundation’s Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) initiative is proud to announce a grant allocation to Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) to support the continued development of WEBCAT. WEBCAT is an open source tool that lets browsers verify that code served by an enrolled website matches what its developers...

Announcing the Platåberget Testnet

tl;dr: Meet Platåberget: Glamsterdam's (Gloas + Amsterdam) early testing ground open to public participation. This upgrade comes with breaking changes for application developers. Notably, any tool that relies on a hardcapped maximum gas limit (think wallets, indexers and gas estimators) will break and needs to be updated. Please use this...

Bybit schedules hot-wallet migration for September 4

Bybit says it will move USDC between hot wallets during an infrastructure upgrade; the planned transfers should not be mistaken for evidence of a breach.

Coinbase resolves September 3 Ethereum send and receive delays

Coinbase recorded a temporary delay affecting some Ethereum sends and receives on September 3; the exchange said trading, fiat rails and customer funds were unaffected.

How to Check a Bridge Page Before Connecting a Wallet

A security-first checklist for bridge URLs, supported chains, fees, destination address and confirmation screens.

How to Compare DeFi Dashboards Without Getting Lost

A practical guide to comparing dashboard fields, protocol labels, wallet data and update times.

How to Keep DeFi Records After Each Transaction

A simple record-keeping workflow for transaction hashes, screenshots, notes, network names and wallet labels.

How to Organize Wallets by Purpose

A workflow for separating learning, testing, storage and recurring DeFi activity into clearer wallet roles.

How to Read a DeFi Lending Market Before Supplying Assets

A practical framework for reviewing collateral, utilization, liquidation and protocol documentation before using a lending market.

How to Review DeFi Help Center Articles

A guide to checking help center ownership, article date, product scope and warning language before following steps.

How to Review Token Approval Risks Before Connecting a Wallet

A practical educational checklist for reviewing wallet permissions.

How to Set Slippage Without Turning a Swap Into a Blind Trade

A beginner checklist for understanding slippage controls, trade size and wallet review screens.

How to Use Block Explorers After a DeFi Action

A beginner guide to finding status, confirmations, contract addresses, events and wallet history on a block explorer.

NYSE Taps Blockchain.com to Reach Crypto Investors With Tokenized Stocks

Blockchain.com and NYSE Group signed a preliminary agreement to give the crypto exchange's users access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

BNB Chain crosses $1B in tokenized stocks, ETFs as market hits $3.7B

Tokenized stocks and ETFs on BNB Chain reached $1.1 billion as the broader market climbed to $3.7 billion, putting the network’s share at roughly 30%.

Andreessen Horowitz, DeFi Education Fund ask SEC to exempt DEXs from registration

The proposed exemption could foster innovation in DeFi by reducing regulatory burdens, but may also heighten scrutiny on less decentralized platforms. The post Andreessen Horowitz, DeFi Education Fund ask SEC to exempt D

Bitcoin ETFs stretch $3.1B inflow streak as Ether funds turn red

Ether ETFs shed $3 million Tuesday after seven days of inflows, following an $8 million outflow from Zcash funds at the start of the week.

Researchers Earn $6,500 After Hacking OpenAI With Anthropic's Claude

A rival’s own AI model ended up doing the heavy lifting in a breach against OpenAI. Researchers at Hacktron AI used Anthropic’s Claude to write working exploit code. The entire intrusion took under 72 hours. OpenAI ultim

Vitalik Buterin says Hegotá could be Ethereum’s last ‘normal’ fork

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin said PeerDAS marked the start of Ethereum’s transition “from being just a blockchain to being something much more powerful.”

Ingenieros de Robinhood acusados en caso de insider trading en Hyperliquid

Dos ingenieros de Robinhood enfrentan cargos de fraude por operar futuros de Hyperliquid antes de los listados de tokens, según los fiscales. El post Ingenieros de Robinhood acusados en caso de insider trading en Hyperli

Is Your MetaMask Wallet Safe After the Security Incident?

A MetaMask security incident hits part of its infrastructure. Find out what it means for your wallet and staked ETH.

Bernstein expects ‘aggressive’ rulemaking from SEC, CFTC, following CLARITY Act failure

Bernstein said the federal agencies will publish new regulations to compensate for the time lost negotiating the CLARITY Act, after its cloture vote failed on Tuesday.

0x calls Uniswap v4 hooks a mistake after finding 54% are malicious, Hayden Adams pushes back

The debate highlights the ongoing challenge in DeFi of balancing innovation with security, emphasizing the need for robust verification systems. The post 0x calls Uniswap v4 hooks a mistake after finding 54% are maliciou

Deutsche Bank awaits regulatory nod to launch institutional crypto custody solutions

Germany’s largest bank is awaiting regulatory approval to launch institutional custody solutions for Bitcoin, Ether and select stablecoins before expanding into tokenized assets.

