December 2025

New MacSync macOS Stealer Uses Signed App to Bypass Apple Gatekeeper 2025-12-24 at 20:39 By Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of a macOS information stealer called MacSync that’s delivered by means of a digitally signed, notarized Swift application masquerading as a messaging app installer to bypass Apple’s Gatekeeper checks. “Unlike earlier MacSync Stealer […]

Nike shares jump 5% after Apple CEO Tim Cook doubles personal stake that’s now worth $6M 2025-12-24 at 18:52 By Reuters Cook, who has been on Nike’s board since 2005, bought 50,000 shares at $58.97 each, according to a regulatory filing. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View Original

Merry Christmas, Caroline Ellison: Here’s an early release from custody 2025-12-24 at 18:04 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX’s collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

70% Ether positions are ‘long’ as whale accumulation tightens ETH supply 2025-12-24 at 18:04 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly Whales have accumulated over $2 billion in Ether, as derivatives positioning skewed 70% net long with leverage at record highs. When will ETH price break out? This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

Five governments that clarified crypto licensing in 2025 2025-12-24 at 18:04 By Cointelegraph by Abhinav Tewari Discover the five governments that simplified crypto licensing in 2025, from the GENIUS Act in the US to the EU’s MiCA passporting regime. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Garmin autopilot lands small aircraft without human assistance 2025-12-24 at 18:04 By Jude Karabus ATC: ‘I don’t know if you can hear me but cleared to land’ In what looks to be the first successful use of Garmin’s Autoland product outside of testing, the FAA has confirmed a small plane made a safe emergency landing

US shuts down phisherfolk’s $14.6M password-hoarding platform 2025-12-24 at 18:04 By Connor Jones Crooks used platform to scoop up and store banking credentials for big-money thefts The US says it has shut down a platform used by cybercriminals to break into Americans’ bank accounts.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source

XRP price below $2: Negative sentiment signals ‘strong rebound’ ahead 2025-12-24 at 17:05 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale XRP social sentiment hits extreme fear levels, a setup that has sparked sharp rebounds in the past, but XRP faces stiff resistance in its recovery path. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Waymo pings updates to San Francisco fleet to prevent power outage chaos 2.0 2025-12-24 at 16:52 By Connor Jones Meanwhile, new outages, linked to storms, are pelting the area Waymo says it is rolling out updates to its US fleet to counter future disruption caused by power outages like the one that hit San Francisco

Hong Kong proceeds with licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians 2025-12-24 at 16:32 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance. This article is an

Web3 and DApps in 2026: A utility-driven year ahead for crypto 2025-12-24 at 16:32 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Crypto enters 2026 with mature infrastructure; now DApps must prove real utility, win users without incentives and compete directly with Web2. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Aave founder under scrutiny for $10M token purchase amid governance drama 2025-12-24 at 16:32 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing criticism after a $10 million AAVE purchase ahead of a key DAO vote, as critics raise concerns over voting power concentration. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

One real reason AI isn’t delivering: Meatbags in manglement 2025-12-24 at 16:32 By Abhishek Jadhav Stuck in pilot purgatory? Confused about returns? You’re not alone Feature  Every company today is doing AI. From boardrooms to marketing campaigns, companies proudly showcase new generative AI pilots and chatbot integrations. Enterprise investments in GenAI are growing to about

North American air defense troops ready for 70th year of Santa tracking 2025-12-24 at 16:32 By Brandon Vigliarolo A newspaper misprint began a Christmas Eve tradition joining holiday cheer with military technology Seventy years ago, a child phoned the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) looking for Santa Claus – and found him, or at

Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media 2025-12-24 at 16:31 By The fraudulent investment scheme known as Nomani has witnessed an increase by 62%, according to data from ESET, as campaigns distributing the threat have also expanded beyond Facebook to include other social media platforms, such as YouTube. The Slovak

Sight of Clippy, Internet Explorer scares baby 2025-12-24 at 16:24 By Richard Speed Reg reader introduces newborn to Microsoft ugly sweater. Child not amused Microsoft’s latest line of festive knitwear has been frightening babies, if the experience of the winner of The Register’s 2025 Christmas competition is anything to go by.… This article is an

Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts ‘lid’ on BTC price 2025-12-24 at 14:02 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after the Boxing Day options expiry completes, this worth a record $23.7 billion. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto’s ‘mid-stage’ cycle: fund manager 2025-12-24 at 14:02 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Kraken’s pending IPO and the wave of crypto companies seeking public listings may help the industry attract more TradFi capital. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source