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Validators embrace XRP Ledger's recent upgrade. But not everyone’s on board yet
The XRP Ledger’s recent server software upgrade, v3.2.0, designed to make the network cheaper to run, more stable, and more attractive for institutional use, is gaining adoption. However, it has yet to overtake the prev…
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
Weight-loss medications have surged in popularity over the last few years, with more than two million people in the UK now using them.
Crypto and stocks tumble after Trump declares ceasefire 'over' following Iran strikes
Crypto markets fell Wednesday after fresh airstrikes in Iran spurred a risk-off mood among investors. The CoinDesk 20 Index dropped 2.9% since midnight UTC, with all but one token declining.
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
A major outage at Australia's largest telecommunications company has led to cancelled train services, left thousands of customers without mobile coverage, and sparked an investigation into emergency calls that were not …
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expands across the country's ports.
Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets
Local councils and Airbnb have begun sharing data to identify the illegal subletting of social homes on the short-term rental platform.
Live markets: Bitcoin drops to $62,000 as oil and bond yields surge on collapse of Iran ceasefire
Down more than 1% at its lowest levels this morning, the Nasdaq managed to close with a 0.2% gain, led by a 3.65% advance for Nvidia.
Bitcoin under pressure as Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
BTC, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, slipped to $62,657 in Asian trading hours, down nearly 1% since midnight UTC, according to CoinDesk data. Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), and solana (SOL) fell between 1…
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
Around 200 John Lewis staff could lose their jobs as the retailer looks to close its in-store money exchange services and dedicated gift wrapping areas.
BIG3 NFT Buyers Sue Ice Cube's Basketball League Over Alleged Unfulfilled Promises
NFT buyers expecting to have some ownership stake in professional 3-on-3 basketball teams from rapper and actor Ice Cube’s BIG3 league have filed a class action lawsuit against the league in the Superior Court of Califo…
SEC's Long-Promised Crypto Safe Harbor to Be Introduced as Soon as This Month
The SEC said Tuesday it plans to introduce its long-awaited crypto rulemaking as soon as this month, bringing the agency a step closer to establishing a regulatory safe harbor for certain crypto-related activities in th…
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
Victims of a 2023 data hack at genetics testing company 23andMe are set to receive a multi-million payout from the firm.
Anthropic Removes Hidden Claude Code Tracker After Researchers Raise Privacy Concerns
Anthropic has removed a hidden tracking system from Claude Code after a security researcher discovered the AI coding assistant was using undisclosed markers to identify some users’ location, proxy use, and possible link…
BlackRock-backed Securitize slides 40% after SPAC debut despite tokenization boom
Securitize (SECZ), the BlackRock-backed tokenization specialist that went public last week, is off to a rough start despite arriving as one of the few pure-play bets on one of Wall Street's hottest crypto trends.
Tether Invests $20 Million in Mercado Bitcoin to Fuel Expansion Across Latin America
Prominent stablecoin issuer Tether said Tuesday it will invest $20 million in a strategic financing round for Mercado Bitcoin, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, as the two companies push to expand blockchain-based fi…
Crypto exchange Kraken is trying to become a bank in Europe
Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange planning to go public in the U.S., is pursuing a full banking license in Europe, with a focus on Lithuania as the jurisdiction to secure it, according to a person familiar with the pl…
China May Be Following US Lead With Quiet Crackdown on AI Exports
The U.S. used its AI kill switch in June. China appears to be building one for July.
AI Is Changing the Workplace and Universities Aren’t Keeping Up, Study Warns
As artificial intelligence changes how companies operate, universities need to rethink how to prepare students for an AI-powered workplace, according to a new study.
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
A million more homeowners face higher mortgage bills than the Bank of England had previously expected due to the impact of the Iran war.
Wintermute Cautions 'Relief Rally' Likely as Bitcoin Touches Highest Price in Weeks
Bitcoin has jumped nearly 10% in the last week of trading, recently changing hands at $64,023 after touching a two-week high above $64,500 on Monday.
Coinbase Wins UK License to Offer Stocks and Derivatives Alongside Crypto
Crypto exchange Coinbase has won regulatory approval to offer stocks and derivatives to UK customers, the biggest expansion of its product line-up in one of its largest international markets and its latest move toward w…
Radar Chat Wants to Make Sending Bitcoin as Easy as Firing Off a Text
A new app from the team behind Cake Wallet brings Bitcoin payments directly into private messaging.
Chainwire Parent MediaFuse Launches Tech Newswire Optimized for AI Search
MediaFuse, the company behind crypto press-release wire Chainwire, is expanding into mainstream tech with a newswire optimized for AI chatbots as well as human readers.