August 2026

BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security

BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security 2026-08-25 at 06:56 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra BNB Chain activates the Pasteur hard fork on BSC, closing bridge and validator security gaps while targeting greater transaction capacity. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Korean bank taps Ripple for payments, Pakistan opens crypto licensing: Asia Express

Korean bank taps Ripple for payments, Pakistan opens crypto licensing: Asia Express 2026-08-25 at 05:03 By Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton Asia’s biggest crypto hubs are locked in a tax-cut arms race, while Ripple will help Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank move money across borders. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Shipping More AI Code Than You Can Secure? Watch How to Control Remediation Debt

Shipping More AI Code Than You Can Secure? Watch How to Control Remediation Debt 2026-08-25 at 03:21 By If your developers are using AI coding tools, you are probably already seeing the upside: faster development, more code, and less time spent on routine work. The harder part is what comes after. AI can also introduce […]

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Weedhack Malware Spreads via Fake Minecraft Clients and SEO Poisoning

Weedhack Malware Spreads via Fake Minecraft Clients and SEO Poisoning 2026-08-25 at 03:21 By Cybersecurity researchers have found that several websites are still actively distributing a malware family known as Weedhack to gamers by masquerading as Minecraft clients. McAfee Labs said it detected and blocked more than 6,300 attempts to access malicious sites, adding that […]

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CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets

CFTC, US soldier accused of illegal Polymarket bet spar over interpretation of prediction markets 2026-08-25 at 00:33 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A judge stayed the CFTC’s civil case against a soldier who allegedly used nonpublic information for a Polymarket bet, but the regulator is trying to weigh in on the criminal case. This article […]

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Gemini plans to distribute crypto prediction markets through Apex brokerages

Gemini plans to distribute crypto prediction markets through Apex brokerages 2026-08-24 at 23:46 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The proposed deal would make Gemini the exclusive venue for crypto event contracts offered through Apex’s FCM, expanding its prediction-market reach to brokerage clients. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Lady Gaga’s tech bro fiancée launches weird new startup with a skin-crawling touch

Lady Gaga’s tech bro fiancée launches weird new startup with a skin-crawling touch 2026-08-24 at 23:08 By Annie Gaus Lady Gaga’s techie fiancée Michael Polansky has quietly launched a buzzy startup that harvests human skin left over from plastic surgery to help develop super-advanced cosmetic products. Polansky, the 42-year old entrepreneur and Harvard grad who […]

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Bernstein sees new USDC growth cycle, sets $140 Circle price target

Bernstein sees new USDC growth cycle, sets $140 Circle price target 2026-08-24 at 23:00 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi USDC supply increased by roughly $2 billion in seven days, with Bernstein citing higher transaction activity and several factors that could support further growth. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited

ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited 2026-08-24 at 20:38 By Eduard Kovacs A ReliaQuest employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the hackers gained access to a dashboard. The post ReliaQuest Confirms ShinyHunters Hack, but Says Impact Was Limited appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View […]

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Strive buys 1,110 Bitcoin for $81.5M, holdings top 21K BTC; ASST shares surge 11%

Strive buys 1,110 Bitcoin for $81.5M, holdings top 21K BTC; ASST shares surge 11% 2026-08-24 at 19:44 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Strive’s Nasdaq-traded shares surged more than 11% as the Bitcoin treasury company said it paid an average of $73,409 per BTC, pushing its holdings to 21,356 Bitcoin. This article is an excerpt from […]

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Crypto advocacy groups oppose Illinois digital asset tax in court

Crypto advocacy groups oppose Illinois digital asset tax in court 2026-08-24 at 19:05 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Following a similar lawsuit filed by the Digital Chamber in July, two digital asset advocacy groups challenged Illinois’ 0.2% crypto tax on constitutional and due process grounds. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

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Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K

Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K 2026-08-24 at 18:29 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Ether’s breakout above $2,500 has put the spotlight back on corporate ETH treasuries, with Bitmine now nearing its long-stated accumulation target. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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⚡ Weekly Recap: AI-Powered PLC Attacks, GitLab Attacks, Stripe Key Leaks and More

⚡ Weekly Recap: AI-Powered PLC Attacks, GitLab Attacks, Stripe Key Leaks and More 2026-08-24 at 17:32 By A package gets installed. A login prompt opens. A box sits exposed to the internet. Nothing looks unusual yet. That’s roughly the mood this week. Trusted tools turn hostile, old weak spots get fresh attention, AI makes exploit […]

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Suspected Iran-linked attack knocked UK power plant offline for days

Suspected Iran-linked attack knocked UK power plant offline for days 2026-08-24 at 17:22 By Zeljka Zorz News that suspected Iranian hackers caused the shutdown of a British power plant broke over the weekend, raising the question of whether UK’s power grid and, indeed, the country’s critical infrastructure can fend off destructive cyber attacks. According to […]

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