
Crypto Hacks Surge 15% in August, $163M Stolen
Crypto hacks increased by 15% in August 2025, with $163M stolen, impacting exchanges and DeFi platforms.
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Crypto hacks increased by 15% in August 2025, with $163M stolen, impacting exchanges and DeFi platforms.

Ethereum achieves record-breaking metrics with $135B DEX volume and $240B TVL in August.

Gryphon stock rises 231% as it merges with American Bitcoin, impacting crypto markets.

Toncoin's listing on Robinhood Crypto causes a price surge and community engagement spike.

CertiK reports $2.47 billion in crypto stolen in 2025, due to major exchange hacks and vulnerabilities.

Gemini introduces an XRP-focused Mastercard credit card in the U.S. for crypto enthusiasts, offering 4% rewards on purchases.

The SEC delays its decision on WisdomTree XRP ETF, affecting market anticipation and regulatory strategies.

Musk's xAI files antitrust lawsuit against Apple, OpenAI, claiming unfair competition in AI.

Federal indictment against ex-bank manager for fraud, with no cryptocurrency links involved.

Reports claim Bitmine's acquisition of 9,613 ETH lacks verified evidence, raising questions.

Central bank statements trigger liquidation of nearly $447M in crypto shorts, boosting major asset prices.

Taiwan prosecutors charge 14 for $75M crypto laundering involving fake firms and unauthorized exchanges.

Pepe Heimer's presale hits $23M, launching an ETH giveaway ahead of token listing.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirms GPT-6 development with a faster release timeline shift.

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson refutes Midnight token hoarding claims, focusing on retail airdrop participation with 1.3 billion tokens already claimed.

Tether minted $1 billion USDT on Ethereum, increasing stablecoin liquidity significantly.

Ripple's RLUSD emerges as a formidable competitor to Tether's USDT due to regulatory approval and market growth.

PumpFun now controls 91.8% of Solana memecoin launchpad volume, marking a significant market shift.

Japan's first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, to launch in 2025 under strict regulation by the Financial Services Agency.

Bhutan's bitcoin reserves total $1.3 billion, nearly 40% of GDP, driven by green mining.