Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin may have smashed past $120,000, but data from August suggests the rally is far from over. Three rare on-chain and market metrics — often seen at the start of major bull runs — are flashing green. Analysts say they could mark the early stages of “Bitcoin Season.” 1. Futures-to-Spot Ratio
Markets
Global markets are flashing warning signs that haven’t been seen since the lead-up to some of the most severe crashes in modern history. With Bitcoin now trading above $120,000, the big question is whether the world’s largest cryptocurrency can avoid getting dragged down if equities take a
Cryptocurrency
Chainlink’s LINK token is enjoying a fresh wave of momentum, driven by bullish chart signals and a string of heavyweight institutional partnerships that could shape its long-term trajectory. At press time, LINK trades around $22.05, its highest level in seven months. That rally has analysts debating just how
Blockchain
Another Bitcoin Buy for Saylor’s Strategy Bitcoin treasury giant Strategy — the company formerly known as MicroStrategy — has once again increased its crypto holdings. According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, the firm purchased 155 BTC between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10 for roughly $18 million,
What Is Starknet? Starknet is a Layer 2 scaling network built to make Ethereum faster, cheaper, and more efficient. Instead of having every transaction clog up Ethereum’s main blockchain, Starknet processes them off-chain and then sends back a cryptographic proof — called a STARK — that verifies everything was done correctly.
Markets
As Ethereum prices surge to multi-year highs, research and brokerage firm Bernstein says Coinbase stands to gain the most from the ongoing “alt season” — a period when cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin outperform the market leader. In a Monday client memo, analysts led by Gautam Chhugani highlighted Coinbase as one of
AI
The global race to deploy artificial intelligence is accelerating — but Suvianna Grecu, founder of the AI for Change Foundation, warns that prioritizing speed over safeguards risks triggering a “trust crisis” that could undermine public confidence for years to come. AI for Change Foundation – AI for ChangeAI for Change Foundation Speaking
Finance
A newly emerged ransomware operation known as Embargo has stolen more than $34.2 million since April 2024, according to f resh research from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. The group has primarily targeted victims in the healthcare, business services, and manufacturing sectors, with most attacks focused on U.S.
DeFi
World Liberty Financial, a Trump family-backed cryptocurrency venture, is planning to raise $1.5 billion to create a new crypto investment vehicle, according to Bloomberg. The proposed structure would hold WLFI tokens and position the company alongside a growing wave of digital asset holding firms. Trump-Linked World Liberty Pitches a
Markets
Publicly traded bitcoin miner Terawulf (NASDAQ: WULF) reported a deeper net loss in the first half of the year as it accelerates investments in high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure alongside its mining operations. According to its latest financial results, Terawulf’s net loss reached over $79 million in the first six
Security
An Ethereum developer known online as “Fede’s Intern” has been detained in Izmir, Turkey, after authorities accused him of helping individuals “misuse” the Ethereum network. On August 11, the Argentine blockchain researcher announced via X (formerly Twitter) that his lawyer had been informed of the allegation by Turkish officials
NFT
Beeple, the digital art heavyweight behind some of the most expensive NFTs ever sold, has once again proven he can make the market move — this time with a prank that split the NFT community between laughter and outrage. The stunt unfolded at Beeple Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, during what