An exploit on the Base blockchain revealed major vulnerabilities leading to $1M in stolen funds and raising security alarms in DeFi. Source link
Bitcoin could be used as currency by 2030 — CryptoQuant CEO
Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged by 378% over three years, signaling the potential for institutional-driven BTC stability by 2030. Source link
Ripple files Form C, appeals SEC ruling on XRP institutional sales
Ripple challenges SEC’s ruling on institutional XRP sales, claiming the Howey test was misapplied. Source link
A truly decentralized system would decentralize authority — Cardano exec
Cardano Foundation chief technology officer Giorgio Zinetti told Cointelegraph that centralized authority is good for speed, but decentralized governance would give long-term sustainability. Source link
Cardano unlocks $1.3T Bitcoin liquidity with BitcoinOS bridge integration
Cardano taps BitcoinOS to integrate Bitcoin liquidity into its DeFi ecosystem using zero-knowledge cryptography for secure cross-chain functionality. Source link
Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to Turkey’s government
Turkey’s state-owned boron miner estimates the country has more than 70% of global reserves of borate minerals. Source link
Kraken to launch Ink blockchain for DeFi in early 2025
Kraken’s new blockchain, Ink, will simplify decentralized finance access, offering trading, lending and borrowing services without intermediaries. Source link
A bizarre cult is growing around AI-created memecoin ‘religions’: AI Eye
The Department of Divine Shitposting helps seed a new mind virus around AI-created religions, and academics claim AI is in a bubble. Source link
Polymarket claims to have identified Trump whale
According to the current Polymarket 2024 US election odds, former President Trump is favored to win all six US swing states. Source link
R3 explores strategic options amid blockchain industry challenges
R3 started out as a consortium and grew fast. Now it is reportedly waiting to see where fate takes it next. Source link