Around 103,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, July 25, and they have a notional value of roughly $12.6 billion. This one is much larger than last week’s expiry, being an end-of-month event, but unlikely to be enough to influence spot markets, which have been on the back foot for most of the week….
Crypto exchange WOO X reported a security breach on July 24 that resulted in unauthorized withdrawals totaling $14 million across nine user accounts. Summary WOO X exploit has been linked to a phishing-based attack targeting its dev environment. 9 user accounts were affected; all losses will be reimbursed. The platform remains offline for withdrawals pending…
Key Takeaways GPT-5 is expected to launch in early August, with mini and nano versions accessible via ChatGPT and API. The model combines GPT and o-series tech, including o3-style reasoning, to reduce friction and unify tasks. Share this article OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-5 in early August, according to sources cited by The Verge….
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has warned against excessive hype around stablecoins and expressed concerns about stablecoin speculation in the market. The concerns have emerged just days before Hong Kong’s stablecoin ordinance, which will come into effect from 1 August 2025. Calling the ‘stablecoin craze’ an over-conceptualization, HKMA CEO Eddie Yue said, “We need…
Joseph Lubin’s cryptocurrency enterprise has undergone a recent personnel rearrangement, according to recent reports. In the last two years, Consensys has reduced its workforce by 38% amid institutional turmoil, legal battles, and macroeconomic setbacks. Further Restructuring Efforts According to Tuesday’s Bloomberg report, the company behind the MetaMask wallet will reduce its workforce by 7%, or 49…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LILPEPE and SEI gain ground as investors look beyond Dogecoin to utility-driven meme and altcoin challengers. Summary LILPEPE nears presale close, eyes DOGE dethroning with L2 utility. Little Pepe builds meme-focused Layer-2 to outpace…
Key Takeaways Christie’s becomes the first major brokerage to launch a division dedicated to real estate transactions in crypto. Christie’s move aligns with advancing Trump-backed crypto legislation and growing institutional adoption in real estate finance. Share this article Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a crypto-focused division, becoming the first major US brokerage to create…
Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder, thinks Bitcoin will hit $250,000 and Ethereum will break $10,000 in 2025. Global credit growth and institutional demand will lift valuation. The crypto rally of 2025 has been unprecedented. By August 2024, many thought Bitcoin and some of the best cryptos to buy were teetering on the brink. It could have…
The stablecoin behemoth is benefiting from the easing of crypto regulations in the world’s fourth-largest country by landmass. Despite numerous roadblocks, the company says its main priorities remain growth, expansion, and cooperation. The Road Ahead In a July 23rd interview with Bloomberg, the CEO of the company, Paolo Ardoino, shared his plans for broading within US…
DeFi Development Corp., a Solana treasury company, has partnered with the cross-chain trading protocol Mayan to bring direct purchases of its tokenized stock to users across top blockchain networks. Summary Solana treasury company DeFi Dev adds cross-chain purchases of tokenized stock DFDVx. DFDVx will be available for cross-chain swapping across Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base…
