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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Bybit - Launches Recovery Bounty Program Following Historic $1.4 Billion Hack
> mETH - Protocol Recovers $43 Million in Bybit Hack
> SEC - Closes Investigation into OpenSea, Boosting NFT Market
> Kanye West - Announces Controversial 'Swasticoin' Launch Amid Erratic Crypto Activity
> Margaux Nijkerk - Ethereum Community Rejects "Rollback" Proposal After Bybit Hack
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> Weekly Highlights 8/2025
> The Next Gen Web3 OS: Anoma Intent Machine
> Near Shade Agents
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> Arkham Exchange - Launches Spot Trading for U.S. Users in March
> Ether - Price Surges Following Bybit's New ETH Acquisition Plans
> Bybit - Faces $4 Billion Bank Run Following Major Hack
> Vanar Robots - Introduces Vanar Generation 1: Biomechanical Humanoid Intelligence
> Elon Musk - Proposes "FAFO" as the Enforcement Arm of DOGE
> Trump - Plans Visit to Fort Knox with Elon Musk
> Binance Pay - Hits $72.4 Billion Transaction Volume: The Rise of Binance Pay
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> Arkham - Bybit Hacker Moves $7M ETH: Connection to Phemex Hack
> hitesh.eth - The Future of $S: A Promising Coin for the Next Six Months
> Binance Research Survey - Latin America Sees 95% of Crypto Users Planning to Buy More in 2025
> Ayush Ghiya and Uchenna Edeoga - Leapfrogging Traditional Finance: The Rise of Stablecoins in Africa
> Stanford Blockchain Club - Beyond Digital Gold: Bitcoin's Evolution into a Full-Service Blockchain Platform
> plur daddy - The Evolving Landscape of Cryptocurrency: From Lottery to High-Stakes Poker
> Ben Zhou - Unity in Crisis: Bybit's Acknowledgment of Industry Support
> MTorygreen - io.net January 2025 Monthly Report Summary
> Yellow Propeller - The Cost Benefits of Automated Market Makers (AMMs)
> Trail of Bits - The Record-Breaking Bybit Hack: A Timeline of Events
> Wu Blockchain - Weekly Project Updates in the Crypto Space
> Mario Nawfal - Unraveling the Record-Breaking Hack: Is North Korea Involved?
> cookies - Overview of Freysa Act IV
> John Rush - The Future of Labor: Humanoid Robots in Action
> Onchain Lens - Multisig Wallet Activity: Mantle's $10M Purchase in USDT for 200M $WLFI
> Elon Musk - Issues Evocative Warning to Federal Employees
> CZ - Dex Struggles: The Realities of Decentralized Trading
> Alex Svanevik - The Frustration of Locked Withdrawals: User Experiences with Crypto Exchanges
> evilcos - Exploring Security Balance Models in DeFi: Renzo's ezETH Contract
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Weekly Highlights 8/2025
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Franklin Templeton - Proposes Solana ETF with Staking
> North Korea's Lazarus Group - Behind Bybit Hack: Over $1.5 Billion Lost
> Litecoin - Soars 51% as ETF Approval Hopes Grow
> Arkham - Bybit Hack Bounty Solved: Evidence Submitted by Zachxbt
> Jennie Levin, Alison Mangiero - Bipartisan Lawmakers Challenge SEC on Staking Exclusion
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> The Next Gen Web3 OS: Anoma Intent Machine
> Near Shade Agents
> $ROAM - Road to TGE and Beyond
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Safe x Bybit - Collaborate on Security Investigation
> Moonwell - Introduces Moonwell Virtual Accounts: A Global Banking Solution
> Sonic - Remarkable Growth: A 344% Increase in TVL
> Putin - Proposes Partnership with Elon Musk for Technological Advancement
> U.S. Senators - Urge SEC to Reconsider Crypto Staking in ETFs
> U.S. Marshals - Service Faces Challenges in Crypto Asset Oversight
> Binance x Bitget - Transfer 50k+ ETH to Bybit
> SEC - Moves to Dismiss Coinbase Case, Reflecting Shift in Regulatory Approach
> US States - Propose Bitcoin Strategic Reserves Worth $25 Billion
> Doodles NFT - Surges to $16 Million Weekly Volume After $DOODS Memecoin Launch
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> Bybit - Update on Bit's Ethereum Wallet Hack
> Patrick Scott - The Largest Crypto Hack: Bybit's Exploit at 16% of All Time
> cygaar - Exploiting Multisig: How Hackers Manipulate UI to Redirect Funds
> Four Pillars - Cosmos: The Internet of Blockchains
> Ben Zhou - Bybit Affirms Solvency Amidst Hack Incident
> Andre Cronje - Sonic Vision 2025: Simplifying User Onboarding and Maximizing Developer Revenue
