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17 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Relics Of A Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside In The Cold

20 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype

Cryptocurrency

Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools For Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority

A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto? | Fortune

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to Bitcoin wallets, particularly those of Satoshi Nakamoto, potentially allowing hackers to access them by 2029.

9 hours ago

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum-Safe Without Protocol Changes

A new proposal introduces Quantum Safe Bitcoin to protect transactions from quantum attacks without altering Bitcoin's core rules.

17 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Relics Of A Revolution, Part I: Standing Outside In The Cold

20 hours ago

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype

A prototype by Lightning Labs enables bitcoin users to recover funds from wallets threatened by quantum computing.

Nunchuk Releases Open-Source Tools For Bitcoin Agents With Bounded Authority

Nunchuk introduces open-source tools for AI agents managing Bitcoin wallets with limited control and human oversight.

A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto? | Fortune

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to Bitcoin wallets, particularly those of Satoshi Nakamoto, potentially allowing hackers to access them by 2029.

Information security

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

15 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

fromTechSpot

11 hours ago

Information security

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

fromZDNET

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.

fromSecuritymagazine

Information security

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

fromNextgov.com

10 hours ago

Treasury debuts effort to share cyber threat intel with crypto firms

The Treasury Department will share cyber threat intelligence with cryptocurrency firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures against increasing threats.

15 hours ago

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.

fromTechSpot

11 hours ago

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Forest Blizzard hackers exploit insecure routers to compromise devices and intercept traffic, targeting Microsoft 365 domains for sensitive data.

fromZDNET

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.

fromSecuritymagazine

Intellectual property law

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

Networks that brought us here won't carry us into AI future

Network infrastructure must evolve to support the demands of agentic AI, making a refresh a strategic necessity for organizations.

Comparison Shopping Is Not a (Computer) Crime

AI tools can help consumers find better prices, but Amazon is attempting to block them using legal claims.

Toronto startup

TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains

TRON Network integrates with Hyperlane, enhancing cross-chain interoperability for developers to build applications across multiple blockchains.

Social media marketing

fromHer Campus

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.

fromApp Developer Magazine

21 hours ago

AI is becoming more widespread in collaboration tools

AI is becoming integral to enterprise collaboration, enhancing workflows and communication across various organizational levels.

fromDigiday

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.

European startups

fromTNW | Finance

22 hours ago

BILL lets enterprise suppliers collect from any SMB, even ones not on its platform

BILL's Supplier Payments Plus now allows enterprise suppliers to accept payments from any SMB customer, streamlining payment processes and reducing collection times.

UX design

fromEntrepreneur

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.

Digital life

fromEarth911

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.

Stateful Continuation for AI Agents: Why Transport Layers Now Matter

Transport layer efficiency is crucial for agent workflows, as multi-turn interactions significantly increase overhead compared to single-turn LLM use.

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"

Psychology

Parenting

fromComputerWeekly.com

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.

Relationships

fromSlate Magazine

I Stumbled Across My Boyfriend's ChatGPT. It Ended Our Relationship.

A partner's private doubts about a relationship can be devastating to discover, especially when shared with an AI.

Non-profit organizations

fromNextgov.com

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.

#ai

fromMedium

Data science

Data models: the shared language your AI and team are both missing

fromForbes

E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

fromThe Atlantic

Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem

Anthropic has developed a powerful AI tool, Claude Mythos Preview, capable of exploiting major cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

DevOps

Rebrand automation as 'zero-token architecture' to master AI

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

AI changes the direction of intelligence rather than making it faster, leading to a loss of personal engagement in knowledge creation.

In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck | Fortune

AI tools can generate code rapidly, but they also introduce vulnerabilities and require rigorous verification to ensure security and compliance.

Data science

fromMedium

Data models: the shared language your AI and team are both missing

Understanding the attention mechanism in AI is crucial for effective use of AI tools.

E-Commerce

fromForbes

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.

fromThe Atlantic

Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem

Anthropic has developed a powerful AI tool, Claude Mythos Preview, capable of exploiting major cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Rebrand automation as 'zero-token architecture' to master AI

IT professionals can enhance productivity by rebranding existing automations as 'zero-token architecture' to manage AI costs effectively.

AI Didn't Extend Intelligence, It Changed Its Direction

AI changes the direction of intelligence rather than making it faster, leading to a loss of personal engagement in knowledge creation.

Online Community Development

In the age of vibe coding, trust is the real bottleneck | Fortune

AI tools can generate code rapidly, but they also introduce vulnerabilities and require rigorous verification to ensure security and compliance.

more#ai

fromTechCrunch

4 days ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.

Deliverability

4 days ago

Dmail Network to Cease Operations Following Five Years of Service

Dmail Network will permanently shut down its services on May 15, 2026, due to unsustainable infrastructure costs and a failed economic model.

EU data protection

fromAdExchanger

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.

