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Researcher Cracks 9-Year-Old Bug, Frees $2M in Ethereum Locked Since 2016 ICO
Key Takeaways Security researcher 0xflorent freed 1,003.62 ETH from a 2016 Hongcoin ICO contract locked by a bug for nearly 9 years. The whitehat exploit
Solana Posts 8 Consecutive Red Months for First Time as Traders Watch $80 Support
Key Takeaways Solana closed 8 consecutive red monthly candles in May 2026, the longest losing streak in SOL’s history. SOL trades near $81 after shedding
Strategy Sells Bitcoin for First Time Since 2022, Dumps 32 BTC to Fund Preferred Stock Dividends – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5M at $77,135 between May 26 and May 31 to fund preferred dividends. Strategy holds 843,706 BTC at
A Trader Made $42 Million in 10 Months, Then a HYPE Short Wiped It out in 18 Days
Key Takeaways Onchain tracker Lookonchain says loracle.hl erased $42.2 million in gains via a HYPE short over just 18 days. The trader is now down
SEC Sues Privvy Founder Over $12.3 Million Crypto Scheme
Key Takeaways The SEC says Nathan Fuller raised $12.3 million from roughly 150 investors using fake AI trading bots from 2022 to 2024. Only about
Gold Jewelry vs PDAX Gold: Which Option Works Better for You?
For generations, Filipinos have treated gold necklaces and jewelry as a reliable safety net. Whether it’s a gift for an OFW returning home or a
Bitgo CEO Warns Europe’s MiCA Rules Could Trigger a Massive Stablecoin Crisis
Key Takeaways Mike Belshe warns MiCA limits insurance to €100K, creating system-wide risks for European stablecoins. Recalling how 1 SVB failure depegged USDC in 2023,
Solo Home Miner Wins $232K Bitcoin Block With a $300 Machine at 149 Million-to-1 Odds
Key Takeaways A solo home miner using a Canaan Avalon Nano 3S at 6.68 TH/s won Bitcoin block 951771 on May 30, 2026, at 4:27:23
Ripple Eyes Turkey’s $200B Crypto Boom and 4x UAE Lead
Key Takeaways Ripple executive Reece Merrick described Turkey’s crypto adoption as exceptionally strong. Turkey’s crypto activity reached roughly $200 billion, making it the region’s largest
XRP ‘North Star’ Thesis Gains Momentum Beyond Ripple
Key Takeaways XRP’s “north star” status is shifting from narrative to day-to-day treasury operations. Anodos Finance says it has bought, held, and paid employees with