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IT pros are caught between an AI rock and an economic hard place 2025-05-06 at 00:34 By Brandon Vigliarolo Tech gigs slide according to analysis of US jobs data The US jobs market grew faster than expected in April, but most IT pros aren’t among the beneficiaries.… This article is an excerpt from The Register…

Trump’s crypto dealings face scrutiny as House Republicans unveil digital asset bill 2025-05-06 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright US President Donald Trump’s crypto businesses are drawing increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill and beginning to influence the progress of US digital asset legislation. As Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives unveiled their…

Bitcoin sell-off to $93.5K is a brief hiccup — Data still supports new BTC highs in 2025 2025-05-06 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Key takeaways: Bitcoin price slips, but BTC dominance is on the rise. Sizable purchases by Strategy and the spot BTC ETFs highlight institutional investors’ appetite for Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price…

US Treasury sanctions Myanmar militia group for alleged crypto scams 2025-05-06 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Myanmar militia group known as the Karen National Army (KNA), accusing it of crypto-related scams and other criminal activities. According to a May 5 press release issued…

Signal chat app clone used by Signalgate’s Waltz was apparently an insecure mess 2025-05-06 at 00:01 By Thomas Claburn No, really? That’s a shocking surprise An unidentified miscreant is said to have obtained US government communications from TeleMessage, a messaging and archiving app based on the open-source Signal app and used by ousted national security…

Sam Altman’s OpenAI ditches plan to become for-profit company after fierce pushback 2025-05-05 at 23:50 By Thomas Barrabi OpenAI will continue to be governed by a non-profit entity going forward, CEO Sam Altman announced Monday – a move that came after the ChatGPT maker’s restructuring plans faced fierce pushback from ex-employees, state officials and billionaire…

Robots run this burger restaurant — and can serve your meal in just 27 seconds 2025-05-05 at 23:50 By Ben Cost Now that’s fry-tech. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

VanEck files for BNB ETF, first in US 2025-05-05 at 23:02 By Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell Asset manager VanEck has asked US regulators for permission to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding BNB, the native token of Binance’s BNB Chain, regulatory filings show.  The ETF is designed to accumulate spot BNB (BNB) tokens and “may,…

OpenAI caves to pressure, keeps nonprofit in charge 2025-05-05 at 23:02 By Brandon Vigliarolo Funny what a public scolding from AI luminaries and a word from state AGs can do OpenAI’s contentious plan to overhaul its corporate structure in favor of a conventional for-profit model has been reworked, with the AI giant bowing to pressure…

 AI bots are filling users with conspiracy theories, repressed memories, bizarre ‘answers to the universe’: ‘The whole thing feels like ‘Black Mirror” 2025-05-05 at 22:45 By Elizabeth Karpen They said “I do” — and then he said, “I’m God.” This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post…

What do crypto users want to happen to Alex Mashinsky? 2025-05-05 at 22:02 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Crypto users are weighing in as Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, prepares to stand before a judge on May 8 to face sentencing for commodities fraud and a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the price…

Price predictions 5/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI 2025-05-05 at 22:02 By Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay Key points: Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears at the $95,000 level. Solid buying by spot Bitcoin ETF investors last week signals a positive shift in investor sentiment. …

Bitcoin investors’ expectations evolve as 88% of BTC supply is in profit 2025-05-05 at 21:02 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly Key Takeaways: 88% of Bitcoin’s supply is in profit below $95,000, indicating a reset in investor expectations. The current price range of $75,000–$95,000 may represent a structural bottom, aligning with market conditions from Q3 2024.…

Wormable AirPlay Flaws Enable Zero-Click RCE on Apple Devices via Public Wi-Fi 2025-05-05 at 21:02 By Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a series of now-patched security vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol that, if successfully exploited, could enable an attacker to take over susceptible devices supporting the proprietary wireless technology. The shortcomings have been collectively codenamed AirBorne…

Commvault CVE-2025-34028 Added to CISA KEV After Active Exploitation Confirmed 2025-05-05 at 21:02 By The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a maximum-severity security flaw impacting Commvault Command Center to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, a little over a week after it was publicly disclosed. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-34028…

Apple to appeal contempt ruling over App Store after judge sided with Fortnite maker 2025-05-05 at 20:32 By Reuters A judge ruled last week that Apple willfully failed to comply with a 2021 injunction designed to allow developers to more easily steer consumers to potentially cheaper non-Apple payment options. This article is an excerpt from…

AI has a stereotypical view of what men around the world look like — and the US depiction is shameful 2025-05-05 at 20:18 By Ben Cost Do the robots have a thing for Mediterranean guys? This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React…

What will Bitcoin price be if gold hits $5K? 2025-05-05 at 20:02 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola Key takeaways: Bitcoin has historically outperformed gold, more recently by sixfold. Gold’s climb toward $5,000 could set the stage for significant Bitcoin gains. Weakening US dollar and rising global liquidity remain key drivers for both assets. Gold’s march…

95% of Organizations Have No Quantum Computing Roadmap 2025-05-05 at 19:46 By Most organizations are unprepared for the era of quantum computing. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

Elon Musk’s security guards at ‘Fort Knox’ Texas compound called cops on neighbor they thought was naked: report 2025-05-05 at 18:48 By Ariel Zilber Musk’s suburban Austin mansion is equipped with high fencing, a phalanx of armed security guards and surveillance cameras. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews |…

Violent humanoid robot snaps — attacks factory workers in wild video: ‘Robot revolution’ 2025-05-05 at 18:32 By Ben Cost In the unsettling clip, shot at an undisclosed factory in China, the bot is seen dangling from a construction crane on the factory floor near two men looking on cautiously. This article is an excerpt from…