Revolut says no direct contact after $3 million public ransom demand

Revolut says it received no direct contact despite separate ransom demands for $3 million in Monero and 10,000 Bitcoin from competing breach claimants.

Crypto-friendly institution Franklin Templeton brings its tokenized collateral service to Bybit

Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market shares can be used as collateral for USDT or USDC trading credit lines on Bybit while earning yield on the underlying assets.

Bitcoin ETFs Take Nearly $1B in a Day as Average Holder Returns to Profit

The funds pulled in more on Monday than across the whole of last week, when they posted the weakest net inflow of their history.

Magic Eden legacy approvals leave $5.7 million in NFTs exposed to exploit before rescue

Magic Eden legacy approvals exposed $5.7 million in NFTs to an exploit before whitehats rescued 23,155 tokens.

Uniswap Founder Reveals Sam-Bankman Fried Paid 7 Figures for Uniswap.com and Lost It

Hayden Adams says SBF once paid seven figures for the Uniswap.com domain and aimed it at a fork. Uniswap got it back free. The post Uniswap Founder Reveals Sam-Bankman Fried Paid 7 Figures for Uniswap.com and Lost It app

Tom Lee's Bitmine Buys Another $47M of ETH, Taking It to 4.9% of Ethereum Supply

Bitmine has staked 84% of its tokens, a position it projects will generate some $358 million a year in staking rewards.

Sentora’s Morpho vaults face outflows after MetaMask security incident

The incident highlights the interconnectedness of DeFi platforms, where security issues can trigger widespread financial instability and depositor anxiety.

Sentora Targets Aave V4 With Proposal to Share Half of Market Revenue With DAO

TL;DR: Sentora submitted an ARFC request to operate independent lending markets on Aave V4, sharing 50% of protocol revenue with the Aave DAO at zero operational cost to the community treasury. The initial Ethereum deplo

SMBC Nikko partners with Uniswap on Japan-compliant DeFi gateway targeted for mid-2027

This partnership could pave the way for integrating DeFi into regulated markets, potentially transforming financial systems globally.

After AI Agent Hacked Its Government, Australia Calls Altman and Amodei to Testify

Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has invited the OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to a Canberra hearing on October 1, after an OpenAI agent quietly accessed Australia's Medicare data and nobody said a word for months.

SlowMist traces Bitget hack activity to Aug. 31 zero-day exploit

SlowMist identified malicious activity weeks before the Bitget theft, involving a zero-day vulnerability, two security products and a custom withdrawal tool.

Payward plans to offer U.S. clients onchain perpetual futures on Hyperliquid

Leveraging its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial, Payward aims to become the first registered U.S. exchange to deploy markets on the Hyperliquid protocol.

Telegram’s crypto lineup expands as Wallet rebrands to Walt alongside new Gram wallet

Wallet in Telegram is rebranding as Walt as Telegram launches Gram wallet, separating simple crypto payments from advanced trading and investing.

North Korean Hackers “Very Likely” Drained $350 Million From Bitget, CEO Says

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said North Korea was “very likely” behind the $350 million Bitget hack. The attackers breached a backend system and never obtained private keys, she added. Withdrawals remain suspended after the Sep

Solana Foundation Hires Binance's Former Global CMO for Institutional Push

Rachel Conlan arrives as chief strategy officer and Polygon Labs' Jamal Raees takes over payments, both recruited from elsewhere in crypto.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Bleed $592 Million as Clarity Act Fails in Senate

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot ETFs shed a combined $592 million on September 15. Both products posted their deepest single-day outflows in months. The outflows landed as the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the U

Bitget Hacked as $350 Million Vanishes From Crypto Exchange Wallets

A newly created wallet drained hot and cold reserves labeled as belonging to Bitget across multiple blockchains in under an hour.

AllUnity Launches USDAU, a MiCA-Compliant Dollar Stablecoin

AllUnity has launched its US dollar backed USDAU stablecoin across six blockchain networks as the regulated European issuer expands its business payment infrastructure into dollar settlement and stablecoin based foreign

CME Expands Crypto Futures Lineup With Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap

The exchange operator is adding standard and micro contracts for BCH and UNI, extending a pattern of altcoin rollouts that already covers Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui.

Spot bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion on Monday, the 9th largest inflow ever

Inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs picked up Monday as bitcoin rallied to its highest since January.

Bitget reveals attack path behind $387.5M breach as Bitcoin withdrawals restart

Bitget resumed Bitcoin withdrawals after its $387.5M hack as CEO Gracy Chen revealed attackers stole internal credentials through a third-party flaw.

Bitget CEO says $388M hack exploited third-party security vulnerability

Some stolen assets have been frozen, but Bitget has yet to disclose how much has been recovered as investigators continue to assess a possible North Korea link.

