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Bitcoin Core Revamps Security Policy in Response to AI Threats
Bitcoin Core updates its security policy to respond to vulnerabilities easily detected by AI, emphasizing prompt disclosure and fixes.
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New York Attorney General Seeks $1.37 Billion from NovaTech Founders
New York AG Letitia James seeks $1.37 billion from NovaTech founders who defrauded investors, primarily in Haitian communities.
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Ethereum Postpones Glamsterdam Upgrade Due to Security Concerns
Ethereum has postponed its Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet due to security issues flagged by ChainSecurity, affecting smart contract operations.
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Heatbit Launches Innovative Water Heater with Bitcoin Mining Feature
Heatbit has launched Bitwater, a water heater that also mines Bitcoin, generating heat for water while potentially earning through mining.
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XRP Wallets Reach All-Time High of 8.24 Million
The number of XRP wallets has surged to 8.24 million, marking a record high, with daily increases continuing despite price volatility.
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AI-Designed Bacteriophages Administered to Human Patient for First Time
Radical Numerics has successfully administered AI-designed bacteriophages to a patient with a drug-resistant infection, marking a significant milestone.
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Pentagon Bans Employees from Betting on Polymarket and Kalshi
The Pentagon has prohibited its employees from betting on prediction markets using non-public information.
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Messi's ChatGPT Chess Lesson Goes Awry with Major Blunder
Lionel Messi's Instagram ad featuring ChatGPT teaching chess went viral due to a major setup error, sparking online debates.
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a16z Rebrands Crypto Fund as a16z Frontier, Expands Focus to AI
Andreessen Horowitz has rebranded its crypto fund to a16z Frontier, expanding its focus to AI and emerging technologies while maintaining crypto investments.
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Meta Introduces Non-Voting Stock to Enhance AI Funding While Preserving Control
Meta has approved a new class of non-voting stock to raise funds for AI development while preserving Mark Zuckerberg's control over the company.
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Coinbase Penalized $3.6 Million by Irish Regulators for Fund Safeguarding Failures
Coinbase's Irish division has been fined $3.6 million for failing to safeguard customer funds, marking the second regulatory action in a year.
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Tesla Reports 43% Drop in Profit Amid Robot and Driverless Cab Developments
Tesla's profit fell 43% in Q3, driven by increased spending on robotics and driverless taxis, while revenue remained flat at $28.05 billion.
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