Author: John Smith

Nemo Protocol, a DeFi yield platform built on the Sui blockchain, has been hit by an exploit that drained millions in stablecoins.  Summary Nemo Protocol was exploited for $2.4 million, resulting in its TVL plunging from over $6 million to about $1.5 million. Cetus Protocol on Sui was similarly hacked in May, with $162M frozen on-chain and $60M bridged out, marking another major exploit on the network this year. DeFi hacks have surged in 2025, with $2.37 billion lost in the first half of the year. PeckShieldAlert first flagged the breach on September 8, posting on X that roughly $2.4…

Worldcoin price staged a 29% price surge today as whales showed renewed interest in the token. Will the rally continue or lose steam ahead? Summary Worldcoin price is up nearly 40% over the past 7 days. Whales have been accumulating WLD following its recent APMC initiative. Multiple bullish patterns point to more upside for WLD price over the coming days. According to data from crypto.news, Worldcoin (WLD) price rose to an intraday high of $1.30 last check Monday, Aug. 8, before settling a little lower at $1.28 at press time. At this price, it stands nearly 39% over the past…

Decentralized exchange and Layer-1 chain Hyperliquid is set to conduct a governance vote, where protocol validators will decide which team will be assigned the USDH ticker to issue a native stablecoin on the network. Summary Hyperliquid validators to vote on assigning the USDH ticker on September 14. Proposals from Paxos Labs, Frax Finance, Agora, and Native Markets have been submitted. The Hyperliquid team, via a Sunday post in the project’s official Discord server, confirmed that the voting will take place on Sep. 14 between 10:00 and 11:00 UTC.  However, before that, teams vying for the USDH designation must submit their…

The crypto market is trading with renewed optimism as investors bet on deeper monetary easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve this month.  A Sept. 8 report from Reuters said Standard Chartered now expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 50 basis points at its September policy meeting, double its earlier forecast of 25 bps. Weaker labor data shifts Fed outlook The shift in expectations comes after August non-farm payrolls showed just 22,000 jobs added, well below the 75,000 forecast, while unemployment rose to 4.3%, breaking out of its 15-month range. Standard Chartered said the labor market had gone “from…

Ethereum Layer-2 project Kinto will close this month after a major exploit in July drained its reserves and left the team unable to secure new funding. Summary Kinto price has fallen by more than 80% after a shutdown announcement following a July exploit that drained 577 ETH. Phoenix lenders will recover about 76% of funds, while hack victims are eligible for $1,100 goodwill grants. Withdrawals remain open until Sept. 30, with an Ethereum claim contract and ERA airdrop planned in October. On Sept. 7, Kinto announced on X that its will shut down operations on Sept. 30, following a July…

Michael Saylor, strategy co-founder and executive chairman, has made his first appearance on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Summary Michael Saylor debuts on Bloomberg Billionaires Index at $7.37B net worth. His fortune grew by $1b in 2025 as Bitcoin surged near $111K levels. $6.72b of Saylor’s wealth is tied to MicroStrategy stock, per Bloomberg. Saylor joins crypto billionaire club Saylor’s net worth has risen by $1 billion since the start of the year to $7.37 billion, ranking 491st globally. The wealth surge coincides with Strategy’s continued Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy and the cryptocurrency’s price movements throughout 2025. With 636,505 BTC as…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Little Pepe presale buyers eye massive upside before launch as memecoin gains momentum. Summary Little Pepe presale is nearly full at $0.0021 with 42% upside before launch at $0.003. Built on Ethereum Layer 2, Little Pepe offers faster and cheaper trades with strong bot protection The coin has zero tax open liquidity, a CertiK audit, and a CoinMarketCap listing for trust and growth There is always that sinking feeling of watching a coin explode while people are left on…

Santiment’s latest analysis shows that on-chain metrics and social sentiment are successfully flagging crypto turning points, from XRP’s peak to Cardano’s bottom. Summary Santiment reports crypto sentiment has flipped to fear across the market. Whale activity signaled XRP’s top, while fear marked Cardano’s price bottom. Weak U.S. data fueled Fed rate cut bets, driving risk-off trading behavior. Bitcoin diverges from traditional markets On-chain data is proving effective at identifying market turning points. Whale activity successfully pinpointed XRP’s recent peak, and extreme crowd fear correctly signaled Cardano’s price bottom. As Fed rate cut speculation drives investor behavior, Bitcoin (BTC) and traditional…

The ongoing economic and geopolitical tensions have fueled demand for safe-haven assets, with Bitcoin, gold, and the Swiss franc being in the driver’s seat.  While Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has pulled back recently, it remains much higher than the year-to-date low. Also, Bitcoin ETFs continue to add assets this year, with their cumulative inflows rising by $54 billion since January last year.  Summary Bitcoin, gold, and the Swiss franc have jumped this year. The US dollar index has plunged by over 10% from the year-to-date high. The three assets have become safe-haven assets amid heightened risks. Geopolitical and economic risks are high…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Little Pepe presale surges 110%, with 45% gains still open before launch, and a bold $5 target ahead. Summary Little Pepe presale is nearly sold out at $0.0021, offering 45% gains before launch at $0.003. Built on Ethereum Layer 2, Little Pepe is fast, affordable, and equipped with anti-sniper protections. It has a CertiK audit score of 95.49% and a CoinMarketCap listing, boosting credibility and trust. In 2017, Ripple’s XRP shocked the market by climbing over 35,000%, turning many…