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State-sponsored hackers are exploiting highly-advanced tooling to accelerate their particular flavours of cyberattacks, with threat actors from Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia using models like Google’s Gemini to further their campaigns. They are able to craft sophisticated phishing campaigns and develop malware, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).The quarterly AI Threat Tracker report, released today, reveals how government-backed attackers have begun to use artificial intelligence in the attack lifecycle – reconnaissance, social engineering, and eventually, malware development. This activity has become apparent thanks to the GTIG’s work during the final quarter of 2025.“For government-backed…
Binance is pushing back against claims that it played a central role in the massive liquidation wave that swept through crypto markets on October 10, an event widely described as the largest in the industry’s history. In the aftermath of roughly $19 billion in wiped‑out positions, some market participants accused the exchange of manipulating prices for its own gain. Binance co‑CEO Richard Teng has now addressed those allegations directly, insisting the platform was not “the sole trigger” of the turmoil and that the selloff hit the entire digital asset ecosystem. Binance Co-CEO Breaks Down $19B Liquidation Event Speaking about the…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto analyst ChartNerd has indicated that XRP is on the verge of a major bullish structure shift that could send it to new highs. The analyst also noted that it was key for the altcoin to stay above the psychological $1 level for confirmation of a move to the upside. XRP Eyes Major Bullish Structure Shift In an X post, ChartNerd explained why XRP may be positioned for a major bullish structure shift, noting that the altcoin has experienced six months of downside with virtually no relief.…
Bitcoin miner outflows jumped to 28,605 BTC, worth about $1.8 billion, on Feb. 5, one of the largest single-day transfers since November 2024, as prices swung sharply during a volatile trading session.Another 20,169 Bitcoin (BTC), worth about $1.4 billion, left miner-linked wallets on Feb. 6, according to data from CryptoQuant. The last comparable spike occurred on Nov. 12, 2024, when outflows reached 30,187 BTC.The spike coincided with sharp price swings, with BTC trading at about $62,809 on Feb. 5 before rebounding to $70,544 a day later. Large miner wallet transfers during volatile sessions often draw scrutiny because they can signal…
As blockchain technology and artificial intelligence continue to converge, x402—a standard that enables AI agents to execute automated on-chain payments—was expected to serve as a gateway to the emerging Agent Economy.However, recent data shows a sharp decline in x402 transaction volume. This trend has raised doubts about whether the initial hype faded only months after its rapid rise.Sponsored Sponsoredx402 Transactions Down More Than 92%According to a report from Artemis, the concept of x402 “agent payments” may currently be more illusion than reality. While tools such as OpenClaw, Moltbook, and specialized agent wallets are spreading rapidly across social media and developer…
The United States National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has proposed its first rules under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, sketching out how subsidiaries of federally insured credit unions could apply to become federally supervised payment stablecoin issuers. The NCUA, which oversees more than 4,000 federally insured credit unions serving roughly 144 million members and about $2.38 trillion in assets as of mid-2025, is using this proposal to set out the process and standards for licensing such issuers. Under the proposal, any payment stablecoin issuer that is a “subsidiary of an insured credit union” would need to…
Bitcoin Cash price held near $500 as bulls battled intraday sell-off pressure. The altcoin could retest key resistance levels amid Bitcoin’s gains. However, Standard Chartered forecasts BTC could drop to $50k, and BCH will likely mirror this. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price is demonstrating notable resilience, with bulls holding near the $500 mark as the broader cryptocurrency market downturn hits sentiment. On February 12, 2026, the BCH price hovered between $496 and $523, down nearly 3% in the past 24 hours but still within range of this crucial level. Bitcoin Cash price holds $500 amid BTC struggle The resilience comes as…
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BlackRock executive Nicholas Peach said that even a small shift in Asian portfolio allocations toward crypto could generate enormous inflows for the digital asset market. Speaking during a panel at Consensus Hong Kong, Peach noted that if advisors recommended just a measly 1% allocation to crypto across standard portfolios in Asia, it could translate into nearly $2 trillion in new capital entering the space, according to CoinDesk reporting. Peach pointed to the scale of household wealth across the region, estimating roughly $108 trillion in total assets, and argued that modest adjustments in traditional investment models could have an outsized effect…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s (ETH) latest price crash is triggering aggressive capital rotation from institutional investors positioning around perceived value zones. Fresh on-chain tracking shows large ETH purchases emerging immediately after the decline, reinforcing the view that deep-pocket players are treating the pullback as a discounted entry opportunity rather than a sign of structural weakness. Institutional Capital Steps In As Ethereum (ETH) Slides Blockchain monitoring data linked to Fundstrat analyst Tom Lee indicates that Bitmine executed another major Ethereum purchase directly following the market drop. The transaction involved 20K ETH…
