Markets
Hyperliquid, a fast-growing decentralized trading platform, has posted its strongest month yet, recording over $106 million in revenue for August, according to data from DeFiLlama. The figure marks a 23% jump from July’s $86.6 million, fueled by a staggering $400 billion in perpetual trading volume. Hyperliquid Dominates the
Rethinking DeFi’s Liquidity Problem One of the biggest challenges in decentralized finance (DeFi) is how capital gets stuck. When users deposit tokens into most protocols, those tokens can’t be used elsewhere. At the same time, the most lucrative opportunities—like early access to liquidity campaigns—are often reserved
Security
Decentralized exchange Bunni has fallen victim to a security exploit that drained an estimated $2.3 million from its Ethereum-based smart contracts, according to on-chain analysis from blockchain security firm Blocksec. The breach, reported on Tuesday, targeted vulnerabilities within Bunni’s protocol. While the exact method used by attackers has
Regulation
A leaked proposal reportedly tied to Donald Trump’s camp has ignited global criticism for suggesting the use of cryptocurrency and tokenized land sales to reshape Gaza after the war. According to The Washington Post, a 38-page document outlines the “Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation (GREAT) Trust.” The plan
AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in marketing—it’s now embedded in the daily operations of most teams. According to new research from SAP Emarsys, 92% of marketers are already using AI, with many reporting faster campaign rollouts, stronger customer engagement, and improved loyalty. SAP Emarsys + SAPExplore
Markets
Tron (TRX) is under renewed market pressure after its founder, Justin Sun, disclosed that he has claimed nearly $200 million worth of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) tokens. The announcement coincided with TRX slipping 1.8% to $0.3364 on Sept. 1, as traders weighed Sun’s deepening ties to former
AI
At Google’s Singapore office last week, Mark Johnston, Director of the Office of the CISO for Asia Pacific, delivered a sobering message: after half a century of cybersecurity innovation, defenders are still losing ground. “In 69% of incidents in Japan and Asia Pacific, organisations were notified of their own
Politics
Lee Eok-won, nominee to chair South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), has stirred controversy after dismissing cryptocurrencies as “valueless” in remarks submitted ahead of his confirmation hearing. His comments, reported by local outlet News1, have triggered backlash from industry stakeholders who argue the stance is out of step with
AI
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is being hailed as the next major leap in enterprise technology, promising to transform industries by 2028. A new report from Capgemini Research Institute estimates the technology could generate up to US$450 billion in economic value within the next three years. Yet despite the potential,
Markets
Tokyo, Japan – Convano Inc., once best known for its chain of nail salons across Tokyo, is making a dramatic shift that’s capturing global attention: the company is positioning itself to become one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin. The firm has unveiled plans to raise approximately
AI
OpenAI is exploring the possibility of building a massive data center in India, a move that could mark one of the company’s most significant expansions in artificial intelligence infrastructure under its Stargate initiative. we are opening our first office in india later this year! and i'm looking
Cryptocurrency
Tokyo-based game developer Gumi Inc. has made a bold bet on digital assets, purchasing 6,008,857 XRP worth around $17 million. The move aligns the company more closely with its parent SBI Holdings, which has long championed Ripple and cross-border payment solutions. Following the announcement, Gumi’s stock price