POSCO International is testing blockchain-based trade finance with LG CNS and Injective. Summary POSCO is testing tokenized receivables created from real trades between overseas subsidiaries and commercial counterparties. LG CNS and Injective support issuance, transfer, compliance controls and settlement on one shared ledger. POSCO plans production use after testing, but has not disclosed performance data

Garden Finance has temporarily taken its application offline after an attacker compromised the off-chain database of an independent solver, leading to the loss of solver-owned digital assets while leaving protocol contracts and user funds unaffected. Summary Garden Finance temporarily took its app offline after an independent solver’s off chain database was compromised, resulting in the

Upbit has added Morpho (MORPHO) and Euler (EUL) to its Korean won market, expanding direct KRW trading for two Ethereum-based decentralized lending projects in Korea.  Summary Upbit added MORPHO and EUL KRW pairs, giving traders access to two DeFi lending tokens. Euler’s KRW trading launch moved to 2:00 p.m. KST, two hours later than initially

Uniswap Labs has launched Permissioned Pools on Uniswap v4, adding onchain access checks for regulated assets that cannot trade freely between every wallet.  Summary Permissioned Pools check issuer-managed allowlists before swaps or liquidity actions can proceed through Uniswap v4. Superstate, Securitize, and Dowgo helped build compliant trading infrastructure for tokenized funds, equities, and securities. Regular

North Korea-linked hacking group BlueNoroff is using fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings to profile cryptocurrency users before delivering malware.  Summary BlueNoroff scans browser wallets before deciding which fake meeting targets should receive its malware payload. Hijacked Telegram accounts help attackers contact trusted industry peers and extend the campaign through victims. The phishing kit supports

BitMart has started a phased shutdown of its global cryptocurrency exchange after reviewing its operating conditions, market environment, and future strategy.  Summary BitMart stopped new registrations, deposits, and orders before ending all trading services on August 26. BMX lost about 63% in 24 hours as traders reacted to the exchange’s shutdown announcement. Withdrawals remain available,

Binance runs simulated phishing attacks against its employees every month to reduce social engineering risks.  Summary Binance runs monthly phishing simulations to measure employee awareness and identify weak security habits early. Workers who fail receive training, while repeated severe failures can lower ratings and risk dismissal. Recruiter lures and fake conference invitations mirror scams already

Robinhood is reportedly holding talks with Crypto.com about adding the exchange’s event contracts to its prediction markets hub. Summary Robinhood reportedly wants Crypto.com contracts to broaden its prediction market exchange network and product range. Any agreement could deepen Robinhood’s competition with Kalshi while reducing reliance on a single provider. Federal and state regulators remain divided

The Bitcoin Policy Institute has joined the U.S. State Department’s Freedom Tech Excellence Program as a founding partner. Summary Bitcoin Policy Institute staff will support temporary State Department assignments focused on digital freedom worldwide. Palantir, Anduril, and a human-rights foundation joined BPI as founding partners in the new programme. FTEP covers online expression, privacy tools,

Bitcoin mining’s annualized electricity demand rose to about 190 terawatt-hours in December 2025, up 38% from 138 the in June 2024, according to preliminary research reported by theEnergyMag. Summary Bitcoin mining electricity use rose 38% to 190 TWh between June 2024 and December 2025. Hydropower became mining’s largest energy source as low-carbon power reached 59.4%