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A recent NPM supply chain attack sparked brief panic in the crypto community, raising fears of widespread fund theft. While some dismissed the exploit as minor, security experts emphasized it as a wake-up call for developers. A ‘Nothingburger’ With a Wake-up Call Initial reports of a large-scale JavaScript Node Package Manager (NPM) supply-chain attack triggered … Read more
Two technicians in Hong Kong were arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to run a covert cryptocurrency mining operation. Suspicious Activity Leads to Discovery Two technicians in Hong Kong have been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity from care homes for the disabled to power a covert bitcoin mining operation. The … Read more
Bit Mining added 17,221 solana ( SOL) to its treasury as part of an ongoing strategy focused on the Solana network. Bit Mining Adds 17,221 SOL, Keeps Validators Running on Solana The Akron, Ohio-based company said the purchase lifts its holdings to 44,412 SOL, valued at $9.95 million at fair value at 0:00 UTC on … Read more
Coinbase on Thursday unveiled Payments MCP, a model-context protocol that lets large language models initiate onchain transactions through embedded wallets and stablecoins. Coinbase Introduces MCP Tooling for Agent Payments via Stablecoins and x402 Payments MCP connects MCP-compatible agents to Coinbase onramps, wallets, and blockchain rails via prompt, enabling flows without API keys or developer setup. … Read more
Polymarket bettors are giving Native Markets a sky-high 94% shot at landing the prize: the rights to roll out the Hyperliquid network’s upcoming native USD stablecoin, which would trade under the ticker USDH. Hyperliquid Stablecoin Race Turns Lopsided as Native Markets Nears Lock-In In the past week, a handful of players have been jostling for … Read more
Avalanche Foundation is in talks to set up two U.S. cryptocurrency-treasury vehicles that aim to raise about $1 billion to buy AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche network, according to the latest report from the Financial Times (FT). FT Reports That Avalanche Aims to Expand Capital-Markets Role With $1B AVAX Plan The nonprofit behind … Read more
According to reports and onchain activity, the ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Tech appears to have added more than 46,000 ethereum from Bitgo. If the math checks out, the leading ether-holding company now controls over 2.12 million ETH. Onchain Sleuthing Unveils Bitmine’s New ETH Acquisitions On the social platform X, the account Onchain Lens said … Read more
A survey by Protocol Guild reveals Ethereum core developers are significantly underpaid, earning a median of $140,000 annually compared to market offers of $300,000. Risks to the Ethereum Protocol A recent survey by Protocol Guild, an independent funding organization, has revealed a significant pay disparity for Ethereum‘s core developers. The report found that these developers … Read more
Sani, an onchain analyst, has unveiled data that appears to confirm the IMF’s allegations about El Salvador’s purported bitcoin purchases. Nonetheless, the country continues to post each BTC addition as a purchase via the Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) social media account. El Salvador Bitcoin Purchases Under Scrutiny: Onchain Evidence of ‘Shuffling’ Arises El Salvador, one of … Read more
Vietnam has approved a five-year pilot for regulated crypto trading, requiring domestic firms to operate exchanges under strict capital and ownership rules. This move formalizes a market where an estimated 17 million Vietnamese already hold digital assets. Vietnam Launches Trial Crypto Market, Limits Access to Local Firms Vietnam’s government has authorized a five-year pilot program … Read more