> BitMEX Research - Current State of Bybit: Reserve Ratios and Solvency
> Gracy Chen - Support Amidst Loss: Bybit’s Commitment to Customer Safety
> Ben Zhou - Almost 80% of Stolen Ethereum Secured by Bybit via Bridge Loan
> Eric Johansson - XRP ETFs Near $8 Billion Market Surge as Crypto Optimism Grows
> dfinzer.eth - SEC's Closure on OpenSea: A Win for the Digital Asset Space
> Tom Robinson - Bybit Suffers Record $1.4 Billion Hack: The Largest Crypto Theft to Date
> The Scoop - Insights from Aya Kantorovich on Crypto Capital Markets and DeFi Resilience
> Bybit - Collaborating with On-Chain Analytics: A Strategy to Combat Misuse
> CZ - Recommends Bybit Halt Withdrawals for Security
> Ben Zhou - Declares Pi Network a Scam, Citing Police Advisory
> Dilation Effect - Understanding the Bybit Incident: A Case of Social Engineering
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Kanye West - Controversial Launch of the YZY Crypto Token
> Bybit - Confirms Hack Resulting in Over $1.4 Billion Theft of Ethereum
> SEC - Poised to Drop Coinbase Lawsuit: A Major Victory for U.S. Crypto
> Costa Rica - Launches First Bitcoin ETF
> Wu Blockchain - Pundi AI's Focus on Real-World Use Cases Post-ICO: Exclusive Interview with Zac, Founder of Pundi AI
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> The Next Gen Web3 OS: Anoma Intent Machine
> Near Shade Agents
> $ROAM - Road to TGE and Beyond
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Bybit - Reports Unauthorized Activity in ETH Cold Wallet
> BinaryX - Rebrands to Four: A New Era in DeFi Innovation
> Berachain - Evolution: From NFT Initiative to Robust Mainnet Launch
> Mantle - Reveals Ambitious 2025 Roadmap to Integrate CeFi and DeFi
> Mawari - Introduces Digital Entertainment City Namba: Where AI Meets Urban Innovation
> Hong Kong's SFC - Engages in Talks to Introduce Crypto ETF Staking
> U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs - Surpass $750 Billion in Trading Volume: BlackRock's IBIT Captures 75% Market Share
> KAITO Token Airdrop - Surges Past $1.9 Billion Market Cap
> Altvest Capital - Becomes First African Company to Hold Bitcoin as Treasury Asset
> Societe Generale-FORGE - Launches MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin on Stellar Network
> Jiangsu High Court - Ruling: Cryptocurrency Investment Not Protected
> Google - Introduces AI Co-Scientist Aiming to Revolutionize Drug Discovery
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> Ben Zhou - Transaction Alert: Bybit ETH Cold Wallet Compromised
> MartyParty - New Nasdaq Rule 5712: A Game Changer for Crypto Trading
> Jason Fang - Introduces Bitcoin Yield Generation Through Structured Products
> CZ - Response to Bybit's Wallet Transfer Issue
> Shlok Khemani and Oliver Jaros - The Framework Wars: Exploring Crypto-Native AI Agent Frameworks
> Arkham - The Framework Wars: Exploring Crypto-Native AI Agent Frameworks
> Sunil - FTX Claims: Evaluating Jurisdictional Restrictions on Distributions
> Conor - Bybit's Stability Post-Hack: A Look at Their Assets
> Ethena Labs - Current Situation with Bybit and USDe Collateralization
> JPMorgan - Reports Weak Institutional Demand for Crypto Futures
> Knower Bera - Introduction to Berachain's Mainnet Launch
> JasonYanowitz - Kaito's $1B+ Opening: A Shift in Token Launch Strategies
> Pedro Solimano - “Hypocrisy” and “Disaster”: Backlash against Milei's Memecoin Endorsement in Buenos Aires
> anand iyer - The Four Acts of Virtuals’ Roadmap
> Grace Deng - The Emergence of BTC-Backed Loans in Traditional Finance
> Wu Blockchain - Transforming Intellectual Property into Programmable Assets: An Interview with Jason Zhao
> Bernstein - Robinhood's Crypto Boom: Anticipated Tripling of Volume by 2026
> Sam Bankman-Fried - Claims Political Bias in Prosecution
> Copper - Transparency in Gold Reserves: Implications for Bitcoin
> Shreyas Hariharan - Exploring the Monad Testnet: A Guide to Features
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> WalletConnect Foundation - Raises $10 Million
> ResearchHub - $2M Strategic Investment
> Solo AI - $2M Seed Round
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https://x.com/0xngmi/status/1892959752549724667
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https://twitter.com/benbybit/status/1892963530422505586
