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ECB flags risk of financial contagion from US Crypto push 2025-04-22 at 13:02 By Cointelegraph by Bryan O'Shea The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised alarm over the potential fallout from the United States’ aggressive support for the crypto industry, warning that a surge in dollar-backed stablecoins could destabilize Europe’s financial system. According to a…

Polygon NFTs overtake Ethereum collectibles in 7-day sales 2025-04-22 at 13:02 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Polygon-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) took the top spot in digital collectible sales after surging 20% in the last seven days.  On April 22, NFT data tracker CryptoSlam showed that Polygon NFTs overtook Ethereum, reaching a $22.3 million volume in…

How to stay on Windows 10 instead of installing Linux 2025-04-22 at 12:51 By Liam Proven Can’t run Windows 11? Don’t want to? There are surprisingly legal options You will have to reinstall everything, but there is another way to escape the end of Windows 10 support in October – and it’s cheaper than a…

Bitcoin acting “less Nasdaq” and more like gold, despite 60% recession odds 2025-04-22 at 12:23 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Bitcoin is decoupling from the US stock market and starting to trade more like precious metals, in another signal of Bitcoin’s growing role as a safe-haven asset against global economic disruption. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price is…

Bad trip coming for AI hype as humanity tools up to fight back 2025-04-22 at 11:36 By Rupert Goodwins I was into Adversarial Noise before they were famous Opinion  6:56 PM. April 11, 2025. Write it down. That’s the precise moment the tech-bro-niverse imploded due to the gravitational force of irony at its core. That…

Google’s email spoofed by cunning phisherfolk who re-used DKIM creds 2025-04-22 at 11:25 By Brandon Vigliarolo PLUS: Malware developers adopt Node.js; US disinformation warriors disbanded; Gig worker accounts for sale; and more Infosec In Brief  Email security outfit EasyDMARC recently spotted a phishing campaign that successfully spoofed Google with a sophisticated attack.… This article is…

Microsoft Secures MSA Signing with Azure Confidential VMs Following Storm-0558 Breach 2025-04-22 at 11:25 By Microsoft on Monday announced that it has moved the Microsoft Account (MSA) signing service to Azure confidential virtual machines (VMs) and that it’s also in the process of migrating the Entra ID signing service as well. The disclosure comes about…

Bitcoin risks ’10-15%’ BTC price dip after key rejection near $89K 2025-04-22 at 09:36 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin (BTC) traders see a BTC price reversal already beginning as classic resistance stops bulls in their tracks. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView 200-day moving average keeps BTC price pinned Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and…

US judge transfers Binance lawsuit to Florida, citing first-to-file rule 2025-04-22 at 09:36 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte A US judge has granted Binance’s motion to transfer a case involving allegations it facilitated money laundering to the Southern District of Florida due to a similar case that had already been before the courts there. The…

US Bitcoin ETFs clock biggest inflows since January as crypto markets gain 2025-04-22 at 09:36 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan US-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had their largest day of net inflows since late January, as crypto markets remained buoyant over the Easter weekend. The 11 Bitcoin (BTC)-tracking funds saw a joint net inflow of…

It takes one click to join Uber One, but quitting might need 32 actions 2025-04-22 at 09:36 By Simon Sharwood Which is one reason US regulators just sued the rideshare and delivery giant The USA’s Federal Trade Commission on Monday launched a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the rideshare giant ripped off customers by enrolling them…

Gibraltar court ends 2-month freeze of 542M PLAY tokens amid legal dispute 2025-04-22 at 08:03 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan The Supreme Court of Gibraltar has reversed its decision to freeze 542 million PLAY tokens in a court battle between two companies tied to the Web3 game-creation platform PLAY Network. In an April 17 judgment,…

Africa’s boardless, bossless, and generally troubled internet registry to hold elections in June 2025-04-22 at 08:03 By Simon Sharwood Receiver warns of ‘potential interferences’ and appoints senior British lawyers to oversee candidate nomination process The African Network Information Center (AFRINIC) will hold elections on June 23rd, perhaps giving the regional internet registry the chance to…

