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An AI Just Solved a Quantum Problem on an Ordinary Laptop That Was Supposed to Need a Quantum Computer

Key Takeaways Flatiron Institute solved a 2026 quantum problem on a laptop, challenging beyond-classical claims. Joseph Tindall’s tensor networks matched quantum simulations, reshaping quantum computing debates. Science paper from May 21, 2026, may guide quantum materials and optimization research next. A problem that’s been held up as out of reach for classical machines just got…

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Zilliqa Ledger app flaw exposes private keys, halts ZIL transfers

Zilliqa has suspended native ZIL transactions after disclosing a critical flaw in its Ledger application that can allow attackers to recover private keys from public transaction signatures.  Summary Zilliqa halted native transactions after a Ledger app flaw exposed private keys from public signatures. Accounts signing roughly five native transactions with Ledger devices should be treated…

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Thrift Banks Eye AI, Digital Banking at 52nd Annual Convention

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) opened its 52nd Annual Convention on July 15 in Makati City, prioritizing the integration of artificial intelligence and digital services alongside traditional banking. The event gathered banking executives, regulators,…

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Coinbase Reveals How One Configuration Error Triggered a 50-Minute Outage

Key Takeaways Coinbase traced the 50-minute outage to an undetected Kubernetes resource name collision during a routine infrastructure update. The incident disrupted transfers, Coinbase Card debit purchases, institutional settlements, and onchain services across multiple platforms. The outage also disabled Coinbase’s normal rollback process, prompting new safeguards and infrastructure changes. Coinbase Explains What Went Wrong Crypto…

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Crypto PAC pours nearly $1M into Michigan race backing Thanedar

A crypto-backed political action committee has spent nearly $1 million in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District Democratic primary as the industry continues directing money toward candidates it views as supportive of digital asset policy. Summary Protect Progress spent nearly $1 million backing Thanedar while funding opposition advertising against Donavan McKinney. Thanedar backed major crypto bills, making…

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