Engineer Gets 32 Months for Bitcoin Extortion Plot Against His Own Employer
Daniel Rhyne locked his company's IT administrators out of its network and demanded 20 BTC, then worth $750,000, to stop the shutdowns.
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GSR commits $100M to launch Hare, an onchain credit vault business
GSR's $100M investment in Hare could significantly enhance onchain credit infrastructure, potentially reshaping decentralized finance dynamics. The po...
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Crypto liquidations hit $608 million as Ether longs unwind, with a $26.64 million hit on Binance
The liquidation event highlights the volatility and risk in crypto markets, emphasizing the need for cautious leverage management and market monitorin...
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MIT’s minimalist JAZ agent beats Letta and ACE on memory tasks
JAZ's efficiency and cost-effectiveness in memory tasks could drive innovation in AI agent development, emphasizing budget-friendly solutions. The pos...
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Chasing 100x tokens is game of ‘irrational exuberance,’ says Polymarket CEO
Some traders are looking for more predictable prediction market opportunities, rather than playing “hot potato” with the next 100x gem, according to P...
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Tether signs MoU with Kazakhstan’s central bank to explore tenge stablecoins and tokenized assets
Kazakhstan's collaboration with Tether could enhance its fintech landscape, potentially boosting local currency integration in digital finance. The po...
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Tether works with Kazakhstan’s central bank to explore tenge stablecoins and tokenized assets
Kazakhstan's collaboration with Tether could enhance its fintech landscape, potentially boosting local currency integration in digital finance. The po...
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Solana’s monthly active programs top 8,400 in September, per onchain data
Solana's growth in active programs signals increased developer engagement, potentially boosting its ecosystem's innovation and user adoption. The post...
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Circle partners with Tereina to bring USDC and EURC into SAP Pay
Integrating stablecoins into SAP Pay could streamline enterprise payments, reduce costs, and accelerate blockchain adoption in business. The post Circ...
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Morning Minute: OKX Raises at $25B From Circle, Ripple, and StanChart
OKX raises more, $500M+ in crypto longs liquidated after a late evening selloff, and Abstract calls it quits.
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2,500 BTC transferred to Bitfinex from unknown wallet, sparking market speculation
2,500 BTC transferred to Bitfinex from an unknown wallet. Bitcoin above $76K on October 9, 2026 at 99.2% YES. The post 2,500 BTC transferred to Bitfin...
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US government expected to announce AI compute credit donation Thursday
The AI compute credit donation could democratize access to advanced computing, accelerating scientific research and innovation across sectors. The pos...
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Google launches Playground, a browser tool that turns typed prompts into games
Google's Playground could democratize game creation, challenging traditional development and sparking debates on AI's role in creative industries. The...
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Apple study finds minimal agent matches or beats multi-agent ML engineering systems
Apple's findings suggest that simplifying AI systems could enhance efficiency, challenging the necessity of complex multi-agent frameworks. The post A...
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Blackrock Pulls $122M Into Bitcoin ETFs as Ether Loses $202M
U.S. bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory Tuesday with $118.86 million in net inflows, led almost entirely by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether funds suf...
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CoreWeave makes its India debut with 240 MW AdaniConneX deal
CoreWeave's expansion into India signifies a strategic shift towards global growth, potentially boosting AI infrastructure and economic ties. The post...
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CoreWeave enters India with first data centers through Adani Group partnership
India's data center market is set for exponential growth, driven by AI adoption, with major players like Adani and Reliance leading expansion. The pos...
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Crypto card access doesn’t match global demand, Tangem says
Crypto card demand can be stronger where access is harder, Tangem says, as it expands its Visa payment offering, allowing users to spend from its self...
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StablecoinX shares go tokenized on Binance’s bStocks platform
Tokenized trading on bStocks enhances market accessibility but raises concerns about price alignment and interconnected financial risks. The post Stab...
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Microsoft and Nvidia unveil Surface Laptop Ultra with Grace Blackwell chip at San Francisco event
The Surface Laptop Ultra's local AI processing could redefine data privacy and cost efficiency, influencing future laptop designs and market dynamics....
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Bitcoin Price Set for a Boost: Arthur Hayes Bets on an AI Boom Bust
The AI credit bubble could pressure Bitcoin first, as $403.58 million in long liquidations highlights leverage risk before any bailout. The post Bitco...
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Meta’s Muse hits No. 1 on the App Store, but daily habits are harder to win
Meta's Muse app's rapid rise highlights the challenge of sustaining user engagement, crucial for leveraging AI investments and monetization strategies...
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Crypto trader Frogman hacked for over $4 million during TOKEN2049
The incident underscores the persistent security vulnerabilities in crypto trading, highlighting the need for enhanced protective measures and vigilan...
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Standard Chartered forecasts Ethena’s ENA token to reach $1.10 by 2027
Standard Chartered's forecast for ENA highlights the growing influence of traditional finance in crypto, potentially boosting market credibility. The ...
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ZEC Gets a WINK as Winklevoss Files for Nasdaq ETF
A proposed WINK ETF would hold ZEC directly, charge a 0.25% annual fee and await SEC effectiveness and Nasdaq listing before trading can begin. The po...
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Ripple (XRP) Lands New South Korea Deal as Meritz Securities Explores Digital Asset Custody
The partnership adds Ripple's custody and tokenization technology to Meritz Securities' plans for entering South Korea's digital asset sector.
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Best Payment Gateways in Cambodia in 2026
Cambodian businesses collect through QR codes, cards, wallets, and cash agents, often in both USD and riel during the same day. ACLEDA Bank alone repo...
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Bitcoin Price Slips Under $84K as Tom Lee Eyes Biggest Bull Market Ever
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee told a Singapore crowd that crypto is “2 days past the bottom” on the same morning a flash crash liquidated more than $400 million...
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Europol warns crypto wallets are the weak spot for future quantum attacks
The crypto industry must urgently adopt quantum-resistant cryptography to prevent future vulnerabilities and secure digital assets. The post Europol w...
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Jupiter Lend overtakes Kamino as Solana’s largest lending protocol
Jupiter Lend's rise highlights the dynamic nature of DeFi on Solana, emphasizing the importance of innovation and strategic positioning. The post Jupi...
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