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It's Selective Alt Season
https://x.com/ki_young_ju/status/1892785881158996173
https://x.com/yuxiao_deng/status/1892612295274250599
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https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1892831627115647377
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https://x.com/CipherResearchx/status/1892673153865748598
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https://x.com/Figure_robot/status/1892577871366939087
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Michael Saylor - Advocates for 20% Bitcoin Reserve in the US
> Bybit - Hack Exposed: A Closer Look at Park Jin Hyok's Alleged Role
> U.S. Senators - Urge SEC to Reassess Staking in Crypto ETFs
> ZachXBT - Lazarus Group Links Bybit and Phemex Hacks
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> The Next Gen Web3 OS: Anoma Intent Machine
> Near Shade Agents
> $ROAM - Road to TGE and Beyond
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> FTX - Begins First Round of Repayments to Creditors
> Ether - Resilience: 2% Surge Amidst Hacked Supply Concerns
> Ms. Cheng - Defrauded of 277,000 USDT in Virtual Currency Scam
> mETH Protocol - Advances in Security Post Bybit Incident: 8,000 mETH Successfully Swapped Amid Security Challenges
> Chainflip - Enhance ETH Deposit Screening to Combat Fraud
> IOST - Celebrates Expansion with $10 Million Airdrop on BNBChain L2
> Russia's Supreme Court - Moves to Classify Cryptocurrencies as Property in Criminal Cases
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> zkintro - Overview of Key Concepts in ZKPs
> CZ - The Mindset of a Hodler: A Blacksmith's Perspective
> Geebz - Rethinking Real World Assets (RWAs) in Crypto
> Marvin Tong - Introducing ChaosChain: The Evolution of Blockchain Consensus
> OurNetwork - Eigenlayer: Dominating the Restaking Sector
> Eric Wall - Understanding the Aftermath of Stolen Funds: Insights from the Chainalysis 2022 Report
> Andrei Grachev - What Will Vitalik Buterin's Response Be After the Bybit Hack?
> Arthur Hayes - Proposes Ethereum Rollback to Address Bybit Hack
> Gracy Chen - Crypto Exchanges Rally to Support Bybit After $1.4B Hack
> Paolo Ardoino - 181k USDt Seized in Response to ByBit Hack
> Japneet Singh - Achieving 100,000 Transactions Per Second: The MegaETH Promise
> fejau - Analyzing Steve Cohen's Perspective on the Economy: Impact of Fiscal Policy on Bond Yields
> Casey Taylor - Masterclass in Crisis Communications: Bybit's Response to the Largest Crypto Hack
> Tay - The Role of Cryptography in DPRK Operations
> Ben Zhou - High Stakes: Navigating a $1.5B Loss
> aixbt - MONAD Testnet: Pioneering Innovations in L1 Specifications
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ByBit hackers are on the move.
https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1893289283475382619
https://x.com/mawariXR/status/1892930871902220669
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https://x.com/arkham/status/1893033424224411885
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One more
https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1892970613876072465?t=1nvGzEi4F5IMIyw01OJsyQ&s=19
https://x.com/RunnerXBT/status/1892972220248457395
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https://x.com/benbybit/status/1892965964909863315
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Please check above if you're using ByBit (like me)
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> The Next Gen Web3 OS: Anoma Intent Machine
https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1892938342351954130?t=Ov_49wGiGL4fU30qsMWEIA&s=19
Near Shade Agents
https://x.com/eli5_defi/status/1892861078708899946
$BULLY is Dead
https://x.com/khouuba/status/1892818596843430104
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Helix - A Vision-Language-Action Model for Generalist Humanoid Control
> Ethereum Foundation - Seeks Social Media Manager Amid Community Criticism
> SEC - Restructures Crypto Enforcement Unit: A Shift in Strategy
> Bitcoin Hashrate - Growth Slows: Challenges for Smaller Miners
> USDT/USDC Prepaid Cards - A Growing Trend in Digital Payments
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> $ROAM - Road to TGE and Beyond
> Majorana-1 : An Opportunity or Threat for Crypto?
> What is Happening On Mantle?
