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MetaMask Security Breach: Validators Exit Lido Staking
MetaMask has confirmed a security incident affecting its infrastructure and is urgently withdrawing its Ethereum validators from Lido. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and the key steps users should take to protect their assets.
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Bitcoin ETFs Hit $3.1B Inflow Streak as Ether Funds Slip
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have extended their inflow streak to roughly $3.1 billion over nine days, while Ether ETFs snapped a seven-day run with a $3 million outflow and Zcash funds shed $8 million. The split signals that institutional capital is increasingly concentrating in Bitcoin, leaving altcoins and privacy tokens to fight for their share.
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ESMA Proposes Regulating DeFi Gateways Under MiCA
ESMA has proposed regulating the gateways to DeFi rather than the protocols themselves. The move could reshape how users and platforms interact with decentralized finance across the European Union.
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CFTC Moves to Classify Event Contracts as Swaps in Prediction Market Battle
The CFTC is pushing to reclassify event contracts as swaps, aiming to strengthen its federal jurisdiction over prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. The move could reshape crypto regulation and tighten oversight of decentralized platforms.
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WisdomTree Launches Tokenized RWA Funds on Arbitrum
WisdomTree has deployed its tokenized real-world asset funds natively on Arbitrum, marking a major step in bridging traditional finance with Ethereum’s Layer-2 ecosystem. The move signals growing institutional confidence in DeFi infrastructure and tokenized investments.
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ESMA Seeks Stronger Powers to Enforce EU Crypto Rules
ESMA is pushing for expanded authority to directly supervise and enforce EU crypto regulations across member states. The move promises stronger investor protection but could raise compliance costs for crypto firms operating in Europe.
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HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin in Hong Kong
HSBC Hong Kong has launched RedCoin, a new stablecoin designed for everyday transactions. This move highlights growing institutional adoption of digital assets and signals a new era for bank-issued cryptocurrencies.
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Standard Chartered Predicts ENA Token to Hit $2 by 2028
Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on Ethena, predicting its native ENA token could reach $2 by 2028. Analyst Geoff Kendrick cited tokenization plans, perpetual contract expansion, and token buybacks as key bullish catalysts driving this ambitious forecast.