Balancer makes last appeal to hacker behind $100M+ exploit

In recent developments, the DAO behind the exchange issued an onchain warning to those responsible for a major exploit: Return the funds for a bounty or face the consequences. Looking…

Polymarket rife with ‘artificial trading,’ Columbia University researcher…

In recent developments, a Columbia study found that up to 60% of Polymarket’s volume may stem from wash trading, raising new concerns about artificial activity in prediction markets. Looking closer,…

Don’t blame ETFs, BTC sell-off ‘coming from inside the house’: Analyst

In recent developments, outflows from Bitcoin ETFs over the last month have been relatively small despite October’s historic market crash that slashed prices by 20%. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

My First Bitcoin ends El Salvador program, pivots to global BTC education

In recent developments, the Bitcoin education initiative is closing its local operations and rebranding for a global mission, shifting from teaching students in El Salvador to training educators worldwide. Looking…

Jury in MEV bot trial struggles to reach verdict as weekend approaches

In recent developments, defense attorneys reportedly requested a mistrial as jurors said they weren’t close to reaching a verdict in the case involving a $25 million Ethereum exploit. Looking closer,…

Balancer exploit and Stream contagion expose DeFi’s fragile core: Finance R…

In recent developments, balancer and Stream Finance incidents totaling over $200 million shook DeFi as RedStone and major Ethereum protocols launched reform initiatives. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium hits 7-month low but traders spot a silver lining

In recent developments, bitcoin dipped below $100,000 as the Coinbase Premium hit a seven-month low, signaling weak US demand. Meanwhile, onchain data hints that short-term holders may be buying the…

Strategy prices new STRE preferred shares to fund Bitcoin accumulation

In recent developments, the company continues to offer corporate debt securities and equities to finance its Bitcoin acquisitions despite recent troubles. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Coinbase, Block, Robinhood highlight dismal week for crypto stocks

In recent developments, crypto stocks slid as macro fears, government shutdown jitters and lingering fallout from October’s $19 billion liquidation hit investor sentiment. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

New Bitcoin highs could take 2 to 6 months but data says it’s worth the wai…

In recent developments, bitcoin dropped 20% from its all-time high, leaving analysts split on whether a slow recovery or a fresh parabolic price breakout will happen in the next few…