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Chinese spy crew appears to be preparing for conflict by backdooring 75+ critical orgs 2025-06-09 at 13:24 By Jessica Lyons SentinelOne discovered the campaign when they tried to hit the security vendor’s own servers An IT services company, a European media group, and a South Asian government entity are among the more than 75 companies…

Lawyers urging ‘caution’ on antitrust remedies in Google search trial have cozy ties to Big Tech 2025-06-09 at 13:02 By Thomas Barrabi A group of prominent lawyers claimed to be objective last month as they urged a federal judge to take “caution” when imposing antitrust remedies against Google’s online search empire — but many of…

MapleStory revives Avalanche, tops 1M daily transactions twice in a week 2025-06-09 at 13:02 By Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun Avalanche’s blockchain activity has increased dramatically since classic online game MapleStory got a Web3 makeover on the network. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Seagate still HAMRing away at the 100 TB disk drive decades later 2025-06-09 at 12:21 By Chris Mellor The journey to mass production has been extraordinarily difficult – will it be worth it? Feature  Seagate says it has a clear way forward to 100 TB disk drives using 10 TB per platter technology, but HAMR…

Illegal crypto mining surges in Malaysia amid unclear policies 2025-06-09 at 12:03 By Cointelegraph by Arijit Sarkar Malaysia’s crypto mining market may hit $5.13 billion in 2025, but illegal mining and a lack of regulation could limit its full potential. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

The Blockchain Group to raise $340M for Bitcoin treasury 2025-06-09 at 12:03 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai The Paris-based crypto company already holds $154 million worth of Bitcoin, claiming to be Europe’s first BTC treasury company. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

BT won’t budge over pay hike for manager grade employees 2025-06-09 at 11:46 By Paul Kunert Prospect union threatens to up campaign, raise dispute with CEO Emotions are running high at BT over the Brit telco’s refusal to “improve their derisory and insulting” pay offer to manager grade staff, according to John Ferrett, national secretary…

$100K becomes bulls’ key level: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week 2025-06-09 at 11:00 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin liquidity conditions form the backdrop of a battle for BTC price support, and bull market continuation, over the coming week. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Used by Russian, Iranian and Chinese Hacker Groups 2025-06-09 at 10:50 By OpenAI has revealed that it banned a set of ChatGPT accounts that were likely operated by Russian-speaking threat actors and two Chinese nation-state hacking groups to assist with malware development, social media automation, and research about U.S. satellite communications…

Metaplanet shares jump after $5.4B plan to buy Bitcoin 2025-06-09 at 10:07 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Metaplanet hopes to buy 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027, which would make it the second-largest holder of Bitcoin among public companies. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Active memecoin ETFs have a ‘good chance’ next year: Analyst 2025-06-09 at 10:07 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young The current memecoin market capitalization is over $60 billion, more than Tron and Cardano combined. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Chap claims Atari 2600 ‘absolutely wrecked’ ChatGPT at chess 2025-06-09 at 09:33 By Simon Sharwood 1.19MHz eight-bit CPU trounced modern GPUs – can you do better with your retro-tech? The Atari 2600 gaming console came into the world in 1977 with an eight-bit processor that ran at 1.19MhZ, and just 128 bytes of RAM –…

Bitcoin quantum threat is a ploy by ‘yo-yo token’ sellers: Saylor 2025-06-09 at 09:03 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Strategy’s Michael Saylor says even if a legitimate quantum computing threat emerged from a tech giant, it won’t be released. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

AI models still far from AGI-level reasoning: Apple researchers 2025-06-09 at 08:01 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Current “thinking” AI models still can’t reason to a level that would be expected from humanlike artificial general intelligence, the researchers found. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Corruption watchdog clears Javier Milei over LIBRA crypto scandal 2025-06-09 at 07:02 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Argentina’s corruption watchdog has cleared President Javier Milei of wrongdoing over the LIBRA scandal, saying the post was made while acting in a personal capacity. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Sui DEX restarts, plots open-source move after massive exploit 2025-06-09 at 06:00 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Affected Cetus liquidity pools were replenished using a combination of recovered funds, cash reserves, and a $30 million USDC loan. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

China’s asteroid-and-comet hunter probe unfurls a ‘solar wing’ 2025-06-09 at 05:38 By Simon Sharwood PLUS: Hitachi turns greybeards into AI agents; Tiananmen anniversary censorship; AWS in Taiwan; and more! China’s space agency has revealed its Tianwen 2 probe has unfurled a ‘solar wing’.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source React…

Coinbase CEO says unnecessary account freezes cut by 82% 2025-06-09 at 05:04 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Improvements in Coinbase’s machine learning models and infrastructure helped to cut the number of unnecessary account restrictions. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

US infrastructure could crumble under cyberattack, ex-NSA advisor warns 2025-06-09 at 01:04 By Brandon Vigliarolo PLUS: Doxxers jailed; Botnets bounce back; CISA questioned over app-vetting program closure; And more Infosec in Brief  If a cyberattack hit critical infrastructure in the US, it would likely crumble, former deputy national security adviser and NSA cybersecurity director Anne…

