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TREE NEWS reports: Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, plans to accept Ether and USDT as collateral for crypto-backed loans once these assets are legally cleared for public circulation, according to a deputy chairman in an interview with TASS. This move extends Sberbank’s crypto lending beyond bitcoin, signaling growing institutional adoption of digital assets in Russia.

TREE NEWS update: Hyperliquid is in discussions with Payward, Kraken’s parent company, to offer perpetual futures to U.S. traders via its Bitnomial subsidiary, which has pitched the CFTC on a structure for registered users. This move could bridge Hyperliquid’s decentralized exchange with regulated U.S. markets.

TREE NEWS reports: NeoSoul has launched its native Skill Builder on its Agent trading platform, enabling users to create trading strategies with a single sentence. The feature aims to simplify strategy creation and enhance user experience.

TREE NEWS update: A whale address 0x9807 withdrew over 44 million ENA tokens from Coinbase and staked the entire amount, signaling strong conviction in the token. The move comes amid growing interest in Ethena’s yield-bearing stablecoin protocol.

TREE NEWS update: In H1 2026, TRON’s ecosystem expanded its DeFi and AI sectors, with USDT circulation surpassing $90B and TVL exceeding $5.18B. Key initiatives included SUN.io’s V4 upgrade, JST buybacks, and the launch of AI products like B.AI and BTTInferGrid, positioning TRON as a leader in Web3 AI.

TREE NEWS update: Balancer has discovered a vulnerability in its v1 legacy contracts and strongly advises users to withdraw their funds immediately. The team is working on mitigation and will provide further updates.

TREE NEWS reports: FOMO, a social trading platform, is gaining traction with 30 new users per minute, attracting both meme and secondary market traders. This guide explains how to use its filters, Clans feature, and five tabs (Crypto, Trending, Most Held, Graduated, Gainers) to discover alpha, emphasizing that it serves as a radar rather than a copy-trading tool due to signal delays and risks.

TREE NEWS reports: Cronos network has resumed block production after a temporary halt caused by a vulnerability in the Tectonic protocol. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in DeFi.

TREE NEWS update: Bitget’s GetAgent Playbook has introduced a smart grid trading strategy, allowing users to automate trading within price ranges. This feature integrates AI-driven agents for enhanced trading efficiency on the platform.

TREE NEWS update: Solana-based automated market maker Aquifer suffered an attack, resulting in losses of approximately $2.5 million. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in DeFi protocols.

TREE NEWS reports: USDC Treasury has minted an additional 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain. This increases the stablecoin’s supply on the network, reflecting growing demand for USDC within the Solana ecosystem.

TREE NEWS update: Data shows that whales on the Hyperliquid platform currently hold positions totaling $7.395 billion, with a long/short position ratio of 0.92. This indicates a slightly higher short interest among large traders, reflecting cautious sentiment in the market.

TREE NEWS reports: A user fell victim to a phishing attack again because they failed to revoke a malicious approval, losing a total of $219,000 across two incidents. The incident highlights the importance of revoking token approvals to prevent unauthorized transfers.

TREE NEWS update: Data shows that if Ethereum falls below $2,353, cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.077 billion. This highlights significant leverage risk in the market as ETH faces potential downside pressure.

TREE NEWS update: DeFi Development Corp. announced plans to issue up to $20 million in perpetual preferred stock, with a portion of the proceeds used to increase its SOL holdings. The move signals continued institutional interest in Solana’s ecosystem and DeFi-related investment vehicles.

TREE NEWS update: Ankr’s ankrFLOW contract was exploited, prompting the Flow Foundation to commit to covering the losses. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the DeFi space.

TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood Chain’s decentralized exchange achieved a single-day trading volume of $989 million, setting a new record. This milestone highlights the growing adoption of its blockchain-based trading platform.