Amidst tariff uncertainty, physical security can’t take a backseat 2025-04-22 at 08:03 By As tariff uncertainty swirls, businesses may be at greater risk for theft and vandalism.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

Lotus Panda Hacks SE Asian Governments With Browser Stealers and Sideloaded Malware 2025-04-22 at 07:49 By The China-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Lotus Panda has been attributed to a campaign that compromised multiple organizations in an unnamed Southeast Asian country between August 2024 and February 2025. “Targets included a government ministry, an air traffic…

US dollar, stocks tumble and crypto gains as Trump amps up pressure on Fed 2025-04-22 at 07:24 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Crypto markets avoided the fallout caused by US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which saw the US stock market slump and the dollar continue to weaken over…

WazirX confirms restart on track as it awaits sanction hearing in May 2025-04-22 at 06:00 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Indian crypto exchange WazirX, which was hacked for $234 million last July, says it is on track to restart its operations pending a May 13 court decision on its restructuring proposal and user compensation plan. …

How to stake Solana (SOL) in 2025: A step-by-step guide for beginners 2025-04-22 at 06:00 By Cointelegraph by Max Moeller Key takeaways Staking Solana allows you to earn passive income through staking rewards while participating in network governance. There is no minimum requirement for staking Solana, but the practical minimum is around 0.01 SOL. All…

Mantra says CEO has begun the process of burning his 150M OM tokens 2025-04-22 at 06:00 By Cointelegraph by Jody McDonald Mantra founder and CEO John Patrick Mullin has started unstaking 150 million of his Mantra (OM) tokens in preparation for sending them to a burn address in an attempt to restore the token’s value…

Bug hunter tricked SSL.com into issuing cert for Alibaba Cloud domain in 5 steps 2025-04-22 at 06:00 By Jessica Lyons 10 other certificates ‘were mis-issued and have now been revoked’ Certificate issuer SSL.com’s domain validation system had an unfortunate bug that was exploited by miscreants to obtain, without authorization, digital certs for legit websites.… This…

Paul Atkins’ loosely linked RSR token rises 13% after Coinbase listing 2025-04-22 at 05:06 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea A governance token for the Reserve Protocol stablecoin, launched by a firm previously advised by sworn-in SEC Chair Paul Atkins, has surged over 13% after crypto exchange Coinbase announced that it will list the token.  Atkins…

Paul Atkins, nominated by Trump, has been sworn in as SEC chair 2025-04-22 at 03:22 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Paul Atkins has officially been sworn in as the 34th chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The April 21 announcement comes nearly two weeks after Atkins’ position was confirmed by the US Senate in…

Teens are using AI to create fake nudes of their classmates — as a new form of bullying 2025-04-22 at 02:32 By Marissa Matozzo These hyper-realistic images — forged with AI tools — are turning bullying into a high-tech nightmare.  This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York…

US lawmaker targets crypto investors using Puerto Rico as a tax haven 2025-04-22 at 02:32 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A member of the House of Representatives has proposed legislation aimed at stopping investors from using the US territory of Puerto Rico as a crypto tax haven. According to an April 21 Bloomberg report, New…

ChatGPT burns tens of millions of Softbank dollars listening to you thanking it 2025-04-22 at 02:32 By Brandon Vigliarolo Sam says it’s Son’s money well spent Conventional wisdom holds that being polite to AI chatbots makes them respond better, but no one stops to think how much energy that politeness is wasting. … This article is…

Astra Fintech commits $100M for Solana growth in Asia 2025-04-22 at 00:34 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino Astra Fintech, a global blockchain payments provider, has launched a $100 million fund to support the Solana ecosystem’s growth throughout Asia, according to an April 21 announcement. Through the fund, Astra Fintech plans to deploy capital to accelerate…

