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Developer Embeds Image in Bitcoin Transaction Without Taproot or OP_RETURN
Martin Habovstiak embedded a 66 KB image in a Bitcoin transaction, challenging BIP-110's spam prevention rules.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Accusations Against Jane Street and Seven Ethereum Hard Forks
This week in crypto: Bitcoin's volatility, accusations against Jane Street, and Ethereum's ambitious roadmap with seven planned updates through 2029.
Aisha Patel6 min - News
Kalshi Users Lose Money on Ethically Canceled Bet
Kalshi canceled a bet on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, promising refunds, but users reported losses, leading to complaints and calls for investigations.
Aisha Patel3 min - Crypto
February Recap: Lost Hopes, Investor Fears, and Top Longs
February saw a significant shift in investor sentiment in the crypto market, with fears of a prolonged bear cycle and structural changes in behavior.
Daniel Kim13 min - Crypto
March Calendar: Anniversary of Solana's Mainnet Launch and Midnight Sidechain Release
ForkLog outlines key events for March, including the anniversary of Solana's mainnet and the release of the Midnight sidechain.
Elena Volkov1 min - News
Tether Freezes $4.2 Billion in Illegal Funds
Tether has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in assets linked to illegal activities, showcasing its commitment to compliance and transparency in the digital asset industry.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Former Mt.Gox CEO Calls for Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover 79,956 BTC
Mark Karpeles, former CEO of Mt.Gox, proposes a hard fork to recover 79,956 BTC stolen in 2011, emphasizing fairness for creditors and minimal risk.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
US Government to Cut Ties with Anthropic AI Technologies
President Trump has mandated federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technologies, citing ethical concerns and national security risks.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
PayPal Data Breach, 15 Years for Fake Document Sales, and Other Cybersecurity News
This week in cybersecurity: PayPal's data breach, a Ukrainian's 15-year prison sentence for fake documents, and Olympique Marseille's cyberattack.
Daniel Kim4 min - News
OpenAI Secures $110 Billion Investment at $730 Billion Valuation
OpenAI has raised $110 billion at a $730 billion valuation, marking one of the largest funding rounds in startup history, with major investments from SoftBank, Nvidia, and Amazon.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Bloomberg and Kaiko to Move Financial Data to Blockchain
Bloomberg and Kaiko are collaborating to provide institutional investors with on-chain access to financial data, starting with tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Wikipedia Co-Founder Predicts Bitcoin Will Drop to $10,000
Jimmy Wales predicts Bitcoin will drop below $10,000 by 2050, failing as a payment method while major banks explore crypto integration.
Marcus Reid1 min