Hyperliquid Strategies Keeps Buying the Token That Drove Its $305.5 Million Profit

A wallet linked to Hyperliquid Strategies has purchased 494,200 Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens, worth $45.8 million. The latest buy extends a month-long run. The token behind that treasury has also sharply outpaced Bitcoin (B

Hackers infectan 30,000 dispositivos y roban $11 millones de wallets de criptomonedas

Hackers vinculados a Corea del Norte infectaron 30,000 dispositivos y drenaron $10.7 millones de wallets de criptomonedas mediante ofertas de trabajo falsas. El post Hackers infectan 30,000 dispositivos y roban $11 millo

Ethereum evolves into a cryptographic world computer, says Buterin

Ethereum's evolution into a cryptographic world computer could redefine decentralized computing, enhancing privacy, scalability, and resilience. The post Ethereum evolves into a cryptographic world computer, says Buterin

NEAR Intents says its identified the hacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum

“We have identified you, sir,” NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said on Friday after the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million.

Bitcoin ETF Streak Ends After $149M Exit; XRP Funds Top 1 Billion

TL;DR Bitcoin ETF Flows: Bitcoin funds recorded $148.7 million in net outflows, ending a nine-day inflow streak worth approximately $3.1 billion. Fidelity’s FBTC led withdrawals, followed by Bitwise’s BITB and BlackRock’

Aave founder says V3 unaffected after third-party adapter exploit drains $305K

Aave founder Stani Kulechov said Aave v3 was unaffected after an attacker exploited a third-party adapter to drain about $305,000 from two Safe multisig wallets.

Kalshi to end liquidity incentive program amid wash trading allegations

Its monthly volume reached $52.98 billion in September as of Sept. 29, marking an all-time high, even as September data remains incomplete.

Solana lender Kamino taps fintech veteran Michael Weisz as CEO for massive U.S. expansion

Michael Weisz will lead Kamino from a new New York headquarters as the DeFi lender is expanding into tokenized assets.

Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data

The group gave Revolut 24 hours to pay and said it targeted customers with significant crypto holdings.

MetaMask exits Ethereum validators amid undisclosed security incident

MetaMask said it is investigating the threat internally and said it has found no immediate threat to its wallets.

Aave V4 on Base adds Coinbase tokenized stocks as collateral for USDC loans

Aave V4 added Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and four more tokenized stocks as collateral for USDC loans for non-U.S. users.

KelpDAO Developer Sues LayerZero Over $292M Bridge Exploit

Evercrest says LayerZero approved the single-verifier configuration in writing multiple times, then warned a different developer about it.

Sentora proposes AAVE V4 markets with 50% revenue share for DAO

Sentora's proposal could enhance DeFi market efficiency and governance, potentially setting a precedent for future DAO collaborations.

Bitwise launches first Lighter ETP amid Hyperliquid rivalry

The product gives European investors brokerage access to the LIT token as Bitwise expands its lineup of products tied to decentralized derivatives platforms.

Bitget Hack Timeline: How Its Own System Approved a $387 Million Theft

Bitget says hackers used its own system to approve a $387.5 million theft. Here’s the timeline and the evidence behind suspected North Korean links. The post Bitget Hack Timeline: How Its Own System Approved a $387 Milli

CME adds Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures as crypto derivatives push grows

The exchange will offer standard and Micro contracts, covering 250 BCH and 25 BCH, and 10,000 UNI and 1,000 UNI, respectively.

Bitcoin ETFs take in $1.7B in 2 days as BTC tops holder cost basis

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded more than $1.7 billion in net inflows over two days as Bitcoin rose above investors’ estimated average cost basis.

Samourai Wallet co-founder faces transfer after 30-day jail ordeal

Keonne Rodriguez says he and 70 others face another move after their treatment program was deactivated. His previous transfer took 30 days.

Bitcoin ETFs draw $6.3B in Q3 as BTC price rises nearly 43%

Bitcoin gained 42.71% in Q3, its best third-quarter performance since 2017, as US spot ETFs attracted $6.34 billion in net inflows.

Compound Foundation denies misuse of V2 reserve funds amid governance controversy

The controversy highlights potential vulnerabilities in DeFi governance, risking reputational damage and questioning DAO decision legitimacy.

Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026

The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.

THORChain rejects Bitget request to block hacker as $6 million moves to bitcoin

CoinDesk found 27 successful swaps moving about 2,390 ETH into 75.2 BTC, even as Bitget urged THORChain to stop serving addresses tied to the $387.5 million theft.

Google Confirms Gemini Hacked 3 Real Companies in May Safety Test

Four frontier AI labs have now confirmed that their models reached the open internet and then accessed the systems of real companies. Google joined that list on Friday, roughly four months after its own incidents happene

$20 Million in XRP Stolen From Thousands of Hardware Wallets

Attackers drained roughly 11.7 million XRP from thousands of D’CENT App Wallet users. The theft, worth close to $20 million, unfolded between September 15 and 20. XRPL.to published the on-chain forensic timeline. The ope

Vitalik Buterin maps Ethereum’s shift beyond a blockchain in sweeping 2030 vision

Buterin wants Ethereum to do far more work without forcing every computer on the network to repeat the same calculations.

