New Proposal Would Let Bitcoin Send Money Privately Like Zcash, Without a Network Upgrade
A plan to clothe Bitcoin in Zcash's veil of secrecy, without rending its ancient covenant; critics say the phantom multitude cannot yet shield.
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Medicare’s Fraud War Room Catches Payments Before They Leave Accounts
Medicare's Fraud War Room suspends payments before fraudsters get them, saving billions in improper claims.
Bitget’s $352 Million Hack Happened Via Spoofed Transfers, Not Stolen Private Keys
Bitget's $352 million hack came via forged transactions, not stolen private keys, per CEO Gracy Chen. Here's how the breach worked.
US Officials Push to Make Stablecoins a Tool of Dollar Power Abroad
Bloomberg reports the Trump administration is weighing joint ventures to push dollar-pegged stablecoins abroad.
Block Adds Bitcoin Lightning Support to x402 Payment Standard for AI Agents
Block adds Bitcoin Lightning to x402, the AI agent payment standard, joining Google, Microsoft and others backing the foundation.
SK Hynix Wants Intel’s Ohio Chip Plant. Micron Needs to Watch Its Back
SK Hynix eyes Intel's Ohio factory, raising pressure on Micron's U.S. memory crown. A tale of AI scarcity and the price of silicon sovereignty.
CFTC Tells Banks They Can Hold Customer Money as Digital Tokens
The CFTC allows banks to hold customers' money as digital tokens and keep records on blockchain ledgers.
California Certified a Billionaire Wealth Tax. The Ground Can’t Run Away
California's billionaire wealth tax chases wealth that can flee. A land value tax, fixed to the ground, would raise the same money without chasing anyone.
Bullish, Alpaca and Apex Fintech Join Forces to Drive Direct Stock Tokenization Through Issuers
Bullish, Equiniti, Alpaca, Apex Fintech and DriveWealth form a coalition pushing issuer-backed tokenized stocks.
Fed Moves on GENIUS Act Proposals, Opening Two Rules for 60-Day Public Comment
The Federal Reserve moves on proposals to implement the GENIUS Act for stablecoins, opening public comment on capital, reserves, and rewards.
Bitcoin Holds Steady While ONDO Rallies as US Bond Yields Reach Unseen Levels
Bitcoin holds near $84,000 as US Treasury yields hit 19-year highs, while ONDO's token rallies back to $0.50.
Internet Weighs In on Whether Job-Hopping for a Raise Beats Staying Put
A Reddit debate on whether switching jobs is the fastest way to get a raise, backed by tales of 65% and 50% jumps in pay.