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Router Protocol will shut down all remaining operations by Sept. 30 after failing to build a sustainable bridge business.The cross-chain infrastructure project said it spent the past year exploring commercialization, licensing, and acquisition opportunities, including talks with teams that could take over parts of its technology stack.However, none of this process produced an outcome that could support the protocol team.Router blamed the economics of cross-chain infrastructure, where bridge fees have compressed while the cost of running always-on systems remains largely fixed. It explained:“Much of crypto’s demand revealed itself to be dopamine wearing a painkiller’s clothes: when the speculative tide went…
Liquid Network was effectively halted after nearly $320 million in Bitcoin left its federation reserve through an abnormal peg-out.The incident began Sept. 6 when a customer submitted 4,000 L-BTC to SideSwap’s peg-out service, which converts Bitcoin represented on Liquid back into BTC on the main network.SideSwap said the request passed the normal authorization process and prompted the Liquid Federation to release about 3,996 BTC. The Bitcoin later moved to an address that held roughly 3,998.5 BTC at the latest check.Liquid disabled its bridge nodes after the withdrawal, while SideSwap suspended swaps, peg-ins, and peg-outs. Exchanges also paused or prepared to…
Key takeaways Cardano trades near $0.222 on Monday after rallying more than 15% last week. ADA’s long-to-short ratio of 0.94 shows slightly more bearish than bullish positioning. Positive funding rates and large whale orders provide mildly bullish signals. The RSI and MACD indicate strengthening upside momentum. Cardano holds gains following 15% weekly rally Cardano (ADA) trades around $0.222 on Monday after gaining more than 15% last week. Mixed derivatives data and mildly positive on-chain indicators reflect cautious sentiment among traders. However, strengthening technical momentum suggests ADA could extend its recovery if buyers overcome a cluster of resistance levels between $0.231…
Value held on the XRP Ledger averaged US$4.26 billion in Q2, the highest level in Evernorth’s six-quarter data set. RLUSD balances on XRPL averaged US$539 million, up 642% from US$73 million a year earlier. Daily transacting accounts and new accounts both fell by around 25% year on year, pointing to weaker user growth. Trading still grew, with order-book volume up 79% despite fewer accounts placing trades. The XRP Ledger is holding significantly more value than it was a year ago, even as several measures of user activity have slipped. Evernorth’s Q2 data shows tokenised assets on the network averaged US$3.72…
Florida Athletics has signed a multi-year partnership with Ripple starting with the 2026 football season. XRP branding will appear on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, as well as digital platforms and event signage. Ripple will support financial and technology education covering traditional finance and digital assets. The partnership is part of Ripple’s wider push to expand its presence among major financial and technology institutions. Florida Athletics has signed a multi-year partnership with Ripple, bringing XRP branding to the University of Florida starting with the 2026 football season. The XRP logo will feature prominently on the field at Ben…
Purported white-hat hackers withdrew roughly 4,000 BTC, worth about US$320 million, from Liquid Network’s federation wallet on September 6, around 95% of its reported reserves. Blockstream, which operates the Bitcoin sidechain, paused the network and is trying to reach the parties through an on-chain message, but has not identified them or explained the vulnerability. Ledger chief technology officer Charles Guillemet questioned the white-hat label, saying that moving hundreds of millions before making contact departs from established practice. Liquid Network, the Bitcoin (BTC) sidechain operated by Blockstream, paused most activity on September 6 after purported white-hat hackers withdrew roughly 4,000 Bitcoin,…
Orionx, a Chilean cryptocurrency exchange backed by Tether, is shutting down permanently after a forensic audit found more than US$7 million in custodial assets had moved to wallets outside its control. The exchange filed a criminal complaint against former co-founders Roberto Zibert and Joaquín Díaz, who categorically rejected the accusations and said they never acted against customers. Chile’s Financial Market Commission said it had rejected Orionx’s registration application in June and does not supervise the firm or its wind-down. Orionx, a Chilean cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017, is shutting down permanently after a forensic audit found more than US$7 million…
Arbitrum’s Watchdog Committee, a grant oversight body, has given three DeFi projects until a tentative Sept. 10 deadline to answer high-severity misuse findings and return funds it considers unresolved, or face separate votes on permanent exclusion from future DAO programs.The cases name Good Entry, Limitless and APX Finance, formerly ApolloX. Their cited figures add to 457,553 ARB, but that total combines different findings rather than representing one amount established as stolen, outstanding or recoverable. Related ReadingArbitrum launches $40M DeFi incentive amid intensifying L2 race As of Sept. 5, no response from any of the projects appeared in the proposal thread.…
Bitmine is still buying Ethereum, even as staking may make further purchases unnecessary to reach its 5% ownership target.The Nasdaq-listed treasury company disclosed that it acquired 53,501 ETH in the week through Aug. 30, taking its holdings to 5.9 million tokens. More than 5.06 million ETH were already staked at an annualized seven-day yield of 2.67%.The buying appears to have continued almost immediately.On Sept. 1, blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain said wallets linked to Bitmine appeared to acquire another 51,000 ETH worth about $126 million from FalconX and BitGo. Bitmine had not formally confirmed that transaction in its latest corporate disclosure.If…
CoinNews photos offer a closer look at the United States Mint’s 1804 Silver Dollar Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set, the first modern U.S. Mint coinage to recreate the famed 1804 dollar. The images highlight the one-ounce 24-karat gold coin, its distinctive raised lettered edge, companion silver medal and presentation packaging. CoinNews photo collage Best of the Mint 1804 Silver Dollar Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set with the gold coin silver medal and packaging Released Aug. 27 for $5,740 and now $5,640, the set marks the first time the famed 1804 silver dollar has been recreated on modern U.S.…