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France fines Google, SHEIN, for undercooked Cookie policies that led to crummy privacy 2025-09-04 at 09:31 By Simon Sharwood Web giant and Chinese e-tailer whacked for dropping trackers without permission France’s data protection authority levied massive fines against Google and SHEIN for dropping cookies on customers without securing their permission, and also whacked Google for…

Ether whales have added 14% more coins since April price lows 2025-09-04 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Ether whales have been loading up on ETH since it hit a yearly low of $1,472 in April, increasing their holdings by 14%, according to Santiment. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Huge week for tokenized RWAs as Fed preps DeFi, payment talks 2025-09-04 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young The Federal Reserve announced a payments innovation conference focusing on tokenization as RWA markets hit an all-time high this week. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Coinbase CEO wants AI to write 50% of his platform’s code by October 2025-09-04 at 09:02 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Over 40% of the lines of code contributing to Coinbase’s systems are now written by AI, more than double the figure in April. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source…

378 GB of Data From Navy Federal Credit Union Exposed 2025-09-04 at 09:02 By A database, in apparent association with the Navy Federal Credit Union, exposed 378 GB of information.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

Trump-backed American Bitcoin ends choppy Nasdaq debut up 16% 2025-09-04 at 07:02 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan The Eric and Donald Trump Jr.-backed American Bitcoin finished trading at a gain on Wednesday after a turbulent first day on the Nasdaq. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Hackers find new way to hide malware in Ethereum smart contracts 2025-09-04 at 07:02 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young ReversingLabs researchers uncovered two NPM packages that used Ethereum smart contracts to hide malicious URLs and bypass security scans. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

DIY retirement savers in Australia trim crypto nest eggs by 4% 2025-09-04 at 07:02 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Australia’s tax office reports self-managed retirement funds have 4% less crypto than last year, but one crypto executive says the number is likely “undercooked.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

IBM Cloud to end free human support, suggests customers use enhanced AI instead 2025-09-04 at 07:02 By Simon Sharwood Shift to self-service will apparently improve support, presumably Big Blue’s bottom line too IBM Cloud will update the services it provides under its Basic Support tier, which will move to a self-service model in January 2026.……

Businesses are recycling 22% of profits into Bitcoin, says River 2025-09-04 at 05:00 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Bitcoin financial services firm River says private businesses have accumulated 84,000 Bitcoin in 2025 amid a year of regulatory clarity and a strong bull market. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

US puts $10M bounty on three Russians accused of attacking critical infrastructure 2025-09-04 at 04:50 By Iain Thomson Seven-year-old Cisco vuln that remains inexplicably unpatched is their way in The US State Department has put a $10 million bounty on the heads of three Russians accused of being intelligence agents hacking America’s critical infrastructure –…

Google must pay $425 million in class action lawsuit over invading users’ privacy, jury rules 2025-09-04 at 04:10 By Reuters A federal jury ruled Google must pay $425 million for invading users’ privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google accounts. This article…

ETH derivatives turn bullish even as spot Ether ETF sees $300M outflow 2025-09-04 at 03:30 By Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman Despite $300 million in spot ETH ETF outflows, healthy derivatives and institutional investor activity keep Ether’s $5,000 path intact. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Anchorage launches Starknet staking for institutions amid crypto yield demand 2025-09-04 at 03:30 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Anchorage Digital has added custody and staking for Starknet’s STRK token, expanding the token’s utility for institutional investors in the US. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

Congressional panel throws cyber threat intel-sharing, funding a lifeline 2025-09-04 at 03:30 By Jessica Lyons Clock is ticking US security leaders have urged lawmakers to reauthorize two key pieces of cyber legislation, including one that facilitates threat-intel sharing between the private sector and federal government, before they expire at the end of the month.… This…

Oracle’s layoff train rolls on: 101 in WA, 250+ in CA – with more cuts looming 2025-09-04 at 02:31 By Thomas Claburn Big Red bloodbath not yet acknowledged by the company Oracle on Tuesday laid off more than 100 workers in Washington State and more than 250 in California, though we’re told that the database…

Riot, CleanSpark post Bitcoin output jump in August 2025-09-04 at 02:03 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino The Bitcoin miners grew BTC output in August while expanding their operational hash rates more than 100% year-over-year. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

ECB president calls to address risks from non-EU stablecoins 2025-09-04 at 02:03 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Amid the US set to implement a stablecoin framework after passage of the GENIUS Act, EU officials are looking at the implications of foreign-issued stablecoins. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

Doing this on the toilet raises your risk of hemorrhoids by 46% — too bad two-thirds of people do it 2025-09-04 at 01:00 By Tracy Swartz Total bum-mer! This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

Ether exchange reserves fall to 3-year low as ETFs, corporate treasuries soak up supply 2025-09-04 at 01:00 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Ether supply on centralized exchanges has plunged around 38% since 2022, as billions flow into spot ETFs and corporate treasuries ramp up their ETH holdings. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News…

US Fed to hold conference on digital assets amid challenges to leadership 2025-09-04 at 01:00 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright While Fed Governor Lisa Cook attempts to argue against her dismissal in court, the central bank said it will hold an October event to address innovation in payments. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com…

Android drops mega patch bomb – 120 fixes, two already exploited 2025-09-04 at 01:00 By Iain Thomson September bundle the largest this year, and possibly the most serious Patch Tuesday is next week, but Android is ahead of the game, dropping its biggest patch bundle this year while attackers actively exploit two of the now-fixed…

