The Block - 2026-08-30 ​
3 items collected.
1. Kalshi becomes exclusive prediction market partner of US Open: report ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/30/2026, 8:28:52 PM
Categories: Deals, News
As part of the agreement, rival prediction market platforms are reportedly barred from advertising at the tournament and on its ESPN broadcasts.
2. Crypto.com-linked Cronos network halts after Tectonic exploit estimated at $75 million ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/30/2026, 6:40:08 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, DeFi, News
Li says the attacker manipulated the price of Tectonic's illiquid TONIC token before borrowing against the inflated collateral, a Mango Markets-style hack.
3. Chainalysis accuses ICE of unfairly steering $95 million blockchain contract to TRM Labs ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/30/2026, 5:51:54 PM
Categories: Companies, News
The lawsuit asks a federal court to block the $95 million TRM contract and require ICE to conduct a full and open competition.