Cronos Erased Two Hours of Transactions to Reverse $111 Million DeFi Exploit - Decrypt

Cronos Erased Two Hours of Transactions to Reverse $111 Million DeFi Exploit    Decrypt

NEAR Intents says it blocked $50M tied to Bitget hackers

The cross-chain protocol said it actively prevents stolen funds from being laundered, drawing a contrast with THORChain’s position that it does not selectively censor transactions.

Stablecoin payments firm dtcpay closes $25M round with SBI backing

Dtcpay plans to expand its merchant network and payment products after completing a $25 million Series A backed by Japan’s SBI Group.

Ethereum staking reward burn proposal EIP-8363 pulled from Hegota upgrade

Co-author Jérôme de Tychey said industry participants and core contributors convinced him a scoping process was the wrong venue for an issuance change.

Robinhood Wallet integrates Arcus RFQ system for stock token swaps

Robinhood Wallet adds Arcus as a routing provider for Stock Token swaps, giving eligible users access to more than 190 tokens.

An AI Agent Just Hacked a Government Website for the First Time, Australia PM Says

Anthony Albanese said the agent accessed public and non-public files on a Medicare statistics portal in June, calling OpenAI's three-month delay in disclosing the breach "unacceptable."

Tom Lee's Bitmine Adds $74M in Ethereum, Declares a Crypto Bull Market 'Underway'

The purchase lifts Bitmine's stash to nearly 5.99 million ETH—4.9% of supply—as chairman Tom Lee argues Ethereum's outperformance signals a stronger move ahead and institutions remain underweight.

Scammers steal $2M in ETH as fake GIWA network fools DYORSWAP

DYORSWAP said it paid more than 200 ETH in compensation, while Upbit operator Dunamu’s GIWA warned that its mainnet had not launched.

Crypto market cap reclaims $3 trillion as Bitcoin, altcoins rally

Bitcoin traded near $86,000 as major altcoins gained, while rising derivatives leverage pointed to growing speculative activity across crypto markets.

Morning Minute: NEAR Intents Hacked for $3.8M - Was It A Bullish Hack?

Hacks are never good, but a rapid response, user compensation and 1-hour bug fixing seems to top the spectrum of team reactions.

Morpho’s Paul Frambot faces pushback on vault classification proposal

Morpho CEO Paul Frambot proposed dividing onchain vaults into non-custodial and discretionary categories, drawing swift criticism from Aave's The post Morpho’s Paul Frambot faces pushback on vault classification proposal

Tether WDK Powers Shiga’s Self-Custodial Finance Push Across Africa and GCC

TL;DR Tether and Shiga are expanding self-custodial financial products across Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council using Tether’s Wallet Development Kit. The initiative covers USD₮, Bitcoin and XAU₮, while ENTA target

DoubleZero brings dedicated fiber market data to Hyperliquid traders

DoubleZero launched a dedicated fiber market data feed for Hyperliquid, giving professional trading firms faster access to its full order book.

World Liberty Financial opens governance vote on 180-day rewards program for WLFI holders

The governance vote could enhance active participation, reduce token circulation, and mitigate whale dominance, impacting WLFI's market dynamics. The post World Liberty Financial opens governance vote on 180-day rewards

Bitget CEO suspects North Korea behind $352M hack, citing IP clues

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said a preliminary investigation found IP addresses matching VPN choices associated with a DPRK hacking group.

Citi Lifts 12-Month Bitcoin Target to $113K, Ethereum to $3K

The bank has revised its 12-month target for BTC up from $82K, though it remains about 10% below Bitcoin's October 2025 record.

Revolut Hackers Demand $3M Monero Ransom, Threaten to Sell Customer Data: Report

The group says it chose whom to target by scanning the blockchain for Revolut accounts holding significant crypto.

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF plans 3-for-1 split after $233 million inflow surge

The Grayscale Zcash ETF (ZCSH) nears $890 million in assets as ZEC’s rally pushes mining competition to record highs.

Bitwise Launches First US Spot Near ETF After Token Nearly Triples Since August

Bitwise's NRR began trading on NYSE Arca Tuesday, giving brokerage accounts NEAR exposure and staking rewards as the AI-focused token soars.

Bitcoin ETFs’ 9-day, $3 billion inflow streak comes to an end as $149 million exits the funds

Meanwhile, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw $59.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, led by $26.6 million exiting Fidelity's FETH fund.

Uniswap Labs plans OUSD rewards hook for liquidity providers

Uniswap's OUSD rewards hook could enhance DeFi competitiveness by integrating yield incentives, potentially attracting more liquidity providers.

HYPE hits record above $90 as Hyperliquid launches manual borrowing

HYPE hit a record $90.92 after Hyperliquid opened manual borrowing, letting users borrow stablecoins against HYPE and Bitcoin collateral.