Gaming data is the next AI battleground 2025-06-08 at 18:05 By Cointelegraph by T-RO Gaming’s behavioral data is rapidly becoming the most sought-after resource in AI. Game telemetry fuels next-gen AI agents for everything from logistics to finance. The battle for gaming data is on. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

New Supply Chain Malware Operation Hits npm and PyPI Ecosystems, Targeting Millions Globally 2025-06-08 at 17:18 By Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a supply chain attack targeting over a dozen packages associated with GlueStack to deliver malware. The malware, introduced via a change to “lib/commonjs/index.js,” allows an attacker to run shell commands, take screenshots, and upload…

Michael Saylor teases fresh Bitcoin buy after $1B stock offering 2025-06-08 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra “Send more Orange,” Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor wrote on X, signaling another Bitcoin purchase from the company. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Enterprises are getting stuck in AI pilot hell, say Chatterbox Labs execs 2025-06-08 at 16:03 By Thomas Claburn Security, not model performance, is what’s stalling adoption Interview  Before AI becomes commonplace in enterprises, corporate leaders have to commit to an ongoing security testing regime tuned to the nuances of AI models.… This article is an…

‘Bitcoin Family’ revamps security after crypto crime wave 2025-06-08 at 14:06 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra After a wave of crypto crimes, Didi Taihuttu and his “Bitcoin Family” revamped their security by splitting their Bitcoin seed phrase across four continents. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Bitcoin can liquidate $15B in shorts with 10% BTC price uptick — Data 2025-06-08 at 13:03 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin traders eye key levels to hold and reclaim into the weekly close, but the chances of a major liquidity grab are growing. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

Malicious Browser Extensions Infect 722 Users Across Latin America Since Early 2025 2025-06-08 at 12:32 By Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new campaign targeting Brazilian users since the start of 2025 to infect users with a malicious extension for Chromium-based web browsers and siphon user authentication data. “Some of the phishing emails were…

Dubai real estate sales hit $18B in May amid tokenization push 2025-06-08 at 12:02 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Dubai’s property market hit $18.2 billion in sales in May alongside growing tokenization momentum, new regulations and a record $3 billion real estate blockchain deal. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

Tether CEO snubs IPO, says $515B valuation is ‘a bit bearish’ 2025-06-08 at 10:01 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Tether’s CEO points to the company’s growing Bitcoin and gold treasury as a reason why a speculative $515 billion valuation might actually be “a bit bearish.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Bitcoin core devs’ joint statement sparks heated debate among Bitcoiners 2025-06-08 at 08:04 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons The Bitcoin community is divided after core developers released a joint statement on transaction relay policy and use cases amid the ongoing OP_Return debate. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court 2025-06-07 at 21:35 By Associated Press High Court justice Victoria Sharp said the misuse of AI has “serious implications for the administration of justice and public confidence in the justice system.” This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News…

Film festival showcases what AI can do on the big screen 2025-06-07 at 20:49 By Associated Press “Three years ago, this was such a crazy idea,” Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela said. “Today, millions of people are making billions of videos using tools we only dreamed of.” This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News…

Is a Bitcoin price rally to $150K possible by year’s end? 2025-06-07 at 18:01 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola A bearish RSI divergence, similar to 2021, suggests Bitcoin could face a 50%+ correction toward $64,000, challenging the $150K year-end target. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Bitcoin DeFi platform Alex Protocol loses $8.3M to exploit 2025-06-07 at 16:01 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Alex Lab Foundation said it will fully reimburse users affected by the $8.3 million exploit, with compensation issued in USDC following a structured claims process. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Musician made $3M selling NFTs and lost it all to taxes and a crypto crash 2025-06-07 at 15:09 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra After earning $3 million from NFT sales, Jonathan Mann watched it vanish in a crash, and now he’s turned the ordeal into a painfully honest crypto tax tune. This article is an…

Singapore’s ousted crypto firms may not find shelter elsewhere 2025-06-07 at 13:03 By Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun Singapore’s ousting of unlicensed firms was not a sudden move and it’s among several regions tightening licensing duties. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

£127M wasted on failed UK nuclear cleanup plan 2025-06-07 at 12:51 By Lindsay Clark Don’t worry, only 100 more years of Sellafield nuclear site cleansing to go The center for the UK’s nuclear industry wasted £127 million ($172 million) during delays and replanning as it scrambled to find alternatives for facilities which treat and repackage…

Trump touts memecoin as sentiment gauge as $520M unlock nears 2025-06-07 at 12:00 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Trump seems to recognize his official memecoin, down 85% from its all-time high, as a tool to measure public sentiment. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Trump lifts US supersonic flight ban, says he’s ‘Making Aviation Great Again’ 2025-06-07 at 10:18 By Iain Thomson It’s boom time for the next generation of fast travel On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order telling the FAA to lift its 52-year ban on supersonic flight over the US and told the FAA to…

Spot Ether ETFs 15-day inflow streak accumulates $837.5M inflows 2025-06-07 at 10:06 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons The current streak of three consecutive trading weeks of inflows has accounted for approximately 25% of the total net inflows since the spot Ether ETFs launched in July 2024. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View…