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Ledger Researchers Uncover Physical Attack Method on Tangem Wallet
Ledger researcher Baptiste Boualo revealed a vulnerability in Tangem wallets, allowing a laser attack to reset passwords and access stored assets.
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What Are Federated Systems and the Fediverse?
Explore the concept of federated systems, their evolution, and the emergence of the Fediverse, including platforms like Mastodon and the Matrix protocol.
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Ethereum Foundation Utilizes AI Agents to Identify Protocol Bugs
The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Security team has deployed AI agents to identify bugs in its blockchain protocol, revealing a mix of real vulnerabilities and false positives.
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Robinhood Chain Makes a Splash in the Cryptocurrency Market
Robinhood Chain has rapidly gained traction in the crypto space, processing significant trading volumes and attracting attention with its meme coins.
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Inmate Charged With Transferring $290K in Seized Cryptocurrency
Rossen Iossifov, serving a 111-month sentence for laundering nearly $5 million, faces new charges for allegedly moving $290,000 in forfeited cryptocurrency from prison.
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Socket Discovers Malicious Injective SDK Version on npm
Socket researchers found a compromised Injective SDK version on npm that intercepted sensitive wallet information, affecting numerous users.
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Researchers Highlight Botnet Risks from AI Agent Hallucinations
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and others reveal new attack methods exploiting AI agent hallucinations, posing significant security risks.
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North Carolina Legislation Acknowledges CFTC's Authority Over Prediction Markets
North Carolina has passed a law affirming the CFTC's regulatory power over prediction markets, imposing a lower tax rate compared to sports betting.
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Polymarket Pursues License for Margin Trading in the U.S.
Polymarket has applied for a license to offer margin trading to U.S. customers, following a similar approval for competitor Kalshi earlier this year.
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JPMorgan Identifies Key Structural Risk for Bitcoin
JPMorgan analysts warn that private blockchain infrastructure poses a significant structural risk to Bitcoin, potentially leading to reduced liquidity and capital flows.
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Hyperliquid and Phantom Urge CFTC Not to Apply Broker Rules to DeFi
Hyperliquid and Phantom have asked the CFTC to exempt DeFi protocols and non-custodial wallets from broker registration requirements.
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UK Proposes Permanent Ban on Crypto Donations to Politicians
UK Labour Party considers a permanent ban on crypto donations to politicians following a scandal involving Nigel Farage.
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