Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (August 26

Hacker losses exceeded $163M in August
In August 2025, the crypto industry lost over $163 million due to attacks and vulnerabilities in smart contracts. Most incidents targeted DeFi platforms.
First AI bank launched in Malaysia
Tech group YTL, together with Sea Ltd, opened Ryt Bank — the world’s first bank fully managed by artificial intelligence. Customer operations are carried out without human involvement.
Japan supports cryptocurrency investments
Japan’s finance minister announced the country’s readiness to expand investments in cryptocurrencies and related technologies, stressing their importance for the future of the financial sector.
International hackers arrested in South Korea
South Korean police detained a group accused of stealing more than $28 million in cryptocurrencies. The operation was carried out jointly with law enforcement agencies from the US and Europe.
Anthropic integrates AI agent into Chrome
The company introduced a Chrome extension with an AI agent capable of analyzing web pages, performing tasks, and directly interacting with users.
Musk sues Apple and OpenAI
Elon Musk’s company xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of monopolizing the market and restricting competition in artificial intelligence.
Buterin warns of superintelligent AI threat
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the emergence of uncontrolled superintelligent AI could become a catastrophe for humanity. He called for stronger global regulation of the technology.
AI “God” and a new religious movement
A musician and developer in the US announced the creation of a religious movement centered around worshiping an AI referred to as “God.”

Crypto Digest by MINE.exchange (August 26 - September 1)