Active crypto insurance coverage dropped from $163.2 million to $130.2 million, even as security exploits became increasingly frequent. Crypto platforms have lost more than $3.63 billion to security incidents between January 2025 and July 2026. CoinGecko documented 245 attacks during the period. The 10 largest incidents accounted for more than 72.5% of the total…
Are you visiting the Great Lakes before the end of summer? You may notice something odd when planning out the trip on Google. Lake Ontario is no more. Google Maps has renamed it to “Lake America.” Lake America on Google Maps Credit: Google Maps Try typing “Lake Ontario” into Google Search as well. Google takes…
OCEAN co-founder Luke Dashjr left the Bitcoin mining pool on Aug. 29 after reaching a mutual separation agreement with its parent company, Mummolin Inc. He resigned as chairman, chief technology officer and director. Summary OCEAN co-founder Luke Dashjr resigned as chairman, chief technology officer and director by mutual agreement. Mummolin repurchased all Dashjr’s equity, ending…
Whoop has made screen-free wearables since its first proper release in 2015, but the shift in what Whoop considers itself to be about mirrors the change we see in the wider market. Today a Whoop band is made for just about anyone with the spare cash to pay for its $199 annual subscription. It’s a…
Key Takeaways Solana (SOL) climbed roughly 46% in August, snapping a brutal ten-month monthly losing streak. Charles Schwab plans SOL access across a platform serving roughly 39 million accounts. Solana’s Transaction V1 lands Sept. 9 as its aggressive upgrade schedule rolls forward. The token traded near $106 on Sunday afternoon after touching $110.38 on Aug….
DeFi’s latest rally reflects growing expectations that protocol economics could matter more in token valuations. DeFi tokens have climbed nearly 38% since August 17 as investors reassess how US crypto policy could affect protocol revenue and token value. SoSoValue says the rally is moving DeFi closer to a market where fees, buybacks and on-chain…
Cars in European cities are smaller than ever. But as Europe’s appetite for microcars has grown, the cute Italian ‘yoghurt pots’ have largely given way to small Chinese EVs. Even Smart, the the iconic ultracompact car brand, has moved manufacturing to China. Spanish startup Liux thinks it can compete in a crowded market with a…
Bitcoin’s realized capitalization increased by more than $4.6 billion during the week ending Aug. 30, according to CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost. The increase accompanied BTC’s sharp recovery from around $63,000 earlier in August to above $80,000. Summary Bitcoin’s realized capitalization increased by more than $4.6 billion during the latest seven-day measurement period. The 30-day average growth…
Snapchat says it is suitable for teens as young as 13, but Pennsylvania now alleges the app’s content and design tell a very different story. The state’s attorney general has sued the social media company, alleging Snapchat uses disappearing content, Snapstreaks, notifications, and other engagement features that encourage compulsive use among children. Pennsylvania says these…
WEEK IN REVIEW Key Takeaways Charles Schwab added SOL, AVAX and LINK as its $13T crypto push expands beyond BTC and ETH. Circle minted 5B USDC in 1 week, signaling stronger liquidity as stablecoin supply rebounds. Coinbase and Better launched BTC mortgages after a waitlist projected over $260M in demand. $13T Asset Manager Charles Schwab…
