Blockchain engineering, security, scaling, AI and the technology behind digital finance.
Polygon disclosed vulnerabilities affecting its Bor and Heimdall clients, including denial-of-service and validator resource risks, after fixing them through two recent hard forks.
The FSC launched a capital-market infrastructure taskforce on June 23, 2026, including work on settlement efficiency and digital technology.
IOTrader is gaining attention in the Web3 sector as investors increasingly focus on AI-powered decentralized trading and prediction markets. Backers including Animoca Brands and ViaBTC reflect growing confidence in the future of on-chain financial infrastructure.
A New York judge has delayed a decision on Aave’s request to unfreeze $71 million in ETH linked to the Kelp DAO exploit. The court wants more legal clarification before moving forward with the case. Meanwhile, recovery efforts for affected rsETH users continue across the DeFi ecosystem.
Researchers found that some AI routers can secretly inject malicious code and steal crypto-related credentials. These intermediaries can access sensitive data in plaintext, creating serious risks for developers. The study highlights the need for stronger security practices as AI tools become more widely used in crypto applications.
Big Tech firms are backing the x402 Foundation to create open standards for AI-powered payments across crypto and traditional systems. The initiative aims to enable AI agents to transact autonomously online. While early activity on the protocol surged, usage has recently slowed as adoption continues to develop.
CoinDCX is investing $11 million to combat crypto fraud after its founders were cleared in an impersonation-related case. The exchange plans to address phishing and fake websites through a new Digital Suraksha Network. The move highlights rising concerns around user safety as India’s crypto market continues to grow.
Bybit has launched a new campaign focused on trading gold and silver instruments, including tokenized gold products like XAUT. The initiative highlights rising interest in precious metals within crypto markets and reflects the growing trend of bringing real-world assets onto blockchain-based platforms.
Solv Protocol lost about $2.7 million after a smart contract exploit allowed an attacker to mint tokens and swap them for Bitcoin-pegged assets. The platform has offered a 10% bounty to recover the funds and says affected users will be reimbursed. Security firms are now investigating the breach.
OpenAI has secured a Pentagon contract to deploy its AI models on classified networks after the US government barred Anthropic over security concerns. The shift follows a breakdown in Anthropic’s military negotiations and intensifies scrutiny over AI’s role in defense. The move signals how central AI has become to US national security strategy.
Block is cutting about 4,000 jobs, reducing its workforce by nearly 40% as it restructures around AI-driven operations. Jack Dorsey says automation is fundamentally changing how companies function and expects others to follow. Investors reacted positively, sending shares sharply higher after the announcement and earnings release.
A UK security committee chair has proposed a temporary ban on crypto political donations over foreign interference concerns. The plan would pause contributions until clearer regulatory guidance is issued. The move highlights growing scrutiny of digital assets in political fundraising.
Citrini Research’s fictional 2028 memo imagines AI boosting profits and markets while hollowing out jobs and consumer demand. In that world, stablecoins and crypto rails become the preferred payment layer for AI agents. The scenario highlights both the promise of AI-driven growth and the risk of widening inequality and structural economic strain.
Bitdeer has sold all of its Bitcoin reserves, reducing corporate holdings to zero. The move comes alongside a $300 million convertible note raise and reflects mounting pressure on miners after the halving. As margins tighten, the industry is increasingly pivoting toward AI and data center revenue streams.
MARA has secured a 64% stake in French data center firm Exaion, deepening its move into AI and cloud services. The deal reflects a broader trend of Bitcoin miners diversifying as post-halving economics and rising difficulty pressure margins. AI infrastructure is emerging as a parallel revenue stream.
Uniswap’s founder is warning users after a victim lost a six-figure portfolio to a fake search ad posing as the protocol. Sponsored phishing links remain a major threat as crypto scam losses climb again. Users connecting wallets through search results face heightened risk.
Kashkari says crypto hasn’t shown meaningful utility after a decade, while AI is already widely used. He also challenges stablecoin narratives, arguing they don’t offer clear advantages over existing payment apps and still face costly off-ramp friction in remittances.
Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin’s divergence from tech stocks could signal a looming AI-driven credit crunch. He believes large-scale job losses may force central banks back into money printing, ultimately pushing Bitcoin to new highs.