AI ‘Swarms’ Could Escalate Online Misinformation and Manipulation, Researchers Warn
In brief Researchers warn that AI swarms could coordinate “influence campaigns” with limited human oversight. Unlike traditional botnets, swarms can...
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Ethereum Foundation Forms Post-Quantum Team as Security Concerns Mount
In brief The Ethereum Foundation has created a new Post Quantum team, according to a post from researcher Justin Drake....
Capital One to Acquire Fintech Company Brex for $5.15 Billion
In brief Capital One plans to acquire Brex in a $5.15 billion stock-and-cash transaction. In September, Brex unveiled plans to...
YouTube Plans AI Expansion in 2026 While Promising Crackdown on ‘AI Slop’
In brief YouTube says it will step up detection and labeling of low-quality AI-generated videos as it pushes out more...
CFTC Faces Tough Crypto Mandate With Fewer Staff, Inspector General Says
In brief Pending crypto legislation could strain the agency’s capacity, the CFTC inspector general said. Agency staffing fell about 21.5%...
ChatGPT Is Getting Ads—Here’s What to Expect
In brief OpenAI will test ads on ChatGPT's free and $8/month Go tiers in the U.S. within weeks. The company...
Binance Restores Real-Time Bank Transfers for Australian Users
In brief The move allows customers to allocate funds via PayID and bank transfer for the first time since mid-2023....
DTCC ‘Not Building Walled Gardens’ for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head
In brief DTCC affirmed its vision for tokenized securities is interoperable. DTCC’s Nadine Chakar underscored risk and costs as factors....
Robinhood CEO Says AI Could Spark a ‘Job Singularity’
In brief Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said AI is driving a “job singularity,” accelerating the creation of new jobs and...
Political Theorist Says He ‘Red Pilled’ Anthropic’s Claude, Exposing Prompt Bias Risks
In brief Curtis Yarvin claims he pushed Claude from a “leftist default” into repeating his own political framing by priming...
Bitcoin, Altcoins Find Firm Ground, But Bear May Sell Range Highs
Key points:Bitcoin may reach the $94,789 level, where the bears are expected to step in.Select major altcoins are showing strength,...
Monero Sets New Record Price as Privacy Trade Re-Emerges
In brief Monero rose above $558 to an all-time high, standing out as much of the broader crypto market struggled...
Wall Street, Crypto Leaders Make ‘Progress’ on Crypto Bill in Private Meeting: Sources
In brief Wall Street and crypto groups met privately Thursday to resolve disputes over the Senate’s crypto market structure bill....
Solana Mobile Gears Up to Airdrop SKR Token to Seeker Phone Users—But Not Saga Owners
In brief Solana Mobile will conduct its SKR token airdrop on January 20. The initial airdrop will provide 20% of...
Global Index Maker MSCI Defers Decision on Dropping Crypto-Focused Companies
In brief MSCI said it will not change the index treatment for digital-asset treasury companies in its February 2026 review....
Elon Musk’s xAI Refuses to Rein In Grok as Non-Consensual Deepfakes Run Wild
In brief Grok generates non-consensual sexual deepfakes of women and minors using simple prompts like "put her in a bikini."...
The Grisliest Bitcoin and Crypto Wrench Attacks That Grabbed Headlines in 2025
In brief The amount of documented wrench attacks has increased in 2025 amid Bitcoin's price rise. At least 65 have...
13 WTF Moments of the Year: 2025 Crypto Edition
The story of cryptocurrency’s rise to mainstream popularity is one of the most bizarre in history. Created by an anonymous,...
The Most Anticipated Games of 2026
This year is already shaping up to be a killer one when it comes to games, and not just because...
From Bybit to Coinbase: 2025’s Biggest Crypto Hacks and Breaches
In brief Total crypto hack losses reached $2.72 billion in 2025, surpassing last year’s record despite subdued market conditions. The...
Crypto Goes to Hollywood – Decrypt
In brief Netflix has gone into production on crypto-themed romcom “One Attempt Remaining.” Hitherto, most depictions of crypto on screen...
This Was the Year of the Ninja Video Game—These Were the Best in 2025
If you're a gamer who also loves ninja-themed stuff, 2025 might've been the best year ever.It seems everyone and their...
