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Swathes of crypto users could be at risk of having their funds stolen following the discovery of compromised JavaScript code packages, Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet warned Monday.NPM is a prominent package manager for JavaScript, and Guillemet said on X that the entire programming language’s ecosystem could be vulnerable after a reputable developer’s account was compromised,…
In brief Porsche will unveil its 11 kW wireless charging system in Munich next week, the automaker said Thursday. Wireless charging will be offered in Europe from 2026, with global markets to follow. A floor pad transfers power to a receiver under the SUV; efficiency is ~90%, comparable to plug-in charging. Porsche will unveil its…
In brief Stripe and Paradigm are building a layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins and payments. Tempo is being built with major design partners like OpenAI, Shopify, and Visa. The blockchain will allow transaction fee payments in any stablecoin and have advanced privacy features. Tempo, a layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoins and payments, was…
In brief Public code libraries are being poisoned with malware that is being downloaded via Ethereum smart contracts. Software security firm ReversingLabs identified a sophisticated network of malicious packages using this method with fake activity to give a sense of legitimacy. Binance chief security officer, Jimmy Su, told Decrypt in August that package poisoning like…
In brief Web3 data platform Walrus has launched its decentralized secrets management (DSM) service Seal on mainnet. Seal combines access control with threshold encryption, enabling “fine-grained and programmable data access to data stored on Walrus.” Use cases include NFTs with access control, decentralized document signing and AI applications. Decentralized data management has long been held…
In brief Solana validators passed a proposal to implement Alpenglow, a reworking of Solana’s consensus protocol. The implementation will make Solana transaction finality at least 5x faster, making apps and deposits on-chain quicker. Alpenglow is expected to be on testnet by December with a mainnet release in Q1 2026. Solana is about to get a…
In brief BRC-2.0 embeds EVM functionality directly into Bitcoin’s BRC-20 indexer. The upgrade aims to expand Bitcoin tokens beyond meme coins into programmable assets. Backers say the move positions BRC-20 ahead of Runes by enabling a DeFi ecosystem. BRC-20, the first token standard built directly on Bitcoin’s base layer and indexers, has officially launched “BRC2.0”…
In brief Rich Widmann, Google Cloud’s head of Web3 strategy, confirmed that the Universal Ledger is a layer-1 blockchain. The system uses Python for smart contracts, diverging from industry standards like Solidity and Rust. Analysts question Google’s neutrality as it competes with Stripe and Circle for institutional blockchain infrastructure. Over five months after Google Cloud…
In brief Apple is expected to debut the iPhone 17 lineup, including a new ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air, according to rumor sites. The Pro models may support reverse wireless charging, letting them top up AirPods or other devices. Expect upgrades a to AI-powered Siri, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. Apple has officially set its fall…
In brief Chipotle is launching a drone delivery service with Zipline The test is taking place in Rowlett, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Don’t look for flying burritos in more populated areas anytime soon. Your triple steak, double rice, extra queso monster is now cleared for takeoff.Well, at least in one Texas town: Chipotle just…
