Category: DeFi Basics
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Former Fbi agent accused of stealing $1m in crypto and consulting chatgpt
Former FBI Agent Accused of Stealing Nearly $1 Million in Crypto – and Asking ChatGPT What to Do With It A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official has been accused of quietly siphoning off almost one million dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency from digital wallets controlled by the bureau, then turning to an AI chatbot for guidance…
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Russia bans crypto mining in moscow and kursk regions until 2032
Russia will halt industrial and retail crypto mining in Moscow, the wider Moscow Region and nine territories in the Kursk Region starting Aug. 15, 2026, extending the country’s regional clampdown on energy‑intensive mining operations until at least the end of 2032. The new restrictions are formalized under Government Resolution No. 936, signed by Prime Minister…
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What is a testnet?. Blockchain testing networks and fake tokens explained
What is a testnet? The blockchain testing ground explained ———————————————————– A testnet is an independent blockchain network that imitates a live (mainnet) blockchain’s logic and rules, but uses tokens that are intentionally worthless. It is the sandbox where developers push new code, attempt to break their own applications, run upgrades, and hunt for bugs -…
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What is a mainnet?. Production blockchain networks and live value explained
What is a mainnet? The production blockchain explained ======================================================= A mainnet is the live, production version of a blockchain network where every transaction has real economic consequences and is written to a permanent ledger. Once a project launches its mainnet, it leaves the realm of experimentation and enters a world where bugs cost money, misconfigurations…
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Opensea Cmo adam hollander steps down after 18 months citing personal reasons
OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander steps down after 18 months, cites personal reasons Adam Hollander is leaving his role as chief marketing officer at OpenSea after roughly a year and a half in the position, framing the move as a deeply personal choice rather than a reaction to the company’s business performance or strategic direction. In…
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Cftc setback in wisconsin leaves prediction markets open to state gambling laws
CFTC setback in Wisconsin leaves prediction markets exposed to state gambling laws A federal judge in Wisconsin has refused to shield prediction market platforms from state gambling enforcement, dealing a blow to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s effort to assert exclusive federal control over event-based contracts. In a ruling from the U.S. District Court for…
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Claude mythos breaks Hawk post-quantum crypto, redefining Ai cryptanalysis
Claude Mythos Just Did What Human Cryptographers Couldn’t: It Broke Post‑Quantum Crypto Anthropic has revealed that an internal, unreleased version of its most powerful AI model-nicknamed Claude Mythos-has uncovered two brand‑new cryptographic attacks. One of them targets a cutting‑edge post‑quantum digital signature scheme that is currently under consideration to become a U.S. federal standard. In…
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Metaplanet launches bitcoin-backed bitbonds with yields up to 6% in digital debt
Metaplanet eyes Bitcoin-backed “Bitbonds” with yields up to 6% as it pivots into digital debt markets ————————————————————————————————— Metaplanet is preparing to use its newly acquired Japanese brokerage arm to issue Bitcoin-backed bonds, targeting annual yields in the 4%-6% range, according to analysis from Benchmark. The move signals a shift from a simple Bitcoin treasury strategy…
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Cardano founder: quantum era may shake bitcoin dominance and governance
Cardano founder warns quantum era could shake Bitcoin’s dominance Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has raised fresh concerns that Bitcoin’s long-standing number one position in crypto may be vulnerable once practical quantum computing arrives – not because Bitcoin is technically weak today, but because its governance structure may struggle to coordinate a timely and unified response.…
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Samsung wallet to add native Usdc stablecoin support alongside everyday digital essentials
Samsung is preparing to bring stablecoins directly into Samsung Wallet-placing crypto-style dollars alongside everyday items like your boarding pass and hotel room key. During the Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22, the company previewed a wallet interface that prominently featured Circle’s USDC, signaling that stablecoin support is moving from concept to product direction.…