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QUDO pins mainnet exit to Aug. 24, with $QUDO token going live alongside it
The QUDO platform is set to launch its mainnet on August 24, coinciding with the release of its native QUDO token. This launch follows an extensive testnet period that attracted over 60,000 gamers. Token allocations for early participants will be distributed one month after the mainnet goes live, with TaskOn points converting two months post-launch.
Follow the Money: The GTA 6 Leaks Look a Lot Like a Meme Coin Scheme
The recent leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6 footage are suspected to be part of a scheme to promote a meme coin called $CYBERLEEK. The leaker allegedly launched the coin and is profiting from trading fees generated by the attention from the leaks, rather than acting as a whistleblower against Rockstar's policies. The investigation into how the game build was obtained remains a significant concern for Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks Are Fueling A Crypto Pump-And-Dump Scheme
Recent gameplay leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6 are being used to fuel a cryptocurrency pump-and-dump scheme involving a meme coin called CYBERLEEK. The coin's price has seen dramatic increases and decreases, leading to significant profits for some early investors and substantial losses for others. This scheme highlights a different motive behind the leaks, contrasting with consumer-friendly intentions.
Cyberleek's still at it: Another GTA 6 leak shows 2 full minutes of high speed driving, surprisingly few crashes
Another Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leak has surfaced, featuring approximately two minutes of high-speed driving in Vice City. The footage, attributed to the leaker 'Cyberleek,' showcases driving mechanics, visual ID systems tied to wanted levels, and impressive lighting technology. Cyberleek continues to promote cryptocurrency alongside the leaks, while Take-Two Interactive has reportedly seen a market cap decrease this week.
Grand Theft Auto Fan Uses Digital Forensics Expertise to Expose GTA 6 Leaker's Crypto Scheme
A Grand Theft Auto fan has used digital forensics expertise to investigate the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, uncovering a suspected cryptocurrency scheme behind them. The fan's findings suggest a financial motive for the leak.
GTA 6 Leaker CyberLeek May Have Already Made $50,000 From Its Meme Coin
A group known as CyberLeek, allegedly linked to recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, is promoting a meme coin and may have profited up to $50,000. The group claims to advocate for consumer rights while capitalizing on the hype surrounding the game's leaks.
Optimism’s $49M Airdrop Reversal Hinged on One Foundation-Funded Delegate’s 8.5M OP
A single delegate's vote reversed a decision on Optimism's airdrop, shifting approximately $49.7 million in OP tokens from users to a fund controlled by the Optimism Foundation. This delegate, Test in Prod, is funded by the Optimism Collective, raising concerns about governance and transparency. The change reclassifies a significant portion of OP tokens for ecosystem growth and adoption, with the Foundation arguing it's necessary for institutional partnerships.
Who is Cyberleek? What we know about the GTA 6 leaker
An individual or group known as "Cyberleek" has leaked multiple gameplay clips of Grand Theft Auto 6, featuring its male protagonist Jason and various in-game activities. The leaker has also published a manifesto outlining common consumer rights complaints against publishers and is promoting a cryptocurrency token, $Cyberleek, with the funds allegedly for a "secret project." Evidence suggests the leaker may be German or Swiss, with potential ties to cybersecurity forums dating back to 2018.
Bitcoin Tags $70,000 for the First Time Since June 2 — The Three Forces Behind the Break
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $70,000 for the first time since June 2, driven by political developments and a Treasury Department bond buyback operation. President Donald Trump's support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and a scheduled procedural vote in September are seen as positive catalysts, while increased liquidity from Treasury operations also contributed. However, concerns about potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and ongoing disagreements over crypto legislation could impact future price movements.
Meta Racing Puts Tactics Ahead of Chance, Paying Out in USDT
Meta Racing is a crypto racing game that emphasizes strategic decision-making over chance, with players earning in-game currency, IGT, pegged at $0.10. Competitors assemble car configurations, draft ability cards, and scout tracks to optimize their builds for turn-based races where skillful deployment of abilities leads to higher payouts. The game offers a low barrier to entry with starter bundles and encourages strategic spending on pilots and car upgrades for sustained earnings.
