Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Binance chief security officer, Jimmy Su, told Decrypt that North Korean attackers are the single biggest threat to crypto companies. He said that the centralized exchange throws away suspicious resumes every single day, and sometimes catches the malicious actor red handed during a video call. That’s not all, North Korean attackers also poison…
In brief AI companions via Replika and ChatGPT-4o are fueling a billion-dollar intimacy industry. Studies show AI partners can ease loneliness, but experts warn of social and emotional costs. Experts say the trend raises questions about love, connection, and the role of technology in relationships. When Reddit user Leuvaade_n announced she’d accepted her boyfriend’s marriage…
In brief Kaia registered four KRW-related trademarks earlier this month; Kakao and Kakao Pay sit on its governance council. Competing bills and an administration framework would set rules on licensing, reserves, equity requirements, interest treatment, and banks’ roles. Foreign exchange controls and planned reporting for cross-border crypto flows could limit early use cases, relative to…
In brief Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says YouTube ignored multiple takedown requests after his likeness was used in a bitcoin scam. Wozniak’s warning comes amid a rise in AI-powered deepfake fraud targeting tech leaders. Last week, a UK MP called for YouTube ads to face the same regulation as TV and radio advertising. Apple co-founder…
In brief Grok is Elon Musk’s irreverent answer to ChatGPT—designed to be edgy, real-time, and politically incorrect. Built into X, Grok has rapidly evolved through multiple versions, with Grok 4 powered by xAI’s Colossus supercomputer. Despite its growth, Grok has faced backlash for offensive responses and accuracy issues. Created to be a more irreverent, politically…
In brief Russian hacking group GreedyBear has scaled up its operations and stolen $1 million within the last five weeks. Koi Security reported that the group has “redefined industrial-scale crypto theft,” using 150 weaponized Firefox extensions. This particular ploy involves creating fake versions of widely downloaded crypto wallets such as MetaMask, Exodus, Rabby Wallet and…
In brief Developers report regressions in coding ability, raising doubts about GPT-5’s “reasoning powerhouse” claim. Rollout frustrations mount as older models vanish and access differs sharply across pricing tiers. PR stumbles and ethical concerns deepen skepticism around OpenAI’s most ambitious model yet. OpenAI’s much-hyped launch of GPT-5—touted as a groundbreaking leap in artificial intelligence—has instead…
In brief Crypto markets are rebounding, with major altcoins Ethereum, XRP, and Solana all seeing notable gains. It comes as Bloomberg reports that President Trump is set to sign an executive order that will allow crypto to be held in 401(k)s. Approximately $8.7 trillion are held in 401(k)s and could potentially flow into crypto if…
In brief ASIC has charged four men in Victoria for allegedly laundering proceeds from a fake bond scheme. Victim funds were funneled through Australian accounts and converted into cryptocurrency or sent offshore. The charges come as scams cost Australians hundreds of millions annually. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has charged four men in…
In brief Meta removed over 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to “pig butchering” cryptocurrency scams operated by organized crime syndicates in Southeast Asia this year. The company is introducing new safety features, including alerts when users are added to groups by unknown contacts, to help identify suspicious activity. Despite enforcement efforts, critics argue Meta lacks…
