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Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5 as a generally available Mythos-class model with new safety controls. According to the company, Fable 5 can handle longer and more complex tasks than prior Claude models. Summary Anthropic launched Claude Fable 5 as a generally available Mythos-class model with added safety controls. Some cybersecurity, biology, chemistry, and distillation requests will fall back to Claude Opus 4.8. Claude Mythos 5 access starts with approved cyberdefenders, infrastructure providers and later selected biology researchers. The release also includes Claude Mythos 5 for selected cyberdefenders and infrastructure providers. Claude Fable 5 enters general release Claude Fable 5…

Humanity Protocol’s H token collapsed by up to -90% intraday today after attackers drained more than $32M from project wallets, marking one of the sharpest single-session drops recorded by any named crypto project this year. The breach exposed a recurring vulnerability that has cost the industry hundreds of millions in 2026 alone. Founder Terence Kwok confirmed that private keys belonging to a Humanity Foundation member were compromised, with approximately 17 wallets emptied and losses still climbing per on-chain data assessed by CoinDesk. H fell from roughly $0.67 to near $0.13, then briefly touched $0.05. Humanity Protocol-Linked Wallets Drained for Over…

A crypto whale who stubbornly held his HYPE short through May’s rally has finally been punished as Hyperliquid’s token kept climbing.Key takeaways:Trader has opened fresh long positions in Arthur Hayes’ trinity coins: HYPE, ZEC, and NEAR.HYPE has extended its bull pennant breakout and is now eyeing a rally above $100.Whale reverses HYPE bet after $46.46 million lossOn Tuesday, the trader known as “loracle.hl” finally closed his HYPE short, locking in a $46.46 million loss, according to data resource HyperBot.Loracle.hl’s closed perpetual trades. Source: HyperBotThe position also cost him more than $54,000 in funding fees, showing how aggressively he had bet…

Key Takeaways Bernstein initiated a Wall Street-leading $100 price target on IREN, suggesting approximately 69% potential upside The investment firm described Iren’s $5.5 billion Nvidia partnership as “the Nvidia blessing” while maintaining its Buy recommendation The company’s 2 GW Sweetwater facility is set to serve as the primary showcase for Nvidia’s DSX-AI data center architecture Analysts at Bernstein project Iren will successfully complete its 200 MW Horizon facility tied to the $9.7 billion Microsoft agreement The company revealed intentions to develop an 800 MW data center complex in South Australia, focusing on Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure needs Shares of Iren experienced…

Crypto analyst Ardi has drawn attention to an interesting dynamic amid the Bitcoin price bounce from a recent low of around $59,000. Based on his analysis, the BTC bottom has likely not formed, with the leading crypto set to fall to new lows.  Analyst Explains What Is Going on Amid Bitcoin Price Bounce In an X post, Ardi said that one of the more interesting developments during this distribution range has been the disconnect between retail and larger market participants. He noted that retail has spent months buying every dip as the Bitcoin price declines, thinking that those declines were…

Zcash (ZEC) developers have finalized consensus rule changes for the Zcash Ironwood upgrade, targeting activation in late July. The upgrade follows a critical vulnerability in the Orchard shielded pool that raised concerns about potential counterfeit ZEC minting.Developer Sean Bowe detailed the finalized changes in a post on X, directly addressing lingering worries from the counterfeiting flaw discovered in late May 2026 and emergency-patched in early June. The Ironwood upgrade represents the next major step in restoring investor confidence in ZEC’s supply integrity. UPDATE: The various orgs and protocol developers mentioned have agreed on the specific consensus rule changes for Ironwood,…

Add ZyCrypto News On GoogleXRP reached a major milestone this week, marking 14 years since its creation, with Ripple executives reaffirming their long-term commitment to the digital asset despite recent market weakness. Notably, the anniversary comes as XRP faces renewed selling pressure. The token traded mostly red on Thursday after falling about 11% over the past week, as a risk-off sentiment weighed on crypto prices. Despite short-term price pressure, Ripple’s leadership focused on XRP’s longevity and continued relevance in the digital asset industry. Earlier on Wednesday, David Schwartz, CTO Emeritus at Ripple and one of the original architects of the…

The European Union should focus on a broader digital asset framework covering real-world assets and tokenization instead of regulating decentralized finance through a second version of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), an adviser at the European Commission said.The European Commission launched a public consultation on MiCA in May, seeking feedback through Aug. 31. “I do not believe that [MiCA] is outdated now. That’s my personal opinion, but it does not matter. That’s why we have this consultation,” Peter Kerstens told Cointelegraph during a fireside chat at WAIB Summit Monaco 2026.Kerstens, one of MiCA’s architects, said that the feedback received…

When most people hear the word Bitcoin, they immediately think of price charts, market volatility, and investment opportunities. Headlines often focus on Bitcoin’s latest rally or decline, framing it primarily as a digital asset for traders and investors.Yet Bitcoin’s original purpose extends far beyond investment.At its core, Bitcoin represents a fundamental shift in how individuals can own, control, and transfer value. It offers an alternative to traditional financial systems by allowing people to hold and exchange wealth without relying on banks, governments, or centralized intermediaries.As the world becomes increasingly digital, Bitcoin is emerging as a powerful tool for human freedom…

The upcoming upgrade will mark the transition of ZEC from the Orchard to the Ironwood pool, allowing users running nodes to audit the total supply. After losing almost 60% of its value, ZEC, the native asset of the privacy network Zcash, is finally recovering. Within the past few days, the coin has rallied above $400, retracing its steps from the $300 range. The price recovery comes as the Zcash team unveils an upgrade that will patch an integrity flaw in the network. The Ironwood Upgrade, scheduled for late July, aims to enable users to independently verify the circulating ZEC…