TONBeginnerThe Open Network Foundation has brought aboard Nikola Plecas, a seasoned payments specialist fresh from Visa, to steer its global payments strategy as TON moves to support over a billion Telegram users. In a blog post published on May 28, the foundation stated that Plecas would be its new vice…
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SuiBeginnerCetus, the Sui-based decentralized exchange, fell victim to a major hack that saw more than $220 million in assets stolen on May 22. Thankfully, thanks to a rapid response by Sui validators, about $162 million of those funds have already been frozen. On May 27, Sui’s official X account shared that…
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HederaBeginnerHedera Hashgraph has launched the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and uncovering emerging talents across the African continent. With a substantial prize pool of $1 million, the hackathon is set to attract over 10,000 participants from more…
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GeneralBeginnerDubai has introduced the first licensed tokenized real estate project in the MENA region, marking a significant advancement in property investment. This initiative, launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), aims to revolutionize the real estate sector by integrating blockchain technology to…
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EthereumBeginnerA recent incident has highlighted the growing sophistication of phishing attacks in the cryptocurrency space. An investor lost a total of $2.6 million in stablecoins after falling victim to two separate zero-value transfer phishing scams within a mere three-hour window. This method, which exploits…
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GeneralBeginnerSeveral artificial intelligence models actively resisted being shut down during a set of controlled tests, despite being directly told to allow it, according to Palisade Research. In a post on X dated May 24, Palisade said three AI models ignored shutdown instructions and managed to block the…
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GeneralBeginnerNvidia is preparing to roll out a new, more affordable AI chip specifically designed for the Chinese market, as ongoing U.S. export restrictions continue to block the company’s high-end models from reaching the region. According to a May 26 report by Reuters, citing sources close to the matter,…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Cetus decentralized exchange suffered a $223 million loss due to a vulnerability in its automated market maker (AMM) protocol. Blockchain security firm Dedaub’s post-mortem report revealed that the exploit stemmed from a flaw in the most significant bits (MSB) check within the AMM’s code. This…
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GeneralBeginnerA cybersecurity firm, Moonlock, has issued a warning about a new wave of cyberattacks targeting macOS users who manage their cryptocurrency with Ledger Live. Hackers are deploying fake versions of the Ledger Live app, using malware designed to steal users’ seed phrases and drain their wallets. The…
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GeneralBeginnerAnthropic’s recent launch of its most advanced AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, has been overshadowed by concerns over their behavior in testing environments. While the company touts these models as significant advancements in AI capabilities, including superior coding proficiency and…
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SuiBeginnerDeLorean, the legendary automaker synonymous with the ‘Back to the Future’ franchise, is steering into the digital age by integrating blockchain technology into its vehicle reservation system. In collaboration with Otherlife, a Web3 creative agency acquired by MoonPay, DeLorean has launched an…
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SuiBeginnerCetus, a decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) built on the Sui blockchain, announced that it has managed to freeze $162 million out of the over $220 million stolen during a hack on May 22. The Cetus team is collaborating with the Sui Foundation and other ecosystem partners to attempt and retrieve…
#hackers#security#smart-contracts