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In brief The $100 million facility has been secured by CleanSpark’s Bitcoin holdings. Executives said the strategy helps fund growth without equity dilution. Rising difficulty, low fees, and tariffs have added pressure to mining margins. Bitcoin miner CleanSpark said Monday it has secured a new $100 million credit line from Coinbase Prime, extending its existing…
In brief Researchers found that the Unitree G1 robot sends audio, video, and spatial data without notifying users. Proprietary encryption uses hardcoded keys, allowing offline data decryption. The report warned that the robot could potentially be used in covert surveillance or cyberattacks. In the escalating humanoid robotics race, the spotlight usually falls on Tesla’s Optimus…
In brief Raivo “Rastaland” Plavnieks started livestreaming on Pump.fun to fund treatment for his rare form of cancer. On Sunday, a viewer suggested he should download a Steam game—but it hosted malware that was used to swipe Solana from his wallet. The crypto and online security community rallied behind the streamer to pump his token,…
In brief September got off to a hot start, but the seasonal “Red September” curse might now be kicking in. Bitcoin is now just 4% away from marking another down month in September, historically the worst month of the year for markets. Myriad prediction market users remain somewhat bullish, but the charts paint a less…
In brief Helius Medical Technoligies (HSDT) shares are down more than 16% on Monday. The firm announced it acquired 760,190 SOL in its first Solana acquisitions, valuing its treasury at $168 million. It maintains an extra $335 million in cash, which it will ultimately use to bolster its treasury. Shares in medical device and neurotech…
In brief Plasma One will allow users to load the card with stablecoins and pay from their balance with a physical or virtual card. The new neobank is set to roll out after Plasma’s stablecoin-optimized layer-1 blockchain hits “mainnet beta” on September 25. Its card promises to offer 4% cashback on spending, over 10% yield…
In brief BNB climbed more than 10% over the weekend to an all-time high of $1,079, doubling Bitcoin and Solana’s year-to-date gains. Analysts cite renewed institutional demand, Binance’s partnerships, and a stronger regulatory outlook as key drivers. Both bulls and bears see room for correction, with some warning of a dip below $1,000 before longer-term…
In brief Kaia and LINE NEXT have announced Project Unify, a stablecoin-powered app inside LINE Messenger, which has nearly 200 million users in Asia. The app will launch in beta later this year, offering payments, remittances, yield services, and access to more than 100 decentralized applications. Plans include support for regional stablecoins from the yen…
In brief A new Pew survey showed Americans wanted AI’s help with chores, but feared it wrecked their minds and relationships. Most Americans said AI stripped away creativity and human connection, with only 10% feeling more excited than worried. The majority admitted they had no control over AI in their lives—just a digital tide they…
In brief Arc is a blockchain built by USDC issuer Circle for stablecoin-focused applications. It uses USDC for gas, features a built-in FX engine, and enables opt-in privacy. Public testnet is expected later this year, with a mainnet beta planned for 2026. Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has launched a new blockchain platform…
