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Developer Announces Bitcoin Hard Fork and Distribution of Satoshi’s CoinsBitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announced a hard fork named eCash, set for August 2026.

Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc has announced the launch of a hard fork of the original cryptocurrency network, named eCash. The deployment of the alternative blockchain is scheduled for August 2026.

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Bitwarden CLI hack, arrest of illicit debt collectors in Kyiv, and other cybersecurity newsThe week's key cybersecurity stories: AI-fuelled DPRK heists, Bitwarden CLI breach, spyware spread.

We have compiled the week's most important cybersecurity news.

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ECB Selects Payment Standards for Digital EuroECB advances digital euro with new payment standard agreements.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken another step towards launching the digital euro by signing agreements with three European payment standardisation organisations.

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US Military Officer Charged with Insider Betting of $400,000 via PolymarketUS military officer charged with insider betting via Polymarket.

The US Department of Justice has charged active-duty service member Gannon Kane Van Dyke, suspected of using classified information for betting on the prediction platform Polymarket.

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The zero-day market: discover, sell and keep quietInside zero-day trade: brokers, prices, sanctions and leaked tools hitting phones and crypto.

How states buy zero-day exploits, then impose sanctions and fight hackers.

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The end of the intellect monopoly: how algorithms are displacing the cognitive eliteGenerative AI threatens high-skilled jobs, reshaping regions and reviving digital Taylorism.

Generative AI is doing to white-collar workers what the assembly line did to factory hands a century ago.

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No safe harbours left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and KelpAave and Kelp show how little safety remains in DeFi.

What is happening to a protocol once seen as a safe harbour in decentralised finance.

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How the “Ethereum Killers” Got KilledFrom grand ambitions to meme-coin casinos

What Ethereum’s main challengers promised—and what they delivered over ten years.

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Researcher Earns 1 BTC for Cracking ECC Key with Quantum ComputerResearcher cracks 15-bit ECC key with quantum computer, earning 1 BTC.

Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli calculated a 15-bit cryptographic key on ECC using a publicly accessible quantum computer.

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Succinct Launches App to Combat AI-Generated FakesSuccinct Labs launches ZCAM, an iPhone app for verifying photo and video authenticity.

Backed by Paradigm, the startup Succinct Labs has introduced ZCAM, an iPhone application for cryptographic verification of the authenticity of photos and videos.

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DeepSeek Unveils a Rival to Claude, ChatGPT, and GeminiDeepSeek unveils its new language models, surpassing Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.4.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a preview of its new line of language models. The flagship V4-Pro has surpassed Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.4.

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Microsoft Initiates First Voluntary Retirement Program in 51 YearsMicrosoft offers voluntary retirement with compensation for the first time.

Microsoft will offer some employees the option to voluntarily leave with compensation for the first time in its 51-year history.

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What is tokenised gold, and why are billions flowing into it?

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

An explainer on tokenised gold: how it works, its pros and pitfalls, and why investors are piling in.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Bitcoin’s run to $79,000 driven by $1.1bn in short liquidations, says CryptoQuantCryptoQuant: bitcoin’s $79,000 surge was a short squeeze, not spot-driven.

Bitcoin’s latest run to $79,000 was driven mostly by derivatives rather than spot demand, said CryptoQuant’s Carmelo Aleman.

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CoinShares Observes the Fusion of TradFi and DeFi into Hybrid FinanceIn 2026, traditional finance and distributed ledgers began to form a unified system, CoinShares reports.

In 2026, the infrastructure of traditional finance and distributed ledgers began to form a unified system, according to a CoinShares report.

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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.5, its flagship AI modelOpenAI launches GPT-5.5, a “new class of intelligence” for real work and agents.

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, billed as “a new class of intelligence for real work and powering agents.”

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MegaETH Team Announces Token Launch DateMegaETH sets MEGA token launch for April 30.

L2 project MegaETH has set the date for the launch of the MEGA token. The TGE is scheduled for April 30.

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Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT at US RequestTether announced the freezing of $344 million in USDT linked to illegal activities.

Tether announced the freezing of $344 million in USDT across two wallets linked by US authorities to illegal activities.

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Belarus Outlines Regulations for Crypto BanksBelarus defines rules for crypto banks, listing 26 cryptocurrencies and 11 operations.

The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has adopted a document outlining the list of cryptocurrencies permitted for use by crypto banks and the procedures for transactions involving them.

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DeFi Hacks Cast Doubt on Wall Street’s Crypto AmbitionsDeFi hacks lead to $15B loss, raising concerns for Wall Street's crypto plans.

Following recent DeFi attacks, the sector lost $15 billion. Andrew Moss of Jefferies believes this may dampen Wall Street firms' interest in blockchain technologies.

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Fear and Greed Index Hits Three-Month High Amid Bitcoin SurgeFear and Greed Index hits highest level since January amid Bitcoin surge.

The cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has reached its highest level since January, according to data from Alternative.me.

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Kalshi penalises three US politicians for betting on their own racesKalshi penalises three US politicians for betting on their own races.

Prediction market Kalshi imposed sanctions on three US politicians who bet on the outcomes of their own campaigns.

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OpenAI Launches Cloud-Based AI Agents for Team CollaborationOpenAI introduces 'workspace agents' in ChatGPT for team collaboration.

OpenAI has introduced 'workspace agents' in ChatGPT. Teams can create shared assistants to tackle complex tasks and lengthy processes.

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Phemex Launched Prediction Markets in Partnership with Polymarket

On April 23, crypto exchange Phemex launched prediction markets built on Polymarket infrastructure — one of the largest platforms in the segment. Users can trade outcomes of real-world events spanning macroeconomics, geopolitics, technology, sports, and culture directly from their exchange account, according to a press release.

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Google Enhances AI Chips and Launches Agent PlatformGoogle unveils AI tools and $750M fund for automation.

Google has unveiled a suite of tools designed to aid companies in automating tasks through AI agents.

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