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> European Central Bank - Develops Digital Ledger Transaction System
> Roger Ver - Faces Legal Challenges: Tax Fraud Arrest
> Canary Litecoin ETF - Added to DTCC Website
> Ho Kai Xin - Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for $5.7 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud
> Delphi Labs x cyber•Fund - Launch dAGI Accelerator with Solana, Ethereum, and Base Support
> ai16zdao - Introduces CLANK TANK: The New AI-Powered Game Show
> Solana Smart Wallets - A New Era of Programmable, Gasless Solutions
> Opensea - Resurgence: Claims 71.5% of Ethereum NFT Marketplace
> Circle - Competitive Edge Over Tether in the EU
> Hayden Davis - The Face of the Controversial Libra Memecoin
> Strategy - Bond Sale Fuels Bitcoin Surge Towards $100,000
> MANTRA - Launches RWAccelerator to Propel Real-World Asset Startups with Google Cloud
> LayerZero - Connects Bitcoin with Rootstock: Ending Isolation
> Kraken - Eyes Deribit to Strengthen Options Trading Portfolio
> Pi Network's Token - Surges to $195 Billion FDV Amid Liquidity Concerns
> Onramp x Arch - Launch Bitcoin-Backed Lending Service
> Figure Markets - Launches YLDS: The First SEC-Registered Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
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> world - Why PBH? Transforming the Relationship Between Humans, Bots, and Blockspace
> Theo Von - AI Innovator Alexander Wang: A Conversation on Technology and Business
> CoinDesk 20 - Performance Update: NEAR Gains 4.9% as Index Rises
> Eleanor Terrett - SEC's Growing Interest in Staking
> Kyrsten Sinema - Highlights Arizona as a Trailblazer in Crypto Legislation
> Eric Demuth - Trump Administration's Pro-Crypto Stance Forces Global Markets to Adapt
> Vitalik Buterin - Critiques Ethereum's Embrace of Blockchain Casinos
> Alex Gluchowski - Understanding Layer 2 Networks
> Michael Barr - Challenges Faced by Crypto Firms in Establishing Banking Accounts
> Nansen - LIBRA Memecoin Fiasco: $251M Lost by Investors Amid Market Collapse
> Sam Bankman-Fried - Flatter Trump, Flips on Biden While Asking for Pardon in First Interview from Prison
> Carlos - Impact of SIMD 96 on SOL: Inflation Rises and Holder Income Declines
> Beth Haddock - The Changing Landscape of Crypto Under Trump's Administration
> BREAD - Eliminating Gas Limits: The MegaETH Revolution
> Helius - Analyzing Solana On-chain Data: Tools & Dashboards
> Bernstein Analysts - Predict 70% Chance of New Crypto Laws in 2025
> Matthew Sigel - Is Jack Dorsey the Real Satoshi Nakamoto? New Speculations Arise
> Crypto Daybook Americas - Bitcoin Traders Deleverage Amid Stable Fed Rate Outlook
> S&P Global Ratings - U.S. Stablecoin Adoption Hindered by Lack of Regulation
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Bridging Chains: Polymer's Leap into the Future with Open Intents
Polymer has adopted the Ethereum Foundation's Open Intents Framework (OIF) to enhance interoperability across chains, enabling developers to build intent-powered dApps efficiently
> Polymer is among the first to support the Open Intents Framework (OIF), aimed at standardizing interoperability in Ethereum
> The OIF seeks to simplify cross-chain and cross-protocol interactions, involving over 30 top L2 and infrastructure protocols
> Polymer's contributions include a universal intent settlement implementation, facilitating the development of 7683 intent-driven dApps
> Adoption of the OIF reduces development complexity and improves composability for Ethereum projects
> Polymer is actively engaged in ERC7683, promoting open frameworks for Ethereum's ecosystem growth
Future collaborations with EigenLayer and Lagrange focus on enhancing scalability and interoperability within Ethereum and its Layer 2 chains
A Next-Gen Oracle for a Decentralized World
UMA, Polymarket, and EigenLayer are innovating a new prediction market oracle to enhance user alignment, scalability, and security, addressing current challenges with optimistic oracle systems
> The collaboration aims to develop a next-generation oracle that enhances community alignment by allowing token selection for dispute resolution
> A dynamic bonding system will improve efficiency by scaling bonds and challenge periods based on market conditions
> The project seeks to mitigate bribery attacks by leveraging EigenLayer’s security and the EIGEN token
> Current optimistic oracles face challenges in handling diverse and subjective truths in prediction markets
> UMA's Data Verification Mechanism (DVM) will aid in dispute resolution for various types of inquiries, including natural language questions
> The initiative encourages feedback from market participants and researchers to refine the new oracle's design
Nansen x IOTA: A New Era of On-Chain Intelligence
Nansen has partnered with IOTA to enhance on-chain analytics through tools like the IOTA Growth Dashboard, improving transparency and data insights within the IOTA ecosystem
> Key tools include the IOTA Growth Dashboard, which tracks active addresses, transaction volume, and market trends
> Real-time data analysis supports investment opportunities and project performance assessment
> Future developments will introduce features like Nansen Profiler for wallet analysis and Token God Mode for token dynamics
> Nansen is dedicated to making on-chain data accessible and insightful, promoting user exploration of its tools
> Nansen advises that its content is for educational purposes only, noting potential conflicts of interest
