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Solana DeFi Project Step Finance to Wind Down Weeks After $29M Hack

The Solana projects made the "difficult decision" to cease operations after January's treasury breach and subsequent failed rescue efforts.

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U.Today · 4d ago

Long-Term Bitcoin Bear David Stockman Calls BTC 'Rug Pull'

David Stockman calls Bitcoin a "rug pull" after a 48% drop. Analysts Willy Woo and Lawrence Lepard debate if BTC is a store of value or a speculative bubble.

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Crypto Briefing · 4d ago

Ethereum Foundation begins staking 70,000 ETH to support operations

The Ethereum Foundation's staking strategy enhances financial sustainability and network security, potentially influencing blockchain governance. The post Ethereum Foundation begin...

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Coinmonks · 4d ago

What Technologies Power a High-Performance Polymarket Clone Platform?

Discover the powerful technologies behind a high-performance Polymarket clone platform, from real-time trading engines to secure blockchain integration. Learn how modern infrastruc...

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CoinDesk · 4d ago

Step Finance shuts operations after $27 million January hack

Step is working on a buyback for holders of native token STEP based on a snpashot of holdings and value prior to the incident.

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The Block · 4d ago

Step Finance shuts down following $40 million security breach

Step Finance is shutting down after a $40 million treasury breach last month and plans a STEP token buyback and Remora redemption.

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CoinTelegraph · 4d ago

Cybersecurity stocks fall after Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security

Anthropic’s Claude Code Security sent shockwaves through cybersecurity markets, with CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks among the hardest hit.

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Crypto Briefing · 5d ago

SolanaFloor winds down operations after challenges at Step Finance

The closure of SolanaFloor highlights the vulnerability of blockchain-based platforms to financial instability and security breaches. The post SolanaFloor winds down operations aft...

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Crypto Briefing · 5d ago

Bryan Pellegrino: Xero’s unified blockchain system eliminates layer separation, misconceptions about layer two security, and the game-changing potential of zk technology | Empire

LayerZero's breakthrough technology could redefine blockchain efficiency and scalability for the entire industry. The post Bryan Pellegrino: Xero’s unified blockchain system elimin...

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Decrypt · 5d ago

Australian Police Charge Man Over $3.5M Crypto Investment Scam Targeting Elderly Victims

Australian police linked the NEXOpayment portal to the alleged laundering of funds from 190 elderly investors.

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U.Today · 5d ago

Buterin Wants to Redefine Ethereum's Security

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for a full-blown restructuring of blockchain security.

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U.Today · 6d ago

Shiba Inu Issues Security Notice on Fake SOUs Amid Launch of Recovery System

Shiba Inu has warned of scam attempts intending to steal user funds from wallets.

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Altcoins Tag · 6d ago

In a market full of noise, only real technology endures.

ATACHAIN ATAX is built on security, scalability, and trust — designed for long-term value, not short-term hype. Continue reading on Medium »

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U.Today · 7d ago

SBI Issues Bonds Payout in XRP

SBI Holdings has announced the launch of on-chain security token bonds that offer XRP payments to investors while utilizing XRP Ledger.

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U.Today · 7d ago

Cardano Welcomes New Smart Contract Release Ahead of Intra-Era Hard Fork

Cardano's intra-era hard fork to protocol version 11 introduces targeted improvements across Plutus performance, ledger consistency and node-level security.

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Decrypt · 1mo ago

Crypto rebounds after Trump TACO’s on Tariffs! BitGo $2.1B IPO! Solana’s SKR token soars 250% FDV!  

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (...

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The Capital · 1mo ago

Bitcoin’s Hidden Driver: The Inverse DXY Relationship

Introduction In the early years of cryptocurrency, price movements were largely driven by isolated factors: retail adoption, exchange hacks, and technological upgrades. However, as...

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The Capital · 1mo ago

How Secure Are Decentralized Exchanges Compared to Centralized Exchanges in Practice?

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) provide robust security features through their non-custodial frameworks, which do not rely on a centralized system, as well as smart contracts that c...

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Decrypt · 2mo ago

2026 Crypto Predictions! Tom Lee still buying ETH! Rekt tease WorldStar collab!

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