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AI Fuels Rise in Blockchain Malware from North Korea and Iran
Malware attacks using public blockchains have jumped as AI tools make it easier for state-backed hackers to avoid takedowns. North Korea and Iran now lead this threat, forcing crypto companies and users to rethink security.
Switchboard Oracle Incident Freezes DeFi Vaults on Multiple Networks
A suspected compromise of Switchboard's Move-based oracles led to halted deployments on Aptos, Sui, IOTA, and Movement, triggering liquidations, vault freezes, and user fund restrictions across several DeFi protocols
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.
AI Agents Could Drive Blockchain Adoption, Franklin Templeton Says
Franklin Templeton's digital assets lead argues autonomous AI programs need near-instant, near-zero-cost settlement that card networks cannot deliver, pointing to fast blockchains as the practical rails