Tag: Cryptography
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Arbitrum Tops Solana with 11.3M Stablecoin Holders
The data reveals Arbitrum now hosts 11,386,904 stablecoin holders, marginally surpassing Solana’s 11,173,947. This difference, approximately 213,000 unique holders or about 1.9%, is narrow enough to suggest a dynamic and intensely competitive environment where leadership could easily shift back and forth within weeks. Nevertheless, for the present moment, this signifies Arbitrum’s emergence as a preferred…
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Kalshi’s Phenomenal 2026 Growth Sees Trading Volume Skyrocket to $148 Billion, Sparking Regulatory Scrutiny
Kalshi, the pioneering prediction market platform, has reported an extraordinary surge in trading activity, generating over $148 billion in notional trading volume during 2026 alone, as of August 8. This unprecedented expansion marks the strongest growth period in the company’s history, accounting for approximately 85.5% of its cumulative event-contract trading volume, which now stands at…
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A $38 Million Coldcard Disaster Prompts Industry-Wide Reassurance and Raises Fundamental Questions About Hardware Wallet Security.
The cryptocurrency self-custody landscape was shaken recently as news of a significant exploit targeting Coldcard hardware wallets surfaced, leading to the reported theft of over $38 million in Bitcoin. This incident triggered an unprecedented, near-simultaneous wave of public statements from competing hardware wallet manufacturers – including industry giants like Ledger, Trezor, Bitkey, Jade, and Tangem…
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White House Urges Congressional Action on CLARITY Act as September 15 Deadline Looms
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt has underscored September 15 as a critical deadline for congressional negotiations surrounding the CLARITY Act, a legislative effort aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. Witt’s pronouncement carries significant weight as this date now directly coincides with a pivotal procedural test in…
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Bybit Files Landmark Federal Lawsuit Against North Korea and Lazarus Group Over $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist, Securing Preliminary Asset Freeze
Bybit, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has escalated its efforts to recover nearly $1.5 billion in Ether stolen during a sophisticated cyberattack in February 2025, by filing a landmark federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. This significant legal action targets the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), its primary…
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Brazil Implements 24-Hour Delay on Large Cryptocurrency Transfers to Combat Fraud
Brazil’s central bank has announced a mandatory delay of up to 24 hours for large cryptocurrency transfers, a measure set to take effect in 2027. This new regulation targets transfers exceeding $10,000, specifically those destined for overseas virtual asset firms or self-custody wallets. The policy aims to significantly impede the rapid movement of illicit funds,…
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Advanced Micro Devices Strengthens AI Inference Portfolio with Acquisition of Taalas
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) concluded Friday’s trading session with its stock (NASDAQ: AMD) at $483.36, marking a 1.21% decline, before a further marginal dip of 0.12% in after-hours trading to $482.80. This market movement coincided with the announcement that the semiconductor giant has entered into an agreement to acquire Taalas, a Toronto-based startup specializing in…
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Spain’s 2026 World Cup Triumph Triggers Record $5.2 Million Crypto Bet Liquidation and Signals New Era for Prediction Markets
Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final culminated in a stunning financial loss for crypto trader ‘gud.hl’, whose entire $5.2 million position, wagered on an Argentine win, was liquidated the moment the final whistle blew. This singular event, meticulously tracked by blockchain analytics firm Arkham, not only underscored…
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Energy Vault Secures Landmark 1.25 Gigawatt Power Infrastructure Deal for AI Data Centers, Driving Significant Stock Surge
Energy Vault Holdings (NRGV) experienced a substantial market reaction on Friday, with its shares surging 17.91% to close at $3.49, followed by an additional 0.29% gain in after-hours trading, reaching $3.50. This impressive rally was catalyzed by the announcement of a groundbreaking commercial agreement to supply 1.25 gigawatts (GW) of power infrastructure specifically designed for…
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Robinhood Chain’s Rapid Ascent: Unpacking the Momentum Driving Developer Adoption and Institutional Integration
Barely three weeks after its public mainnet launch on July 1st, Robinhood Chain has emerged as a formidable new player in the blockchain ecosystem, defying the typical trajectory of nascent layer 2 (L2) solutions whose initial hype often dissipates within a month. This Ethereum L2, backed by the prominent fintech brokerage Robinhood and built on…
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