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Old School RuneScape takes a zero tolerance stance on crypto-fueled market manipulation
Jagex has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against the use of cryptocurrency for trading or profiting from in-game items in Old School RuneScape. The studio will take account-level actions against players caught manipulating the market for real-world gain. In other news, developers previewed an upcoming Graveyard agility course with new rewards.
Crypto traders rigged the market of classic MMO Old School RuneScape, so its developers came out with a "zero-tolerance" policy on market manipulation
Jagex has implemented a zero-tolerance policy against cryptocurrency-driven market manipulation in Old School RuneScape. The developer will take action against accounts influencing the in-game economy for real financial gain, classifying such activities as banned real-world trading.
(UPDATE) CyberLeek May Have Cashed Out Their GTA 6 Crypto Scheme — But Now A New Memecoin Has Appeared
A leaker known as CyberLeek appears to have cashed out approximately $270,000 in cryptocurrency related to Grand Theft Auto 6. While the leaker may not have fully cashed out, the situation has drawn attention, and a new memecoin has reportedly emerged.
Coinbase and Better Roll Out Bitcoin-Collateralized Home Loans Across the US — No Margin Calls Attached
Coinbase and Better Mortgage have launched Bitcoin-collateralized home loans across the United States, allowing borrowers to use BTC as collateral instead of selling it. The product, which went live on August 26, 2026, features no margin calls, shifting volatility risk to the lender. This development is seen as a significant step for cryptocurrency adoption within traditional finance and could impact the infrastructure for Web3 gaming.
Stale Rain contract bleeds $1.1M across crypto card programs — AVICI sinks 49%
Avici, a crypto neobank, suffered a $1.1 million exploit due to an outdated smart contract, with $500,800 directly drained from 1,685 users. Fellow neobank Tria also reported losses totaling $430,000 from its users. The vulnerability affected multiple programs using Rain's card infrastructure, leading to a significant drop in Avici's token value.
Inside The Sandbox Bridge Hack: Attacker Minted Exactly 100 SAND Short of the Vault
The Sandbox disclosed a bridge exploit that resulted in approximately $1.5 million in economic damage, with the attacker netting nearly $987,000. The attack exploited a token contract capability on Base and BNB Smart Chain, allowing the attacker to mint unbacked SAND tokens. The Sandbox plans to compensate affected holders with a 1:1 SAND replacement from its treasury.
Pokémon’s X Account Hijacked to Shill a $POKEMON Memecoin
The official X account for Pokémon was compromised for approximately 30 minutes, during which it promoted a memecoin called $POKEMON, generating over $3 million in transactions. The hackers leveraged the account's 8 million followers and framed the scam around Pokémon's 30th anniversary. This incident follows a trend of social media accounts being targeted to promote cryptocurrencies, similar to recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks.
(UPDATE) Cyberleek May Have Cashed Out On Their GTA 6 Leak Crypto Scheme, And Now We Can Reproduce The Trail
A leaker known as CyberLeek appears to have cashed out a significant portion of cryptocurrency obtained from a Grand Theft Auto 6 leak scheme. The leaker moved approximately $270,000 in crypto, suggesting a potential end to the drama surrounding the leak.
Bullish Backs USD.AI With a $100 Million Credit Line for GPU-Secured Lending
Cryptocurrency platform Bullish has provided USD.AI with a $100 million debt facility to offer loans backed by graphics processing units (GPUs). This initiative aims to bridge the gap between on-chain capital and the financing needs of AI infrastructure development. The deal also involves listing USD.AI's sUSDai on trading pairs to create a secondary market for GPU-backed debt.
How Gamers Can Buy Xbox Gift Cards With Dogecoin (And Whether It’s Worth It)
This article explains how gamers can purchase Xbox and Game Pass gift cards using Dogecoin through third-party resellers like eGifter and BitPay. It details the process, potential fees, and the impact of cryptocurrency volatility on gift card value, advising users to check exchange rates and regional validity.
Cambria Retires Four NFT Collections as Utility Folds Into RSGP Token
Cambria is consolidating its NFT ecosystem into a single token, RSGP, ahead of its genesis launch. Four existing NFT collections will be retired on August 28, 2026, with their utility integrated into RSGP. This move aims to simplify the user experience, centralize value accrual, and reduce development overhead.
Cambria Retires Founder, Core and Companion NFTs as $RSGP Token Launch Nears
Cambria is retiring several NFT collections, including Founder, Core, and Companion NFTs, ahead of the September launch of its genesis token, $RSGP. Utility from these NFTs will be transferred to $RSGP token holders, with allocations determined by asset ownership and loyalty metrics. The company is also making changes to how NFTs are used, moving Companion NFTs off-chain for easier player access.
GTA 6 leak spree may be over as culprit runs off with almost £200,000
The perpetrator behind the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, known as Cyberleek, has seemingly cashed out approximately $270,000 from their cryptocurrency token, potentially ending the leak spree. Rockstar Games has been attempting to track down the individuals responsible, even filing subpoena requests against Discord and Microsoft. The leaks, which began on August 18, included gameplay videos and links to invest in Cyberleek's crypto token.
Pokemon X account was temporarily hacked and promotes Memecoin
The official Pokemon X account was temporarily compromised by hackers who promoted a memecoin. The Pokemon Company quickly regained control of the account and has issued an apology to fans for the incident.
The Pokemon Twitter account was briefly taken over by a hacker peddling their crypto memecoin
The official Pokemon Twitter account was briefly compromised by a hacker who posted promotional material for a cryptocurrency memecoin. The Pokemon Company regained control of the account within approximately 30 minutes and has launched an investigation into the unauthorized access. This incident is compared to a similar event where a Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker also promoted their own memecoin.
Cyberleek May Have Cashed Out On Their GTA 6 Leak Crypto Scheme
A leaker known as CyberLeek appears to have moved approximately $270,000 in cryptocurrency, suggesting they may have profited from the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak. While not a full cash-out, the transaction indicates the leaker is capitalizing on the incident.
Pokemon X / Twitter account has been hacked
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Pokemon has been compromised, with a suspicious message promoting a Pokemon memecoin being posted. The Pokemon Company is working to regain control of the account, which was hacked shortly before the 2026 Pokemon World Championships.
Smarter Web’s Bitcoin strategy head exits a 2,712 BTC treasury — and no replacement has been named
Jesse Myers, Head of Bitcoin Strategy at The Smarter Web Company, is departing on September 1st without a named successor or clear plan for his responsibilities. The company confirmed that its Bitcoin Treasury Policy remains unchanged, with the board overseeing operations. Myers' role included executing treasury strategy, growing Bitcoin per share, managing data analytics, and investor relations.
The massive GTA 6 leaks might be done for good as Cyberleek cashes out nearly £200,000 from their crypto scheme
The individual or group known as Cyberleek, responsible for the massive Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, has reportedly cashed out nearly £200,000 from their cryptocurrency scheme. This scheme involved fans using a meme coin to vote on which parts of the game would be leaked. The leaker appears to have cashed out before demand for leaks dried up following Rockstar Games' official reveal.
Cyberleek may have just cashed out on their GTA 6 leak, earning over $200,000 in the most predictable crypto rugpull…
An individual known as Cyberleek, responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage, has allegedly cashed out over $200,000 from a cryptocurrency scheme. The scheme involved users buying and trading a token called $CYBERLEEK, which Cyberleek claimed would support a project to fight for consumer rights. The value of the token has since plummeted.
