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Nemo Protocol, a DeFi platform built on the Sui blockchain, was hacked for $2.4 million late on Sunday, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.The attack preceded scheduled maintenance on the platform planned for Monday and Tuesday.In a tweet, Nemo protocol stated that a “security incident” had affected its market pool. “We are investigating the matter…
In brief Hong Kong-based Hashkey Group has announced plans for a fund bridging tradfi and crypto. The DAT fund will target over $500 million in its first phase with a focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum projects. The structure is designed as a perpetual vehicle allowing regular subscriptions and redemptions. HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital…
In brief Metaplanet has bought another 136 BTC for $15.2 million, bringing total holdings to 20,136 BTC. The firm achieved “BTC Yield of 487% YTD 2025” with an average purchase price of $103,196. The company is 20% toward its revised 2026 goal of 100,000 BTC, up from its original target of 21,000. Metaplanet Inc. announced…
In brief Validators will decide the USDH ticker in an on-chain vote scheduled for September 14. Hyperliquid claims the ticker carries no special privileges, while analysts see it as a push to reduce reliance on USDC. Analyst estimates suggest USDH could divert $5.5 billion from USDC and generate $220 million annually for HYPE holders. Hyperliquid,…
In brief The solo miner earned 3.13 BTC ($347,872) mining block 913,632, marking the second independent mining success this month. It comes as Bitcoin’s mining difficulty reached record high of 136.04 trillion. One expert says solo mining events highlight Bitcoin’s decentralization despite industrial operations dominating the network. A lucky solo Bitcoin miner has successfully mined…
In brief Dogecoin jumped 5.1% to $0.22, buoyed by news of a proposed ETF from REX Shares. TRON gained 2.4% after headlines tied to founder Justin Sun, while XRP added 2%. September’s rate cut expectations and renewed retail activity could set the stage for a stronger Q4. Altcoins are starting to rise, with Dogecoin leading…
In brief El Salvador bought 21 BTC on September 7 to celebrate the fourth anniversary of its Bitcoin Law. The country’s Bitcoin reserve now totals 6,313.18 BTC valued at about $701 million. The purchase comes despite an IMF loan requiring the government to halt Bitcoin accumulation. El Salvador continues to stack sats.On Sunday, President Nayib…
Ethereum recently surged to an all-time high price just shy of $5,000, finally breaking its long-standing record from 2021. And if you’re keen on racking up as much ETH as you can while it’s hot, then here’s another method you might not have considered: playing games.Much like with Bitcoin, a number of free mobile games…
In brief Two new research papers show how AI agents can be engineered with fixed psychological archetypes or evolve emotional strategies during conversations. Emotion boosts performance: personality priming improves consistency and believability, while adaptive emotions measurably increase negotiation success. Advocates see more natural human–AI interactions, but critics warn of manipulation and blurred accountability as agents…
In brief Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, disappeared in 2011. SharpLink Gaming co-CEO Joseph Chalom thinks Nakamoto will return as Bitcoin faces a quantum computing threat. Nakamoto is linked to nearly 1.1 million Bitcoin, valued at over $120 billion. Bitcoin’s elusive, pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto has remained in the shadows since his last message in…