Stablecoin growth could boost dollar dominance, US Treasury demand: BoE official

A Bank of England policy maker said digital dollars could expand access to the US currency while turning stablecoin issuers into bigger buyers of government debt.

Hyperliquid Will Unlock 3.7 Million Tokens Today. Will Price Suffer?

Hyperliquid Labs unstakes 3.75M HYPE worth $320M for its team, sold OTC to one institution. Here's what it means for price.

More than $170 million in crypto moves from Bitget wallets to unidentified address

The receiving address has made several swaps, but the reason for the Bitget wallet transfers remains unclear.

D3 Opens New Domain Priority Program Through Solana and Hyperliquid Vaults

TL,DR D3 launched Frontier, a program that allows users to deposit assets into Solana and Hyperliquid vaults to earn priority points on internet domain names. The vaults are supported by Loopscale on Solana and by Hyperi

Bitget Hack Losses Climb to $387M: Here’s What Happened, and Why North Korea Is a Suspect

An attacker faked internal transfer requests to drain $387.5 million from Bitget's hot and warm wallets, and the exchange's CEO says the fingerprints look like Pyongyang's.

Investigator Finds $387M Bitget Hack Suspects Asking for Help in Public Chats

ZachXBT says Bitget hack launderers asked for help in public Discord and Telegram chats. One is tied to the Kelp DAO hack.

Aztec relaunches zk.money privacy wallet on its Ethereum Layer 2

Aztec Labs has relaunched zk.money, a self-custodial privacy wallet, on Aztec Network after discontinuing the original product in 2023.

Aave plans Avalanche RWA hub with Tether’s USA₮

Aave has announced an Avalanche credit hub that will let institutions borrow USA₮ against tokenized assets as the RWA market exceeds $51 billion and Avalanche hosts more than $3.4 billion of the assets. Aave RWA Hub will

Spot bitcoin ETFs log $2.7 billion in September inflows as institutional demand holds

US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, their second-largest monthly inflow since October 2025.

Ostium recovery plan repays 3,321 wallets in full, leaves 345 to choose

Ostium's recovery plan highlights the challenges of securing off-chain infrastructure in DeFi, impacting trust and financial stability.

Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead at 37

The crypto executive and Dystopia Labs founder previously held senior roles at Stellar and Solana before joining venture capital firm Hack VC.

Bitget resumes BTC withdrawals after $388M hack

Bitget has reopened BTC withdrawals after its USD 388 million hack, with ETH, USDT and other services scheduled to return through Oct. 2.

HSBC RedCoin stablecoin set for Hong Kong launch

HSBC has named its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin RedCoin, with a second-half 2026 launch planned through PayMe and its Hong Kong mobile app.

Bitget starts phased withdrawal resumption following $388 million exploit

The exchange said it has patched the vulnerability, and losses from the incident will be fully covered by a user protection fund.

Payy Network halts operations after $1.92M USDC exploit drains Ethereum rollup

The Payy Network exploit highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in DeFi infrastructure, raising concerns about security and user trust in digital finance. The post Payy Network halts operations after $1.92M USDC exploit

Zcash holders back 25-second blocks, vote to keep ZEC halving schedule

Nearly 99% of ZEC holders voted to reduce block times to 25 seconds, while keeping ZEC issuance and halving schedules unchanged.

Galaxy adds $100 million in Sky’s sUSDS to treasury, buys SKY token as firms deepen lending ties

Galaxy added $100 million in sUSDS to its treasury and approved the Sky savings token as institutional loan collateral.

MetaMask Exits Lido Validators Amid Infrastructure ‘Security Incident’

The wallet says it has found no immediate threat to user wallets, but the ETH it is pulling out of Lido could take 45 days to return.

Binance Wallet launches Pre-Access campaigns for tokenized pre-IPO exposure via PancakeSwap

Binance's Pre-Access campaigns could democratize early investment opportunities, potentially reshaping retail investor access to private markets. The post Binance Wallet launches Pre-Access campaigns for tokenized pre-IP

Litecoin Hits 8-Month High as ETF Holdings Set Record — Can Bulls Clear $75?

Litecoin price hits an 8-month high as futures open interest nears its 2026 peak and ETF holdings set a record. Can LTC bulls clear $75? The post Litecoin Hits 8-Month High as ETF Holdings Set Record — Can Bulls Clear $7

Hackers Hijack HBO Max’s Reddit Account to Spread Crypto-Stealing Malware

Attackers ran 108 malicious ads through the streaming service’s verified account, directing users to fake software downloads.

Whitehats move 52 bitcoin from the Coldcard hack to a recovery trust

According to Galaxy Digital, the good guys have moved 52 BTC to an address carrying an OP_RETURN message reading "claim:cryptorecoverytrust dot com."