Crypto market manipulation schemes are becoming increasingly coordinated 2025-05-05 at 18:09 By Cointelegraph by Tracy Jin Opinion by: Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer, MEXC Market manipulation is everywhere and yet nowhere to be seen. It is an invisible threat affecting crypto and traditional markets, leaving ordinary traders counting the costs. Sometimes, manipulation is obvious —…

Ripple commits $25M US school nonprofits 2025-05-05 at 18:09 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Ripple, the US-based crypto services firm behind the XRP Ledger, has committed $25 million in Ripple USD (RLUSD) to education nonprofits DonorsChoose and Teach For America. According to a May 5 announcement, the grant will be processed through the crypto charity…

Trump to host memecoin gala dinner amid backlash, impeachment calls 2025-05-05 at 17:03 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski US President Donald Trump will host a gala dinner for top holders of his Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin despite bipartisan criticism and renewed calls for impeachment. In a May 5 Truth Social post, Trump announced that he…

Trump to postpone ‘TikTok ban’ because of ‘sweet spot’ for social media-obsessed Gen Z 2025-05-05 at 16:48 By Fox Business President Donald Trump vowed to extend the deadline for the “TikTok ban” until a deal is struck to sell the Chinese-owned social media app to a U.S. owner, saying in an interview on Sunday that…

Strategy, Semler bag 2K Bitcoin as price edged toward $100K last week 2025-05-05 at 16:00 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Michael Saylor’s Strategy, one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin investors, slowed its BTC purchases last week as the cryptocurrency briefly surged above $97,000. Strategy acquired a new batch of 1,895 Bitcoin (BTC) for $180.3…

Binance co-founder CZ proposes Bitcoin, BNB for Kyrgyzstan reserves 2025-05-05 at 16:00 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has proposed Bitcoin and BNB as the first digital assets to form Kyrgyzstan’s national crypto reserves. On May 5, Zhao shared on X that he advised Kyrgyzstan to start with Bitcoin (BTC) and…

Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration 2025-05-05 at 16:00 By Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock, the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players…

Automate or Fall Behind – Crisis Response at the Speed of Risk 2025-05-05 at 15:53 By As risks accelerate, so must crisis response. This piece explores why automation is essential to resilience, and how outdated models put organizations at risk. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source…

⚡ Weekly Recap: Nation-State Hacks, Spyware Alerts, Deepfake Malware, Supply Chain Backdoors 2025-05-05 at 15:32 By What if attackers aren’t breaking in—they’re already inside, watching, and adapting? This week showed a sharp rise in stealth tactics built for long-term access and silent control. AI is being used to shape opinions. Malware is hiding inside software…

Perfection is a Myth. Leverage Isn’t: How Small Teams Can Secure Their Google Workspace 2025-05-05 at 15:32 By Let’s be honest: if you’re one of the first (or the first) security hires at a small or midsize business, chances are you’re also the unofficial CISO, SOC, IT Help Desk, and whatever additional roles need filling.…

XRP price risks 45% decline to $1.20 — Here is why 2025-05-05 at 15:02 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Key takeaways: XRP forms a bearish descending triangle on the daily chart, risking a 45% drop to $1.20. Declining daily active addresses signal reduced transaction activity and liquidity. A breakout above $2.18 could invalidate the bearish…

Crypto funds raked in $2B last week, pushing 3-week haul to $5.5B 2025-05-05 at 15:02 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Cryptocurrency investment products attracted $2 billion in new inflows last week, according to the European investment firm CoinShares. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) have added $5.5 billion in inflows in the past three weeks, according…

Aptos exec sees Web 2.5 platforms earning ‘tons’ of revenue 2025-05-05 at 14:03 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra While many crypto ecosystems focus on decentralization as the core tenet of Web3, Aptos is seeing success with hybrid platforms that blend Web2 and Web3 technologies, commonly referred to as “Web2.5.” In an interview at the Token20249…

Watch these Bitcoin price levels as BTC meets ‘decision point’ 2025-05-05 at 14:03 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Key takeaways: Bitcoin failed to break the $98,000 resistance amid increased profit-taking. BTC price needs to close above $95,000 on the daily chart for a push to $100,000. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price failed to break above resistance at…

Tether AI platform to support Bitcoin and USDT payments, CEO says 2025-05-05 at 14:03 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Tether AI, the forthcoming artificial intelligence platform from stablecoin giant Tether, will feature payments in major cryptocurrencies, including USDt and Bitcoin. Tether CEO Paolo Adroino took to X on May 5 to tease the imminent launch…

Vitalik Buterin says rollups must prove security before decentralizing 2025-05-05 at 13:07 By Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has explained when he believes rollup-based layer-2 platforms should go decentralized, and why “as soon as possible” is not the correct answer. In a May 5 X post, Buterin explained that there is a…

Indonesia suspends WorldID over alleged registration violations 2025-05-05 at 12:03 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s digital identity project World, formerly Worldcoin, is facing challenges in Indonesia amid local regulators temporarily suspending its registration certificates. The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) has halted the Electronic System Operator Certificate Registration (TDPSE)…

Notcoin says tap-to-earn ‘probably dead’ as Telegram games see shift 2025-05-05 at 12:03 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Notcoin, one of the most prominent Web3 gaming projects of 2024, said the tap-to-earn genre is “probably dead” as Web3 gaming shifts to more fun and engaging projects. During Token2049 in Dubai, Notcoin co-founders Sasha and Vladimir…