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Durov Claims TON Leads L1 Networks in Transaction Finalization SpeedTON blockchain leads in transaction finalization speed, achieving this in less than one second.

The Open Network (TON) blockchain leads in transaction finalization speed, achieving this in less than one second, according to Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

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Hut 8 Shares Surge 35% Following $9.8 Billion DealHut 8's shares rose over 35% after a $9.8 billion deal.

The bitcoin mining company Hut 8 has secured a lease agreement for the Beacon Point campus in Texas valued at $9.8 billion. The firm's shares rose by more than 35%.

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Aave Liquidates Hacker Kelp’s PositionsAave liquidated hacker Kelp's rsETH positions under an approved recovery plan.

The leading lending protocol Aave has liquidated the remaining positions of hacker Kelp in rsETH as part of the approved recovery plan.

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When intelligence isn’t enoughConstruction of more than half of US data centres is on hold.

Power and chips were only the beginning; the human factor is what the AI industry was not ready for.

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The Wisdom of WhalesHow prediction markets became corporate barbershops

Two recent incidents that expose outcome manipulation on Polymarket.

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$2.15 Instead of 2–3% of Turnover: How goodPayments Crypto Processing Works

goodPayments is a non-custodial crypto payment processor for accepting USDT and TRX on the TRON network. The service forwards funds directly to the merchant's wallet and charges a flat fee of 6.5/13 TRX ($2.15/$4.30) with no percentage of turnover. Here's how the product works — and at what turnover the flat-rate model pays off.

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Mycelium, not hierarchyHow thinking shifts in an age of instability

Anna Kholodnaya’s essay on how a fungal philosophy reframes life in the age of AI.

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Bitcoin Whales on Hyperliquid Reach Record Long PositionsBitcoin whales on Hyperliquid reach record long positions.

Major Bitcoin holders on the decentralized platform Hyperliquid have significantly increased their net long positions.

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Market Maker TrustedVolumes Hacked for $6 MillionTrustedVolumes lost nearly $6 million in a hack affecting its Ethereum contract.

The liquidity provider 1inch, known as TrustedVolumes, has suffered a loss of nearly $6 million due to a hack. The attack targeted the project's router contract on the Ethereum network.

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Bitcoin Core Developers Address Critical VulnerabilityBitcoin Core fixed a memory safety bug; many nodes remain vulnerable.

Bitcoin Core has fixed a memory safety-related bug. A significant portion of nodes still operates with vulnerable software.

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US Army Enlists Top Contractors for AI Integration in WeaponryUS Army Secretary gathers contractors for AI integration in weaponry.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is gathering top contractors to enhance system interoperability and deepen AI integration.

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What is tokenised gold, and why are billions flowing into it?

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

An explainer on tokenised gold: how it works, its pros and pitfalls, and why investors are piling in.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Blockchain.com Launches Rapid Bitcoin Prediction PlatformBlockchain.com launches SnapMarkets for rapid bitcoin predictions.

Cryptocurrency firm Blockchain.com has introduced SnapMarkets, a platform for predicting changes in the price of the leading cryptocurrency at 30-second intervals.

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Joseph Lubin Foresees Global Economy Transitioning On-ChainCEO ConsenSys also supported the crypto treasury model and commented on the wave of DeFi hacks.

Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin stated that the global economy will gradually transition on-chain.

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Bitcoin hits $82,000 as analysts expect the rally to continueBitcoin tops $82,000 as K33 says persistent pessimism sets the stage for further gains.

The price of the leading cryptocurrency rose above $82,000, a three-month high. K33 Research noted that prolonged pessimism is creating conditions for further gains.

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Samsung’s Market Capitalisation Surpasses $1 Trillion Amid AI HypeSamsung shares surged over 15%, market cap exceeded $1 trillion, second after TSMC.

On May 6, Samsung shares surged by over 15%, pushing the company's market capitalisation beyond $1 trillion. This milestone makes Samsung the second Asian company, after TSMC, to reach this mark.

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Zcash Price Surges Above $585 for the First Time Since NovemberZcash price surpasses $585 for first time since November 2025, rising over 70% since May.

The price of the privacy-focused coin Zcash (ZEC) has surpassed the $585 mark for the first time since November 2025. Since the beginning of May, the asset has appreciated by more than 70%.

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Bitwise: Corporations to Propel Stablecoins to $4 Trillion Market CapBitwise sees corporate partnerships driving stablecoins to $4 trillion market cap.

Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, identified corporate partnerships with crypto projects as the primary catalyst for the proliferation of stablecoins.

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Lawyers Reclassify North Korean Hack of Kelp as Credit FraudLawyers for North Korean victims changed their legal argument in the ETH dispute.

Lawyers for North Korean victims have changed their legal argument in the dispute over 30,766 ETH, which the Arbitrum team froze after the Kelp hack.

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Solana Foundation and Google Cloud Launch Payment System for AI BotsSolana Foundation and Google Cloud unveil Pay.sh for AI agents.

The Solana Foundation, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has launched a payment system for AI agents called Pay.sh.

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Arthur Hayes Predicts Collapse of Most AltcoinsAnalyst Darkfost, however, noted signs of stabilization in the sector.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has stated that most altcoins will depreciate, while Bitcoin will rise to $125,000 by the end of the year.

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Hacker Exploits $1.4 Million Vulnerability in Ekubo ContractHacker exploits $1.4M vulnerability in Ekubo contract on EVM networks.

A hacker targeted a token exchange contract on EVM networks of the DeFi protocol Ekubo, as reported by the project team.

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OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.5 Instant to ChatGPTOpenAI launches GPT-5.5 Instant, replacing GPT-5.3 as default.

OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.5 Instant model, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant as the default neural network and making it available to all users.

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State Street and Galaxy Launch Tokenized Fund on SolanaState Street and Galaxy launch SWEEP fund for 24/7 liquidity management with stablecoins.

State Street and Galaxy have launched the SWEEP fund — a tool for 24/7 liquidity management using stablecoins.

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