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The cryptocurrency sector continues to attract cybercriminals, who perfect their methods to deceive their victims. This time, Kaspersky highlights a new malware framework designed to compromise digital wallets and steal sensitive data. Analysis shows attackers combine social engineering, fake GitHub projects, and remote access techniques to infiltrate devices. Meanwhile, another campaign targets Web3 developers through fake job offers posted on LinkedIn, revealing an evolution of threats.

Tokenization is gradually establishing itself as one of the main axes of transformation in financial markets. After several years dedicated to experiments around blockchain, many institutions now seem to be preparing for a larger-scale deployment. A new survey conducted by Broadridge among 200 North American executives illustrates this evolution. The results show that financial players increasingly view tokenized assets as an element set to integrate into market infrastructures, rather than a mere innovation in the testing phase.

For more than fifteen years, a question has continued to fuel discussions in the cryptocurrency ecosystem: what really happened with Bitcoin and its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto? While debates around the BIP-110 proposal still divide the community, Adam Back revisited this enigma during an exchange on X. The Blockstream CEO believes that no conclusion can be drawn about the fate of Satoshi Nakamoto, recalling that the circulating hypotheses rely solely on speculation.

Nearly four years after the collapse of the platform, the creditor repayment process continues to reach new milestones. FTX has confirmed the launch of a fifth wave of distributions, set to begin at the end of the month. This new operation represents about 900 million dollars and is part of the judicial recovery procedure initiated after the 2022 bankruptcy. Since the start of repayments in 2025, cumulative payments now approach 10 billion dollars in favor of creditors and other stakeholders.

As debates around the use of the Bitcoin blockchain multiply, a new technical proposal reignites tensions within the community. Named BIP-110, this project aims to temporarily limit the inscription of non-financial data on the network to reduce what its promoters consider spam, notably the Ordinals, BRC-20, and Runes protocols. While some see it as a necessary evolution to preserve Bitcoin's efficiency, others believe it challenges the protocol's neutrality and its founding principles. Does BIP-110 represent an advance for Bitcoin or a risk for the network's future?

The cryptocurrency market continues to look for clues that can confirm the end of the recent phase of price weakness. Several on-chain data points are now attracting the attention of analysts, who are trying to identify the first signs of a lasting reversal. In this context, Bitcoin once again finds itself at the center of Glassnode's observations. An indicator followed by its research team shows that selling pressure from investors may begin to ease, even though several technical levels remain decisive.

The blockchain application ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and network priorities change at the pace of usage. Several players are now reassessing their strategic choices to meet user expectations. In this context, crypto takes a new turn with statements from Jesse Pollak, creator of Base. He publicly acknowledges that the platform took a wrong direction by favoring social experiences. He now believes that this choice caused a loss of valuable time in the face of the rise of prediction markets and perpetual contracts.

Predictive markets are gradually gaining their place in digital tools designed for the general public. Technology platforms are now exploring new ways to present this data to enrich user experience. In this context, OpenAI is starting to integrate Kalshi's forecasts into ChatGPT's search results dedicated to the FIFA World Cup. This development marks the first known collaboration between the artificial intelligence company and a platform specialized in prediction markets.

The digital asset ecosystem continues to evolve despite a still hesitant altcoin market. In this context, Chainlink reports a significant increase in its adoption with an unprecedented number of Ethereum wallets holding LINK tokens. This dynamic contrasts with more cautious activity in the derivatives markets, where sellers maintain the advantage. While long-term investors continue their accumulations, market indicators draw a fragile balance between fundamental confidence and expectations of a more marked movement.

Debates around artificial intelligence continue to grow as the most advanced models gain power. San Francisco once again served as a gathering point for activists wishing to slow this evolution. Their mobilization was not limited to just security issues of AI systems. Participants also discussed the economic, social, and environmental consequences of this technology, while calling on major companies in the sector to temporarily suspend the development of new cutting-edge models.

The debate around the evolution of the Bitcoin network is experiencing a new episode with the BIP-110 proposal, designed to limit non-monetary transactions and certain data considered undesirable. While its defenders believe it would protect the initial use of the protocol, several influential figures dispute this approach. Michael Saylor and Adam Back believe such a modification could create more risks than it solves. Their positions thus revive an important discussion on the balance between network protection, decentralization, and protocol stability.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced mixed developments in recent days, but Ether stood out with a 3% increase between Thursday and Friday. This rise occurs in a context marked by the growth of tokenization, the successful launch of Robinhood Chain, and continued purchases by several companies. Despite this favorable dynamic, surpassing the 1,800-dollar threshold remains out of reach. On-chain data and indicators from derivative markets still show signs of weakness, limiting short-term growth potential.

The Ethereum network continues to evolve, but its geographical distribution remains a subject of monitoring for researchers. A new study from the Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance shows that a significant share of nodes operates in North America and Europe. This snapshot of the network highlights several technical and legal issues. It also reminds us that the location of infrastructures can influence the protocol's resilience. The updated data finally sheds new light on the network's energy consumption after the merge.