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In brief Thousands of Ring users reported suspicious May 28 logins, raising fears of a widespread hack. Amazon said the issue was caused by a backend bug that incorrectly displayed login dates and device names. Users remain skeptical, especially as Ring recently reintroduced law enforcement access through a new Axon partnership. Amazon’s Ring cameras went…
In brief Pump.fun boasts some of the most impressive numbers in the entire crypto industry, growing faster than any crypto app before it. It recently raised $600 million in an ICO, but it’s PUMP token is now close to falling below its ICO price. As competitors rise and Pump.fun’s revenue slows, can the Solana meme…
In brief The Ether Machine is debuting on the Nasdaq with a $1.5 billion stash of Ethereum. The company plans to leverage staking and decentralized finance. At 400,000 Ethereum, the company’s holdings would be the largest among entities that have joined a so-called Strategic Ethereum Reserve. Another firm dedicated to generating Ethereum is making its…
In brief Streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it used generative AI for a VFX sequence in its show “The Eternaut.” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos called generative AI “an incredible opportunity to make films and series better, not just cheaper.” There is widespread concern among film industry professionals over the threat posed by AI to…
In brief Bedrock Robotics raised $80 million to retrofit construction equipment with AI-driven automation. The startup aims to address a nationwide labor shortage and improve job site safety. Its autonomous systems are already operating in several states, with operator-less deployments planned for 2026. With construction sites across the U.S. stalled by labor shortages, San Francisco-based…
In brief You can now get Bitcoin transactions added to the blockchain for a lot cheaper than before. Mining pools cut the rate as Bitcoin blockchain activity has been low. Bitcoiners disagree over whether the coin should be used for everyday payments or primarily to hold value. The debate over whether Bitcoin is best suited…
In brief A 74-year-old man disappeared in May after leaving home without his phone. Authorities believe the disappearance is linked to the man’s family’s crypto fortune. They’ve found evidence of fraudulent activity and impersonation of him to communicate with family members. The man’s son, a hedge fund executive, believes someone stole his father’s identity and…
In brief Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said his company fully intends to register its flagship USDT stablecoin via the newly-signed GENIUS Act. The company will also likely offer another, U.S.-specific stablecoin in the American market. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said he believes his company is nonetheless poised to particularly benefit from the passage of the…
In brief Strategy keeps its $72 billion Bitcoin stash with multiple custodians, but won’t publicly name them, citing security concerns despite pressure from crypto community. Coinbase confirmed it’s one of Strategy’s custodians, while blockchain analytics firm Arkham claims to have traced 70,000 BTC to Fidelity. SEC filings reveal Strategy uses only NYDFS-regulated custodians, narrowing the…
In the latest SlateCast episode, CryptoSlate’s Editor‑in‑Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill sat down with Dustin Hedrick, co‑founder of The Roar, to unpack how RoarChain, a self‑custody‑first layer‑two built on the OP‑Stack, blends artificial‑intelligence tooling, fee‑backed yield, and a decade‑long roadmap to welcome the next wave of crypto users.Building a Self‑Custody L2 on OP‑StackRoarChain’s architecture begins with…
