Category: crypto

Apple patched a critical macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability that allowed attackers to gain root access and install Monero mining software on internet-facing Macs. The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre confirmed compromised systems and urged immediate Apple security updates. Changing passwords does not fix the flaw, affecting tens of thousands of potentially exposed Macs worldwide.

Investment adviser Ross Gerber criticized Bitcoin’s practical utility compared to physical gold. Despite previously supporting cryptocurrency and offering exposure to clients, Gerber questioned the lasting products built by the crypto industry and expressed skepticism towards Bitcoin’s use cases. Strategy sold Bitcoin worth millions in 2026, and miners are shifting towards AI infrastructure.

Ethlabs, an Ethereum research group, has advised core developers to prioritize censorship resistance, faster blocks, native account abstraction, and Layer 1 scaling for Hegotá, Ethereum’s upcoming upgrade after Glamsterdam. FOCIL and Quick Slots are top priorities, with Frame Transactions advancing to be considered for inclusion officially. Ethlabs also backs other proposals to support higher gas…

BitMart users and employees are demanding transparency from the crypto exchange regarding withdrawal restrictions and unpaid compensation. They are asking for information on assets, liabilities, and reserves, as well as a repayment plan by Aug. 19. Failure to respond may lead to evidence submission to regulators and law enforcement.

Greenlane Holdings’ BERA-focused digital asset treasury fell to $16.4 million in fair value at the end of Q2, 76.6% below its $70 million cost basis. Despite the decline in value, the company’s holdings grew to 81.3 million BERA and equivalent tokens, generating $309,000 in staking and yield revenue.

Capital B purchased five Bitcoin for €280,000, increasing its strategic Bitcoin treasury to 3,145 BTC. The company funded this acquisition through equity issuance. The company reported a year-to-date BTC Yield of 2.14% and disclosed that it holds an additional 61 BTC for operational purposes. Blockstream Capital Partners converted OCA B-01 instruments into ordinary shares, increasing…

Duquesne Family Office has disclosed a $23 million position in Hyperliquid Strategies Inc., indirectly exposing Stanley Druckenmiller’s investment office to HYPE through the Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury company. This adds Duquesne to institutional investors gaining exposure to HYPE through publicly traded shares instead of purchasing the protocol’s HYPE token directly.

Ripple minted 10 million RLUSD tokens on the XRP Ledger on Aug. 17, increasing the stablecoin’s circulating supply to around 1.711 billion. The transaction cost 0.000405 XRP and involved two authorized signers for approval. The purpose of the minting remains undisclosed, and it does not confirm growing institutional demand.

Stripe has reportedly agreed to acquire AI model-routing platform OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, after the startup was valued at $1.3 billion in its latest funding round. OpenRouter provides access to over 500 AI models from 80 providers through a single interface, expanding Stripe’s infrastructure for AI agents and machine-initiated payments.

Dutch prosecutors sold the remaining cryptocurrency from Knaken for €2.2 million, providing funds for creditor claims. Trustee Carl Hamm warned recovery for customers could be limited. Knaken’s bankruptcy was declared on July 16 after prosecutors alleged missing funds. Knaken owner disputes accounting claims. Customers can submit claims for verification.