Sui launches Hashi testnet for Bitcoin-backed DeFi lending
Sui's Hashi testnet enables native Bitcoin collateral in DeFi without wrapping, targeting institutional adoption of Bitcoin-backed lending.
HOKANEWS.COM · +11 outlets
Stacks reports 1.6M wallets as Bitcoin staking enters public testnet ahead of Q3 launch
Stacks Q2 metrics show network growth with Bitcoin staking infrastructure moving to public testing phase for summer 2026 launch.
Crypto Briefing · +1 outlets
BitMEX to shut down permanently on September 23 after 11 years
HDR Global Trading's strategic review led to closure decision for the crypto derivatives exchange co-founded by Arthur Hayes in 2013.
The Block · +14 outlets
Robinhood Chain surpasses Base in daily users as memecoins drive adoption
Robinhood's blockchain hit $9B DEX volume despite security incident; stock token launches and memecoin activity dominate usage patterns.
The Block · +13 outlets
HYPE token falls 8% as $150M in funds queue for withdrawal from staking
Crypto fund positions face liquidity constraints with nearly $150M in locked tokens ready for exit from HYPE staking protocols.
CoinMarketCap · +4 outlets
Verus-Ethereum bridge exploited for $7.5M through same vulnerability as May attack
Second exploit in two months drains additional funds through unpatched vulnerability class, per Blockaid analysis.
The Block · +6 outlets
Arbitrum protocol AFX Trade hit by $24M bridge exploit, funds converted to ETH
Attacker bridged stolen assets from Arbitrum to Ethereum and swapped 12,467 ETH, per PeckShield flags.
The Block · +7 outlets
Strategy and BlackRock form $15M Bitcoin security consortium for quantum-safe cryptography
Nine firms partner to fund post-quantum cryptography research to protect Bitcoin against future quantum computing threats.
The Block · +10 outlets
LayerZero and Keeta enable tokenized bank deposits across Ethereum, Solana, Base
Partnership enables native cross-chain transfers of tokenized bank deposits without wrapping across major L1s.
The Block · +11 outlets
Lombard Finance pilots Bitcoin-backed credit strategy with Flow Traders for stablecoin borrowing
Institutional DeFi protocol launches Bitcoin Onchain Credit Strategy enabling stablecoin loans against BTC collateral.
The Block · +5 outlets
Clarification Act advances as Republicans release latest text; Circle faces potential long-term impact
Crypto regulation bill progresses with bipartisan divisions; Mizuho warns stablecoin issuers could face headwinds.
The Block · +1 outlets
Coinbase calls AI payments its most high-conviction bet as bots begin transacting
Coinbase enables businesses to accept payments directly from AI agents using Coinbase Payments and x402 standard.
The Block · +1 outlets
Circle partners with Kakao and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin payment infrastructure in South Korea
Circle explores blockchain-based payment rails in major Asian market through partnerships with local fintech firms.
The Block · +14 outlets
Telegram Gram Wallet could bring crypto access to over 1B users
Messaging platform wallet feature presented as potential gateway for mainstream crypto adoption at scale.
HOKANEWS.COM · +14 outlets
MoonPay adds Discover Network card support for US crypto purchases and sales
Third major US card network joins Visa and Mastercard on MoonPay's on and off ramp platform.
The Block · +2 outlets
Benchmark raises Hut 8 target 18% higher, sees power-first data center REIT model
Analyst upgrades mining infrastructure firm with 75% upside potential as shares surge 120% year to date.
The Block · +1 outlets
Mirae Asset completes acquisition of Korbit crypto exchange with plans to increase stake
South Korean asset manager finalizes Korbit buyout and plans further stake increase from 92% to 97%.
The Block · +14 outlets
Smarter Web sells 178 BTC to repay $11.7M convertible debt early
Bitcoin sales at $65,762 per coin used to cancel 7.7M shares of potential dilution from TOBAM convertible note.
The Block · +4 outlets