Ripple Prime Upsizes Senior Notes to $275 Million, Lands BBB Investment-Grade Stamp
Ripple has successfully upsized its private placement of senior unsecured notes to $275 million through its non-bank prime brokerage arm, Ripple Prime. The notes have secured a BBB investment-grade rating from KBRA, marking a significant achievement for a crypto-adjacent firm. Proceeds will be used for working capital and to scale Ripple Prime's U.S. clearing, prime brokerage, and financing services.
Stop Killing Games distances itself from GTA 6 leak manifesto: 'Using illegal means to make a point is unacceptable…
The Stop Killing Games campaign has publicly distanced itself from the individual responsible for the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. While acknowledging the leaks appear genuine, Stop Killing Games condemned the leaker's use of illegal means, promotion of cryptocurrency, and potential harm to developers. They urged followers not to engage with such actions, emphasizing that illegal methods do not protect the right to play purchased games and risk tarnishing the reputation of game preservation communities.
Six bugs in a row: how MAYAChain lost 20 BTC and $10.9 million in pool value
MAYAChain experienced a significant loss of 20.83 bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.34 million, due to a series of six software bugs. These bugs created a phantom balance in a liquidity pool, leading to an attacker withdrawing assets and causing the total value of MAYAChain's liquidity pools to fall by $10.9 million. The protocol has halted trading to address the issue and is considering options for recovery, including a bug bounty appeal and potential investments.
Stop Killing Games urges people not to support GTA 6 leakers, who declared "gamers' rights" their motive for action
Consumer rights group Stop Killing Games has publicly condemned the individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage, urging the public not to support them. The group, known for campaigning against the termination of online games, stated that using illegal means to make a point is unacceptable and harms developers. The leakers reportedly claimed 'gamers' rights' as their motive and attempted to promote a memecoin with the leaked content.
Apparent GTA 6 leak smells of crypto scam, links to a manifesto demanding digital rights: "This is not a cash…
An apparent Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay and map leak is being used by a group called Cyberleek to promote a cryptocurrency coin, despite claims it is not a cash grab. The group also published a manifesto demanding an end to digital pre-orders, baked-in DLC, and advocating for offline single-player content. Take-Two Interactive has begun issuing DMCA takedowns in response to the leak.
Fake $FLOWER Solana Airdrop Spreads From Yakkamon’s Stolen X Account
A fake $FLOWER airdrop is circulating on Solana, originating from Yakkamon's compromised X account, which the studio no longer controls. Yakkamon has clarified that $FLOWER is an ERC-20 token on Base and Ronin, and no Solana version exists, warning players that the circulating offer is a wallet drainer scam.
Bitcoin Outpaced Stocks Monday With a 2.6% Gain as the S&P 500 Slipped 0.5%
Bitcoin experienced a 2.6% gain on Monday, surpassing the S&P 500's 0.5% decline, marking its strongest single-day performance in over a month. This divergence from stock market trends, which has been infrequent in recent months, is partly attributed to investor capital being drawn into AI-related stocks. Despite the positive day for Bitcoin, analysts caution that it does not signify a trend reversal, especially given the ongoing four-year cycle that has influenced its market behavior.
ENJ Holders Enter Final 24 Hours to Decide Enjin’s Jump to 35 Validators
Enjin is holding a referendum for ENJ holders to vote on expanding its validator set from 25 to 35 across the next year, with potential for further expansion to 50. The vote, which closes in 24 hours, aims to increase network diversity and resilience. The expansion will occur in four stages, with the first increment scheduled for August 2026.
The KYC file Binance handed Moscow: how a $700 Ukraine donation became a terrorism case
Binance has been accused of handing over extensive personal data, including passport scans and home address, of a Russian user to Russian authorities. This information was allegedly used to build a terrorism financing case against Yuri Belenkiy for a $700 donation to Ukraine. The exchange claims to cooperate with lawful requests, but the disclosure occurred after its stated exit from the Russian market and raises significant data privacy concerns.
Etherealize CEO Vivek Raman: Wall Street’s private chain comeback is a ‘race to the bottom’
Etherealize CEO Vivek Raman criticizes the current trend of private, gated blockchains, likening them to a 'race to the bottom' and a repeat of past failures. He argues that open, permissionless networks like Ethereum provide superior interoperability and liquidity, with privacy features best built on top of these foundational layers. While acknowledging the market's current focus on enterprise sales, Raman believes that regulatory clarity will ultimately favor open networks due to their lack of a single controlling entity.
