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OpenAI proposes rules for the era of superintelligence
2049.news · 07.04.2026, 08:25:04

OpenAI proposes rules for the era of superintelligence OpenAI published a policy framework addressing economic and governance challenges that could arise if artificial intelligence surpasses human capabilities. Economic transition and fiscal proposals The document anticipates rising corporate profit…

Crypto teams adopt screening question to identify North Korean applicants
2049.news · 07.04.2026, 07:00:04

Crypto teams adopt screening question to identify North Korean applicants Founders of several crypto projects reportedly ask job candidates to express a critical opinion about Kim Jong Un as a quick screening technique. How the screening works Interviews include a question that invites candidates to…

North Korean Developers Linked to Long-term Crypto Project Work
2049.news · 07.04.2026, 06:05:04

North Korean Developers Linked to Long-term Crypto Project Work Taylor Monahan, co-founder of MyEtherWallet, said North Korean developers may have contributed to well-known protocols since the DeFi Summer period. Allegations and recruitment case The statement followed a report about a job candidate …

Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block #943411, Earns 3.14 BTC
2049.news · 06.04.2026, 10:35:03

Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block #943411, Earns 3.14 BTC A solo bitcoin miner discovered block #943411 and received a reward of about 3.14 BTC , roughly $210 000 . Block discovery The miner successfully mined block number #943411 , collecting the block subsidy and transaction fees totaling 3.14 BTC . …

Top 10 USDT Holders Among Ukrainian Officials
2049.news · 06.04.2026, 09:32:55

Top 10 USDT Holders Among Ukrainian Officials In 2025 Ukrainian officials declared more than $7.1 million held in USDT, making the stablecoin the most reported crypto asset in declarations. Declared totals and ranking The aggregated amount reported by officials exceeded $7.1 million , with USDT occu…

Bitcoin rises above $70,000 as markets react
2049.news · 06.04.2026, 09:30:02

Bitcoin rises above $70 000 as markets react Bitcoin crossed the $70 000 threshold in recent trading, registering a notable psychological milestone for the cryptocurrency market. Price move and immediate market response The advance above $70 000 occurred amid elevated intraday activity and was follo…

Ant Group subsidiary launches Anvita platform for AI agents
2049.news · 06.04.2026, 08:35:03

Ant Group subsidiary launches Anvita platform for AI agents Ant Digital, a subsidiary of Ant Group, introduced Anvita, a platform enabling AI agents to own assets, trade, and execute payments autonomously. Platform overview Anvita combines asset tokenization and an execution environment where autono…

Drift Protocol hacked for $280 million, official account
2049.news · 06.04.2026, 07:10:03

Drift Protocol hacked for $280 million , official account The Drift Protocol team published a detailed account of the incident, attributing the loss of about $280 million to a months-long campaign. Timeline and preparation According to the report, adversaries prepared the attack for roughly six mont…

Officer Declares $10M ETH, Anthropic Leak, CLARITY Act Decline, CZ Book
2049.news · 05.04.2026, 11:35:03

Officer Declares $10M ETH, Anthropic Leak, CLARITY Act Decline, CZ Book This weekly digest summarizes the central developments in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence from the past week for a concise update. Coverage includes a declaration by a public officer, the apparent collapse of the CLAR…

Current state of crypto airdrops and farming tools
2049.news · 04.04.2026, 13:05:01

Current state of crypto airdrops and farming tools The coverage summarizes how airdrop mechanics evolved, what worked previously and which instruments are effective for earning today. Market dynamics of airdrops Airdrop opportunities now depend increasingly on sustained activity and measurable volum…

Investigation reveals reason behind abandoned online chat
2049.news · 04.04.2026, 12:55:01

Investigation reveals reason behind abandoned online chat An investigation has begun into a suddenly deserted online chat, where moderators reported abrupt participant disappearance over the course of a single night. Context of the report A symbolic account circulated among former participants descr…

ARK Invest CEO: 50% Bitcoin Drop Reflects Market Maturity
2049.news · 04.04.2026, 09:45:02

ARK Invest CEO: 50% Bitcoin Drop Reflects Market Maturity Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest , said the recent Bitcoin decline of roughly 50% from its all-time high represents a normal market adjustment. Observed drawdown compared to past cycles Wood contrasted this contraction with earlier cycles, when…

Changpeng Zhao announces memoir 'Freedom of Money' release
2049.news · 03.04.2026, 11:35:02

Changpeng Zhao announces memoir 'Freedom of Money' release Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao announced the forthcoming publication of his book Freedom of Money , with sales scheduled to begin next week pending final edits. The timing remains contingent on completion of any additional revisions befor…

X tightens rules to block crypto scams
2049.news · 03.04.2026, 10:25:02

X tightens rules to block crypto scams X (formerly Twitter) will automatically lock accounts when users post about cryptocurrency for the first time until verification is completed. The company expects this measure to reduce scams in the sector by 99% , according to its statement. How the verificati…

Drift Protocol exploited for $280 million in sixty seconds
2049.news · 03.04.2026, 07:15:01

Drift Protocol exploited for $280 million in sixty seconds Investigators report that an exploit drained approximately $280 mln from Drift Protocol, making it one of the largest DeFi incidents recently recorded. Incident overview The theft occurred within a minute, according to timeline reconstructio…

Russia to Treat Foreign Crypto Wallets as Overseas Bank Accounts
2049.news · 03.04.2026, 06:13:47

Russia to Treat Foreign Crypto Wallets as Overseas Bank Accounts The government submitted a companion bill to the main law on digital currency that will change reporting rules from 01.07.2026. The proposal equates foreign blockchain wallets with overseas bank accounts for currency residents. Notific…

Circle prepares wrapped bitcoin token for institutions
2049.news · 03.04.2026, 06:10:01

Circle prepares wrapped bitcoin token for institutions Circle plans to launch a wrapped bitcoin token aimed at institutional users, including OTC desks, market makers and DeFi protocols. Token design and launch The token, named cirBTC , will be 1:1 backed by Bitcoin and initially issued on Ethereum …

Series of Crypto Thefts and Supply‑Chain Attacks This Spring
2049.news · 02.04.2026, 10:35:02

Series of Crypto Thefts and Supply‑Chain Attacks This Spring A series of exploits this spring combined protocol governance failures, supply‑chain compromises and social engineering to drain substantial cryptocurrency holdings. Drift protocol multisig exploit Drift protocol lost funds after a paper m…

Trust Wallet token falls 35% amid large sell-offs
2049.news · 02.04.2026, 10:15:04

Trust Wallet token falls 35% amid large sell-offs Trust Wallet token TWT declined about 35% over recent days, falling from ~$0.52 to about ~$0.32 before a partial rebound. Observed transactions On-chain researchers report that a portion of TWT balances was withdrawn from a smart contract and sold th…

JPMorgan explores launching its own prediction market platform
2049.news · 02.04.2026, 08:15:01

JPMorgan explores launching its own prediction market platform JPMorgan is evaluating the launch of a proprietary prediction market platform, following models such as Polymarket and Kalshi. The bank discussed limits excluding sports and political event betting. Dimon’s remarks Jamie Dimon told CBS t…