Chrome Scraps Privacy for On-Device AI
Google Chrome 148 update removes privacy phrase, sparking debate over data handling. Users report unprompted AI model downloads. Google clarifies on-device processing policy. #Update #Tech
Crypto News
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US Forces Thwart Iranian Strait Attacks
US forces intercepted Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting ship transit predictions. Monitor US military actions and Iranian responses. #Update #Legal
FBI Ties $250M Crypto Heists to Burglaries
Marlon Ferro sentenced to 78 months for $250M crypto theft targeting U.S. holders; FBI and IRS-CI involved in asset recovery. #Breaking #Legal
AI Supercharges Cyberattacks on Finance
The IMF warns AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview lower cyberattack barriers, posing macro-financial threats to global systems. Urges stronger cybersecurity standards and AI defenses. #Update #Finance
Kalshi Valuation Surges to $22B with $1B Boost
Kalshi raises $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation, dominating 90% of U.S. prediction market activity with 2 million users monthly. #Update #Finance
DOJ Probes $2.6B Oil Trades Pre-Trump
Federal investigators are probing $2.6B oil futures trades linked to Iran-related updates, examining potential insider trading. DOJ and CFTC involved. #Breaking #Legal
Nigeria Faces Critical Religious Persecution Crisis
Joe Lonsdale highlights religious persecution in Nigeria, Iran’s destabilizing influence on Lebanon, and the US’s nuclear energy resurgence. #Update #GlobalPolitics
Crypto Exploit Hits TrustedVolumes for $6.7M
@TrustedVolumes confirmed a $6.7M exploit affecting its infrastructure, with funds split across three Ethereum wallets. @1inch clarified it was not involved, stating no impact on its systems or user funds. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
VLC Enhances Versatility with VHS Recording
Jean-Baptiste Kempf discusses VLC’s adaptability, including VHS recording and niche audio format support, highlighting the global recognition of the VLC logo on the Lex Fridman Podcast. #Update #Tech
Hut 8 Surges 30% on $9.8B AI Lease
Hut 8 signs $9.8B lease for AI data center at Beacon Point, boosting IT capacity to 352 MW; reflects shift from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. #AI #Infrastructure
Judge Unseals Epstein Suicide Note
A federal judge unsealed Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note, impacting prediction markets with a significant increase in YES pricing for the May 8 resolution. #Update #Legal
Quantum Attacks Threaten Ownership Proof Systems
@NearOne warns that blockchains may require new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys, potentially exposing private assets. #Update #Crypto $NEAR
Polymarket Odds Surge 20% Alien Life 2026
Polymarket odds for U.S. alien disclosure in 2026 hit 20% amid FBI’s planned UAP file release and intel meetings with pastors. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Withdrawals Launch in 100 Countries
@Kraken partners with @MoneyGram to enable crypto-to-fiat withdrawals for millions in over 100 countries, addressing reliable off-ramps into local currency #Update #Crypto