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Crypto kicks off 2025 with $74 million lost to hacks in January: Immunefi

In January 2025, the crypto industry lost $73.9 million due to 19 hacking incidents, with BNB Chain being the most targeted network.

theblock.co • 30/01/2025 - 14:01 PM

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Mode launches Synth 'subnet' on Bittensor to build decentralized AI that predicts crypto prices

Mode launched a Bittensor subnet for AI agents to predict crypto prices, enabling decentralized financial modeling and incentivizing the development of forecasting models.

theblock.co • 27/01/2025 - 12:55 PM

Ink, the Ethereum L2 incubated by Kraken, works with Optimism to push the bar forward on permissionless fault proofs

Ink by Kraken launches permissionless fault proofs, enabling transaction disputes and promoting decentralization, marking a significant advancement for Ethereum scaling solutions.

theblock.co • 23/01/2025 - 14:05 PM

Tether taps Kraken’s Ink Layer 2 for the first deployment of its cross-chain USDT0 stablecoin

Tether has tapped crypto exchange Kraken’s native Ethereum scaling layer, Ink, for the first deployment of its cross-chain USDT0 token.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 16:06 PM

The Daily: Sony's blockchain launch faces memecoin backlash, bitcoin analysts rethink Trump inauguration strategy and more

Today's newsletter covers Sony's blockchain launch, Trump’s inauguration effects, corporate bitcoin acquisitions, and Italy’s Intesa bank's first bitcoin purchase.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 19:27 PM

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Sony’s public blockchain platform Soneium launches on mainnet

Sony Block Solutions Labs launched the Soneium blockchain, aiming to connect Web2 and Web3 while supporting content creators and their communities with new initiatives and platforms.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 02:10 AM

Unichain’s public mainnet expected to launch in ‘early 2025,’ Uniswap says

Unichain, a DeFi Layer 2 solution by Uniswap, plans to launch its mainnet in early 2025, featuring security improvements and rapid transaction capabilities.

theblock.co • 23/12/2024 - 06:38 AM

The Daily: World Liberty Financial teams up with Ethena, Polygon rejects $1.3 billion stablecoin proposal and more

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial partners with Ethena; Polygon rejects stablecoin proposal; ENS selects Linea for Layer 2 development; HashKey launches mainnet; Hayes predicts market dump.

theblock.co • 18/12/2024 - 19:53 PM

Kraken unveils Ethereum scaling layer Ink months ahead of schedule

Kraken has launched its Layer 2 blockchain Ink, using Optimism's technology, with partnerships and plans for decentralization, following competitors like Coinbase.

theblock.co • 18/12/2024 - 19:04 PM

Hong Kong's HashKey Group launches Ethereum Layer 2 HashKey Chain on mainnet

HashKey Group launched HashKey Chain on mainnet, achieving 25M transactions during testnet, and introduced a grant program, reinforcing its position in cryptocurrency and blockchain services.

theblock.co • 18/12/2024 - 11:47 AM

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