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Blast Withdrawal Interface Deadline Arrives With $40M in Bridge
Blast reached its withdrawal interface deadline with $40 million still in its bridge, according to The Defiant.
Strive Adds 6,182 Bitcoin in $511 Million Purchase
Strive bought 6,182 BTC for $511 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 43,000 BTC, according to The Defiant.
S&P Global Completes OpenZeppelin Acquisition
S&P Global has completed its acquisition of OpenZeppelin, according to a headline published by The Defiant.
Researcher Solves 'Steal My Bitcoin' Challenge Using PHP Exploit
A researcher used a PHP exploit to solve the 'Steal My Bitcoin' challenge, according to The Defiant.
Ripple Secures Final OCC Approval for National Trust Bank
Ripple has received final OCC trust bank approval to manage RLUSD reserves and provide fiduciary digital asset custody, The Defiant reports.
Osmosis Ends OSMO Inflation, Moves Staking Rewards to Revenue
Osmosis has ended OSMO inflation, removing an estimated two percentage points of issuance-funded staking APR and freezing roughly 51.9 million pre-minted developer tokens.
Akash Proposal Puts Cosmos-to-Solana Move to a Vote
Akash’s Proposal 346 seeks approval for a one-way AKT token conversion as part of a proposed move from Cosmos to Solana.
Bitso Adds Morpho Lending Vaults Through Bóvedas
Bitso’s Bóvedas product brings Morpho lending to its app, placing USDC and peso-pegged MXNB in noncustodial vaults with variable returns and no deposit insurance.
Link Balance Rolls Out for AI Shopping With Spending Limits
Link Balance introduces spending limits for AI shopping, with funded balances held in USDC, according to Link.
Hyperliquid Tests Restricted Markets for Payward’s US Perpetuals Plan
Hyperliquid is testing optional onchain access controls tied to Payward’s proposed US perpetuals offering, which still requires regulatory approval.
Aave Moves USDT Borrowing Rate Threshold to 92% Utilization
Aave’s Ethereum USDT pool now reaches its steeper borrowing-rate tier at 92% utilization, encouraging borrowers to preserve liquidity for withdrawals.
Pre-IPO Shares and Funds Give US Investors Different Ownership Rights
Direct pre-IPO purchases can confer shareholder status, while fund stakes provide indirect exposure governed by their own fees and exit terms.
OKX Offers 10x Bets on Anthropic Valuation Following IPO Filing
Eligible EEA traders can access cash-settled bets on Anthropic’s valuation through OKX, with leverage of up to 10x.
Chainlink Unveils CustodySync With Anchorage for DeFi Borrowing
Chainlink has introduced CustodySync with Anchorage, using shared pricing data for DeFi loans while Anchorage holds collateral and oversees margin and liquidation.
PrimeRevenue Announces Solana Tokenization Plan for Corporate Payment Drafts
PrimeRevenue has announced tokenization of corporate payment drafts on Solana, with broader access for eligible onchain investors still a future goal.
Balancer Review Identifies More Than $500,000 in Overlooked Assets
Balancer says a review uncovered over $500,000 in overlooked user assets, including buffer positions and legacy LDO rewards.
Sony-Backed Soneium Plans Native Token for Tokenized-IP Push
Sony-backed Soneium is planning a native token as it expands into tokenized intellectual property, with royalty-backed vaults and K-pop concert bonds expected to follow.
Keystone to Destroy 18,835 Wallets Following Authentication Key Theft
Keystone plans to destroy 18,835 wallets after a device-authentication key was stolen, with extra checks needed for some older-key devices.
Base Touts Tokenized Anthropic Shares as Trade.xyz Offers Leveraged Bets
Trade.xyz's ANT contract offers up to 10x leverage without equity ownership, while Base's promotion leaves the issuer and token contract unspecified.
NBA Gives Kalshi and Polymarket Preferred Prediction Market Status
Kalshi’s NBA deal includes official league data and branding, while Polymarket also receives preferred prediction market exchange status.
X100 Exploiter Moves 420.8 ETH to Tornado Cash
The X100 exploiter sent 420.8 ETH to Tornado Cash, while four holding wallets retain roughly 1,602 ETH, according to The Defiant.
OCC Encourages Community Banks to Explore Stablecoin Issuance
The OCC is encouraging community banks to issue stablecoins, though applications are not yet open and new issuers generally need approval to operate in the US.
Nexus Mutual and Kraken’s Firelight Differ on Cover Limits and Claims
Kraken’s Firelight arrangement limits cover per depositor address, while direct Nexus Mutual buyers select their coverage amount and submit claims themselves.
Anthropic Files for IPO as Pre-Listing Derivatives Signal $1.9T Value
Anthropic has filed for an IPO with $16.3 billion in first-half revenue, while the offering's price range and share count remain undisclosed, The Defiant reports.