Aave founder Stani Kulechov has challenged reports that Kraken parent company Payward is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in the decentralized lending protocol at a $385 million valuation, arguing that the reported terms misrepresent the situation. Summary Kraken is in talks to acquire a 15% stake in Aave through a deal that values the…
Security researchers classified the incident as a supply chain attack rather than a flaw in Polymarket’s core contracts. Polymarket confirmed Friday that a compromised third-party vendor allowed attackers to inject malicious code into its frontend, draining about $3 million from fewer than 15 user accounts. The platform says it will fully refund all affected…
SharpLink has bought Ether for the first time in eight months as ETH traded near its lowest level of 2026. Summary SharpLink resumed ETH buying after eight months, despite Ether trading near its lowest 2026 level. Its 876,285 ETH balance leaves the company exposed to large unrealized losses on paper. Russell index inclusion could widen…
Strategy’s options market has remained below historical crisis levels even as defensive Bitcoin positioning has climbed into the top fifth of historical readings, according to new research from Anchorage Digital. Summary Anchorage Digital says Strategy’s options market is not signaling a severe crisis despite elevated downside hedging. Bitcoin and IBIT options show strong demand for…
Multicoin Capital has projected that Hyperliquid’s HYPE token could reach $319 by 2028 despite identifying several structural and market risks that could threaten its long-term outlook. Summary Multicoin Capital has forecast a $319 HYPE price by 2028, citing Hyperliquid’s earnings growth and expanding market share. The firm pointed to HIP-3, token buybacks, and rising perpetual…
Aave founder Stani Kulechov has rejected reports suggesting Aave would sell AAVE tokens to Kraken at a roughly 70% discount, while confirming that discussions around long-term strategic partnerships have taken place. Summary Stani Kulechov rejected claims that Aave would sell AAVE tokens to Kraken at a roughly 70% discount. Kulechov said all Aave Protocol revenue…
DEXE hit record whale activity and active addresses as its market cap surged 600% in four months despite market weakness. DeXe (DEXE) has recorded a major increase in on-chain activity as the protocol continues to rank among the strongest-performing large-cap crypto assets in recent months. According to data shared by Santiment, DEXE recorded 18…
Strategy turned a software company into the largest corporate Bitcoin holder on earth by exploiting a simple loop: trade above your Bitcoin’s value, issue stock, buy more Bitcoin, repeat. In June 2026, Bitcoin broke below $60,000, the stock fell under its own Bitcoin value, and the loop began running the other way. Here is how…
[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Arab Emirates, June 25th, 2026] Solstice to launch aiUSX, a yield-bearing asset that lets companies help finance the buildout with the capital they already hold for AI. TensorX and Solstice today announced a partnership to finance European sovereign AI infrastructure. TensorX and Solstice will work together to create a facility…
Ripple has stepped up its public campaign for the CLARITY Act as the legislation faces a narrower path through Congress following a Senate recess and competing legislative priorities in Washington. Summary Ripple launched a mobile “CLARITY” truck campaign near the U.S. Capitol to support the crypto market structure bill. The CLARITY Act faces a tighter…
