Category: crypto
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Aethir Contains Bridge Hack While Losses Stay Below $90K
Aethir confirmed that it successfully contained an attack on its ATH bridge contracts, keeping user losses below $90,000. The exploit did not affect the main ATH supply on Ethereum, and affected contracts were disconnected to prevent further damage. A full compensation plan will be shared next week. Exchanges like Binance, Upbit, and Bithumb blacklisted identified…
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Grayscale expands Q2 crypto watchlist as HYPE ETF filing gains steam
Grayscale has updated its list of digital assets under consideration for future investment products, including HYPE, TON, TRX, and ENA. The company also filed with the SEC to launch a spot HYPE ETF. Zcash surged over 30% due to renewed demand in markets linked to Grayscale activity. The Q2 2026 list includes various tokens and…
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XRP community prepares for busy week with Paris event and XRPL audit
The XRP community is gearing up for Paris Blockchain Week and a new XRP Ledger audit contest. The contest, organized by Ripple and Sherlock, will cover upcoming ledger features. The community expects strong European participation at the events. The contest starts on April 13 and carries a $550,000 prize pool.
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Sam Altman house hit in firebomb attack, suspect held
Police in San Francisco arrested a 20-year-old suspect after an alleged firebomb attack on the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The attack caused a fire at the property’s exterior gate. The suspect also made threats towards the OpenAI headquarters. Altman addressed the incident and previous criticisms in a blog post.
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US government transfers seized Bitcoin linked to steroid probe
US government transferred 2.438 BTC, valued at $177,000, from seized wallets linked to a criminal case involving Glenn Olivio. The move raised questions about how seized bitcoin is handled under federal reserve policy. The funds may be tied to a 2025 federal case, and the government recently stopped selling seized bitcoin.
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AI hiring claims face test as US job growth stays modest
In March, the US labor market added 178,000 jobs, with modest job growth and weak tech hiring. While executives saw gains from AI tools, workers reported rework and frustration. Recent data shows mixed results, especially in tech and entry-level roles. Healthcare, construction, transportation, and social assistance saw the most job growth. Technology-related sectors did not…
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Bitcoin clings to $72K while 3.3% inflation and war‑driven oil spikes rattle US markets
US inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by a 10.9% increase in energy costs. Bitcoin traded at $72,000 despite liquidation waves and geopolitical risks. Energy prices remain a key factor, with potential disruption in global oil markets. Crypto markets continue to face challenges with high inflation and oil prices.
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US–Iran talks in Pakistan hand crypto a fragile off‑ramp
US and Iranian technical delegations have arrived in Pakistan for confidential talks on the Middle East crisis, with Iran set to join negotiations despite tensions over Lebanon. The talks aim to ease war risks that have increased oil prices, inflation, and volatility across global markets, including crypto. Bitcoin is trading above $72,000 amidst uncertainty.
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Solana soaks up $10.5b USDC as stablecoin rails go multi‑chain
Circle has minted over $10.5 billion worth of USDC on Solana in a month, showing Solana’s rise as a high-throughput rail for on-chain dollars and DeFi flows. This surge in issuance reflects real demand from exchanges, DeFi, and payments, but also raises concerns about liquidity concentration and systemic risk.
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Worldcoin eases off the gas as WLD unlock rate drops 43%
Worldcoin will reduce the daily unlock rate of WLD by 43% from July 24, aiming to decrease selling pressure. The total supply of 4.9 billion WLD has been unlocked, with 3.3 billion in circulation. Community unlocks will drop by 50%, while team and investor unlocks will decrease by 32%. The change is meant to gradually…