Should wealthier Americans forgo their Social Security benefits as a charitable gesture?
A reader writes: “I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits.” Source：MarketWatch
Coldcard’s 5-year flaw reveals hardware wallet testing gap: Kraken’s security chief
The fiveyear bug escaped detection because auditors verified that the intended random number generator existed, but not that it was being called.…
South Korean stablecoin outflows top $367M in June: Report
Stablecoins have been flowing out of South Korean exchanges for 18 consecutive months as regulators weigh tighter oversight of crossborder crypto activity.…
Why a DeFi platform ditched its consumer app to become the secret backend for tech giants
Revenue fell from $80 million to $20 million in the bear market. OTC lending at $260 million outstanding is the fastestgrowing line, targeting $1 billion by…
Financial stocks are crushing it. These charts show why the ‘breakout’ rally may have just begun.
The breakout to record highs by bank stocks, plus their strong earnings and favorable valuations, suggest more good times ahead for the financial sector.…
Why every tech giant wants to look like a cybersecurity company in the AI era
As AI agents break free, tech giants are racing to turn cybersecurity into a core feature of their businesses. Source：MarketWatch
SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge
CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not the SEC's authority. Source：CoinDesk
They spent tens of thousands of dollars on home remodels — only to regret it
Some homeowners spend big bucks to upgrade their house, only to end up having second thoughts. Source：MarketWatch
Solana Foundation's new CISO warns AI is making crypto scams more convincing
Michael Coates, the foundation’s new CISO, said that AI vulnerabilities and fake identities will drive the next wave of blockchain security concerns.…
Is the government lying to us about inflation?
The concern is understandable, since the consumerprice index affects everything from Social Security’s annual costofliving adjustment to the interest rate…
Binance founder CZ calls for wallet diversification after $70 million Coldcard exploit
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says hardware wallets can still have bugs and suggests spreading funds across multiple wallets after the major Coldcard security…
Tether posts $1.5 billion operating profit in Q2 as reserve buffer falls by half
The world’s largest stablecoin issuer added 14 metric tons of gold and about 1,800 bitcoin to its reserves during the second quarter. Source：CoinDesk