XRP Ledger validators will vote on a privacy amendment designed for institutional transfers as the network hosts more than $530 million in distributed tokenized assets outside RLUSD. Summary Confidential Transfers would encrypt MPT balances and payment amounts while keeping accounts and token types visible. XRPL hosts about $1.38 billion in distributed assets, including $845.7 million […]
X is overhauling how it pays creators, phasing out its long-running Revenue Sharing program in favor of a new system called the Original Content Rewards Program. The platform’s Creators account announced the change in a post, saying the program is meant to “reward creators who bring original ideas, expertise, reporting, creativity, and commentary to X.” […]
Key Takeaways Bybit sued North Korea and Lazarus Group over a $1.5 billion hack from Feb. 21, 2025. A U.S. court froze stolen assets on July 30 after Bybit filed suit on June 18, 2026. Bybit has recovered $48.4 million so far, with over 90% of funds still untraceable. The company filed the civil lawsuit […]
Meanwhile, the spot Ethereum ETFs extended their consecutive weekly streak to five in a row. After a shaky July in terms of ETF performance, the Bitcoin funds started August with a bang, attracting more than $800 million in the first full week of the month. This coincided with the underlying asset’s price revival, as […]
The US Department of Commerce, which oversees the Census Bureau, is circulating a proposed rule that would cease the collection of demographic data on racial minorities and LGBTQ+ people and prevent undocumented immigrants from being counted in the 2030 census, according to documents viewed by WIRED. The decision could have far-reaching implications for federal funding, […]
BitMEX reportedly spent two years seeking a buyer before deciding to close the crypto derivatives exchange, as founder control, declining activity and legal baggage deterred potential acquirers. Summary BitMEX discussed a sale with multiple prospective buyers, including competing exchanges and Exodus. Founder control, shrinking revenue and reputation concerns reportedly complicated the negotiations. The exchange was […]
After testing the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft for two months, I found that it was made for a very specific kind of note-taker and reader. While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size. However, for those who have been waiting for a […]
Key Takeaways Paul Sztorc split the ECX hard fork into three stages instead of one launch on Aug. 23. The permanent ECX release moves to Oct. 31, near Bitcoin’s white paper 18th anniversary. Replay protection stays opt-in, and Sztorc warns unprotected transactions will replay. Paul Sztorc, the developer behind the Drivechain proposal and BIP 300, […]
ADA has stolen the show over the past week after it was declared dead following Hoskinson’s break a few months ago. Although there was some intra-week volatility for BTC and other larger-cap altcoins, most are closing in on another rather sluggish trading period, with little to no movements on a weekly (and even monthly) […]
Just like humans, AI Agents need web browsers designed to meet their specific needs. The primary way we access the internet is through a web browser. Similarly, AI agents require a browser if they are to perform some tasks on our behalf. However, the current browsers weren’t created for machine actors. They contain a lot […]
