A specially crafted delegation transaction caused Cardano’s network to split into two conflicting chains, disrupting exchanges, DeFi apps, and users. Developers quickly deployed emergency fixes, restored consensus, and confirmed that no user funds were lost.
AnaisBitcoin has fallen more than 30%, cutting the estimated value of Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings from $137 billion to around $95.8 billion. The decline makes the pseudonymous creator the 20th richest person in the world, with their coins remaining largely untouched for over 15 years.
WeatherlyGrayscale is launching Dogecoin and XRP ETFs on the NYSE, allowing mainstream investors to trade the tokens directly. The launches come as trading volumes rise and the market for altcoin ETFs becomes increasingly crowded.
AnaisBitkub is planning an IPO in Hong Kong to raise funds and grow its presence in the region. The exchange chose Hong Kong due to better market conditions and strong support for digital assets.
WeatherlyX introduced a feature showing users’ country or region, sparking concerns from crypto leaders over privacy and potential misuse. Critics say the setting should be optional by default, as revealing locations could put high-profile users at risk.
AnaisA man posing as a delivery worker forced his way into a home and made the resident hand over access to a crypto wallet, stealing millions. The attack shows a rise in violent “wrench attacks” targeting crypto holders in the real world.
WeatherlyApple has cut dozens of sales jobs as it reshapes how it deals with business, education and government clients. Some of the work is being shifted to third-party resellers instead.
AnaisChatGPT has launched a new “shopping research” mode that guides users through product choices and comparisons during the busy retail season. The tool pulls data from online stores to create buyer guides, with plans to add in-app checkout soon.
WeatherlyA U.S. lawsuit accuses Binance and its founder of allowing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to be sent to Hamas and other terrorist groups before the October 7 attacks. The complaint claims the exchange failed to monitor transactions properly, letting banned organisations move funds undetected.
AnaisMeta is talking with Google about using its TPUs in AI data centres and possibly renting them next year, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs. The news caused Nvidia shares to fall and could boost Google’s TPUs as a serious alternative in AI hardware.
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