Talos
Coverage of Talos in the Nexus archive.
- Crypto enters Q3 with thinner liquidity but less leverage after Q2 reset: Talos
Bitcoin and Ether open interest declined sharply following $8.35 billion in long liquidations. ETF outflows, weaker strategy purchases, and reduced market depth contributed to thinner liquidity in crypto markets as Q3 began.
- Hyperliquid's $10B open interest coincides with growth in equity-linked markets: Talos
Hyperliquid reached $10 billion open interest, indicating rising demand for onchain equities and commodities trading with 24/7 accessibility, as noted by Talos.
- US, UK agencies warn hackers were hiding on Cisco firewalls long after patches were applied
US and UK cybersecurity agencies warned that a state-sponsored hacking group has deployed a persistent backdoor called Firestarter on Cisco firewalls, which can survive firmware updates and reboots. The malware, linked to threat actor UAT-4356, exploits vulnerabilities patched in September 2025 and has prompted an emergency directive for federal agencies to audit Cisco infrastructure.