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Power, Betrayal and an Empty Safe: Unintended Coup
2049.news · 11.04.2026, 18:20:03

Power, Betrayal and an Empty Safe: Unintended Coup The short report recounts a failed coup framed around power struggles, betrayal and an unexpectedly empty safe. It raises questions about responsibility and the true cost of the mistake. Summary The narrative describes how a planned transfer of auth…

Collection of practical guides on AI tools
2049.news · 11.04.2026, 15:05:03

Collection of practical guides on AI tools This collection groups practical manuals on contemporary AI tools, focused on development, automation and everyday implementation for professionals and teams. What the selection covers AI Website Cloner paired with Claude Code : a guide on cloning websites …

Durov says Telegram secret chats remain most secure option
2049.news · 11.04.2026, 12:25:02

Durov says Telegram secret chats remain most secure option Pavel Durov stated that since 2013 Telegram’s secret chats have been the most secure method available for private messaging worldwide. Durov’s explanation He noted that message contents are excluded from push notifications to protect user pr…

Bitcoin preps for the era of quantum computers
2049.news · 11.04.2026, 08:05:02

Bitcoin preps for the era of quantum computers Developers proposed multiple technical measures intended to protect bitcoin from potential quantum attacks, ranging from new signature schemes to emergency access tools. Quantum-safe signature proposals One approach, known as Quantum Safe Bitcoin , reco…

Stablecoins Could Expand Payments Market to $1.5 Quadrillion
2049.news · 10.04.2026, 09:35:01

Stablecoins Could Expand Payments Market to $1.5 Quadrillion According to Chainalysis, stablecoins could increase real economic transaction volume in payments from $28 trillion to $719 trillion by 2035. With macroeconomic influences included, the firm estimates potential growth to $1.5 quadrillion w…

Gemini adds interactive visualizations for scientific concepts
2049.news · 10.04.2026, 08:20:01

Gemini adds interactive visualizations for scientific concepts Gemini's chat now generates interactive visualizations that let users directly manipulate simulations to explore physics, mathematics and other scientific concepts. The neural model produces working widget-simulations with adjustable sli…

Russian central bank proposes new crypto rules from 01.07.2026
2049.news · 10.04.2026, 07:50:01

Russian central bank proposes new crypto rules from 01.07.2026 The Russian central bank has drafted a package titled "On digital currency and digital rights" scheduled to take effect on 01.07.2026 . Core principle Its core principle prohibits cashing out cryptocurrency domestically and requires that…

TAO Drops 26% After Bittensor Ecosystem Dispute
2049.news · 10.04.2026, 07:15:04

TAO Drops 26% After Bittensor Ecosystem Dispute Token TAO fell sharply after a major participant announced its exit from the Bittensor ecosystem and sold a large holding. Sale triggers immediate market reaction The project Covenant AI announced its departure from Bittensor and executed a sale of 37,…

White House Limits Staff Trading After Suspicious Oil Trades
2049.news · 10.04.2026, 06:10:04

White House Limits Staff Trading After Suspicious Oil Trades The White House has restricted employee trading after a set of unusual oil-market transactions raised concerns about potential use of non-public information. Scope of the advisory The administration warned staff not to use official informa…

Two Market Superpositions for AI and Crypto Investors
2049.news · 09.04.2026, 10:30:01

Two Market Superpositions for AI and Crypto Investors This note outlines two alternative market scenarios described as superpositions, focusing on developments in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries worldwide. Scenario A: Consolidation driven by measurable adoption Under this scena…

Temporary truce declared after threats over Strait of Hormuz
2049.news · 09.04.2026, 10:25:02

Temporary truce declared after threats over Strait of Hormuz Three states declared victory after a last‑minute de‑escalation, while a 15‑day tactical pause was agreed and markets reacted sharply. Timeline of threats On 28.02.2026 , the United States and Israel launched initial strikes against Iran, …

Authorities in Ukraine dismantle crypto draining scheme
2049.news · 09.04.2026, 09:25:03

Authorities in Ukraine dismantle crypto draining scheme Law enforcement in Ukraine uncovered a criminal group that used fake websites and Telegram channels to obtain access to users’ crypto wallets. How the scheme worked Victims were offered supposed assistance with trading, after which operators se…

Anthropic launches managed platform for production AI agents
2049.news · 09.04.2026, 07:05:03

Anthropic launches managed platform for production AI agents Anthropic announced Claude Managed Agents , a platform aimed at deploying autonomous AI agents into production environments without custom infrastructure. Platform capabilities The service centralizes core operational responsibilities so t…

White House: Stablecoins Will Not Kill Banks
2049.news · 09.04.2026, 06:10:03

White House: Stablecoins Will Not Kill Banks The White House Council of Economic Advisers said fears that stablecoins would cause mass bank deposit outflows are significantly overstated. Council's assessment The council reviewed multiple scenarios and found that, even in a negative trajectory, the i…

CZ Publishes Memoir 'Freedom of Money' Detailing Binance
2049.news · 08.04.2026, 09:05:02

CZ Publishes Memoir 'Freedom of Money' Detailing Binance Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has released a memoir titled "Freedom of Money", recounting the exchange's trajectory and regulatory encounters since inception. Scope and focus of the memoir The book outlines Binance's founding, operational …

Anthropic unveils Claude Mythos but restricts public access
2049.news · 08.04.2026, 07:05:02

Anthropic unveils Claude Mythos but restricts public access Anthropic introduced a model named Claude Mythos intended for automated vulnerability discovery, yet chose not to release it to the general public. Release and partner access According to Anthropic, the model is available only to a select g…

US and Iran Agree Two‑Week Truce; Markets React
2049.news · 08.04.2026, 06:55:02

US and Iran Agree Two‑Week Truce; Markets React The United States and Iran agreed a two‑week truce reopening the Strait of Hormuz and prompting moves in energy and crypto markets. Terms and immediate steps Donald Trump agreed to pause bombings and attacks on Iran for two weeks just hours before his …

Bitcoin rises above $72,700 after U.S.–Iran truce
2049.news · 08.04.2026, 06:10:03

Bitcoin rises above $72,700 after U.S.–Iran truce Bitcoin climbed above $72,700 , reaching its highest level since March after reports of a two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices declined and risk assets advanced amid reduced geopolitical risk, while bitcoin traded near $71,600 at the …

Strategy Reports $14.46 billion Unrealized Loss on Bitcoin Holdings
2049.news · 07.04.2026, 10:25:01

Strategy Reports $14.46 billion Unrealized Loss on Bitcoin Holdings Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, reported an unrealized loss of $14.46 billion for the first quarter of 2026. Accounting change drives paper losses The company attributed the mark-to-market loss to new U.S. account…

SEC prepares safe-harbor regime for crypto startups
2049.news · 07.04.2026, 09:25:04

SEC prepares safe-harbor regime for crypto startups The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has advanced a draft safe-harbor mechanism and sent it to the White House for review. Overview of the proposed regime The mechanism would allow crypto projects to launch without immediate full registratio…