Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion From Binance in World’s Largest Crypto Heist

Hackers have stolen approximately $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency from Binance, marking the largest crypto theft on record and raising fresh concerns about the security of centralized exchanges. Blockchain analytics firms have linked the attack to North Korea, while Binance has pledged to cover the losses and is working with industry partners to recover the stolen […]

Backup by Biolite Review: A Cool Idea

As with all home batteries, there’s some bonus value in Backup to be found in running the battery when there’s not a power outage. That’s because you can take advantage of Time of Use (TOU) rate billing from your utility, running off of battery power during peak times when rates are high (usually the afternoon […]

The Largest Crypto Hacks in History Ranked by Dollar Value and Bitcoin Stolen

Key Takeaways Binance’s reported $6.3 billion breach has eclipsed previous cryptocurrency thefts in dollar terms, but historical bitcoin losses paint a different picture. Mt Gox, Bitfinex and other early incidents involved extraordinary quantities of BTC whose hypothetical present-day valuations dwarf their original losses. Recoveries, customer reimbursements and the proportion of assets affected complicate the question […]

Bitcoin whitepaper turns 18 amid renewed custody debate

Bitcoin’s whitepaper turned 18 on Oct. 31, bringing fresh attention to Satoshi Nakamoto’s proposal for payments without trusted intermediaries days after Binance reported a $6.3 billion theft. Summary Satoshi published the Bitcoin whitepaper on Oct. 31, 2008, through the cryptography mailing list. The nine-page document proposed preventing double-spending without relying on a bank or central […]

Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’

During a recent interview with Wired’s Steven Levy, Apple CEO John Ternus defended the company’s current position in the AI landscape. Over the past couple years, Apple has often been described as behind on AI, especially as it delayed the release of a more powerful version of Siri, which finally launched this summer. But while […]

US Sanctions Two Russians Over North Korean IT Workers’ Crypto Cash-Outs

The US action targets the cash-out stage of a scheme that the UN estimates generates $250 million to $600 million annually for North Korea. The US Treasury has sanctioned 10 individuals and one entity for allegedly helping North Korean IT workers earn money through fraudulent employment at legitimate businesses and convert cryptocurrency into cash. […]

Kim Jong Un and North Korea Memes Flood X After Binance’s $6.3B Hack

Key Takeaways Social media’s latest viral punchline carries a far more troubling backstory. A sophisticated operation exploited weaknesses far removed from blockchain cryptography. The difference between stolen wealth and spendable money remains a crucial mystery. Kim Jong Un Gets the Last Laugh as Crypto’s Biggest Heist Becomes Meme Gold Apparently, $6.36 billion buys plenty of […]

Recall Foundation plans 35.86% burn with no holder payouts

Recall Foundation has announced plans to wind down and burn 358.6 million RECALL tokens, with no treasury payouts or buybacks for holders. Summary Recall plans to burn 35.86% of RECALL’s supply, including locked treasury and ecosystem reserves. Creditors and vendors are allocated $3.45 million from the Foundation’s estimated $3.7 million treasury. Staked tokens remain outside […]

T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to qualify

TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is free when you switch and bring your number on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is $1,200 off when you switch and bring your number on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan. Free when you switch and bring your number on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan. $1,200 […]