Category: crypto

StakeWise recovered most of the stolen assets from the recent Balancer exploit, returning $19 million worth of osETH to affected users. The exploit drained over $128 million by abusing a Balancer smart contract flaw. StakeWise’s swift action marks a rare success in the aftermath of a major decentralized finance attack.

Strategy is issuing 3.5 million euro-denominated preferred shares to fund new Bitcoin acquisitions. The company now holds 641,205 BTC and plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes. The offering includes a 10% annual dividend, payable in cash every quarter starting December 31, 2025. Despite being the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, Strategy’s stock…

BNB price is dropping below $1,000 due to market uncertainty, falling 8.6% in 24 hours and 12.5% over the week. It has slipped under its moving averages, with the 100-day moving average at $940 as the next support level. If buyers defend current levels, a rebound may occur, but continued market pressure could push the…

Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy denied plans to sue Binance after losses during Oct. 11 market crash. Rumors were refuted, with Gaevoy stating the firm is “perfectly fine.” He did not disclose extent of losses or whether Binance compensated Wintermute. Claims made by WhalePump Reborn account were also denied.

President Trump admitted to not knowing Binance founder Changpeng Zhao before pardoning him. Trump believed Zhao was unfairly targeted by the Biden administration’s anti-crypto stance. The pardon sparked mixed reactions, with speculation on Zhao’s return to Binance and criticism from U.S. Senate Democrats over possible financial conflicts of interest.

HIVE Digital Technologies has expanded its Bitcoin mining operations to 23 EH/s, with significant growth in 2021. The company is building new data centers in Canada and retrofitting facilities in Sweden to support high-performance computing and AI applications. HIVE aims to operate over 36,000 GPUs globally by 2026.

Animoca Brands, a blockchain investment firm, plans to debut on Nasdaq through a reverse merger with Currenc Group, a fintech company. Shareholders of Animoca will own 95% of the merged entity, forming a diversified digital assets conglomerate. The deal is expected to close in 2026 pending regulatory approval.

Binance will donate 50% of GIGGLE memecoin trading fees to charity. Despite confusion over its connection to CZ’s Giggle Academy, Binance clarified the memecoin is unofficial. Following the announcement, GIGGLE’s price briefly spiked to $110 before dropping. The market has stabilized, indicating a cooling of speculative hype.

TIME Magazine has recognized “Crypto and Blockchain” as one of the 300 Best Inventions of 2025, marking a shift from niche to mainstream recognition. The industry is gaining global recognition, with growing government involvement and institutional participation. The list highlights innovations shaping modern society and acknowledges the industry’s role in reshaping financial systems and creative…

Ripple has launched a digital asset spot prime brokerage in the U.S., offering over-the-counter spot transactions for institutional clients, including XRP and Ripple USD. This expansion comes after acquiring Hidden Road and aims to provide a comprehensive offering for trading strategies. Ripple continues to expand its solutions in the blockchain ecosystem.