The average loss from a single crypto protocol hack is approximately $25 million, excluding the subsequent collapse of native coins, according to The Block, citing Immunefi. The number of attacks has not decreased: 94 incidents were recorded in 2024, and 97 in 2025. Over two years, cybercriminals executed 191 hacks, costing the industry $4.67 billion. […]
Daily altcoin turnover on Binance has fallen 80% from its peaks, to $7.7bn—signalling waning investor interest, said the analyst Darkfost. 🗞️ Altcoin trading volumes collapse as investor interest fades The analysis of altcoin trading volumes on Binance and other major exchanges highlights a clear loss of investor interest. ⚠️ Although the bear market is already […]
The prediction platform Kalshi has raised over $1 billion in a new funding round, boosting its valuation to $22 billion, according to Bloomberg. A source from the agency revealed that the deal was led by Coatue Management. The previous round took place in December, when the startup was valued at $11 billion, with capital provided […]
Gilles Brassard and Charles Bennett have been named the recipients of the 2025 Turing Award for their “pivotal role in establishing the foundations of quantum informatics and transforming secure communication and computational systems.” Charles Bennett (left) and Gilles Brassard. Source: Nature. The scientists will share the $1 million prize from the Association for Computing Machinery […]
Since June 2025, the number of Ethereum Layer 2 solutions with TVS exceeding $100,000 has decreased from 108 to 100, despite the launch of new protocols. This was noted by researchers at growthepie. Source: growthepie. In the past 10 months, 21 projects have closed. Among them are Katana, Lasernet, Pentagon Chain, Pepe Unchained, Arena-Z, OEV […]
On March 18, cryptocurrency exchange Binance revised its VIP programme conditions: it reduced the BNB balance and futures trading volume requirements for VIP levels 1–3, expanded criteria for holders, and introduced a new VIP Rising Star status. These changes simplify access to the programme’s privileges, according to a blog post. Binance VIP offers reduced fees […]
While institutional players were exiting gold, retail investors were purchasing it through ETFs in record volumes. This data was provided by analysts at The Kobeissi Letter, citing the BIS. Wall Street is selling gold and silver to retail investors: Since Q2 2025, retail investors have bought +$70 billion in gold ETFs. These purchases have more […]
Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of the AI project OpenClaw to conduct phishing campaigns and steal cryptocurrency from developers, according to cybersecurity firm OX Security. According to their information, fraudsters created fake accounts on GitHub, initiated discussions in controlled repositories, and tagged dozens of other users. They were informed that they had been selected […]
The platform Tempo, developed by Stripe and Paradigm, has activated the mainnet of its L1 blockchain. The project also introduced an open protocol for machine transactions (MPP), developed in collaboration with the fintech giant. The new blockchain is designed to handle a large volume of operations. Alongside the release, the team unveiled a catalog of […]
On March 18, the United States Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate unchanged, within the range of 3.5-3.75%. “Available indicators suggest that economic activity is growing at a steady pace. Job growth remains low, and the unemployment rate has changed little in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated,” the press release states. Federal Reserve […]