Crims claim HexStrike AI penetration tool makes quick work of Citrix bugs 2025-09-04 at 00:16 By Jessica Lyons LLMs and 0-days – what could possibly go wrong? Attackers on underground forums claimed they were using HexStrike AI, an open-source red-teaming tool, against Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities within hours of disclosure, according to Check Point cybersecurity evangelist…

Malicious npm Packages Exploit Ethereum Smart Contracts to Target Crypto Developers 2025-09-04 at 00:15 By Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two new malicious packages on the npm registry that make use of smart contracts for the Ethereum blockchain to carry out malicious actions on compromised systems, signaling the trend of threat actors constantly on the lookout…

ETH breakout or fakeout? Traders debate whether Ether holds $4.5K 2025-09-04 at 00:05 By Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly ETH rallied closer to $4,500, but muted futures activity and a unique technical setup have traders unsure about whether the rally is sustainable. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

Alleged video of Apple iPhone 17 is leaked online a week before its official launch 2025-09-03 at 23:36 By Ariel Zilber Leaked video shows what looks like an iPhone 17 Pro Max with a hulking camera bar stretching across the entire top of the phone. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and…

CFO of Elon Musk’s xAI leaves company after a few months on job in latest high-profile exit: report 2025-09-03 at 23:36 By Thomas Barrabi The chief financial officer of Elon Musk’s xAI reportedly left the company after just a few months in the role – the latest in a series of high-profile executive exits that…

Biased bots: AI hiring managers shortlist candidates with AI resumes 2025-09-03 at 23:35 By Thomas Claburn When AI runs recruiting, the winning move is using the same bot Job seekers who use the same AI model to compose their resumes as the AI model used to evaluate their application are more likely to advance through…

ServiceNow signs Uncle Sam’s latest short-term AI discount deal 2025-09-03 at 23:01 By Brandon Vigliarolo The first one’s always free – or at least deeply discounted for the first year Not wanting to miss the opportunity to grow its federal footprint, ServiceNow has signed a deal to offer the US government discounts on its latest…

Ukraine’s parliament backs crypto legalization, taxation bill in first reading 2025-09-03 at 22:15 By Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino The draft law passed its first reading with 246 votes and proposes an 18% income tax, 5% military tax, along with a temporary 5% rate on fiat conversions in its first year. This article is an excerpt…

Absolutely fabless: Trump derails TSMC’s China chip-building effort 2025-09-03 at 22:15 By Tobias Mann World’s largest foundry operator joins Samsung and SK Hynix, which recently lost their validated end-user status The Trump administration terminated the world’s largest foundry operator’s validated end-user (VEU) status this week in an apparent bid to push Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.…

Price predictions 9/3: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK, HYPE, SUI 2025-09-03 at 21:01 By Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay Bitcoin bulls are trying to get back into the driver’s seat by pushing the price above $112,500. Will altcoins follow? This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this…

US regulator grants Polymarket relief on event contract reporting rules 2025-09-03 at 21:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a no-action letter to a crypto derivatives exchange and clearinghouse acquired by Polymarket after a July request for relief. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React…

It looks like you’re ransoming data. Would you like some help? 2025-09-03 at 20:36 By Jessica Lyons AI-powered ransomware, extortion chatbots, vibe hacking … just wait until agents replace affiliates It’s no secret that AI tools make it easier for cybercriminals to steal sensitive data and then extort victim organizations. But two recent developments illustrate…

Bitcoin bulls ‘still in control’ as BTC price passes $112K — Analysis 2025-09-03 at 20:05 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin extends a relief bounce to liquidate shorts as analysis praises its macro hedge status ahead of a presumed Fed interest-rate cut. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to…

EU court’s dismissal of US data transfer challenge raises privacy advocates’ ire 2025-09-03 at 19:18 By Brandon Vigliarolo Now you’ve gone and done it: Privacy lawyer says he’s working on challenge to 2023 Data Protection Framework The European Union General Court (EGC) has rejected a challenge to the US-EU Data Privacy Framework (DPF) allowing data…

Solana charts set $1000 price target as Open Interest hits all-time high 2025-09-03 at 19:08 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Solana open interest hit a record high above $13 billion as the technical setup suggests the rally could continue for SOL price to reach $1,000. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original…

Gitpod reinvents itself as Ona in pivot to AI agent platform 2025-09-03 at 19:08 By Tim Anderson From cloud IDEs to autonomous assistants, company says future is agentic Gitpod, best known for cloud-hosted dev environments, has rebranded as Ona and is now pitching itself as an AI agent platform.… This article is an excerpt from…

Leveraging Military Criminal Investigation Experience in Corporate Security 2025-09-03 at 19:08 By In an era where businesses face increasingly complex threats from internal fraud and workplace violence to cyber intrusion and geopolitical disruption, corporate security leaders are recognizing the value of military veterans.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed…

Alphabet shares soar 8% after Google gets favorable antitrust ruling in landmark case 2025-09-03 at 18:28 By Ariel Zilber The stock popped 6% in premarket trading, adding tens of billions in market value within hours. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React…

Space Command gets Trumped out of Colorado, voting conspiracy cited 2025-09-03 at 18:28 By Richard Speed New Alabama HQ to be named the Donald J. Trump Space Command Center, says local Senator The US President, Donald Trump, has announced his intention to relocate the US Space Command headquarters from its current location in Colorado to…