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Unknown Parties Withdraw $320 Million in Bitcoin from Liquid Network
On September 6, hackers withdrew approximately 4,000 BTC worth $320 million from the Liquid Network's wallet, claiming to be white-hat hackers.
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Weekly Recap: Digital Ruble Launch and GPT-6 Astra Unveiled
This week saw Bitcoin peak at $82,000, the launch of the digital ruble by the Bank of Russia, and the unveiling of new AI models by OpenAI and Anthropic.
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OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Excels in Many Areas but Falls Short in Writing
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra shows remarkable capabilities in visual tasks and coding but struggles with writing compared to its predecessor.
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Ripple Partners with University of Florida to Promote XRP
Ripple has partnered with the University of Florida to promote XRP through branding at athletic events and educational support for students.
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Stablecoin Growth Tied to Banking Infrastructure
Stablecoins are increasingly integrated into banking systems as companies recognize the need for robust banking infrastructure to scale operations effectively.
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South Korea's Exports Surge to $709.4 Billion Driven by AI Chip Demand
South Korea's exports have reached $709.4 billion in early 2026, driven by a significant demand for AI chips, surpassing last year's record.
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Pencil Finance Completes First Fully On-Chain Student Loan Cycle
Pencil Finance has successfully executed a fully on-chain student loan cycle, funding $1 million to support over 6,600 students across 118 institutions.
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Market Review: A Week of Two Turns
This week's market review highlights shifts in interest rate expectations, rising yields, and inflation risks that influenced stock and crypto markets.
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Claude Completes Proof of Fermat's Last Theorem in Just 11 Days
Claude agents have successfully completed a computer-verified proof of Fermat's Last Theorem in just 11 days, a task that has eluded mathematicians for centuries.
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ByteDance Secures $29.6 Billion for AI Development
ByteDance has raised $29.6 billion in an unsecured loan to fund AI projects, surpassing its initial target of $20 billion due to high lender interest.
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British Man Recovers 61 BTC After 12 Years
After 12 years, a British investor recovers 61 BTC previously thought lost, valued at £3.33 million.
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30 Institutional Investors Disclose $74.9 Million in HYPE-ETF Positions
30 institutional investors have revealed their positions in HYPE-ETFs, totaling $74.9 million, according to recent 13F filings.
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