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Microsoft will let partners get creative with pay-when-you-want SaaS plans 2025-05-06 at 10:46 By Simon Sharwood A few million here, a few million there, pretty soon you’re talking real money Microsoft partners can now tailor private offers that allow buyers to vary the amount and timing of payments for some SaaS products and services.… This…

Bitcoin Core to unilaterally remove controversial OP-Return limit 2025-05-06 at 10:02 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Bitcoin Core developers have decided to remove a limit on transaction data in the next network upgrade, enabling more data to be included in a more efficient way.  “Bitcoin Core’s next release will, by default, relay and mine transactions…

Celsius’ Mashinsky lashes out at ‘death-in-prison sentence’ 2025-05-06 at 10:02 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of bankrupt crypto lending platform Celsius, has blasted the government’s 20-year “venom-laced” sentence request, declaring it a “death-in-prison sentence.” The US Department of Justice requested Mashinsky receive at least 20 years behind bars…

Omnissa, VMware’s old end-user outfit, moves to manage servers and … Apple Watches? 2025-05-06 at 09:31 By Simon Sharwood And declares hypervisor independence after being tied to vSphere Omnissa, the company that acquired VMware’s end-user compute portfolio, is moving beyond its traditional territory of managing endpoint devices and into server management.… This article is an…

Google Fixes Actively Exploited Android System Flaw in May 2025 Security Update 2025-05-06 at 09:31 By Google has released its monthly security updates for Android with fixes for 46 security flaws, including one vulnerability that it said has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-27363 (CVSS score: 8.1), a high-severity flaw…

eToro aims for $4B valuation, $500M raise for US IPO 2025-05-06 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan The Israel-based eToro Group says it’s looking for a valuation of up to $4 billion with its initial public offering in the US, as the stock and crypto trading platform forges ahead with listing on the Nasdaq.…

Suspect in $190M Nomad hack to be extradited to the US: Report 2025-05-06 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea A Russian-Israeli citizen allegedly involved in the $190 million Nomad bridge hack will soon be extradited to the US after he was reportedly arrested at an Israeli airport while boarding a flight to Russia.  Alexander…

Critical Langflow Flaw Added to CISA KEV List Amid Ongoing Exploitation Evidence 2025-05-06 at 08:31 By A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting the open-source Langflow platform has been added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), citing evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability, tracked as…

Harrods’ Cyberattack: Cybersecurity Leaders Weigh In 2025-05-06 at 08:18 By Harrods experienced a cyberattack, and cybersecurity leaders are sharing their insights.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

Florida takes strategic Bitcoin reserve bills off the table 2025-05-06 at 08:03 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Two Florida crypto bills have been removed from the legislative process in the latest blow to American state-level strategic Bitcoin reserve ambitions.  Florida’s House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 550 have been “indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration”…

Tron says DAO X hack cost victims $45K, Curve Finance also hit 2025-05-06 at 07:02 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte A hacker who took over the Tron DAO X account is estimated to have made around $45,000 in improperly solicited funds, according to a spokesperson from Tron.  Speaking to Cointelegraph, the Tron public relations team…

Fresh $1B in Tether mints on Tron, closing gap again with Ethereum 2025-05-06 at 06:01 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young The Tron network has drawn closer to regaining the lead from Ethereum in Tether circulation after another big mint by the US stablecoin issuer. On May 5, Tether minted another $1 billion Tether (USDT) on…

New crypto bill draft seen to curb big crypto firm influence 2025-05-06 at 06:01 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The new “Digital Asset Market Structure Discussion Draft” introduced by House Republicans on May 5 could work to reduce the dominance of large crypto firms and promote more participation in the broader market, according to an…

Samourai Wallet says feds hid advice that crypto mixer was in the clear 2025-05-06 at 05:02 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Samourai Wallet’s lawyers allege federal prosecutors suppressed advice that the firm didn’t need a license before they charged executives at the crypto mixing service months later.  In a May 5 letter to a Manhattan…

China’s Loongson gets OpenStack boost from Inspur on its MIPS-y silicon 2025-05-06 at 04:20 By Simon Sharwood State-backed chip slinger inches closer to cloud-scale relevance Chinese chip designer Loongson claims more than 100 products now run on its homegrown LoongArch architecture, including an OpenStack-based cloud stack from domestic hyperscale heavyweight Inspur.… This article is an…

CISA slammed for role in ‘censorship industrial complex’ as budget faces possible $500M cut 2025-05-06 at 03:19 By Iain Thomson Because who needs cybersecurity when there’s culture wars to win President Trump’s 2026 budget proposal would gut the US govt’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, aka CISA, by $491 million – about 17 percent –…

New York district gets interim US Attorney as ex-SafeMoon CEO trial kicks off 2025-05-06 at 02:02 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) John Durham has departed as President Donald Trump’s pick takes control of the office. In a May 5 notice, the US Attorney’s Office…

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…