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Zilliqa Hardware Wallet Flaw Exposes Keys, Leads to $683M ZIL Theft
A critical bug in Zilliqa's Ledger hardware wallet app exposed thousands of user keys, enabling attackers to steal over 683 million ZIL. The incident highlights persistent risks in wallet software and the challenges of securing legacy blockchain infrastructure.
Zcash Holders Face Deadline as Vote on Issuance and Block Speed Nears
Zcash holders must meet a snapshot deadline to participate in a pivotal governance vote that could alter how new ZEC is issued and how quickly blocks are processed, with potential impacts on supply dynamics and network performance
Secret Network Mints 1.08B Tokens to Fund Operations After Developer Exit
Secret Network minted 1.08 billion SCRT overnight, diluting supply by 75% to fund core operations as SCRT Labs prepares to end support. The move leaves future development and validator participation in the hands of the community.
ZK International's $20M Crypto Settlement Fails to Solve Liquidity Crunch
ZK International received over $20 million in AWA tokens to settle a financing receivable, but the illiquid, unlisted tokens have not been monetized, leaving the company with less than $83,000 in cash and ongoing doubts about its financial stability
Grayscale's Zcash ETF Plan Raises Fee and Ownership Questions
Grayscale's proposed Zcash ETF would charge a 2.5% annual fee and could see DCG International control up to 34% of the fund, raising new questions about price tracking, liquidity, and investor influence
Solana Governance Vote Nears as Frontend Quorum Display Sparks Confusion
Solana's first major on-chain governance votes are set to begin, but a frontend bug is causing confusion over quorum requirements, raising operational concerns for validators and users ahead of key decisions on network rules and tokenomics
MANTRA Chain Mainnet Remains Offline as Patch Testing Delays Restart
MANTRA Chain's mainnet is still paused after an exploit targeting a software dependency. Transactions, transfers, and staking are halted while a patched release undergoes testnet validation before a coordinated restart.
Intchains Halts New Ethereum Buys as Revenue Drops and AI Focus Grows
Nasdaq-listed Intchains is pausing new Ethereum purchases after a 94% revenue decline, shifting capital to ASIC chip development and early-stage AI projects while maintaining its crypto treasury and staking activities
Shade Protocol Burn Deadline Forces Holders to Choose Irreversible Loss
Shade Protocol users must decide by 18:00 UTC on Aug. 21 whether to permanently burn SHD tokens for a chance at a future Feather allocation, with no guarantee of value or terms as the project winds down its Secret Network applications
Zcash Miner Fortitude Buys 9.4% of HeartSciences Before Merger Vote
Fortitude Mining has acquired a 9.4% stake in HeartSciences for nearly $1 million, injecting cash into the Nasdaq-listed company as both sides await a critical shareholder vote on their proposed merger
XRP Faces Critical Resistance After 22% Rally Triggers Short Squeeze
XRP's rapid 22% price jump forced millions in short liquidations and now brings the token to a key resistance zone, where traders are watching for signs of a sustained breakout or a reversal back toward recent lows
GnosisDAO Votes to Retire Gnosis Chain Layer 1 and Unlock Staked Tokens
GnosisDAO has approved a plan to sunset Gnosis Chain's Layer 1 blockchain, unlocking 350,000 GNO tokens and shifting the network to an Ethereum rollup, raising new questions about token utility and network security
Bitcoin and Altcoins Overtake Nasdaq as Crypto Regains Market Momentum
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana have reversed a year-long underperformance against the Nasdaq, now leading U.S. equities over the past two months as ETF flows and speculative interest show signs of returning to crypto markets
Solana Co-Founder Proposes Minting SOL for Corporate Acquisition
Anatoly Yakovenko has suggested issuing new SOL tokens to acquire a company, then using its revenue to buy and burn SOL, but the plan raises unresolved questions about governance, legal ownership, and dilution for existing holders
SOL Strategies Faces Treasury Strain as DeFi Loan Locks Up Assets
SOL Strategies may be forced to sell Solana holdings after pledging over half its treasury as collateral for a DeFi loan, leaving limited liquid assets to cover millions in short-term liabilities
Greenlane Holdings Faces $53M Loss as BERA Token Plunges
Greenlane Holdings' crypto treasury shrank to $16.4 million in Q2 2026 after Berachain's BERA token lost nearly 77% of its value this year, leaving the company with a $53.8 million unrealized loss on its digital asset position.
