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TREE NEWS reports: Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a massive dust attack involving nearly 12,000 transactions, causing temporary access issues for some customer accounts. The exchange is working to resolve the situation and ensure the security of user funds.

TREE NEWS update: Hugging Face experienced a security breach involving an AI agent, prompting the company to switch to open-source models for defense. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in AI systems and the growing importance of robust security measures.

TREE NEWS update: Empery Digital reduced its Bitcoin holdings to 1,179 BTC and plans to increase investments in AI data centers. The firm is shifting focus towards AI infrastructure, signaling a strategic pivot from crypto to AI-related assets.

TREE NEWS update: US stock indices opened higher with the storage sector rebounding. This is a general market move with no direct crypto or RWA relevance.

TREE NEWS update: Hugging Face, a leading AI platform, was hacked, highlighting the cybersecurity risks of relying on open-weight Chinese AI models for defense. These models lack safety guardrails, making them potentially dangerous, which underscores a paradox in AI security.

TREE NEWS update: Hugging Face, a leading AI platform, was hacked, exposing a paradox in open-weight AI models: while they help defend against rogue AI agents, their lack of safety guardrails also makes them potentially dangerous. The incident underscores the cybersecurity challenges inherent in open-source AI.

TREE NEWS reports: Alice, an AI security startup, has raised $140 million in a funding round, bringing its valuation to nearly $1 billion. The company focuses on AI safety and security solutions.

TREE NEWS reports: Hivemind Digital Group, a crypto investment firm, has completed a $17 million strategic funding round led by M&G Investments. The funds will be used to expand its digital asset investment initiatives.

TREE NEWS reports: Chainalysis, in collaboration with Binance and Coinbase, has launched an initiative to combat child sexual exploitation networks. The joint effort leverages blockchain analytics and exchange cooperation to identify and disrupt illicit activities.

TREE NEWS update: As the MiCA transition period ends, Poland’s crypto industry faces a survival crisis due to regulatory uncertainty and compliance challenges. The new EU framework imposes stringent requirements that may force many local firms to cease operations.

TREE NEWS update: Apple has announced its first 2-nanometer chip, the M6, marking a significant advancement in semiconductor technology. The chip is expected to deliver major performance and efficiency improvements for future devices.

TREE NEWS reports: Analysis suggests Fed Governor Warsh could strike a dovish tone at the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, with market attention shifting to US Treasury policy coordination. This could impact crypto markets as macro conditions influence risk assets.

TREE NEWS update: Apple has announced the release of a new Mac mini featuring the M6 and M5 Pro chips. The update brings enhanced performance and efficiency to the compact desktop lineup.

TREE NEWS reports: JPMorgan has reaffirmed its ‘Overweight’ rating and $240 price target for SpaceX (SPCX.O). The bank’s stance reflects confidence in the company’s growth prospects.

TREE NEWS reports: Operation Lighthouse, led by Chainalysis, generated 14,300 investigative leads across 11 crypto exchanges and payment services, flagging over 7,700 suspect accounts in a child abuse probe. The operation demonstrates the use of blockchain analytics in law enforcement.

TREE NEWS update: YZi Labs has unveiled the 24 early-stage projects selected for the fourth season of its EASY Residency program, each receiving $500,000 in funding. The program aims to support innovation and development in the blockchain and crypto space.