Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Bitcoin traded near $63,900 as U.S. stock futures rose on Microsoft's strong earnings, reassuring markets that AI spending is paying off. Apple, Amazon, Coinbase, and Strategy all reported earnings with mixed results. A yen surge sparked intervention speculation, while Treasury yields hit multi-year highs. Here's a recap of a busy day in markets. View more
Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A new AI-driven cryptanalytic attack has exposed a weakness in HAWK, a proposed post-quantum digital signature scheme, slashing the work needed to break its smallest key size. The flaw, discovered by Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model, has no impact on Bitcoin today, but underscores the urgency of quantum-resistant upgrades. Bitcoin's developers are increasingly aware that some cryptographic assumptions will break, and this episode proves how quickly AI can accelerate the process. View more
Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Crypto perpetual futures trading is surging, and Ethereum is repositioning itself. Instead of competing with high-speed blockchains, Ethereum is leaning into its role as the settlement layer for layer-2 networks. This shift reflects a broader change in DeFi architecture and user behavior. Builders argue Ethereum's true strength is its security and decentralization, not raw speed. View more
Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Ethereum Foundation has appointed prominent security researcher pcaversaccio to its board, bringing the leadership group to four members. The one-year voluntary term comes amid a broader leadership overhaul, with several high-profile departures and spin-offs. The move underscores the foundation's focus on long-term stewardship and technical security. View more
Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The American Arbitration Association has launched a specialist panel for blockchain and digital-asset disputes. The Web3 Panel brings together arbitrators with expertise in law, technology and digital-asset markets to handle complex cases. It covers smart contracts, governance, asset control, cybersecurity and autonomous transactions. The initiative highlights how mainstream legal institutions are adapting to Web3. View more
Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Luno is cutting 20% of global staff, joining at least 12 crypto firms with July layoffs. The exchange is shifting toward institutional infrastructure and automated operations. Exodus and Gnosis also announced restructurings this month. View more
Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Aave's latest governance proposal targets six V3 blockchain markets for closure while removing dozens of underperforming reserves. The cleanup covers $98.1 million in supplied assets and $15.6 million in debt. LlamaRisk recommended the offboarding, with most affected instances already frozen. The move aligns with Aave's updated risk framework and multichain strategy. View more
Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Crypto forensics firm AMLBot has launched AI Tracer, a self-service blockchain analysis tool that maps fund movements from a transaction hash across multiple networks. Designed for non-specialists, it automatically follows assets through bridges and wallet splits while matching addresses against known entity labels. The tool offers a free check and paid plans, supporting 14 blockchain networks. View more
Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have been in the spotlight since launch. From firmware updates and Feature Drops to new colors and replacement parts, Google has kept refining the earbuds. This roundup breaks down the biggest headlines and key facts across the product's lifecycle. View more
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