New York Seeks $1.37B From Novatech Founders in Crypto Fraud Case

Key Takeaways New York seeks $1.37B from NovaTech founders after a default judgment in the crypto fraud case. Investors sent $1.16B, but only $25.99M reached the trading platform, and most of that was lost. The case shows how massive crypto inflows can mask very little real investment activity. Novatech Founders Face $1.37B Claim After Failing […]

Retail Traders Have Left Bitcoin Futures: Can BTC USD Sweep $80,000 and Bounce?

Bitcoin (BTC USD) is holding near $81,700 on Friday, October 23, after CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju said retail traders have left Bitcoin futures markets. It’s the reverse of what his data showed at the 2025 top, after U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $1 billion in three days. The price has lost $3,000 […]

Bitcoin Core Changes Security Policy as AI Makes Vulnerabilities Easier to Find

Key Takeaways Bitcoin Core is updating its security policy as AI tools make software vulnerabilities easier and faster to discover. Easily discoverable vulnerabilities will receive expedited patches across maintained versions, with public advisories issued alongside updates. Developers acknowledged that faster releases could mean less testing time, but argued that lengthy secrecy periods are increasingly ineffective […]

Franklin Templeton moves closer to launching two Bitcoin DRIP ETFs on Nasdaq

Franklin Templeton has registered two Bitcoin dividend reinvestment ETFs for Nasdaq trading, bringing the $1.8 trillion asset manager closer to launching funds that automatically convert stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure. Summary Franklin Templeton has registered two Bitcoin DRIP ETFs for Nasdaq trading under the proposed tickers FBEQ and FIBT, although a launch date has not […]

Lexar Professional Silver Go microSD card launch: Where to buy from $34.99

TL;DR: Lexar’s new Professional Silver Go microSD card ($34.99) delivers fast 250 MB/s speeds and rugged 4K protection for your GoPro, Switch, or Steam Deck. Available now on Amazon in sizes up to 512GB. Running out of space on your handheld console is pure digital chaos. Trying to download a massive new RPG update on […]

Ripple Partner Arf Brings Its $10 Billion Payments Lending Business to the XRP Ledger

Swiss payments lender Arf said on Thursday, October 22, that it is partnering with Ripple to lend the RLUSD stablecoin to licensed cross-border payment companies on the XRP Ledger, giving them working capital while their payments settle. It was the week’s biggest XRP news, yet XRP fell 4% that day, and the onchain lending tools […]

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could

While it’s very capable, the Z Flip8 is only average when it comes to battery life, another drawback of its size. Samsung put in a 4,300-mAh silicon-carbon battery that’s good enough for casual use. If you’re on your phone a lot, you’ll want a power bank handy. Charging speeds are disappointing at 25 watts wired […]