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AI drives surge in ‘bug bounty’ reports, but the ‘slop’ is rising too
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Another DeFi protocol hacked as Sui-based Volo hit by $3.5M exploit Volo Protocol has confirmed a $3.5 million exploit affecting select vaults, adding that it has frozen assets and started fund recovery efforts amid ongoing investigation.
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Uzbekistan creates state-backed crypto mining zone with tax breaks Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.
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Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access.
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AI drives surge in ‘bug bounty’ reports, but the ‘slop’ is rising too HackerOne, one of the largest bug bounty platforms in the world, reported there were 85,000 valid bounty submissions in 2025, up 7% from the previous year.
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Privacy protocol Umbra shuts front end to stifle Kelp exploiters Umbra has shut down its front end to stop hackers, but says it can’t stop the use of its smart contracts or another version of its open-source front end.
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US law firm apologizes after AI hallucinations made it to a legal filing Sullivan & Cromwell’s Andrew Dietderich said the company has AI policies to prevent incorrect citations and other errors, but procedures weren’t followed on this occasion.
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Coinbase highlights Algorand, Aptos' work to mitigate quantum threat Coinbase’s quantum advisory board says quantum computing isn’t yet a threat, but has urged for upgrade work to begin, with some blockchains being less prepared than others.
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Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over token lockup Sun said the suit is to protect his rights as a token holder, but he remains a supporter of President Donald Trump and his administration’s efforts to make the US crypto-friendly.
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US admiral calls Bitcoin an instrument for US ‘power projection’ US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s proof-of-work technology has "really important" computer science applications when it comes to cybersecurity.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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Kalshi mulls crypto expansion with perpetual futures launch: Report According to reports, Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures, expanding beyond prediction markets as regulated derivatives offerings in the US continue to evolve.
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DoorDash to offer stablecoin payments to users via Tempo blockchain Tempo announced the integration of ”stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” with DoorDash, Stripe, Paradigm, Coastal Bank and ARQ.
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Blockchain.com adds perpetual futures trading to self-custody wallets With a CFTC greenlight expected soon, industry momentum is building for the derivative contracts still only available to non-US investors.
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New York targets Coinbase, Gemini in fresh crackdown on prediction markets Attorney General Letitia James alleged that Coinbase and Gemini ran unlicensed markets, adding pressure on crypto companies as states move to regulate event-based trading platforms.
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Nium taps Coinbase to add USDC into global payments network Nium integrates Coinbase’s infrastructure to enable USDC-based cross-border payments, allowing businesses to settle in fiat or stablecoins without relying on prefunded accounts.
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Core Scientific plans $3.3B debt raise to fund AI data center push The miner plans to refinance short-term debt and scale its US infrastructure as the broader industry pivots toward AI and high-performance computing.
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Fed chair nominee pressed on potential conflicts of interest, independence Kevin Warsh faced intense questions from Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers over his more than $100 million financial disclosure ahead of a confirmation hearing.
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European investors may switch banks for better crypto access, survey finds A survey by Börse Stuttgart Digital shows that 35% of European investors might switch to banks with better crypto offerings, but regulatory uncertainty remains an issue.