Key Takeaways Coldcard fixed a seed flaw on July 31 after AI reportedly found it in 8 minutes. Haseeb Qureshi says $2 AI audits could favor crypto firms with deeper security budgets. Qureshi urged frontier AI checks on every release as flaw discovery falls to minutes. Coldcard Flaw Could Push Crypto Firms to Test Every…
Recent on-chain data shows roughly 155,000 BTC moved into the $62,000 to $65,000 cost-basis range during the pullback. Bitcoin finished July on a strong note before losing momentum at the start of August with two straight daily closes below $63,000. The decline has raised fresh caution even as blockchain data points to steady buying…
The Open Secure AI Alliance expands at Black Hat with SAFE guidelines and open frameworks, offering IT leaders inspectable tools, lower token costs, and a clear roadmap for secure enterprise AI. Technologies scale much faster when they are open and interoperable. This has been true for networking, VoIP, mobile, and almost every other technology shift…
BNY is adding Galaxy’s staking infrastructure to its digital asset custody platform, giving eligible institutional clients access to custody and staking through one servicing model. Summary Galaxy will provide institutional staking through BNY’s Digital Asset Custody platform. The service remains subject to regulatory review and will be limited to eligible clients. BNY is also developing…
Texas is putting a halt to data center projects that try to tap into public utilities under new regulations issued by Governor Greg Abbott. The new order mandates the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) complete extensive audits of data center developers before they can connect to the…
Key Takeaways Nine Democratic senators asked the CFTC to prohibit wildfire event contracts by Aug. 14. Lawmakers cited $1.2M in trading tied to California’s 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Polymarket says the markets inform rather than exploit, and pulling them prevents nothing. Democratic Senators Want Wildfire Prediction Contracts Banned Over Arson Fears Nine U.S. senators…
In Bitcoin ETF news today, Hashdex is pulling the plug on its spot BTC ETF (NYSE Arca: DEFI). The fund held just $14.7M in assets as of July 30, 2026, according to Hashdex’s official press release on GlobeNewswire. It claims to be well below the scale needed to sustain a competitive crypto ETF in today’s…
Other Good Gaming Mice to Consider Photograph: Henri Robbins Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Ultralight for $130: When I first reviewed the new 36-gram Sabre, I was wowed by its weight but critical of its overly thin shell and flimsy construction. However, I accepted these as being a part of its innate nature as the lightest-possible…
Bitcoin price rebounded above $64,000 as Qatar reported progress in efforts to restart US-Iran negotiations, while technical charts pointed to a possible breakout from a descending channel. Summary Bitcoin price recovered from $62,400 to above $64,000 as geopolitical concerns eased. A 4-hour close above $64,300 could open a move toward $65,500 and $66,500. Sell orders…
Autonomous car maker Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, opening it up to all residents and visitors. This is the latest step in the Alphabet-owned company’s bid to scale its self-driving technology across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Waymo said Tuesday that anyone can now download the…
