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Small Bitcoin transactions of less than 0.01 BTC have surged to approximately 80% of all network activity, according to data from analytics firm CryptoQuant. This dramatic increase from under 50% in 2023 is primarily driven by rising network usage for protocols like Runes and Ordinals, which allow users to inscribe data onto satoshis. The growing popularity of these token protocols has led to a surge in small, data-rich transactions, creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched the Global Assets Trading Fest, a trading competition with a $202,000 USDT prize pool. The event runs from June 18 to July 16, 2026, and features two leaderboards: one for traditional finance pairs and another for crypto spot and perpetual futures markets. Participants can earn up to $20,000 in USDT by competing on individual trading volume. The competition allows traders to engage with a broad range [...]

A USB worm is spreading crypto-stealing malware via Windows shortcut files, targeting cryptocurrency wallets since at least February. The malware monitors clipboard contents, replacing wallet addresses with ones controlled by the attacker, and captures screenshots. Infection occurs when a victim opens a malicious LNK file on a USB drive, triggering the malware to execute and spread to other connected devices. The malware uses the Tor network to conceal communication and can capture seed phrases and private keys. [...]

Ayo Akinyele, Chief Engineer at RippleX, has outlined a security upgrade strategy to protect the XRP Ledger (XRPL) from threats posed by quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The upgrade, which has been in development since 2024-2025, involves implementing a hybrid signature method that allows the blockchain to operate normally under standard conditions but switch to a protected cryptographic stack if a quantum attack is detected. This approach balances security with operational continuity and avoids the performance overhead [...]

Ethereum Layer 2 networks, designed to alleviate high fees and slow transaction speeds on the main Ethereum chain, have undergone significant changes. A few years ago, numerous new projects entered the market, but today, only a small number continue to grow, while many others struggle to attract users and developers. Recent data shows that Base has become the largest Ethereum Layer 2 network by DeFi total value locked (TVL), holding approximately 46.6% of all Layer 2 DeFi [...]

Humanity Protocol, a crypto project focused on online identity verification, suffered a significant breach on June 9, 2026. An attacker compromised a member's private key, draining at least 17 wallets and causing losses of over $32 million. The attacker swapped $23.7 million of stolen H tokens for Ethereum and minted 100 million new H tokens on the BNB Chain. As a result, the H token price plummeted from $0.70 to $0.08, a drop of over 87% in [...]

Decentralized satellite internet project SpaceCoin has launched a proof of concept with South African ICT firm BCX to test satellite-based Internet of Things connectivity. The collaboration has received approval from South Africa's communications regulator, ICASA, ensuring the project complies with local laws. SpaceCoin will supply satellite and terrestrial communication technology, while BCX will handle local regulatory approvals and on-site testing. The project aims to address gaps in Africa's digital infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas. SpaceCoin is also [...]

KAST, a stablecoin-powered financial platform, has chosen Elliptic's digital asset decisioning for global anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance. The platform enables over 1 million users to send, receive, and convert funds across borders, currencies, and payment rails. This decision is expected to enhance KAST's ability to detect and prevent illicit financial activities, ensuring a secure and compliant experience for its users.