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Bitcoin developer warns of quantum threat from intelligence agencies
The first cryptocurrency is unprepared for a future where government agencies with ultra-fast quantum computers could break its cryptography. This opinion was shared by developer Hunter Bist at the ETHDe conference.

Sam Altman Accuses Major Companies of Using AI as a Pretext for Layoffs
Some companies are using artificial intelligence as a pretext for layoffs that would have happened anyway. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made this statement in an interview with CNBC.
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Consciousness is an atavism
What Peter Watts' novel "False Blindness" teaches us
In the novel "False Blindness," Canadian biologist and writer Peter Watts proposed a radical hypothesis: the mind can be effective without consciousness. Nearly 20 years after the book's publication, this thesis accurately describes generative AI.

Mining difficulty has recovered by 15% as the hash rate drops below $30

As a result of the latest recalculation, the mining difficulty of the leading cryptocurrency increased by 14.73% — to 144.4 T.
Source: CloverPool This is one of the largest changes since 2021. Back then, mining bans were imposed on certain digits.

Google has launched Gemini 3.1 Pro, an advanced AI model that excels in logical reasoning, achieving a record 77.1% in tests. Available to developers, corporate clients, and the general public, it enhances problem-solving capabilities for complex tasks.

Parsec, a blockchain analytics service, is shutting down after five years without providing a reason. The team began the refund process and expressed gratitude to their users. The platform offered customizable dashboards and API access for DeFi and NFT data.

OpenAI and Paradigm introduced EVMbench, a benchmark to evaluate AI agents' ability to identify, fix, and exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The tool integrates various attack scenarios and evaluates AI models in detection, patching, and exploitation, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining contract functionality while ensuring security.

Analysts at Keyrock suggest that US Treasury bill issuance significantly influences Bitcoin's price, more so than the Federal Reserve's balance sheets. A 1% change in global liquidity correlates with a 7.6% price movement, emphasizing T-bills as a leading indicator.

Pump.fun has shifted its rewards model, favoring traders over token creators. Users can now decide on creator fees or offer cashback to traders. This change follows a significant drop in platform earnings and has sparked debate about developer incentives.

Belarus will allow self-employed individuals to receive payments in cryptocurrency, removing previous legal barriers. Regulated crypto banks will facilitate transactions, ensuring compliance with national regulations while innovating the capital market.

Fear makes the eyes grow big
How often do you hear predictions about the end of the world, in which all-powerful artificial intelligence plays the main role? At least once a week, some businessman or celebrity expresses concerns about a terrifying future under its rule.
Of course, a well-known personality plus a gloomy prog

CIO Bitwise: DeFi Will Bring the Crypto Market Out of the "Bear Market"
The decentralized finance sector (DeFi) has the potential to pull the industry out of a prolonged correction, says Bitwise Investment Director Matt Hougan
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Media outlets have learned about Apple's plans to release an AI pendant and headphones with cameras
Apple is accelerating the development of three new wearable devices as part of its transition to AI-based hardware. This is reported by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, citing sources.
According to the magazine's information