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KuCoin issued a warning about 51% attacks in blockchain networks, highlighting a security threat that occurs when a single miner or mining pool gains control over the majority of a network's hashrate. Such attacks can enable transaction manipulation, double-spending, and erosion of trust within

The Bitcoin Policy Institute reported Friday that annual blockchain transaction value across the Middle East and North Africa reached an estimated $350 billion by 2025–2026, more than triple the approximately $100 billion recorded in 2022. The institute attributes this

Polish prosecutors investigating cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto formally charged an individual, identified as Romana Ż., with participating in an organized criminal group and allegedly misappropriating 7.8 million zlotys ($2.1 million) in user funds. Romana Ż. was detained on Sept. 5, and prose

Hunter Biden plans to launch the LAPTOP meme coin on Coinbase-built Base on Sept. 9, according to The Wall Street Journal. The token takes its name from the computer that became a fixture of U.S. political controversy before the 2020 election. Before the official launch, traders spent

DBS and Citi completed what they describe as the first weekend tokenized cross-border payment between Singapore and the United States, using tokenized bank deposits and Swift's Digital Ledger. The transaction was executed on Saturday and finalized within minutes, according to DBS. The payment

Micron Technology delivered a 1,313% return over five years, closing Friday at $1,016.59 and outpacing Nvidia's 912% gain over the same period, according to StatMuse. The rally lifted Micron's market capitalization from roughly $104.2 billion at the end of 2021 to about $1.15 trillion. AI memory

Lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) closed at $100.61 on September 4, 2026, down 17.4% from $121.77, after the company reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results and cut its full-year outlook for the third time in under six months. The stock touched an intraday low of $97.99 — the first

Stellar announced its positioning for a role in transitioning government debt onto blockchain technology. The announcement, shared via a tweet by the Stellar organization, highlights the platform's focus on integrating blockchain into traditional finance systems. The initiative aims to enhance trans

Stand With Crypto is calling for public input on the CLARITY Act ahead of a Senate vote scheduled for September 15. The advocacy organization emphasizes that cryptocurrency users deserve a voice in this legislation and urges the public to sign up for engagement tools during this decision point. The

French Bitcoin treasury company Capital B acquired 376 Bitcoin (BTC) for 25.3 million euros ($29.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 3,521 BTC, according to a Monday announcement. The purchase was funded after Capital B completed roughly 30.1 million euros ($35 million) in capital raises,

Router Protocol, a Coinbase Ventures-backed cross-chain infrastructure project, announced it will shut down all operations by Sept. 30 after failing to turn its technology into a sustainable business. The team spent the past year exploring commercialization, licensing agreements and a potential

The Ethereum Foundation published two posts detailing the Hegotá upgrade, including a tier list that evaluates all 62 proposed Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs). The tier list aims to prioritize enhancements for the network's evolution. This initiative supports the goal of anchoring a quantum-re

Hunter Biden is launching a meme coin called LAPTOP on Coinbase's Base network on September 9. The coin has a total supply of 1 billion tokens, with 30% allocated to the founding team, 20% to investors who lost money on the Trump-linked TRUMP token, and 20% designated for charity and operational

LIT cryptocurrency experienced a 63.79% price decline within one hour, dropping to $0.13391. The sharp move reduced the market cap to $6,048,110 amid trading volume of $41,579 over 24 hours. The decline occurred as the

Ben highlighted the utility of tokenized stocks in decentralized finance (DeFi) in recent commentary shared via social media. He emphasized that users can borrow against their equity positions while maintaining long exposure, which he described as enhancing trading flexibility and cash utility.

Three investment partnerships sold their entire stake in Sejong Medical within two days following October 26, 2021 regulatory approval of Genencell's clinical trial plan, earning approximately 18 billion won in profit. The mass sell-off occurred despite the approval representing significant

Solana reclaimed the leading position in memecoin trading volume with a 61% market share across all chains, according to influencer @SolanaFloor. This development ended Robinhood's two-day dominance in the memecoin trading sector. The shift reflects increased trading activity on the Solana

Polymarket odds for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire by December 31, 2026, dropped to 13%, down from 40% yesterday, while the October 31 contract was priced at a 7% implied probability. The decline reflects the market's strict resolution rule, which requires a ceasefire to take effect by 11:59 p.m.

McDonald's India on Sep. 6 deleted a viral X post in which an alleged intern claimed non-payment of salary since December 2025, forcing them to take two additional jobs and trade meme coins. The individual claimed to manage several Asian accounts of the fast food giant and stated, 'I literally

CME Group recorded average daily volume of 29.7 million contracts in August 2026, marking its second-highest August on record and a 6% increase from the same month in 2025. The growth was driven by Treasury contracts, which rose 15% to 11.8 million daily, metals contracts, which surged 48%