Bitcoin proposal seeks to freeze satoshi era coins over quantum risk
A group of developers in the Bitcoin ecosystem has introduced a proposal to phase out legacy cryptographic signatures and eventually freeze coins that fail to migrate to quantum resistant addresses. The plan, known as BIP 361 and led by cypherpunk Jameson Lopp, aims to address long term risks posed by advances in quantum computing. The proposal......
Researchers hijack ai agents via github prompt injection attacks
Security researchers have demonstrated how artificial intelligence agents from Anthropic, Google and Microsoft can be compromised through prompt injection attacks hidden in GitHub workflows. The technique allowed attackers to extract API keys, GitHub tokens and other sensitive data without direct system access, raising concerns about the security......
Mars bathtub ring discovery points to long lasting ancient ocean
A study published in Nature presents strong new evidence that a vast ocean once covered a significant portion of Mars. Researchers identified a large, flat geological formation resembling continental shelves on Earth, suggesting that liquid water remained stable on the planet for millions of years. The research was led by Abdallah Zaki from......
Largest gravity test confirms Newton and Einstein across cosmic scales
The behavior of gravity remains consistent with predictions made by Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein even across vast cosmic distances, according to a study published in Physical Review Letters. The findings come from the largest test of gravitational strength ever conducted and reinforce the prevailing model of the universe based on dark......
Ai models can pass hidden traits through unrelated data study finds
A study published in Nature reports that large language models can transmit behavioral traits to other models through datasets that appear unrelated to those traits. Researchers describe this mechanism as “subliminal learning,” a process that challenges current safety practices in artificial intelligence, which rely heavily on......
Nikkei hits record high as US Iran talks lift markets
Asian stock markets rose sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed expectations of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. The surge pushed Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 beyond its previous closing record during intraday trading, reflecting growing confidence across regional markets. The Nikkei climbed as much......
Apple expands ads in maps as unified business platform rolls out
Apple is advancing its push into local advertising while expanding enterprise tools. Recent developments show that ads in Apple Maps are nearing a public launch, while a new unified platform, Apple Business, is now available globally. The moves signal a broader strategy to strengthen Apple’s position in services and digital advertising. The......
Fossid unveils real time compliance tool for ai generated code
FossID, a software compliance company based in Stockholm, introduced Agentic SCA, a new software composition analysis layer designed for AI assisted coding environments. The system embeds compliance checks directly into development workflows. It scans code as it is written rather than after compilation, aiming to detect risks earlier in the......
RAVE token surge triggers $30 million liquidations amid manipulation claims
The RAVE token posted one of the most extreme price moves in the crypto market this month. Its value jumped from about $0.25 to nearly $20 in less than two weeks. The gain exceeded 6,000 percent. This surge triggered a wave of forced liquidations across derivatives markets. Data shows that around $30.6 million in positions were wiped out......
VW warns China car market may shrink for first time since 2018
Volkswagen is bracing for a potential downturn in the world’s largest auto market, with its China chief warning that passenger car sales could decline for the first time since 2018. Ralf Brandstätter said even flat sales would represent the best-case scenario for 2026, following about 24 million vehicles sold last year in China. The......
Steve Aoki exits crypto holdings as Bored Ape NFTs lose 88% value
Steve Aoki is quietly reducing his exposure to cryptocurrencies and NFTs after steep losses in digital assets he once promoted. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows Aoki sold around 30,000 dollars worth of Shiba Inu and Ethereum earlier this week, transferring the proceeds to Gemini. Two weeks earlier, the same wallet sold about 14,700......
Anthropic shifts to usage pricing for enterprise AI customers
Anthropic has overhauled its enterprise pricing model for Claude, replacing fixed per-seat subscriptions with lower access fees tied to mandatory usage commitments. The change reflects growing pressure on computing capacity and is expected to raise total costs for many corporate customers, according to Time. Under the new structure, previous......
European farmers cut crops as Iran war disrupts fertilizer supply
Farmers across Europe are scaling back production as the war in Iran disrupts global energy and fertilizer supply chains, driving up costs during a critical planting season. Producers in Finland, Bulgaria, and across Ireland report mounting financial strain, with protests over fuel prices spreading as input costs surge. In Finland, a survey......
Tesla completes AI5 chip design with mass production targeted for 2027
Tesla has finalized the design of its next-generation AI5 chip, marking a key milestone as the company prepares for large-scale production expected in 2027. Elon Musk confirmed the “tapeout” of the chip, meaning the design has been sent to manufacturing partners for fabrication. He described the AI5 as a major step forward and......
Renewables offset Hormuz crisis as fossil power output falls
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by the war involving the United States, Iran, and Israel, was expected to drive a surge in coal use. Instead, new data shows global fossil fuel electricity generation declined in March as renewable energy absorbed the shock. Analysis from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air indicates......