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Powell, Bessent: AI Risks Loom for Banks

Powell, Bessent: AI Risks Loom for Banks 1

U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve officials have proactively alerted major financial institutions to potential cybersecurity threats stemming from Anthropic’s advanced new AI model, Mythos. This development underscores the increasing intersection of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and critical financial infrastructure security. Key…

Bitcoin Hashrate Peaks: April 13, 2026 Snapshot

Bitcoin Hashrate Peaks: April 13, 2026 Snapshot 3

The Bitcoin mining sector has experienced a period of increased network hashrate and a rise in miner rewards, despite a slight dip in the USD hashprice. The total Bitcoin collected by miners in block rewards over the past week reached…

Florida Targets OpenAI Amid AI Safety Concerns

Florida Targets OpenAI Amid AI Safety Concerns 5

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an official investigation into OpenAI, the creator of the widely-used ChatGPT chatbot. The probe aims to scrutinize potential risks associated with the company’s artificial intelligence systems, focusing on concerns related to national security,…

April’s 3rd Week: Massive Token Unlocks Loom

April's 3rd Week: Massive Token Unlocks Loom 7

The cryptocurrency market is anticipating a significant influx of tokens valued at over $221 million during the third week of April 2026. Key projects such as Connex (CONX), Arbitrum (ARB), and deBridge (DBR) are scheduled to release substantial quantities of…

Hormuz Tolls: Circle CEO on USDC Payments

Hormuz Tolls: Circle CEO on USDC Payments 12

Circle states that sanctioned entities avoid USDC due to the immediate asset freezing capabilities. The company seeks “safe harbor” provisions in the CLARITY Act for preemptive freezes without law enforcement orders. Circle argues criticism regarding the Drift hack delay is…

Bitcoin Dips Amid War Fears: 5 Accumulation Signs Emerge

Bitcoin Dips Amid War Fears: 5 Accumulation Signs Emerge 15

On-Chain Data Suggests Hidden Accumulation Amidst Geopolitical Sell-Off Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a price dip of approximately 3% over the weekend, coinciding with the collapse of US-Iran ceasefire talks. The cryptocurrency fell below the $71,000 mark, trading around $70,960 at the…

Iran Sanctions: Oil Prices Surge on Port Blockade Fears

Iran Sanctions: Oil Prices Surge on Port Blockade Fears 19

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is set to implement a comprehensive blockade on all maritime vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports, commencing April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, following a recent presidential proclamation. This measure targets all ships, irrespective…

Quantum-Safe Bitcoin: No Fork Needed, Say Researchers

Quantum-Safe Bitcoin: No Fork Needed, Say Researchers 21

A novel transaction design has been proposed that could offer Bitcoin users a defense against potential future quantum computing threats, all without necessitating changes to the network’s underlying protocol. This innovative approach, detailed by StarkWare researcher Avihu Mordechai Levy, aims…

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Buys Outshine STRC Dividends

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Buys Outshine STRC Dividends 23

MicroStrategy requires an annual Bitcoin growth rate of just 2.05% to perpetually cover its preferred stock dividends. The company currently holds 766,970 BTC, with a total valuation approximating $58 billion. Michael Saylor’s recent social media activity may indicate an impending…

Quantum Mining Arrives, But Not for Bitcoin

Quantum Mining Arrives, But Not for Bitcoin 25

Postquant Labs, in collaboration with quantum computing firm D-Wave, has unveiled a novel blockchain testnet named Quip Network. This development marks a significant departure from traditional blockchain mining paradigms, introducing a system designed to be compatible with both quantum and…