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Netanyahu Seeks Blockchain Contingency Plan for Potential Banking Sanctions
Days before Israel’s election, Netanyahu said he had requested a blockchain plan to prepare for possible sanctions on Israeli banks, according to Decrypt.
Blumenthal Seeks Tether Records on Payments to Bo Hines’ Firm
Sen. Richard Blumenthal has requested records from Tether concerning payments to Nxum, a company co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines.
SpaceX Filing Puts Musk’s Approval at Center of Any Tesla Merger
SpaceX’s latest 10-Q says a combination with Tesla would require its controlling shareholder’s approval, despite Musk saying he is staying out of the matter.
SEC Exam Division Flags Advanced AI and Tokenization Risks
The SEC’s Division of Examinations has identified advanced AI and tokenization as areas of focus for potential systemic market risks.
Claude-Assisted Coding Goes Wrong on a Rooted LG TV
A Decrypt account describes an attempt to modify a rooted LG smart TV with Claude that ended with the set no longer working.
Bitcoin Core Revises Bug Disclosure Policy as AI Speeds Discovery
Bitcoin Core developers will fast-track fixes and releases for easily discoverable flaws, reflecting the risk that AI can help attackers identify them quickly.
New York Seeks $1.37 Billion From NovaTech Founders in Crypto Scam Case
New York’s attorney general is seeking about $1.37 billion from NovaTech’s founders and has reached settlements totaling nearly $6 million with four promoters.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $636 Million, Turning October Negative
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $635.6 million in withdrawals on Thursday, leaving October's net flows roughly $176 million below zero.
a16z Removes ‘Crypto’ From Fund Name, Signals Broader Focus
The fund’s name change reflects its future investment focus, but a16z will keep investing in crypto, according to Decrypt.
Interpol Cybercrime Sweep Recovers $105M, Shuts Illegal Crypto Mines
Operation Serengeti III resulted in 1,462 arrests across 21 countries and the seizure of more than 2,000 crypto mining devices in Angola, Decrypt reported.
Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Fork on Hoodi After Gas Security Findings
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam fork on the Hoodi testnet has been postponed after ChainSecurity flagged risks in proposed gas changes, according to Decrypt.
Heatbit Introduces $899 Bitcoin-Mining Water Heater Element
Heatbit says its $899 Bitwater element uses 20 mining chips to mine Bitcoin while heating water in a tank.
Bitcoin’s Quiet Market Draws Cautious Optimism From Analysts
Analysts cited by Decrypt suggest the recent lull in crypto trading could be a positive sign, though a broader market rally remains uncertain.
PHP Issues Security Fix as Attackers Make Millions of Attempts
PHP has released a security fix amid millions of attack attempts, while governments report no confirmed intrusions so far.
Messi’s ChatGPT Chess Ad Features Board Setup and Opening Errors
A ChatGPT ad featuring Lionel Messi shows swapped kings and queens, followed by opening advice that loses within four moves on the incorrectly arranged board.
a16z Renames Crypto Fund to Frontier, Expands Tech Focus
Andreessen Horowitz is rebranding its crypto fund as a16z Frontier and broadening its focus to include AI, autonomous machines and biology, Decrypt reports.
Meta Plans Non-Voting Shares to Fund AI Expansion
Meta plans to issue free non-voting shares in January, creating a route to raise equity for AI spending while preserving Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control.
Coinbase Ireland Fined €3.25M Over Fund Safeguarding Failures
Ireland’s central bank fined Coinbase Ireland €3.25 million over excessive reliance on its U.S. parent and a shortfall in its safeguarding account.
Tesla Profit Falls 43% as Spending Rises on Robots and Driverless Cars
Tesla reported quarterly profit of $787 million as spending increased on robotics and autonomous vehicles, according to Decrypt.
Oil Tops $111 as AI Stock Losses Weigh on Global Markets
Brent crude reached a five-month high as declines in Nvidia, Meta and chip stocks weighed on the S&P 500 and Asian equity markets.
JPMorgan Forecast Puts Bitcoin Ahead of Other Assets Over 10–15 Years
JPMorgan projects Bitcoin will outperform all other asset classes over the next 10–15 years, according to Decrypt.
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
The OCC has finalized stablecoin issuer standards ahead of a January deadline, though the opening date for applications remains unclear.
PlayStation Founder Pushes Back on Disc Ownership Backlash
Ken Kutaragi dismissed criticism of Sony’s decision to stop producing physical game discs, framing the reaction as a matter of mindset.
UK Banks Face 10,000 Complaints Over Blocked Crypto Transfers
A Stand With Crypto report cited by Decrypt recorded 10,000 complaints about UK banks blocking crypto transfers over a 90-day period.