Altcoin spot volume surges to nearly 4x Bitcoin’s, highest in a year

The surge in altcoin spot volume suggests a shift in market dynamics, potentially signaling a peak in Bitcoin's price and increased volatility.

Bitcoin falls below $84K as 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high

Bitcoin traded near $83,200 as Fed hike odds reached about 75% and Treasury prepared a $6 billion buyback of long-dated bonds.

Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients

Circle is bringing Bitcoin-backed borrowing to institutional clients, allowing them to tap BTC holdings for USDC liquidity without selling their Bitcoin.

Bitget Hacker Turns to Zcash Privacy Pool After Near Rejects $50M in Swaps

The attacker behind the $387.5 million Bitget heist has started hiding about $3.8 million in ZEC inside Zcash's Ironwood pool, after Near Intents turned their swaps away.

Kraken parent plans regulated Hyperliquid perps

Payward plans to offer Hyperliquid HIP-3 perpetual futures to eligible U.S. clients through Bitnomial, subject to regulatory approval.

Stable integrates Visa Direct for bank and mobile wallet payouts

Stable's integration of Visa Direct enhances global financial inclusivity by seamlessly bridging crypto and traditional banking systems.

Grayscale’s Zcash ETF files for 3-for-1 forward share split

At the close of trading on Sept. 28, shareholders will receive two extra shares for each one they hold.

Bitget confirms over $350M breach and temporarily pauses withdrawals

Bitget confirmed a $351.6 million wallet breach and paused withdrawals, while CEO Gracy Chen said customer funds remain protected. The post Bitget confirms over $350M breach and temporarily pauses withdrawals appeared fi

Symbiosis says it recovered 15 BTC after Bitcoin bridge exploit, offers attacker 20% bounty

Blockchain security firm Blockaid said roughly 46.1 billion syBTC were minted but the attacker realized only about $336,000 in proceeds.

Hyundai Eyes Avalanche Expansion After Successful Stablecoin Payments Pilot

Hyundai Card is evaluating scaling its cross-border corporate payment infrastructure on the Avalanche network. Heejung Nam, head of payments and business development at Hyundai Card, confirmed that the company seeks to d

Banks escalate stablecoin rewards fight as Senate prepares for a Clarity Act vote

Eight banking groups on Monday said they want tighter limits on stablecoin rewards, keeping the ongoing banks-versus-crypto dispute alive in Congress.

Bitcoin ETFs shed $450M in biggest outflow since June

The $450 million withdrawal came as Bitcoin fell 2.5% and the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate, with Fidelity and BlackRock funds leading the outflows.

Bitmine Adds $68 Million in Ethereum as Holdings Near 6 Million ETH

The purchase brings the company closer to its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply, with most of its tokens earning staking rewards.

Circle Launches Bitcoin-Backed USDC Loans for Institutions Through Circle Mint

TL;DR: Circle enabled the “Digital Asset-Backed Borrowing” service for verified Circle Mint institutional clients across the Arc and Ethereum networks, excluding New York users. Borrowers deposit BTC to mint cirBTC backe

Bitget CEO Confirms Security Breach Affecting $351.6 Million

Bitget CEO confirms a significant security breach affecting $351.6M. Here's what traders need to know. The post Bitget CEO Confirms Security Breach Affecting $351.6 Million appeared first on Coinfomania .

Coinbase reports delayed DOT sends

Coinbase reported temporary delays in DOT sends. The official notice says receives, buys, sells, and fiat withdrawals and deposits were unaffected.

Aave v3 exploit drains up to $310K after Safe module attack

The exploit highlights the critical need for rigorous security audits of third-party modules in DeFi, as vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial losses.

What a Token Approval Screen Usually Means

An educational guide to spending limits, contract permissions, wallet prompts and post-action review.

What to Check Before Signing a Wallet Transaction

A safety-oriented guide to reviewing recipient addresses, spending limits, chain selection and transaction simulations.

Glamsterdam Repricing Impact for Smart Contract Developers

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How to Archive DeFi Documentation and Receipts

A simple filing method for links, transaction records and changed terms.

How to Build a DeFi Incident Checklist

A calm response sequence for suspicious approvals, unexpected transfers and compromised interfaces.

How to Build a Personal DeFi Research Log

A lightweight template for separating source facts, observations and unresolved questions.

How to Build a Source Hierarchy for a DeFi Safety Guide (2)

A repeatable structure for separating protocol documentation, explorers, support pages and commentary.

How to Build a Source Hierarchy for a DeFi Safety Guide (3)

A repeatable structure for separating protocol documentation, explorers, support pages and commentary.

How to Build a Source Hierarchy for a DeFi Safety Guide

A repeatable structure for separating protocol documentation, explorers, support pages and commentary.

How to Check a Bridge Page Before Connecting a Wallet

A security-first checklist for bridge URLs, supported chains, fees, destination address and confirmation screens.

