Sweden’s central bank revives e-krona debate as stablecoins and digital euro loom
The Riksbank sees an ekrona as critical to securing national payments and monetary control. Source:CoinDesk
Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks
ChainSecurity said it identified 13 realworld examples of smart contracts potentially affected by Glamsterdam’s gas changes and is coordinating responsible…
Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test after security devs flag risk to existing contracts
Developers canceled Monday's Hoodi activation after researchers showed how new gas rules could let smart contracts permanently record failed operations.…
Bitcoin Core changes security policy as AI makes bugs easier to find
Bitcoin Core says keeping certain vulnerabilities secret no longer offers much protection in the wake of AIassisted bug hunting. Source:Cointelegraph
Oil prices approach Iran-war highs as soaring tanker rates trigger a second energy squeeze
Wall Street may be starting to price in the scenario everyone fears: a fullscale regional conflict that could further choke off global energy supplies and…
Thailand SEC says several companies eye crypto ETFs, none has applied
Thailand’s SEC says several asset managers have sought consultations on spot crypto ETFs, but it cannot confirm whether the first funds will launch in 2026.…
China seeks to seize 61,800 BTC tied to $5.7 billion fraud scheme
Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate more than 61,800 Bitcoin tied to a $5.7 billion fraud scheme, days after a U.K. court ruled Chinese law governs…
Solana’s biggest network change since 2020 is live. Here’s how users benefit
The new voting system targets settlement in about 150 milliseconds, potentially shortening waits for payments and deposits. Users can keep their existing…
PHP Foundation admits ‘structural failure’ delayed critical security fix
Government websites and online services were disrupted after concerns about a PHP bug that could allow attackers to take control of vulnerable servers.…
7 healthcare stocks that stand out as investors pay up for the sector
Investors have pushed the healthcare sector to a record high, and some favored stocks have high projected revenue growth rates through 2028. Source:MarketWatch
SpaceX’s massive AI targets will test the limits of reality
As Elon Musk aims to increase SpaceX’s computing capacity exponentially, he’ll face challenges related to funding, power supply and simply securing sufficient…
The Social Security Administration wants more babies signed up for ‘Trump accounts.’ But there’s still a catch.
Social Security is looking to reverse an initially slow uptake on Trump accounts Source:MarketWatch