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Bitcoin Core successfully completed its first independent security audit in the software's 16-year history, with Quarkslab identifying only minor issues and no critical vulnerabilities in the implementation that secures the network's trillion-dollar value. The post Bitcoin Core Passes First-Ever Public Security Audit With Flying Colors appeared first on Cryptonews.

Securitize partners with Plume to launch institutional-grade assets on Plume's Nest staking protocol, expanding its DeFi footprint.

The investment is part of Tether’s broader push to expand stablecoin settlement and tokenization tools among institutions across Latin America, the firm said.

Aztec launched its Ignition mainnet with no centralized operators, opening community staking amid its major token sale and positioning itself as a fully decentralized L2. Ethereum layer-2 network Aztec launched its mainnet Wednesday — albeit with partial functionality — marking the launch of one of the few fully decentralized networks in the ecosystem. According to an Aztec email viewed by Cointelegraph, Aztec has launched its “Ignition” mainnet chain, a functional consensus-producing chain that generates blocks, but without the smart contract execution layer. According to L2Beat, only the trustless, optimistic rollup network Facet v1 and Aztec’s old decentralized finance (DeFi) anonymization project, Zk.Money are classed as a stage 2 system with full decentralization. Read more

The action comes just a couple of weeks after fellow ETH treasury firm ETHZilla sold $40 million of tokens to fund its own share buybacks.

When Bitcoin falls, most people see a shrinking number on a screen. The committed bull sees an opportunity to stack more sats for the next run quietly. Bear markets feel brutal in real time. Timelines fill with capitulation, “Bitcoin is dead” posts resurface, and the same people who were breathless at the top sound bored […] The post How Bitcoin bulls make money during downturns — and why BTC could hit $85k soon appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP dropped to $2.11 after 190M tokens were sold by whales. Price holds key support, but on-chain losses and weak signals raise pressure.

The expansion adds 56 MW at Barber Lake and secures $830 million in contracted revenue, reinforced by increased Google backing.

Al Warda Investments, an investment arm under the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), sharply increased its exposure to Bitcoin in the third quarter. The post Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Investments Triples Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $518M appeared first on Cryptonews.

21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF issuers with $8 billion in assets, continues to introduce more investment products in Europe as an influx of new crypto ETFs hits the US. 21Shares, a major crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) provider, is expanding its offerings in Europe with the launch of six more funds on Sweden’s stock exchange, Nasdaq Stockholm. 21Shares on Thursday announced the cross-listing of six additional products on Nasdaq Stockholm, including ETPs for Aave (AAVE), Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT) and two crypto basket products. With the expansion, 21shares now offers a total of 16 ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm, which is just a fraction of multiple offerings available on other European exchanges like SIX Swiss Exchange, Deutsche Börse Xetra, Euronext Amsterdam and more. Read more

Polygon (POL) was also a top performer, up 7.9% from Wednesday.

September jobs report shows 119K additions — Bitcoin holds $92K as crypto markets digest delayed employment data. The post [LIVE] U.S. Employment Report Released: September Jobs Data Shows 119K Payrolls Added as Bitcoin Holds $92K – Can Crypto Markets Rally? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Metaplanet plans to raise $135 million through the issuance of new Class B perpetual preferred shares as part of a broader restructuring tied to its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Metaplanet is preparing another major capital raise through the issuance of its new Class B perpetual preferred shares to expand its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy. According to filings submitted to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the firm plans to issue 23.6 million Class B shares at 900 yen ($5.71) each, bringing the total raise to 21.2 billion yen (roughly $135 million). The offering will be executed through a third-party allotment to overseas investors, pending approval at an extraordinary shareholder meeting set for Dec. 22, 2025. The new Class B shares come with a fixed annual dividend of 4.9% on a $6.34 notional amount, translating to $0.078 per quarter once regular payments begin. Holders will have the right to convert the preferred shares into common stock at a $6.34 conversion price. Read more

Record Financial’s push for on-chain royalties is gaining traction among labels and artists seeking faster, more transparent payouts.

Vending machine calls in FBI outraged over $2 fee, Elon Musk predicts AI will run from solar-powered satellites in space in 5 years: AI Eye. An autonomous vending machine powered by Anthropics Claude attempted to contact the FBI after noticing a $2 fee was still being charged to its account while its operations were suspended.  Claudius drafted an email to the FBI with the subject line: URGENT: ESCALATION TO FBI CYBER CRIMES DIVISION. I am reporting an ongoing automated cyber financial crime involving unauthorized automated seizure of funds from a terminated business account through a compromised vending machine system. The email was never actually sent, as it was part of a simulation being run by Anthropics red team although the real AI-powered vending machine has since been installed in Anthropics office, where it autonomously sources vendors, orders T-shirts, drinks and Tungsten cubes, and has them delivered.  Read more

Vending machine calls in FBI outraged over $2 fee, Elon Musk predicts AI will run from solar-powered satellites in space in 5 years: AI Eye. An autonomous vending machine powered by Anthropics Claude attempted to contact the FBI after noticing a $2 fee was still being charged to its account while its operations were suspended.  Claudius drafted an email to the FBI with the subject line: URGENT: ESCALATION TO FBI CYBER CRIMES DIVISION. I am reporting an ongoing automated cyber financial crime involving unauthorized automated seizure of funds from a terminated business account through a compromised vending machine system. The email was never actually sent, as it was part of a simulation being run by Anthropics red team although the real AI-powered vending machine has since been installed in Anthropics office, where it autonomously sources vendors, orders T-shirts, drinks and Tungsten cubes, and has them delivered.  Read more

The feature issues unique virtual account numbers, allowing users to receive direct deposits, like payroll payments, straight into the World App.

The Ethereum Interoperability Layer will let any Ethereum L2 talk to any other L2, resolving one of its main user experience issues.

Aztec launched Ignition Chain, claiming the first fully decentralized Layer-2 on Ethereum with programmable privacy. The post Aztec Network Debuts First “Fully Decentralized” Layer 2 on Ethereum appeared first on Cryptonews.

GANA Payment on BNB Smart Chain lost $3.1 million after attackers gained unauthorized contract control, manipulated staking rewards, and laundered the majority through Tornado Cash while $1 million remains on Ethereum. The post ZachXBT Reveals: BSC Project ‘GANA Payment’ Hit With $3.1M Exploit appeared first on Cryptonews.