How to Check a Dapp's Documentation Against Its Interface

A source-first comparison routine for interface labels, permissions and transaction steps.

How to Check a DeFi App Before the First Connection

A cautious first-use sequence for reviewing domain, documentation and wallet prompts.

How to Check a DeFi Transaction in a Block Explorer

A practical checklist for using a transaction hash, confirming the network and reading the basic fields in a block explorer.

How to Check a DeFi Transaction on the Correct Explorer

A network-first method for locating a transaction and interpreting its status.

How to Check a Token's Network Representation

Questions to ask when the same asset appears on more than one chain.

How to Check Whether a DeFi Link Is Official

A verification sequence using documentation, project profiles and saved bookmarks.

How to Check Whether a DeFi Metric Changed Definition (2)

Questions about scope, timestamp, chain coverage, aggregation and methodology.

How to Check Whether a DeFi Metric Changed Definition (3)

Questions about scope, timestamp, chain coverage, aggregation and methodology.

How to Check Whether a DeFi Metric Changed Definition

Questions about scope, timestamp, chain coverage, aggregation and methodology.

How to Compare Bridge Interfaces Before Moving Assets

Questions to check about source chain, destination chain, token representation and official links.

How to Compare DeFi App Updates Without Ranking Products (2)

A descriptive approach to tracking changes in permissions, fees, links and support information.

How to Compare DeFi App Updates Without Ranking Products (3)

A descriptive approach to tracking changes in permissions, fees, links and support information.

How to Compare DeFi App Updates Without Ranking Products

A descriptive approach to tracking changes in permissions, fees, links and support information.

How to Compare DeFi Dashboards Without Getting Lost

A practical guide to comparing dashboard fields, protocol labels, wallet data and update times.

How to Compare DeFi Dashboards Without Losing Context

Questions to ask about definitions, timestamps, chains and data sources.

How to Compare DeFi Help Articles Across Versions

A method for tracking changed steps, screenshots, warnings and support guidance.

How to Compare DeFi Network Status Pages

What to check when a transaction or application appears delayed or unavailable.

How to Compare Official DeFi Documentation Versions

A simple process for recording changed instructions, interfaces and risk disclosures.

How to Compare Wallet Networks Before a DeFi Transaction

A practical network-check routine for avoiding chain and asset mismatches.

How to Evaluate a DeFi Tutorial Before Following It

Questions about source, date, network, assumptions and action reversibility.

How to Keep a DeFi Transaction Evidence Folder

A lightweight record structure for hashes, screenshots, sources and follow-up notes.

How to Keep DeFi Records After Each Transaction

A simple record-keeping workflow for transaction hashes, screenshots, notes, network names and wallet labels.

How to Keep Separate Wallets by Purpose

A practical organization model for testing, long-term holding and routine activity.

How to Maintain a Change Log for a DeFi Help Page (2)

What to record when instructions, links, screenshots or warnings are revised.

How to Maintain a Change Log for a DeFi Help Page (3)

What to record when instructions, links, screenshots or warnings are revised.

How to Maintain a Change Log for a DeFi Help Page

What to record when instructions, links, screenshots or warnings are revised.

How to Make a Monthly Wallet Security Review

A repeatable monthly review for permissions, devices, bookmarks and recovery notes.

How to Organize DeFi Bookmarks for Safer Browsing

A browser organization routine for official documentation, explorers and support pages.

How to Organize DeFi Research by Review Period (2)

A practical note structure for documentation, transaction records, screenshots and follow-up checks.

How to Organize DeFi Research by Review Period (3)

A practical note structure for documentation, transaction records, screenshots and follow-up checks.

How to Organize DeFi Research by Review Period

A practical note structure for documentation, transaction records, screenshots and follow-up checks.

How to Prepare a DeFi Guide for Correction (2)

A lightweight workflow for recording source changes, disputed details and update history.

How to Prepare a DeFi Guide for Correction (3)

A lightweight workflow for recording source changes, disputed details and update history.

How to Prepare a DeFi Guide for Correction

A lightweight workflow for recording source changes, disputed details and update history.

How to Prepare a DeFi Session Checklist

A repeatable pre-session routine covering browser state, wallet selection and official links.

How to Prepare a Small Test Transaction

A conservative workflow for testing the network, destination and wallet behavior before a larger action.

How to Read a DeFi Data Caveat (2)

A guide to locating limitations about coverage, estimates, timing and calculation method.

How to Read a DeFi Data Caveat (3)

A guide to locating limitations about coverage, estimates, timing and calculation method.

How to Read a DeFi Data Caveat

A guide to locating limitations about coverage, estimates, timing and calculation method.

How to Read a DeFi Lending Market Before Supplying Assets

A practical framework for reviewing collateral, utilization, liquidation and protocol documentation before using a lending market.

How to Read a DEX Swap Preview

The fields a beginner should review before confirming a swap interface.

