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- Anthropic reports cybercriminals using its Claude AI for extortion, ransomware, and identity fraud in 8 case studies. - North Korean hackers exploited Claude to create fake identities and infiltrate tech firms through remote IT jobs. - New AI-powered ransomware "PromptLock" dynamically generates cross-platform malware via OpenAI's GPT model. - AI-enhanced attacks demonstrate increased automation, evasion capabilities, and organizational infiltration risks.
- UK pension funds are cautiously integrating crypto into long-term portfolios, with a 3% Bitcoin allocation marking a strategic shift toward diversification and inflation hedging. - Institutional custodians and regulated cETNs now enable pension access to crypto, while 2026 FCA/MiCA rules aim to address regulatory gaps and operational risks. - Generational divides persist: 18% of 25–34-year-olds cash pensions for crypto, contrasting with older investors prioritizing stability over speculative gains. - Suc
- Solana's DEX volume hit $124B in July 2025, outpacing Ethereum by 42%, driven by institutional ETF inflows and whale staking. - The SSK ETF attracted $1.2B in 30 days, with 60% of whale withdrawals staked, reinforcing long-term institutional confidence. - Developer adoption rose to 40% due to Solana's 65,000 TPS throughput and low fees, with innovations like Humidifi capturing 54.6% of Prop AMM volume. - Short-term volatility from fee dips and token unlocks persists, but technical indicators suggest pote
- Bitcoin's 7-week low at $111,000 in August 2025 triggered by flash perpetuals cascade and $2.7B whale dump, amid Fed policy fragmentation and political risks. - ETFs show dual role: BlackRock's IBIT saw $579M inflows then $615M outflows, yet institutional demand remains strong with $65B in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs by Q2 2025. - Institutional confidence contrasts retail fragility: mid-tier holders increased BTC share to 23.07%, while short-term holders lost 30-38% of 18-month UTXO positions. - Bitcoin domin
- Bitcoin's 2025 bull market enters consolidation as prices near highs but on-chain activity declines, with NVT ratio (1.51) below overvaluation thresholds. - Institutional accumulation persists despite ETF outflows, with large holders adding 16,000 BTC weekly and Harvard allocating $120M to IBIT. - Macroeconomic tailwinds (Fed dovish pivot, 2025 halving) and technical indicators (bullish flag pattern) reinforce Bitcoin's store-of-value narrative. - Strategic entry opportunities emerge above $113K, support
- MAV surged 620.16% in 24 hours to $2.73, driven by network upgrades and ecosystem expansion. - Protocol enhancements including a new consensus layer and off-chain scaling reduced transaction times by 70%. - Strategic partnerships with cross-border payment providers and DeFi platforms expanded utility while developer contributions rose 400%. - Analysts predict sustained growth as technical milestones align with increased institutional interest and community engagement.
- Nigeria explores blockchain to enhance electoral integrity and public trust ahead of 2027 elections. - Blockchain aims to address voter registration issues via immutable records and smart contracts for real-time eligibility checks. - Experts propose hybrid voting systems (online tokens + physical cards) to bridge Nigeria's 60% internet access gap. - Challenges include political resistance to transparency, cybersecurity risks, and institutional reforms for impartial INEC appointments.
- S&P 500 rose 0.2% as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings and Federal Reserve policy signals. - Fed Chair Powell's dovish comments fueled expectations of rate cuts, easing equity market pressure. - Nvidia's results could significantly impact the index due to its large weighting and AI demand trends. - Weaker dollar and global market resilience supported gains amid anticipation of potential September rate cuts. - Market remains cautious about inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainties despite positive
- Ethereum transitions to institutional reserve asset in Q2 2025 via deflationary mechanics, yield generation, and ETF inflows. - Corporate treasuries (e.g., SharpLink, Bit Digital) stake 95%+ ETH holdings, accumulating 1.2M ETH ($3B) as structural demand intensifies. - Ethereum ETFs attract $28.5B net inflows vs. Bitcoin's outflows, driven by utility token reclassification and in-kind redemption mechanisms. - Undervalued ETH price ($4,700) creates buy-the-dip opportunity amid 14-month high ETH/BTC ratio a
- 11:53Analyst: Bitcoin RSI enters extremely oversold territory, with rapid rebounds following the last two similar occurrencesChainCatcher reported that crypto analyst @ali_charts posted on social media that bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) has entered an extremely oversold zone. In the past two similar situations, the market rebounded shortly afterwards.
- 11:52Bitwise CEO concludes survey on market crash response measures, with over 43% choosing "buy"According to ChainCatcher, the survey on market crash response measures initiated by the CEO of Bitwise has concluded. Among the 4,527 participants, "Buy" accounted for 43.1%, ranking first; "Hold" accounted for 37.6%, ranking second; "Undecided" accounted for 9.8%, ranking third; and "Sell" accounted for 9.5%, ranking fourth.
- 11:38A whale deposited 2 million USDC into HyperLiquid to open a 2x leveraged ETH long position.According to ChainCatcher, monitored by Lookonchain, a whale deposited 2 million USDC into HyperLiquid to open a 2x leveraged ETH long position, currently holding 1,425 ETH in the position.