CryptocurrencyIron Fish Shuts Down Network Support After Massive Inflation Exploit
A critical 2019 vulnerability in the Iron Fish blockchain’s Merkle tree implementation allowed an attacker to repeatedly spend shielded notes, leading to a total collapse of the wIRON token's liquidity. The project team has officially ceased all network support and archived its repositories following the security failure.
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Crypto VC Funding Surge: Kalshi Leads $1.24 Billion Week
A massive $1.24 billion flowed into the crypto and blockchain sector between October 24 and 30, driven by a $1 billion Series G round for prediction market platform Kalshi. The week’s activity underscores a pivot toward institutional infrastructure, with significant capital directed at AI hardware, payment networks, and cross-chain financial services.
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Gold Stumbles Despite Favorable Macro Tailwinds
Gold prices are capping the week with a sharp 3% decline, dipping below $3,900 an ounce to a 12-month low. This retreat arrives despite a classic setup that usually favors the metal: the Federal Reserve held rates steady, bond yields tumbled, and the U.S. dollar retreated from its recent peaks.