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Cryptocurrency thefts surged to $163 million in August 2025, a 15% increase from July’s $142 million, driven by sophisticated attacks on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, per PeckShield data. Hackers shifted tactics, exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities, cross-chain bridges, and social engineering schemes, moving away from centralized exchange hacks. Major incidents included a $91.4 million Bitcoin theft from a long-term holder and …

Bitcoin surged past $109,000 on September 1, 2025, reinforcing its role as the crypto market’s cornerstone, while Ethereum captured the spotlight with $3.95 billion in institutional inflows in August, outpacing Bitcoin’s $301 million in outflows, per CoinShares data. This shift highlights a growing institutional preference for Ethereum’s utility in smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and tokenized assets over Bitcoin’s store-of-value …

Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) now control 1.47 million BTC, roughly 7% of Bitcoin’s 21 million coin cap, signaling robust institutional demand as of August 31, 2025. US spot ETFs, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with 746,810 BTC, dominate, holding 1.29 million BTC, per HODL15Capital data. This milestone reflects a shift toward regulated investment vehicles, offering accessible exposure to …

Sky, the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol formerly known as MakerDAO, has propelled its SKY token up 8% over the past six months through a strategic $75 million buyback program launched in February 2025. The initiative, funded by Sky’s USDS stablecoin, aims to reduce the circulating supply of SKY, enhancing scarcity and supporting price stability. Since starting, Sky has repurchased 1.17 …

Decentralized exchange (DEX) Bunni suffered a devastating $2.3 million hack due to a smart contract vulnerability. The exploit, linked to flawed contract logic, allowed attackers to siphon funds from liquidity pools, impacting users and providers. Blockchain security experts confirmed the breach, with stolen assets traced across multiple wallets, some moved to privacy-focused platforms like Wasabi. Bunni’s team swiftly paused operations …