Investors sue Meteora and VC firm, alleging fraud 2025-04-22 at 00:34 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A group of investors has filed a class-action lawsuit against decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Meteora, alleging the firm was involved in manipulating the launch and market price of the M3M3 token. In an amended complaint filed on April 21 in…

America’s National Science Foundation tells DEI, misinfo studies: You’re fired 2025-04-22 at 00:34 By Brandon Vigliarolo Subsequently, Tech Employs Men In line with Trump administration directives, the US government’s National Science Foundation has started canceling grants for studies into workplace diversity and the spread of misinformation.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View…

Gmail users at risk of ‘sophisticated’ phishing attack — and even seasoned techies are falling for the scam 2025-04-21 at 23:41 By Marissa Matozzo Watch out for this slick and scary phishing attack. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this…

Today’s LLMs craft exploits from patches at lightning speed 2025-04-21 at 23:40 By Thomas Claburn Erlang? Er, man, no problem. ChatGPT, Claude to go from flaw disclosure to actual attack code in hours The time from vulnerability disclosure to proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code can now be as short as a few hours, thanks to generative…

Gen Z grads say their college degrees were a waste of time and money as AI infiltrates the workplace 2025-04-21 at 23:22 By Marissa Matozzo Four years of classes, thousands of dollars in tuition and one freshly minted diploma — all to be outdone by a chatbot. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology…

Uber deceiving customers about $9.99 Uber One service, making it hard to cancel: FTC lawsuit 2025-04-21 at 22:48 By Reuters Uber falsely claimed that users would save about $25 a month through the service, the FTC said. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original…

Google search antitrust remedy must address AI, DOJ warns while seeking historic breakup 2025-04-21 at 22:48 By Thomas Barrabi The Justice Department’s historic bid to break up Google’s monopoly over online search kicked off Monday – as the feds tried to persuade a judge that any antitrust must prevent the Big Tech giant from using…

ARK adds staked Solana to two tech ETFs 2025-04-21 at 22:48 By Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell ARK Invest has added exposure to staked Solana (SOL) to the portfolios of two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the asset manager said in a client email reviewed by Cointelegraph.  As of April 21, the two ARK funds —…

Nasdaq-listed Upexi shares up 630% after $100M raise, SOL treasury 2025-04-21 at 22:48 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino Upexi, a brand owner that specializes in supply chain management, is diversifying into the cryptocurrency sector. On April 21, the company announced a $100 million raise, with over 90% earmarked for building a Solana (SOL) treasury strategy.…

ICE enlists Palantir to develop all-seeing ‘ImmigrationOS’ eye to speed up deportations 2025-04-21 at 22:48 By Brandon Vigliarolo Only Peter Thiel-backed biz can pull off $30M IT deal, apparently US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has an urgent need for a new software system to help implement the Trump administration’s deportation plans, and it’s turning to…

Microsoft rated this bug as low exploitability. Miscreants weaponized it in just 8 days 2025-04-21 at 22:48 By Iain Thomson It’s now hitting govt, enterprise targets On March 11 – Patch Tuesday – Microsoft rolled out its usual buffet of bug fixes. Just eight days later, miscreants had weaponized one of the vulnerabilities, using it…

Kimsuky Exploits BlueKeep RDP Vulnerability to Breach Systems in South Korea and Japan 2025-04-21 at 22:47 By Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious campaign related to the North Korean state-sponsored threat actor known as Kimsuky that exploits a now-patched vulnerability impacting Microsoft Remote Desktop Services to gain initial access. The activity has been named…

More than 70 US crypto ETFs await SEC decision this year — Bloomberg 2025-04-21 at 22:23 By Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell More than 70 cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are slated for review by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this year. According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the list includes proposed ETFs holding a…

3 SSE Adoption Principles to Live By 2025-04-21 at 19:19 By Enterprise Security Group How to overcome hidden hurdles and accelerate adoption, as told by Broadcom experts This article is an excerpt from Broadcom Software Blogs View Original Source React to this headline: