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Michael Saylor signals Strategy will buy the Bitcoin dip 2025-08-17 at 23:07 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, as BTC’s price hovers around the $117,000 level, down from the all-time high. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

‘Pregnancy robots’ could give birth to human children in revolutionary breakthrough — and a game-changer for infertile couples 2025-08-17 at 22:09 By Fabiana Buontempo If all goes according to plan, the prototype will make its debut next year. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View…

Neil Young ditches Facebook over Meta’s ‘unconscionable’ policies for AI chatbots and children 2025-08-17 at 21:33 By Connor Surmonte “At Neil Young’s request, we are no longer using Facebook for any Neil Young related activities,” the musician’s team announced. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post…

Bitcoin risks new 2025 correction as BTC price uptrend starts 7th week 2025-08-17 at 21:20 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin is almost overdue for another “price discovery correction” after six weeks of gains — will BTC price action copy history? This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

US should fund Bitcoin strategic reserve with tariff surplus: Author 2025-08-17 at 21:20 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The proposal included geographically distributed multi-signature cold-storage for secure self-custody, proof of reserves, and a budget cap. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

94% of XRP holders are in profit: Has the price topped? 2025-08-17 at 19:00 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola XRP price could drop by over 20% in the coming weeks due to multiple onchain indicators hinting at a local top formation. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

Centrifuge tops $1B TVL as institutions drive tokenized RWA boom: CEO 2025-08-17 at 15:22 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Centrifuge joins BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ondo Finance in the $1 billion RWA club as demand grows for tokenized products. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Nabiha Syed remakes Mozilla Foundation in the era of Trump and AI 2025-08-17 at 15:22 By Thomas Claburn The non-profit has a new look but still stands up for the open web interview  The Mozilla Foundation has changed its look, but its goals remain the same – supporting an internet that’s open and inclusive, and…

Timekettle T1 AI translator helps you scale the Tower of Babel 2025-08-17 at 11:29 By Richard Speed Handy tool for when only a dedicated device will do hands on  Timekettle’s lightweight T1 interpreter has received the AI treatment and will now perform offline translations. But unless you have deep enough pockets, both figuratively and literally,…

US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance 2025-08-17 at 10:43 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on crypto compliance tools. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

$1M Bitcoin in 2026 would signal trouble: Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz 2025-08-17 at 07:02 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz’s comments come the same week Bitcoin surged to new all-time highs of $124,128. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Basel Bank capital rules create ‘chokepoint’ for crypto — Investment exec 2025-08-17 at 01:07 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector’s growth. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Crypto to become UAE’s second-biggest sector in 5 years — Institutional investor 2025-08-16 at 22:07 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill The crypto industry is set to experience massive growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to its pro-tech and business regulations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Election workers fear threats and intimidation without feds’ support in 2026 2025-08-16 at 19:33 By Jessica Lyons ‘Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst,’ one tells The Reg Feature  Bill Gates, an Arizona election official and former Maricopa County supervisor, says that the death threats started shortly after the 2020 presidential election.… This…

Blockchain security must localize to stop Asia’s crypto crime wave 2025-08-16 at 16:59 By Cointelegraph by Slava Demchuk Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Microsoft keeps adding stuff into Windows we don’t want – here’s what we actually need 2025-08-16 at 16:59 By Avram Piltch These ten features would make users more productive OPINION  From desktop alerts begging you to sign up for Xbox Game Pass to a second-chance out-of-the-box experience that insists you need Microsoft 365, Windows has…

ERMAC V3.0 Banking Trojan Source Code Leak Exposes Full Malware Infrastructure 2025-08-16 at 14:38 By Cybersecurity researchers have detailed the inner workings of an Android banking trojan called ERMAC 3.0, uncovering serious shortcomings in the operators’ infrastructure. “The newly uncovered version 3.0 reveals a significant evolution of the malware, expanding its form injection and data…

Ether accumulation heats up: $882M in ETH snapped up by Bitmine, whale 2025-08-16 at 14:01 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas BitMine and an unknown whale have acquired nearly $882 million in Ether through major OTC desks and exchange withdrawals in a show of growing institutional demand. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View…

Minority Report: Now with more spreadsheets and guesswork 2025-08-16 at 11:46 By Richard Speed Precogs replaced by profiling and postcode data… and ‘AI’. What could wrong? Lots, say pirvacy campaigners The UK government has unveiled a scheme to use AI to “help police catch criminals before they strike.”… This article is an excerpt from The…

Winklevoss’ Gemini files for Nasdaq listing after strong Bullish debut 2025-08-16 at 11:01 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Gemini, the Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange and custodian, has filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker GEMI, revealing steepening losses ahead of its IPO. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

Spot Ether ETFs post outflows after 8-day $3.7B inflow streak 2025-08-16 at 11:01 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons The outflow day for spot Ether ETFs comes just after Ether narrowly missed reclaiming its 2021 all-time high. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Ether has ‘slightly more bullish path’ than Bitcoin: Santiment 2025-08-16 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Crypto traders’ “lack of interest” in dip buying Ether compared to Bitcoin could be the catalyst that sees Ether’s price go higher, says Santiment. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

Russian Group EncryptHub Exploits MSC EvilTwin Vulnerability to Deploy Fickle Stealer Malware 2025-08-16 at 09:02 By The threat actor known as EncryptHub is continuing to exploit a now-patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver malicious payloads. Trustwave SpiderLabs said it recently observed an EncryptHub campaign that brings together social engineering and the exploitation of…

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs post $40B volume in ‘biggest week ever’ 2025-08-16 at 06:02 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons An ETF analyst says it was collectively the biggest trading volume week ever for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs “thanks to Ether ETFs stepping up big.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

Ether unstaking queue hits $3.8B: What does it mean for ETH price? 2025-08-16 at 03:07 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly The Ether unstaking queue has a 15-day wait as investors aim to withdraw a record $3.8 billion in ETH. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Winklevoss twins reveal more details in Gemini IPO filing as crypto-friendly Trump boosts investor demand 2025-08-16 at 02:51 By Reuters Gemini’s revenue fell and losses widened in the first half of 2025, the cryptocurrency exchange said in a US IPO filing, joining a wave of digital-asset firms seeking to tap public markets. This article is…

Codeberg beset by AI bots that now bypass Anubis tarpit 2025-08-16 at 02:51 By Thomas Claburn Nowhere to hide Codeberg, a Berlin-based code hosting community, is struggling to cope with a deluge of AI bots that can now bypass previously effective defenses.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source React to…

Oracle cuts cloud jobs with Seattle hit hard as AI spending soars 2025-08-16 at 01:39 By Thomas Claburn AI will take your salary in capex before it can take your job Oracle issued layoff notices for more than 300 people in Washington State and California this week, according to state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…

Digital Currency Group sues subsidiaries over $1.1B promissory note 2025-08-16 at 01:03 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The latest legal battle between Digital Currency Group and Genesis centered on a promissory note issued amid the collapse of Three Arrows Capital in 2022. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Trump-linked American Bitcoin seeks Asia acquisitions to boost BTC holdings: Report 2025-08-16 at 01:03 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino American Bitcoin is reportedly exploring acquisitions in Japan and Hong Kong to expand its Bitcoin stockpile. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Typhoon-adjacent Chinese crew broke into Taiwanese web host 2025-08-16 at 01:03 By Jessica Lyons Is that a JuicyPotato on your network? A suspected Chinese-government-backed cyber crew recently broke into a Taiwanese web hosting provider to steal credentials and plant backdoors for long-term access, using a mix of open-source and custom software tools, Cisco Talos reports.……

Wellgistics debuts XRP payments for independent US pharmacies 2025-08-16 at 00:02 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Wellgistics is bringing Ripple’s XRP Ledger to 6,500 US pharmacies, one of the first large-scale blockchain payment systems in healthcare. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Crypto Biz: IPO fever, Ether wars and stablecoin showdowns 2025-08-16 at 00:01 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi Bullish’s blockbuster IPO headlines a week of big crypto moves — from Pantera’s $300 million treasury bet to BitMine’s $24.5 billion Ether grab. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Here come the chatbot divorces — lovestruck man, 75, tries to leave wife after falling for AI girlfriend 2025-08-15 at 23:37 By Marissa Matozzo Just when you thought love in the digital age couldn’t get weirder. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source…

Blockwurst ruling: German court says ad blockers’ code-tweaks could pose copyright problem 2025-08-15 at 23:37 By Thomas Claburn Could tinkering with a site’s code to hide ads count as infringement? A recent ruling by the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has reopened the possibility that using ad blocking software could violate copyright law in…

US authorities to seize $2.8M in crypto from alleged ransomware operator 2025-08-15 at 23:03 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The cryptocurrency, allegedly linked to ransomware proceeds, is expected to be added to the US crypto reserve. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Bitcoin traders absorb the dips but ‘ghost month’ could extend woes 2025-08-15 at 23:03 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly Bitcoin falls below $117,000 again, raising worries about the upcoming “ghost month.” Are traders bracing for more losses or buying the dips? This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

Ethernet switch vendors like Cisco are riding high on AI network economics 2025-08-15 at 22:48 By Tobias Mann When one GPU translates into three to five of the fastest switch ports money can buy, can you blame them? Nvidia is expected to ship somewhere north of 5 million Blackwell GPUs in 2025. But before those…

SEC Chair Paul Atkins teases private equity access for retail 2025-08-15 at 22:04 By Cointelegraph by Vince Quill Atkins said the Securities and Exchange Commission would work to broaden access to investments typically reserved for accredited investors. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

How Bitcoin could hit $400K by year-end, according to Udi Wertheimer 2025-08-15 at 22:04 By Cointelegraph by Marco Castrovilli A new type of buyer who “never sells” is scooping up Bitcoin from long-time holders — a bullish catalyst for BTC, says Bitcoin OG Udi Wertheimer in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview. This article is an excerpt…

Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash 2025-08-15 at 22:04 By Liam Proven A large and unfortunate mistake in the kernel development management process is underway comment  The first release candidate of Linux 6.17 is out, without any bcachefs changes… but not for any technical reasons. This is bad.… This…

Humanoid machine face-plants at China’s inaugural ‘robot Olympics’ 2025-08-15 at 21:47 By Ariel Zilber But the robots had other plans. During soccer matches, four mechanical players crashed into each other and collapsed in a tangled heap of metal limbs. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post…

SharpLink shares drop 12% on Q2 crypto impairment loss 2025-08-15 at 21:47 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino SharpLink now holds $3.5 billion worth of ETH, maintaining its rank as the token’s second-largest corporate holder, according to its Q2 filing. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Price predictions 8/15: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, XLM 2025-08-15 at 21:47 By Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay Bitcoin and Ether’s pullback suggests selling on rallies, but buyers are likely to step in at key support levels. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline: