Ethereum’s Justin Drake in Spotlight Over Google Quantum Paper on Bitcoin
Key Highlights Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake joined as a late co-author on the Google Quantum AI whitepaper and quickly amplified its findings on X, calling it a “monumentous day”…
LML Staking Protocol Exploited for $950K on BSC, Token Crashes 99.6%
Key Highlights PeckShield flagged a $950K exploit on the LML staking protocol on Binance Smart Chain (BSC). LML token crashed 99.6% on PancakeSwap, dropping from approximately $50 to $0.1758 USDT,…
‘Blockchain Island’ Malta Clashes With EU Over ESMA Crypto Power Grab
Key Highlights Malta, known as the ‘Blockchain Island,’ is pushing back against the EU’s plan to centralize crypto oversight under ESMA. The proposal could shift control of major licensed exchanges…
New Hampshire Plans $100M Bitcoin-Backed Bond Amid Moody’s Rating
Key Highlights New Hampshire plans a $100M bitcoin-backed municipal bond, blending crypto exposure with traditional finance structures for investors. Safeguards allow liquidation if bitcoin falls, ensuring bondholders get repaid without…
SBF Claims Alleged Judicial Double Standards Amid Ongoing FTX Case Appeals
Key Highlights SBF contrasts Delaware Chancellor McCormick’s decision to reassign Elon Musk’s cases with Judge Kaplan’s refusal to step away from the FTX proceedings. He cites Kaplan’s alleged “hostility,” pre-verdict…
VDOR Soars 130% in a Week as Oil Crisis Narrative Grips Crypto
Key Highlights VDOR surged over 130% in seven days, coinciding with a sharp rise in oil prices during the Strait of Hormuz crisis and increased retail interest. Analysts say the…
Axios Supply Chain Attack Deploys Malicious Dependency via npm
Key Highlights Malicious versions of Axios were published with hidden code enabling remote system control. The supply chain attack on Axios spread via compromised npm accounts, affecting millions of weekly…
KuCoin Pays $500K to CFTC, Exits U.S. Amid Enforcement Action
Key Highlights KuCoin officially blocks U.S. users after a Commodity Futures Trading Commission settlement and $500K penalty. U.S. regulators say KuCoin failed AML controls, enabling billions in suspicious crypto transactions.…
Google Warns Quantum Threat to Bitcoin is Approaching Faster Than Expected
Key Highlights Google’s Quantum AI team warns that breaking Bitcoin’s encryption requires fewer qubits than previously estimated. A fast quantum computer could potentially calculate a private key from an exposed…
Aave Launches on X Layer Bringing DeFi Lending to OKX Wallet
Key Highlights Aave’s X Layer launch lets users lend, borrow, and earn yield directly in OKX Wallet without bridges or setup. Integration boosts X Layer liquidity and gives users more…