Why Bitcoin's Next Soft Fork Could Feel Like a Practice Run
Matt Corallo explains why patching four legacy bugs is about rebuilding muscle memory, just as much as it’s about Bitcoin maintenance.
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Decrypt · 2 days ago
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BitMart founder says security team ‘severely understaffed’ after new hack
The crypto exchange’s founder warned of security staffing shortages amid restructuring as analysts flagged suspicious transfers potentially linked to the Mercado Bitcoin hack.
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Cointelegraph · 2 days ago
Crypto PACs eye 2028 “new map” as Democrats take Congress
Crypto super PACs spent more than $176 million on the midterms, but the Democratic sweep raises the prospect of tougher industry scrutiny.
Cointelegraph · 2 days ago
ChatGPT Is Getting a GIF Maker Powered by OpenAI's Unannounced Images 2.6 Model
OpenAI is rolling out animated GIF creation in ChatGPT, with frame-by-frame editing and speed controls.
Decrypt · 2 days ago
How Aussie Bitcoiners can avoid 2027’s shock CGT hike: Part 1
From setting up an SMSF or a company, to just leaving the country entirely, here are some strategies Australian Bitcoiners can employ to deal with 2027’s massive CGT hike.
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Cointelegraph · 2 days ago
Google Tells Schools They Can Reject AI—But They'll Lose Search, Too
Google is giving schools more control over Gemini, but districts that want Search without AI are out of luck, fueling accusations that the company is pressuring educators into adopting AI.
Decrypt · 2 days ago
Coinbase Says 99% of Customer Crypto Is Offline and Out of Hackers’ Reach
Coinbase told customers it wasn’t affected by the $6.4 billion Binance hack and detailed its security controls, including offline storage for over 99% of assets, split private keys and kill switches.
Decrypt · 2 days ago
Crypto's powerhouse super PAC, Fairshake, found its kryptonite
The industry's primary campaign arm had cultivated a reputation as an unstoppable force, but more than a third of its spending failed to hit the mark, especially in Ohio.
CoinDesk · 2 days ago
US Bank Regulator Issues First AI Framework as Banks Battle Rogue Agents
The OCC's first examiner guide weighs autonomy and financial harm, and directly addresses outside AI agents—the same risk that recently prompted major banks to restrict customer-account access.
Decrypt · 2 days ago
Trump-linked tokens lead crypto losses after Democrats sweep in the US midterms
The official Trump and World Liberty Financial tokens were the two biggest losers among the top 100 cryptocurrencies on Wednesday even as Bitcoin and Ether rallied.
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Cointelegraph · 2 days ago
Riot shares surge on $28B AI lease as Hut 8 sinks on revenue miss
Bitcoin miner Riot sold BTC to finance its AI expansion, while Hut 8 reported falling revenue and rising costs before its major data center leases generate income.
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Cointelegraph · 2 days ago
US Voters Back AI Data Center Restrictions in At Least 29 Communities
Voters across the United States backed measures to curb data centers, raising new obstacles for the infrastructure powering AI as electricity bills, water supplies, and public oversight dominate the debate.
Decrypt · 2 days ago
Canton Coin Gets SEC Nod as Wall Street Tokenization Heats Up
SEC staff said they view Canton Coin as a digital commodity and won’t recommend enforcement over how it’s minted, a week after DTCC launched a tokenization service that runs partly on the Canton Network.
Decrypt · 2 days ago
Circle’s ARC token sale lifts earnings as lower yields weigh on USDC income
Circle is looking to payments fees and future staking rewards to diversify revenue as its core stablecoin business faces pressure from lower yields and growing competition.
Cointelegraph · 2 days ago
What Is x402? How AI Agents Pay With Crypto
Coinbase's x402 protocol puts the web's long-unused 402 code to work so AI agents and apps can pay for APIs and data in stablecoins like USDC.
Decrypt · 2 days ago
Tech, AI Stocks Split After Democratic Sweep: Microsoft Jumps, Tesla and Nvidia Tank
Microsoft and Alphabet surged while Nvidia and Tesla fell, highlighting a divided market as investors reassess Washington's approach to AI and Big Tech.
Decrypt · 3 days ago
Bitcoin Rebounds After Democratic Midterm Sweep, But Crypto Faces Tougher Fight in Washington
Bitcoin bounced back after Democrats won control of Congress, but a stalled market structure bill and heavy industry campaign spending reveal crypto’s exposure to shifting US political power.
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Decrypt · 3 days ago
Wall Street’s Plumbing Goes Onchain as Morgan Stanley Tokenizes Securities
Morgan Stanley says it has converted U.S. equities and Treasuries into tokenized form through the newly launched DTCC Tokenization Service, which 20 Wall Street firms have signed up to use.
Decrypt · 3 days ago