
MEV bot front-runs $7.8M rsETH exploit on Ethereum
An Ethereum MEV bot known as Yoink has front-run an attempted Safe wallet exploit involving 2,900 rsETH, worth about $7.8 million, and paid nearly 19 ETH to secure the first position in the block.
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An Ethereum MEV bot known as Yoink has front-run an attempted Safe wallet exploit involving 2,900 rsETH, worth about $7.8 million, and paid nearly 19 ETH to secure the first position in the block.

The trader has maintained a perfect track record so far.

Record ETF inflows amid macro pressures highlight growing institutional confidence in crypto, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption. Spot BTC, ETH, and SOL ETFs see record inflows amid macro pressures.

As US debt rises, investors increasingly view Bitcoin and gold as strategic assets, highlighting a shift in risk management and portfolio diversification. Bitcoin and gold touted as hedges against currency debasement as US debt tops $40 trillion.

Bitcoin price action weakened over market nerves prior to the Senate CLARITY Act vote, while surging bond yields pressured risk assets across the board.

Many traders already folded their leverage, but the clock's still ticking. Market arrives at a crucial historical moment.

U.S. crypto ETFs opened the week broadly higher, with bitcoin funds drawing $160.04 million and ether products adding another $121.02 million. XRP and solana ETFs also attracted fresh capital, giving the major categories a clean sweep of inflows. Blackrock Drives $160M Bitcoin ETF Rebound Institutional buyers returned to bitcoin with conviction on Monday, Sept. 14.

A local attempt to short XRP on the one-hour timeframe triggered a wave of forced short-position closures. The asset not only held key support but also turned aggressive selling into fuel for a $2 million short squeeze, successfully neutralizing a critical imbalance in the derivatives market.

The sharp repricing in XRP options highlights increased market volatility, reflecting broader uncertainty and potential for significant price shifts. XRP implied volatility curve shifts 18 points at 3-day tenor, signaling sharp repricing in options market.

Ripple added Louisville Athletics to its growing college sports portfolio Tuesday, placing XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) branding on Denny Crum Court for every Louisville home basketball game this season. What the Louisville Deal Includes According to a Tuesday press release, the multi-year deal puts the XRP logo as a permanent fixture on Denny Crum Court for every home game, with Coach Crum's iconic insignia staying inside the 3-point arc.

Ethiopia cut power to Bitcoin mining firms to roughly 23% of contracted supply, exposing the risks of relying on weather-dependent hydropower.

Publicly listed BTC miners produced bitcoin at an average ex-tax cash cost of roughly $75,500 in in the second quarter.

The XRP ecosystem on Binance is witnessing a major rebound as momentum begins to build on the exchange again amid rising market activity.

Bitcoin fell 2.39% to around $76,314 after dropping as low as $76,076, erasing its post-golden-cross advance and approaching key Fibonacci support. The Senate's Clarity Act cloture vote requires 60 votes, and failure could delay comprehensive crypto market-structure legislation until after the midterm elections.

Bitcoin price is caught between ETF inflows, institutional selling and a massive $54 million whale short ahead of the Clarity Act vote. The latest data doesn't exactly scream confidence, with traders watching $75,000 and $83,000 as the levels that could decide the next move.