15 Years Ago, Hal Finney Explained Why Bitcoin Could Not Simply Be Replaced
A “new Bitcoin?” Hal Finney speculated on the premise more than 15 years ago. Fifteen years ago, one of Bitcoin’s earliest pioneers offered a warning that continues echoing through crypto markets. Hal Finney argued that a monetary network cannot…
Texas man charged over alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scam
The SEC has charged Texas resident Nathan Fuller over an alleged $12.3 million AI crypto arbitrage scheme that promised triple digit returns in weeks. Summary SEC alleges Fuller raised about $12.3 million from roughly 150 investors Promised 40 to 50…
Is All DeFi Unsafe? Industry Leaders Push Back After Openzeppelin Founder Warns Retail to Exit Blue-Chips
Key Takeaways Openzeppelin founder Manuel Aráoz’s recent comments reignited DeFi security fears. 0G Labs CEO Heinrich noted a 98% lift in lending safety since 2020, undercutting claims that all DeFi is unsafe. Fan of Cysic eyes a fivefold insurance surge…
GOP Portfolios Shift Toward Bitcoin and Other Trump Favorites: Report
GOP lawmakers in the US are increasingly investing in assets favored by Donald Trump. It appears that Bitcoin is no longer just a campaign talking point in DC – it’s becoming a very visible part of political investment portfolios…
Sui Network Hit by Third Transaction Halt in 48 Hours
Sui Network recorded its third transaction processing disruption in approximately 48 hours on the mainnet on May 29, when an issue during the epoch transition caused the network to temporarily reject user transactions. According to updates from Sui, the incident…
Fed’s Daly says price stability must not “harm the economy”
Mary Daly says the Fed cannot restore price stability by “harming the economy,” underscoring a cautious stance on rates as inflation lingers above target. Summary San Francisco Fed’s Mary Daly stresses price stability remains “crucial” but warns against over-tightening Daly’s…
TrapDoor Malware Targets Solana, Sui and Aptos Developers
A new malware campaign named TrapDoor is targeting developers within crypto, DeFi, and AI ecosystems, including Solana, Sui, and Aptos. According to Socket Security (Socket) and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), this campaign has distributed over 34 malicious packages with…
Crypto’s Real Quantum Risk Is Data in Transit, Not Wallet Keys
Key Takeaways Zerotier’s Andrew Gault says harvested network data is crypto’s top quantum risk. Ethereum has begun a coordinated post-quantum migration in 2026, while Bitcoin has not. Some estimates put a quantum computer able to break Bitcoin’s encryption as early…
Payouts.com sees agent payments maturing beyond wallets alone
Payouts.com co-founders say the future of agent payments combines stablecoin rails with programmable control layers built for enterprise trust. Summary Payouts.com CEO Leor Ceder says programmability, not wallets alone, will define which AI agents enterprises can trust by 2027. Co-founder…
Standard Chartered Keeps $40,000 ETH Target Despite 57% Price Decline
Key Takeaways Standard Chartered kept its $40,000 ETH target despite a 57% price decline. Ethereum’s network metrics remain near record levels, according to the bank. Stablecoins and tokenized assets are central to the bullish outlook. Why Standard Chartered Still Sees…
