Tech

September, 2025

• 9 September

  Crypto Firms Scramble After Massive Supply Chain Security Breach

  

  A massive supply chain attack rocked the crypto industry, compromising 18 NPM JavaScript packages with over 2.6 billion weekly downloads. Hackers, using phishing emails mimicking NPM’s domain, injected crypto-stealing malware into libraries like chalk and debug, threatening Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana transactions (,). Breach Details The attack targeted developer Josh Junon’s NPM account, with malware hijacking wallet addresses in software …
• 9 September

  Stablecoin Showdown: Sky Becomes Fifth Contender for USDH

  

  MakerDAO, entered the heated competition to issue Hyperliquid’s USDH stablecoin, becoming the fifth major protocol alongside Paxos, Frax, Agora, and Native Markets. This intensifying bidding war underscores the growing importance of stablecoins in decentralized finance (DeFi). Sky’s Ambitious Proposal Sky’s bid, led by co-founder Rune Christensen, offers $2.2 billion in USDC liquidity, a 4.85% yield surpassing U.S. Treasury bills, and …
• 9 September

  Eightco Shares Skyrocket 3,000% Following $250M Worldcoin Treasury Plan

  

  Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OCTO) shares soared 3,009%, climbing from $1.45 to $45.08, after announcing a $270 million Worldcoin (WLD) treasury strategy. The plan, backed by a $250 million private placement and $20 million from BitMine, positions Eightco as a crypto investment pioneer. Worldcoin Treasury Strategy Eightco’s initiative involves selling 171.2 million shares at $1.46 to raise $250 million, with BitMine …
• 9 September

  U.S. Congress Orders 90-Day Report on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Security

  

  The U.S. Congress has mandated a 90-day report from the Treasury Department to evaluate the security and management of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, signaling heightened oversight of the nation’s digital asset holdings. Introduced by Rep. David Joyce (R-OH) via H.R. 5166 on September 5, 2025, this directive reflects cryptocurrency’s growing role in national financial strategy. Report Details The report, due …
• 9 September

  Crypto Surges Today: What’s Driving the Market on September 9, 2025?

  

  On September 9, 2025, the cryptocurrency market saw significant gains, with Bitcoin trading near $115,555 and Ethereum holding above $4,300. Altcoins like Solana ($219.06) and Avalanche posted double-digit increases, sparking excitement among investors. Here’s what’s fueling this rally. Regulatory Clarity Boosts Confidence Evolving regulations, including the U.S. CLARITY Act and Europe’s MiCA, have reduced uncertainty, encouraging investor participation. While no …
• 9 September

  Eric Trump: Crypto Unlocks ‘Whole New World,’ South Korea Set to Lead

  

  Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, hailed cryptocurrency as a “whole new world” during a virtual speech at the Upbit D Conference 2025 in Seoul, positioning South Korea as Asia’s crypto leader. He emphasized blockchain’s potential to transform global finance with faster, cheaper transactions. Crypto’s Transformative Power Speaking on September 9, 2025, Trump described digital assets as “the …
• 9 September

  Kazakhstan President Proposes State-Backed Crypto Fund with ‘Promising’ Assets

  

  Kazakhstan is set to launch a State Fund of Digital Assets, as announced by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, aiming to bolster its role in global digital finance. Managed by the National Bank’s Investment Corporation, the fund will accumulate a strategic reserve of promising cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets, positioning Kazakhstan as a crypto hub by 2026. Strategic Crypto Reserve The fund, funded …
• 9 September

  Winklevoss-Founded Gemini to Go Public, Nasdaq Joins as Strategic Investor

  

  Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is set to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker “GEMI,” aiming to raise up to $317 million. The exchange has secured Nasdaq as a strategic investor, with a $50 million private placement, signaling growing trust in crypto markets. A Landmark Crypto IPO Gemini’s IPO, targeting a $2.22 billion valuation, …
• 9 September

  Bitget Wallet and Aave Introduce Stablecoin Staking at 5% APY

  

  Bitget Wallet has partnered with Aave, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, to offer a stablecoin staking program with up to 5% annual percentage yield (APY) on USDT and USDC. This integration allows users to earn passive income on stablecoins across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, and BNB Chain. Earn Passive Income with Stablecoins This program …
• 8 September

  Venus Protocol Returns $11M to Phishing Victim, Restores Crypto Losses

  

  Venus Protocol, a leading DeFi lending platform on the BNB Chain, successfully returned $11.4 million in cryptocurrency to user Kuan Sun, a victim of a sophisticated phishing attack. The incident, initially reported as a $27 million loss but later corrected to $13.5 million by PeckShield, involved a malicious Zoom client that tricked Sun into approving a transaction, granting attackers access …