bitcoin·1h ago
Bitquery Scan Finds 96,000 Fake-Address Outputs in Bitcoin's UTXO Set
Blockchain analytics firm Bitquery identified 96,000 outputs that clutter Bitcoin's unspent transaction database, increasing node costs.
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defi·2d ago
Firelight raises $8M to expand DeFi protection to Bitcoin and XLM
Firelight's funding round backs expansion of its DeFi loss-recovery network from XRP to Bitcoin and Stellar.
defi·3d ago
Cronos Halts Blockchain After $75M Exploit on Tectonic Lending App
Cronos validators paused the network after a $75M exploit on Tectonic, stranding borrowed funds.
regulation·9d ago
US launches Operation Economic Outcast, sanctions Iran crypto networks
Treasury's Aug. 24 action targets nearly 60 entities and expands authority over Iran's crypto use.
defi·12d ago
Sandbox Pauses Bridging on Base and BNB Chain Following Exploit
Affected networks isolated, with less than 0.01% of SAND supply at risk.
markets·13d ago
MANTRA Token Hits Record Low as Network Halts After Exploit
MANTRA's token fell 18% to $0.004126 before the blockchain stopped producing blocks after an exploit.
technology·22d ago
Kalshi Launches Real-Time Market Data Feed on DoubleZero Network
Kalshi partners with DoubleZero to offer trading firms low-latency access to sports and crypto order books.
technology·37d ago
European Banks Launch RL1 Cooperative Blockchain Network
Ten European financial institutions, including ABN AMRO and DekaBank, launch RL1, a member-owned blockchain cooperative.
markets·42d ago
Stablecoin Supply Hits $309.7B as XDC Network Integrates Stripe's Bridge
Stablecoin supply reaches $309.7B in July 2026; XDC network adopts Bridge for cross-border payments.
defi·54d ago
Bonzo Lend Loses $9M in Oracle Exploit on Hedera Network
DeFi lending protocol Bonzo Lend lost over $9 million after an attacker exploited a vulnerability in a third-party Supra oracle contract on Hedera.
technology·58d ago
Base Processes $565B in Stablecoin Volume, Challenging Ethereum's Payment Dominance
Visa data shows Base handling $565B in stablecoins, signaling a shift in crypto payments to Layer 2 networks.
bitcoin·64d ago
Bitcoin Power Law Validated by Peer-Reviewed Study
A new peer-reviewed study confirms the Bitcoin Power Law, linking BTC price to network adoption over long timeframes.
technology·75d ago
Secret Network's Axelar Bridge Hit by $4.67M Infinite-Mint Exploit
An exploit on Secret Network's Axelar bridge drained $4.67 million via an infinite-mint bug that went undetected for seven days.
bitcoin·76d ago
Bitcoin's 21 Million Supply Cap: What Happens Next
Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million coins will eventually be fully mined, but the network will keep operating with miners earning transaction fees.
technology·81d ago
Chainlink Powers 2026 World Cup Betting as LINK Trades Near 90-Day Low
Chainlink's oracle network handles World Cup settlements, but LINK price remains subdued amid broader market sentiment.
technology·84d ago
Digital Asset Raises $355M Led by Andreessen Horowitz
Digital Asset, creator of the Canton Network, secures $355 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.