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Ontology has suspended its mainnet block production to investigate a potential security issue, pausing the network while its technical team and validators review the situation. A public-node snapshot revealed a gap of over five hours since the last recorded block. The pause, announced at 09:09 UTC, is described as a preventive measure with no confirmed breach yet.
Nasdaq-listed asset manager Strive has added 23,156 BTC to its holdings, purchasing the cryptocurrency at an average price of $79,431 per coin. This acquisition is part of a broader trend of renewed interest in Bitcoin among treasury firms.
The SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets introduces a $75 million fundraising ceiling, contrasting with a Senate framework offering a greater-of-$50-million-or-10% formula. These proposals attach to different legal mechanisms, with the SEC creating exemptions for certain crypto-asset offerings.
Two decentralized finance lenders have been exposed to over $84 million in losses due to a price-manipulation strategy. The larger incident involved Tectonic on the Cronos blockchain, with approximately $75 million affected, while Moonwell's MAMO lending market on Base also faced significant losses.
Bitcoin remains stable above $78,000, marking its best month since 2017, despite geopolitical tensions and a hawkish Federal Reserve impacting stocks and oil prices. The cryptocurrency's resilience highlights its potential as a hedge against macroeconomic instability.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the NYSE, has partnered with tZERO to develop infrastructure for tokenized securities. ICE will also invest in tZERO's latest financing round, enhancing its plans for a market affiliated with the NYSE.
Blockchain data indicates that North Korea's Lazarus Group has sold over $30 million in Bitcoin on the Hyperliquid platform in recent weeks. This activity highlights ongoing concerns about North Korea's use of cryptocurrency to circumvent international sanctions.