How to Read a Liquidity Pool Position Summary

A beginner-oriented explanation of deposits, pool share, fees and changing asset composition.

How to Read a Wallet Connection Request

A plain-language framework for reviewing a dapp connection before approving it.

How to Read a Wallet Error Message

A practical method for separating network errors, permission prompts and user-action mistakes.

How to Read a Wallet Permission Review Screen

Fields to inspect when a wallet or tool summarizes active dapp permissions.

How to Read DeFi Documentation Before a First Deposit

A preparation sequence for finding risks, limits, eligibility and withdrawal details.

How to Read Token Approval Limits

What unlimited and limited approvals mean and what details to verify before signing.

How to Record a Failed DeFi Transaction

What to save when a transaction fails, including status, network, hash and source notes.

How to Record Uncertainty in DeFi Research (2)

A concise note format for incomplete data, changing interfaces, network conditions and open questions.

How to Record Uncertainty in DeFi Research (3)

A concise note format for incomplete data, changing interfaces, network conditions and open questions.

How to Record Uncertainty in DeFi Research

A concise note format for incomplete data, changing interfaces, network conditions and open questions.

How to Review a DeFi App's Support Channels

A source-first checklist for official help pages, status notices and escalation routes.

How to Review a DeFi Document Before Citing It (2)

A source-first checklist for publisher, date, network, version and stated limits.

How to Review a DeFi Document Before Citing It (3)

A source-first checklist for publisher, date, network, version and stated limits.

How to Review a DeFi Document Before Citing It

A source-first checklist for publisher, date, network, version and stated limits.

How to Review a DeFi Protocol Help Center

A source-quality checklist for tutorials, support articles and product claims.

How to Review a DeFi Recovery Phrase Warning

A practical guide to recognizing seed phrase boundaries in wallet and support workflows.

How to Review a DeFi Support Notice (2)

A cautious process for distinguishing maintenance, user action, network delay and account guidance.

How to Review a DeFi Support Notice (3)

A cautious process for distinguishing maintenance, user action, network delay and account guidance.

How to Review a DeFi Support Notice

A cautious process for distinguishing maintenance, user action, network delay and account guidance.

How to Review a DEX's Fee Disclosure

A conservative way to separate network fees, interface fees and price impact.

How to Review a Network Switch in a Wallet

The details to confirm when an application asks to change the active network.

How to Review a New Token List Entry

A cautious process for checking token lists, contract addresses, symbols and network context.

How to Review a Smart Contract Audit Claim

A checklist for locating the actual report, scope, date, version and unresolved findings.

How to Review and Revoke Old Token Allowances

A cautious process for reviewing old ERC-20 spending permissions and understanding what a revocation transaction does and does not do.

How to Review DeFi Notes After a Wallet Interface Update (2)

A practical routine for comparing labels, permissions, networks and official documentation.

How to Review DeFi Notes After a Wallet Interface Update (3)

A practical routine for comparing labels, permissions, networks and official documentation.

How to Review DeFi Notes After a Wallet Interface Update

A practical routine for comparing labels, permissions, networks and official documentation.

How to Review Gas Estimates Without Chasing the Lowest Number

A conservative way to read network fees, timing and transaction failure risk.

How to Review Token Approval Risks Before Connecting a Wallet

A plain-language checklist for understanding token approvals, spending limits and contract permissions before using a DeFi application.

How to Review Wallet Permissions After Using a Dapp

A practical follow-up process for identifying and reviewing permissions after a session.

How to Separate a Token Approval From a Token Transfer

The interface difference that helps readers understand what a wallet prompt is asking.

How to Separate DeFi Commentary From Source Facts (2)

A reading framework for identifying evidence, interpretation, promotion and uncertainty.

How to Separate DeFi Commentary From Source Facts (3)

A reading framework for identifying evidence, interpretation, promotion and uncertainty.

How to Separate DeFi Commentary From Source Facts

A reading framework for identifying evidence, interpretation, promotion and uncertainty.

How to Separate Protocol Risk From Wallet Risk

A framework for distinguishing application, contract, network, device and user-operation risks.

How to Set Slippage Without Turning a Swap Into a Blind Trade

A beginner checklist for understanding slippage controls, trade size and wallet review screens.

How to Spot Urgency in Crypto Interface Messages

A safety-oriented reading method for prompts that pressure users to act quickly.

How to Treat DeFi Security Announcements

A source-first method for separating official notices from copied alerts.

How to Update a DeFi Safety Bookmark Set

A recurring maintenance routine for domains, explorers, documentation and support links.

How to Use a Block Explorer as a Transaction Receipt

A verification guide for checking status, network, recipient and token movement.

How to Use Block Explorers After a DeFi Action

A beginner guide to finding status, confirmations, contract addresses, events and wallet history on a block explorer.

How to Verify a Token Contract Before a DeFi Action

A source-based routine for comparing contract addresses across official documentation and explorers.

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