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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
- 15:13A newly created address has accumulated 2,261 BTC worth $247 million over the past 4 days.BlockBeats News, September 26, according to monitoring by Lookonchain, whales are still continuously accumulating BTC during the market downturn. The newly created address "1F1neJ" has withdrawn 2,261 BTC from exchanges in the past four days, worth $247 million.
- 15:12Suspected "insider trader" @qwatio faces liquidation after 40x leveraged short on BTC, with an unrealized loss of $1.146 millionBlockBeats News, on September 26, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa), a suspected "insider trader" address associated with @qwatio has suffered an unrealized loss of $1.146 million from a 40x leveraged short position on BTC, and is close to its liquidation price. The current account has no additional available margin. The current positions are as follows: BTC 40x short position: entry price $108,855.4, liquidation price $110,284.6; XRP 20x short position: entry price $2.71, liquidation price $3.08.
- 15:12qwatio-related address turns a profit by shorting BTC 40x, with an overall floating profit of $70,000BlockBeats News, September 26, according to on-chain analyst Ai Aunt (@ai_9684xtpa), the address associated with the suspected "insider trader" @qwatio has turned its short positions profitable. Both BTC and XRP short positions are currently in floating profit, with an overall floating profit of $70,000. However, the BTC position is as high as $150 millions, resulting in significant position fluctuations. The address associated with the "insider trader" @qwatio is using 40x leverage to short BTC, with the current positions as follows: BTC 40x short: entry price $108,855.4, liquidation price $110,284.6; XRP 20x short: entry price $2.71, liquidation price $3.08.