Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers

State-linked hackers are increasingly using public blockchains to keep malware connected to infrastructure that traditional takedowns cannot easily disable. Groups tied to North Korea and Iran accounted for roughly two-thirds of newly observed blockchain-dead-drop activity each quarter by the second quarter of 2026, Chainalysis said. State-linked operators now represent about half of all activity the […]

Solana Captures 72% of Memecoin Trading, Leaving Robinhood

Solana’s dominance in the memecoin trading market has surged to 72%, marking its highest share in 21 days, while Robinhood’s share has dropped to 23%. This notable shift was highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor. The increasing preference for Solana in memecoin trading reflects a broader trend in the crypto market, indicating that traders are […]

Bitcoin to $100,000 Next Year? VanEck Reveals What Gets It There

VanEck’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, expects Bitcoin (BTC) to hit $100,000 by next year, arguing that government debt burdens are propping up the asset. Sigel delivered the forecast on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia on Friday, with Bitcoin trading near $77,400 in a week that hit crypto from three directions at once. Bitcoin […]

BTC Accumulation Surges as Investors Embrace 4-Year Cycle

Investors are showing renewed interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as discussions around the 4-year cycle resurface. According to a tweet from CryptoTwitter commentator @Route2FI, the so-called ‘4-year cycle believers’ are back, suggesting an increase in BTC accumulation. This renewed enthusiasm may signal a shift in market dynamics, prompting many to watch BTC closely for potential upward […]

Hedge funds pull back on Treasury basis trade as spreads dry up

Hedge funds’ retreat from Treasury basis trades may reduce market liquidity, potentially increasing volatility and impacting broader financial stability. The post Hedge funds pull back on Treasury basis trade as spreads dry up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.