Ripple Expands Korean Presence With Jeonbuk Bank Cross-Border Deal
Ripple has signed its third major partnership in South Korea this year, enabling Jeonbuk Bank to offer near-instant cross-border payments for businesses and content creators as local crypto exchanges face declining revenues
FLock Pushes Decentralized AI Training With Federated Learning and Tokens
FLock aims to decentralize AI model training by combining federated learning and blockchain incentives, letting organizations contribute data and computing power without giving up control or privacy
How FLock and Bittensor Are Shaping Decentralized AI Infrastructure
Decentralized AI projects like FLock and Bittensor are challenging the dominance of major tech firms by building open networks for model training, data collaboration, and compute resources, each targeting a different layer of the AI stack
Greenlane Faces Nasdaq Delisting After $70M Altcoin Treasury Plunge
Greenlane Holdings' $70 million bet on BERA tokens has lost over three-quarters of its value, putting the Nasdaq-listed company at risk of delisting if a stayed $5 million market value rule is enforced
XRP Network Activity Hits Highs but Price Stalls Near $1
XRP's on-chain activity and address growth have surged, while whale deposits to Binance have dropped sharply. Yet, the token's price remains stuck near $1 as spot demand and ETF inflows slow.
How to Monitor AI Agent Tokens Using CoinMarketCap API
Tracking AI agent tokens is challenging due to rapid launches, duplicate symbols, and volatile liquidity. This guide explains how to use CoinMarketCap API to build a production-ready monitor for the Virtuals Protocol and Base ecosystem.
Polygon Adds Mento Protocol to Expand On-Chain FX for Stablecoins
Polygon's integration of Mento Protocol introduces on-chain foreign exchange for stablecoins beyond the U.S. dollar, enabling direct swaps between dollar and euro stablecoins and supporting cross-border payments and enterprise settlements
Crypto Market Bottoms: What Signals Matter and Why Timing Is Tricky
Crypto market bottoms rarely arrive with a single clear signal. Instead, investors must weigh price action, on-chain data, liquidity flows, and project fundamentals to assess when selling pressure is truly exhausted and recovery may begin.
Multicoin Capital Sells Entire Stake in $1.65B Solana Treasury Firm
Multicoin Capital has fully exited Forward Industries, the largest Solana treasury company, just eight months after helping launch its $1.65 billion strategy. The move follows internal leadership changes and rising debt at Forward.
DATA Foundation Delays Insider Token Unlocks With No New Date Set
DATA Foundation has postponed the unlock of team and lead investor tokens beyond the previously scheduled date, leaving the next release date, affected wallets, and token amounts undisclosed. The lack of clarity raises questions for token holders and market participants
Crypto Protocols Shift to Revenue Models as Token Burns Accelerate
Major crypto protocols are adopting revenue-driven models, using token buybacks and burns to return value to holders. This shift could reshape how investors assess token valuations and protocol economics.
Robinhood Chain Sets Transaction Record as Stablecoin Shift Drives TVL
Robinhood Chain processed a record 11.6 million daily transactions last week, but user growth remains muted as existing accounts drive activity. A sharp rise in total value locked is linked to a surge in yield-bearing stablecoin deposits.
Zcash Labs Bets on Institutional Privacy With New Funding Model
Zcash Labs is taking a new approach to business adoption, fronting costs for integrations and seeking retroactive reimbursement from ZEC holders. The move comes as privacy features face competition from Ethereum and Solana.
Cypherpunk Turns Zcash Gains Into $39M Profit Despite Losses
Cypherpunk Technologies reversed a $16.6M loss with a $46M unrealized Zcash gain, reporting $39.4M in Q2 net income. The company's results highlight how crypto treasury revaluations can reshape earnings even as core operations remain unprofitable.
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