Architecting Portable Systems on Open Standards for Digital Sovereignty

Digital sovereignty involves having a valid 'Plan B' for critical systems to avoid reliance on single vendors.

20 hours ago

The digital sovereignty dilemma is a false choice - here's how enterprises can have both | Fortune

Organizations must ensure digital sovereignty by balancing local control with global technology access to remain resilient and competitive.

Architecting Portable Systems on Open Standards for Digital Sovereignty

Digital sovereignty involves having a valid 'Plan B' for critical systems to avoid reliance on single vendors.

more#digital-sovereignty

#quantum-computing

9 hours ago

Yikes, Encryption's Y2K Moment is Coming Years Early

Google has moved its quantum preparedness deadline for cryptography to 2029 due to advancements in technology.

Information security

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Google's whitepaper on quantum threats urges immediate post-quantum preparations, shifting the migration deadline to 2029 and highlighting vulnerabilities in blockchain security.

9 hours ago

Yikes, Encryption's Y2K Moment is Coming Years Early

Google has moved its quantum preparedness deadline for cryptography to 2029 due to advancements in technology.

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Google's whitepaper on quantum threats urges immediate post-quantum preparations, shifting the migration deadline to 2029 and highlighting vulnerabilities in blockchain security.

more#quantum-computing

Privacy professionals

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

Tech industry

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

The creator economy is a $250 billion industry, but creators face significant operational challenges that hinder their earnings potential.

Design

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

Panel: Taking Architecture Out of the Echo Chamber

Architecture's importance is growing, necessitating a shift in practice to avoid past mistakes and engage with broader conversations.

Social media marketing

23 hours ago

How do press releases make some crypto projects look more established early on?

Visibility and documentation significantly influence the perception of a project, often more than its longevity.

Toronto startup

fromAol

Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia aims to develop its Max messaging app by modeling it after Tencent's WeChat and Douyin to enhance its functionality and user base.

fromForbes

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.

Multi-agent AI is the new microservices

Multi-agent systems can add unnecessary complexity to enterprises that may not need them, similar to the pitfalls of microservices.

Multi-agent is the new microservices

Multi-agent systems can add unnecessary complexity to enterprises before a real need arises for distribution.

Multi-agent AI is the new microservices

Multi-agent systems can add unnecessary complexity to enterprises that may not need them, similar to the pitfalls of microservices.

Multi-agent is the new microservices

Multi-agent systems can add unnecessary complexity to enterprises before a real need arises for distribution.

more#multi-agent-systems

Mobile UX

fromThe Verge

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

Interoperable video calls between iPhone and Android users may become possible with the RCS Universal Profile 4.0 standard.

4 days ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

Relationships

fromSilicon Canals

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

Digital life

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

Privacy professionals

fromSilicon Canals

Online Community Development

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.

fromFast Company

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

fromThedrum

Online marketing

Securing the Future of the Internet: How Collaborative Marketing can Help

Ad blocking technology is growing, prompting a need for marketers to evolve their strategies to engage consumers meaningfully.

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

Relationships

fromBustle

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.

Privacy technologies

fromNextgov.com

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.

fromTechzine Global

23 hours ago

New technology to secure undersea cables

Governments and tech companies are enhancing undersea cable security through drones, sensors, and monitoring technologies to prevent sabotage.

fromEngadget

It's no longer free to use Claude through third-party tools like OpenClaw

Anthropic will charge third-party apps for using Claude AI, requiring a usage bundle or API key starting April 4.

Moonpay Launches Open Wallet Standard to Unify AI Agent Payments

The Open Wallet Standard (OWS) is designed to solve fragmentation in the agent economy by allowing artificial intelligence (AI) agents to hold value and sign transactions without exposing private keys. This initiative is backed by over 15 major organizations, including the Ethereum Foundation and Paypal, and is available on platforms like Github and npm.

European startups

OpenInfra General Manager on sovereignty and kill switches

Carrez calls this 'the survival problem,' and it forms part of his definition of sovereignty - digital, data, AI, and so on. He says, 'A lot of people are just talking about digital sovereignty as like a catchphrase for a bunch of things.'

DevOps

fromSouth China Morning Post

Rewriting Commerce For The Agentic Age

The shift in commerce focuses on AI agents as intermediaries between merchants and consumers, changing how payments are processed.

Privacy professionals

fromTelecompetitor

FCC moves to manage security of new routers

The FCC has added foreign-made consumer-grade routers to its Covered List due to national security risks.

#identity-management

Information security

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk from disconnected applications and AI agents is increasing for enterprises.

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk from disconnected applications and AI agents is increasing for enterprises.

more#identity-management

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

more#cryptocurrency

E-Commerce

3 weeks ago

Universal Commerce Protocol Get New Additions Including Cart & Catalog

Google's Universal Commerce Protocol adds optional cart, catalog, and identity linking capabilities to enable agents to complete purchases directly across the web without traditional storefronts.

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

Circle's Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to secure institutional assets against quantum threats.

