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Figure Boosts Lending Business to $4.3 Billion
Figure's lending operations surged to $4.3 billion in Q2 2026, while Bullish and Gemini reported mixed results amid a challenging crypto market.
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Trezor Reports Data Breach Affecting Nearly 14,000 Customers
Trezor revealed a data breach affecting 13,689 customers due to a hack of logistics partner ShipMonk, prompting warnings about potential phishing attacks.
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Twitch Activates Amazon AI Training by Default: 'No One Would Choose In'
Twitch has enabled Amazon to use streamer content for AI training by default, with Mike Minton stating that an opt-in option would see no participation.
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Kalshi Launches Real-Time Market Data via DoubleZero
Kalshi has partnered with DoubleZero to offer real-time market data, initially focusing on sports and crypto contracts, while waiving fees for the first year.
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Wintermute to Invest $1 Billion in AI Trading Infrastructure
Wintermute plans to invest $1 billion in AI and high-frequency trading infrastructure over five years as it aims to diversify beyond cryptocurrencies.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Solana Nears Transaction Finalization Halt Due to Outage
A routing failure at TeraSwitch nearly halted Solana's transaction finalization, impacting 28.83% of staked SOL before routing was restored after 33 minutes.
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Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14% Amid Ongoing Crypto Downturn
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce, reducing its team size amidst ongoing challenges in the cryptocurrency market.
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FlightAware Withdraws Kalshi Lawsuit Amid Low Interest in Flight-Cancellation Market
FlightAware has withdrawn its lawsuit against Kalshi, which had accused the platform of misusing its flight data. The move comes amid low interest in Kalshi's flight cancellation market.
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CFTC Uses Emergency Powers to Ensure Kalshi Continues Trading Amid Legal Challenge
The CFTC has mandated Kalshi to continue trading after the exchange reported a market emergency, following a lawsuit from New York's Attorney General.
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Bitwise Reduces Workforce by 14%
Bitwise Asset Management has laid off 14% of its workforce due to market downturns, despite plans for future growth and acquisitions.
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Dogecoin and BNB Surge While Bitcoin Declines Near $63,700
Dogecoin and BNB have seen significant gains, while Bitcoin has dropped to around $63,700, marking it as the only major cryptocurrency in decline this week.
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OpenAI Faces Leadership Changes as Executive Brad Lightcap Departs
Brad Lightcap departs OpenAI after eight years as the company undergoes several leadership changes ahead of a potential IPO.
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