Infrastructure

Derivatives · 6 days ago Payward to Launch Onchain Perpetual Futures for US Clients via Hyperliquid HIP-3 Payward, the parent company of Kraken, plans to introduce onchain perpetual futures to U.S. clients through Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework, marking a significant step in regulated derivatives offerings.

Macro · 1 week ago Russia Intensifies Drone Attacks on Ukraine, Affecting Crimea Recapture Prospects Russia's recent surge in drone attacks on Ukraine aims to intimidate Western support, complicating Ukraine's efforts to reclaim Crimea. Prediction markets reflect a slight decline in the likelihood of Ukraine achieving this goal by 2026.

Infrastructure · 1 week ago Bitcoin Core Update v32.0rc1 Introduces Compatibility Challenges for Wallets and Services The recent Bitcoin Core v32.0rc1 update may disrupt wallet protocols and services reliant on Bitcoin's RPC interfaces, as node operators test compatibility ahead of the final release.

Companies · 1 week ago Russia and Ukraine Continue Strikes Amidst Diplomatic Tensions Despite claims of a truce by former President Trump, Russia and Ukraine have resumed strikes against each other, highlighting ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations.

Markets · 1 week ago NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Critiques Hyperscalers' Planning Amid AI Boom At the All-In Summit, Jensen Huang criticized major cloud providers for their outdated annual infrastructure planning, suggesting that agile 'neoclouds' could better meet the fast-paced demands of the AI market.

Macro · 1 week ago Carlyle Group's Jason Thomas Warns AI Infrastructure Boom Mirrors Pre-Crisis Mortgage Trends Jason Thomas of Carlyle Group highlights the risks of today's AI infrastructure lending, drawing parallels to the mortgage crisis of 2008.

Layer-2 · 1 week ago Ethereum Name Service Proposes Layer-2 Migration to Reduce Domain Costs The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is exploring a migration to a Layer-2 registry model to lower domain registration and renewal costs, addressing high fees on the Ethereum mainnet.

Custody · 1 week ago TrueMoney Integrates Fireblocks to Launch THBT Wallet in Thailand TrueMoney has partnered with Fireblocks to integrate a digital wallet for THBT within its app, enhancing blockchain payment capabilities for users in Thailand.

Hacks & Exploits · 1 week ago Swiss Bitcoin Pay Shuts Down Servers Following Data Breach Investigation Swiss Bitcoin Pay has temporarily taken its servers offline after a suspected data breach, although user funds remain secure.

Derivatives · 1 week ago Putin Postpones Summit Amid Rising Ukrainian Drone Threats President Vladimir Putin has delayed a planned summit due to concerns over Ukrainian drone attacks, reflecting escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Compliance · 1 week ago Mecca Defense Pact Stalls Amid Escalating Houthi-Saudi Conflict The Mecca defense pact's inaction against the Houthis reflects political divisions and enforcement issues, coinciding with increased Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Macro · 1 week ago China's Economic Data for August Reveals Weakness in Retail and Investment China's economy showed mixed signals in August, with retail sales and investment figures falling short of expectations, raising concerns about domestic demand and growth targets.

Infrastructure · 1 week ago Firelight Offers XRP Holders New Yield Opportunities with Extended Withdrawal Times Firelight's new protocol allows XRP holders to earn yield by depositing FXRP, but withdrawal times could extend up to 60 days.

Markets · 1 week ago Polymarket Captures 44% of Kalshi's Football Trading Volume in Rapid Growth Polymarket has quickly gained a significant share of the football trading volume in the US, reaching 44% of competitor Kalshi's volume just months after launching its US operations.

Macro · 1 week ago Ukraine Proposes Energy Truce with Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed an energy truce with Russia, contingent on reciprocal actions from Moscow, signaling a potential step towards de-escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Regulation · 1 week ago Canada Proposes Global AI Safety Oversight Body Amid Rising Tech Competition Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a proposal for a global body to oversee AI safety, part of a comprehensive national strategy aimed at enhancing AI adoption and creating jobs.

Macro · 1 week ago Manufacturers Shift Back to China Amid Trade Tensions and Supply Chain Challenges In response to ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, several companies are reversing their decisions to relocate manufacturing away from China, citing difficulties in replicating its extensive supply chain ecosystem.

Opinion · 1 week ago Jim Cramer Comments on Nvidia Amid AI Development Slowdown Concerns Jim Cramer advises caution on Nvidia shares following a dip linked to calls for an AI slowdown by Anthropic's CEO. He highlights the company's insufficient buyback programs as a concern for investors.

Regulation · 1 week ago China's Security Minister Warns AI Advances Threaten National Stability China's State Security Minister Chen Yixin has issued a stark warning about the risks posed by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, highlighting concerns over misinformation and cyberattacks.

Infrastructure · 1 week ago BNB Chain Schedules Lorentz Hard Fork for Mainnet Upgrade BNB Chain has announced the activation schedule for the Lorentz hard fork, set for block height 42,100,000, aimed at reducing gas costs for users by 20%. Validators and node operators must upgrade their software before this activation.