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

10 Things the Internet Made Better & 10 It Made So Much Worse - TheSavvyGamer

The internet fundamentally transformed modern life by enabling global connectivity and information access, while simultaneously creating significant new problems that warrant honest evaluation.

Tech industry

fromFast Company

3 weeks ago

Is it even possible to decentralize social networking?

Jay Graber stepped down as Bluesky CEO to become chief innovation officer, with venture capitalist Toni Schneider taking the interim CEO role to help scale the platform's growth.

fromScalac - Software Development Company - Akka, Kafka, Spark, ZIO

SIGNAL: What matters in distributed systems

Akka launches its Agentic AI platform on MCP amidst growing backlash against the protocol from Perplexity's CTO.

Self-Sovereign AI Agent Platform Coinfello Targets Institutional Adoption With Decentralized Infrastructure

Self-sovereign AI agents enable individuals to control their data and decisions without centralized platforms.

Closing the Gap: XDC Network's Sean White on Why SMEs Deserve Better Payment Infrastructure

XDC Network aims to modernize payment systems for Australia's 2.5 million medium-sized businesses through the AUDDapt grant program.

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.

Closing the Gap: XDC Network's Sean White on Why SMEs Deserve Better Payment Infrastructure

XDC Network aims to modernize payment systems for Australia's 2.5 million medium-sized businesses through the AUDDapt grant program.

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.

more#blockchain

fromSilicon Canals

When militaries share data centers with banks: how Gulf strikes exposed a structural flaw in global cloud infrastructure - Silicon Canals

When civilian banks, logistics platforms, and payment processors share physical data center infrastructure with military AI systems, those facilities become legitimate military targets under international humanitarian law - and the civilian services housed inside lose their legal protection.

Information security

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.

fromThe Cipher Brief

New Presidential Executive Order Targets Transnational Cybercrime

Transnational cybercrime is escalating, with significant financial losses and a need for enhanced national security measures.

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

fromWIRED

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

Circle Deploys USDC and CCTP on Pharos Network to Advance RealFi Goals

The integration of USDC at the protocol level introduces a transparent, fully reserved, dollar-denominated stablecoin into the Pharos ecosystem, enhancing its financial capabilities.

Cryptocurrency

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Digital Rules Tighten

Streaming and social media face intensified regulatory pressure on age verification and content oversight, while advertising and retail sectors achieve record revenues.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Platformisation or platform theatre? Navigating cyber consolidation | Computer Weekly

Consolidation in enterprise security is necessary but can introduce risks like single points of failure and integration issues.

fromThe Drum

The next generation of social networking

Whilst many of the tools of social media - blogs, ugc, forums - are now increasingly brought into new web design and development, there are companies, from British Airways to Lego who view social media as the starting point - not the added feature. Others, such as ruumz.com, are already operating the 'next generation' of social networks with a new blend of online and offline activity.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Open cyber standards key to cross-platform integration | Computer Weekly

Open standards enable interoperability across platforms and vendors, providing the balance between operational efficiency and functional flexibility while preventing vendor lock-in.

Privacy technologies

fromTechCrunch

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts | TechCrunch

WhatsApp added Strict Account Settings to lock profiles, block unknown media and calls, enable two-step verification, and limit group additions to reduce cyberattack risk.

fromBusiness Matters

4 weeks ago

Designing a Multi-Chain Payment Strategy: Why Network Choice Matters

Businesses now adopt multi-chain payment strategies supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and altcoins to optimize costs, improve speeds, and serve diverse user preferences across fragmented crypto ecosystems.

#agentic-commerce

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

more#agentic-commerce

fromReason.com

How to build your own internet in 2026

The internet you experience daily-endless scrolling, algorithmic feeds serving content you didn't ask for, AI-generated slop clogging search results-isn't the only internet available. It's just the one that's easiest to stumble into. You're not stuck with the internet that has evolved alongside the rise of hegemonic platforms. We're 20-plus years into the social internet, and the winners of the last round of audience capture have made clear they're shifting to optimize for social broadcasting instead of networking, to maximize market share and market cap.

Digital life

Matrix messaging gaining ground in government IT

FOSDEM 2026 Amid growing interest in digital sovereignty and getting data out of the corporate cloud and into organizations' ownership, the Matrix open communication protocol is thriving. The project was co-founded by Matthew Hodgson and Amandine le Pape, and The Reg FOSS desk met both at this year's FOSDEM for a chat about what's happening with Matrix. The Register has covered Matrix and its commercial Element side quite a few times over the years,

Software development

Digital life

fromOverreacted

A Social Filesystem - overreacted

Files should remain under user control while standardized file formats act as APIs enabling apps to read, write, and interoperate with those files.

What If API Tokens Became a Universal Monetary Standard?

A universal token standard for AI computational work would create a common unit of account, making the economy of intelligence legible and enabling integrated multi-model systems.

fromTechzine Global