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How content creation changed between 2015 and 2026 In 2015, creators relied on manual montage, color grading, and deep media libraries to build crossover video concepts. In 2026, generative tools and catalog search resha…
France proposes tax on exchanges to fiat‑pegged stablecoins French lawmakers have proposed taxing gains when cryptocurrencies are exchanged for fiat‑pegged stablecoins that fall under MiCA, even without conversion to fia…
AI Agent Generates Missing Functions and Plugins Locally DeepSeek Harness indexes local files, retrieves information from the web, and executes scheduled tasks to support automation workflows. Capabilities overview The a…
Polymarket Weighs Token Issuance or an IPO According to Bloomberg, the prediction-market platform is keeping open both routes: a public listing through an IPO and the issuance of its own token. Options under consideratio…
Ledger warned months before hardware wallet thefts Security researcher Joe Grand notified Ledger on 04.03.2026 about implanted spy modules, while related images first appeared in August 2025. Initial report and timeline …
Musk Returns to Trillionaire; AI Risks to Wallet Security Ethereum developers are warning that artificial intelligence may enable novel wallet‑hacking techniques that could affect user security. Other items include repor…
Crypto exchange freezes funds: steps to regain access An exchange may freeze withdrawals after account restrictions, leaving users unable to access crypto for an indefinite period while investigations continue. Initial c…
Interactive comic with rotatable frames created using Minimax H3 An interactive comic prototype enables users to rotate individual frames in real time, changing perspective without altering narrative order. Technical app…
Blur disables website; implications for NFTs and loans Blur announced it will disable its website on 12 November , while maintaining core protocol functions and governance controls. Platform shutdown and protocol status …
Check whether your Ledger purchase came from listed European retailers CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost added several European retail chains to a supply-chain watchlist linked to Ledger device shipments and distribution chan…
Ostris Adds Content Generation Page to AI-Toolkit Interface Ostris introduced a new content generation page within the AI-Toolkit interface, combining training and inference workflows in one place. The update lets users …
Musk Regains Trillionaire Status Amid Crypto Sector Developments Elon Musk briefly returned to the trillionaire ranking as several corporate and market developments drew renewed attention to cryptocurrency markets. Musk …
U.S. Department of Justice Reviews Binance $4.3 Billion Deal The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing whether Binance complied with a $4.3 billion settlement reached in 2023 amid sanctions inquiries. Investigation det…
Ukraine imposes ten-year sanctions on five cryptocurrency platforms President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky enacted sanctions lasting 10 years against five cryptocurrency platforms on grounds of aiding sanctions evasion. …
How to Protect Your Crypto: Tips from CZ Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared practical recommendations for storing crypto assets, emphasizing that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Core principles CZ advi…
Ledger hardware wallets sold by reseller contain backdoor Ledger confirmed investigators discovered an unauthorized hardware implant in one affected user’s wallet, according to the company. Scope and attribution All affe…
Musk Regains Trillionaire Status as Crypto and AI Concerns Rise Elon Musk again crossed the $1 trillion net worth threshold, while several crypto and AI stories shaped market sentiment this week. Wealth milestone and mar…
XRPL patched two vulnerabilities enabling possible XRP creation Developers of the XRP Ledger released fixes addressing two vulnerabilities that could have allowed new XRP issuance and halted consensus. First vulnerabilit…
Inside TOKEN2049: Observations and Key Takeaways, Part 2 A 19-minute audio file collects personal observations, unexpected anecdotes and several off-stage findings from TOKEN2049 and related events. Timecodes and topics …
Ledger owners lost over $86 million; reseller devices suspected Ledger is investigating thefts affecting customers who bought hardware wallets through the reseller CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia, and has asked to pause sa…
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