NEAR Protocol

Near AI disclosed a security breach that exposed account information belonging to approximately 100 users and compromised data from 18 legacy artificial intelligence (AI) agents. The Nov. 8, 2026, intrusion exploited a vulnerability in an open-source inference engine, potentially exposing confidential AI requests.

Near AI Confirms Security Breach Affecting 100 Users and 18 Agents

An SGLang flaw let an attacker reach internal systems and potentially view confidential AI requests, exposing the limits of hardware-backed privacy protections.

Near AI Breach Exposes User Details and Data From 18 AI Agents

NEAR AI explained that it found no indication that stored Private Chat conversations or uploaded files were accessed.

NEAR AI says SGLang vulnerability exposed user account details in security breach

NEAR Protocol's governance body voted to slash the blockchain's annual token issuance ceiling by 36%, backing a two-year reduction that promises less dilution for holders but smaller staking rewards for validators and investors helping secure the network over time. NEAR's House of Stake Backs Lower Token Issuance On Nov.

NEAR Protocol's House of Stake Votes to Cut Token Issuance 36%

NEAR's House of Stake passed HSP-029, which lowers the network's maximum annual issuance rate from 2.5% to 1.6% over 24 months.

NEAR governance approves proposal to cut token issuance ceiling to 1.6%

Near Protocol has expanded onto Solana through Sunrise, giving NEAR immediate access to Solana wallets, decentralized exchanges, and aggregators. The move, powered by Near Intents, coincided with a 14% rise in the price of NEAR.

NEAR Price Jumps 14% as Solana Access Opens Through Sunrise

Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joined NEAR Foundation's Council, which oversees the foundation and its most significant decisions.

Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins NEAR Foundation Council

Bitwise's NEAR ETF and SVRN's ambition to accumulate 10% of the token's supply are opening different routes into the same investment thesis: blockchain infrastructure for an AI-driven economy. In an interview with Bitcoin.com News, their executives explained where they see value and how it could reach investors.

Bitwise, SVRN Bet on NEAR as AI Infrastructure Thesis Takes Shape

A Hyperliquid trader who went long 5.76 million NEAR at $2.35 in September is now sitting on roughly $20.55 million in unrealized profit, and the same account is short seven of the market's biggest coins.

Shorting XRP, Bitcoin, Ether, SOL Has This NEAR Trader up $20 Million

Quantum-focused blockchain Quantus has launched trading for its QTC token through near.com and Near Intents, giving users access to more than 180 assets across over 30 chains without first sending funds to a centralized exchange. Quantus Opens QTC Trading Across 30+ Chains Quantus is taking an unusual route to market.

Quantum-Safe Quantus Launches QTC Token Trading via Near Intents

NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin said users no longer need centralized exchanges for "a lot" of crypto activity.

NEAR's Polosukhin sees shrinking need for centralized exchanges as onchain tools expand

Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after the team said it had identified the attacker and gave them 48 hours to return the funds.

'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum

Bitcoin

This week's stories spanned institutional forecasts, security failures and new crypto products. Citi raised its 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 and projected $5 billion in crypto fund inflows. NEAR Intents disclosed a $3.8 million exploit, while Zano rewound its chain by 30 days after more than $200 million in illicit token minting.

Citi Calls For Much Higher BTC, NEAR ETF Goes Live, And More – Weekly Recap

Hacks are never good, but a rapid response, user compensation and 1-hour bug fixing seems to top the spectrum of team reactions.

Morning Minute: NEAR Intents Hacked for $3.8M - Was It A Bullish Hack?

The popular cross-chain trading system said it will reimburse losses after a bug affected deposits and withdrawals across several networks.

NEAR Intents hit by $3.8 million exploit as crypto's rough year of hacks continues

NEAR Intents patched the contract flaw, but deposits and withdrawals on 11 networks remain disrupted.

NEAR Intents halts services after $3.8 million exploit, promises full compensation

NEAR Intents halted services after a bug involving its Omni deposit and withdrawal infrastructure led to an estimated $3.8 million loss. The team says every dollar will be compensated, but onchain investigator ZachXBT reported the stolen funds moved almost immediately, first toward Kucoin and then across the bridge into Bitcoin.

NEAR Intents Bug Sends $3.8M Racing Across Crypto Networks

Bitwise's NRR began trading on NYSE Arca Tuesday, giving brokerage accounts NEAR exposure and staking rewards as the AI-focused token soars.

Bitwise Launches First US Spot Near ETF After Token Nearly Triples Since August

Bitwise has launched a U.S.-listed NEAR ETF offering spot exposure to the token alongside staking rewards of roughly 5%. The fund gives traditional investors a new way to bet on the intersection of crypto infrastructure and the emerging AI-agent economy.

Bitwise Launches NEAR ETF With 5% Yield and an AI Bet

Bitwise's NRR is the first U.S. NEAR ETP, charging a 0.75% fee and staking its NEAR in-house, with rewards flowing to shareholders via NAV.

Bitwise launches first US spot NEAR ETF with staking rewards

Following Bitget's $387.5 million hack, attackers attempted to move more than $50 million through Near Intents, but its SHIELD security system detected the activity and prevented most of the attempted transfers. Just $166,000 slipped through, while another $503,000 was frozen mid-execution.

Near Intents Slams Door on $50M in Bitget Hack Laundering Flows

Zcash

Bitcoin extended a slow climb through the Asian session while regional equities and U.S. stock futures rose on progress in trade talks between Washington and Beijing.

Bitcoin rises above $81,000, while NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic

Bitcoin is testing its largest supply cluster alongside the key 50-week moving average.

Bitcoin tests its largest supply wall at $80,000, near ETF holders' average price

Worldcoin 

Hyperliquid

Onchain investigator ZachXBT accused BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes of turning his own audience into “exit liquidity,” saying Hayes most recently promoted Worldcoin token (WLD) and then sold it shortly afterward, capping a roughly 15-day stretch in which he exited four publicly hyped positions.

Zcash to Worldcoin: ZachXBT Says Arthur Hayes Turned 4 Token Calls Into ‘Exit Liquidity'

Two of the crypto market's hottest recent rallies have fully unwound, with Near Protocol's NEAR and the Worldcoin token WLD round-tripping to their pre-rally levels, even as Zcash's ZEC rebounded roughly 18% in 24 hours following a near-50% crash.

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