
Glassnode: 6 Million BTC at Risk from Quantum Attacks6.04 million BTC are at risk of quantum attacks, says Glassnode. Public data is already on the blockchain.
6.04 million BTC (30.2% of the market supply) are at risk of potential quantum attacks, according to analysts at Glassnode. https://t.co/hazgmSisxc — glassnode (@glassnode) May 20, 2026 The public data of these coins is already available on the blockchain, theoretically allowing the computation of private keys using powerful quantum computers. Analysts have categorized the vulnerable bitcoins into two groups. The main burden falls on the operational sector, which is twice the size of the structural one.
Hack of thousands of GitHub repositories, Interpol’s shutdown of First VPN, and other cybersecurity storiesThis week: macOS malware, a GitHub breach, Interpol arrests, and a critical ChromaDB flaw.
We’ve compiled the week’s key cybersecurity news.
SEC to Draft Exemptions for Tokenized SecuritiesSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged the crypto industry to temper expectations regarding the "innovation exemption".
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged the crypto industry to temper expectations regarding the "innovation exemption" for trading tokenized stocks.
Starbucks Halts AI Inventory System After MalfunctionsStarbucks halts AI inventory system due to malfunctions.
Starbucks has ceased using its AI program for automating inventory operations due to malfunctioning.

Polymarket Confirms Private Key CompromiseZachXBT suspected an attack on the Polymarket UMA CTF Adapter contract on Polygon.
On-chain investigator ZachXBT suspected an attack on the Polymarket UMA CTF Adapter contract on the Polygon network. The platform's team confirmed awareness of the incident.
From zero to vibe-codingA guide to running open AI models from the depths of GitHub
An introduction to open AI models, their variety, pitfalls and workarounds.
Crypto without the punkWhat remains of Web3’s original ideology
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XRP funds see inflows as bitcoin and Ethereum products face outflows
XRP-based investment products attracted around $42 million over the week, while spot bitcoin ETFs in the United States lost more than $1.4 billion and Ethereum funds also faced outflows, according to CoinDesk. XRP rose to $1.37.Goldman Sachs: AI could affect 300 million jobs
Goldman Sachs believes the development of AI could affect 300 million jobs worldwide. According to media reports, Meta has cut around 8,000 employees while planning to invest more than $100 billion in AI development in 2026. Experts say the current stage is only the beginning of a large-scale transformation of the labor market driven by artificial intelligence.Alibaba Unveils Qwen3.7-Max for AI Agents
Alibaba has announced Qwen3.7-Max, a new flagship model positioned as the foundation for the "era of autonomous agents." The model is designed for dialogue and extended multi-step tasks using tools.Ethereum Foundation Faces Criticism Following Departure of Key Members
Dissatisfaction within the Ethereum community has intensified following the departure of several prominent researchers and developers from the Ethereum Foundation. The organization has not provided clear explanations, and critics have linked the situation to issues in governance, strategy, and a growing "brain drain" from the ecosystem.
Proposal to Replace Ethereum Foundation with a $1 Billion Budget StructureDankrad Feist proposes a new $1 billion organization for Ethereum's ecosystem.
Former Ethereum Foundation (EF) researcher Dankrad Feist has proposed the creation of a new organization to support the Ethereum ecosystem. The structure is to receive initial funding of $1 billion.
US Invests $2 Billion in Quantum Technologies Amidst Competition with ChinaUS allocates $2 billion to quantum computing firms, acquiring minority stakes.
The US Department of Commerce has allocated $2 billion to American companies engaged in quantum computing. The US administration will acquire minority stakes.
AmericanFortress Proposes New Method to Shield Bitcoin from Quantum ThreatsAmericanFortress unveils post-quantum signature scheme for crypto protection.
AmericanFortress has unveiled a post-quantum signature scheme to protect existing crypto assets, including "dormant" wallets from the Satoshi era containing 1.1 million BTC.
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.
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.
‘An intelligence and information-warfare tool’: Bubblemaps’ chief on prediction marketsBubblemaps flags uncanny Iran-war bets on Polymarket; insiders may be gaming prediction markets.
Bubblemaps identified 80 bets on Polymarket about U.S. military action against Iran so precise that “one stroke of luck does not explain it.” CEO Nicolas Waisman warned that if outsiders can see unusual trades, America’s adversaries can track them too.
From zero to vibe-codingA guide to running open AI models from the depths of GitHub
An introduction to open AI models, their variety, pitfalls and workarounds.
Pentagon Forms Task Force to Deploy Advanced Hacking AI ModelsPentagon forms task force for advanced AI hacking tools.
The Pentagon's cyber warfare division has formed a task force to accelerate the deployment of advanced AI tools with powerful hacking capabilities.
Analysts Outline Conditions for Bitcoin’s Return Above $80,000Bitcoin fell below $78,000 due to ETF outflows and low demand.
On May 21, the price of the leading cryptocurrency fell below $78,000 due to ongoing ETF outflows and low spot market demand.
Federal Reserve Proposes Limited Accounts for Crypto FirmsThe Fed proposes new limited accounts for crypto firms.
The United States Federal Reserve (Fed) has put forward a proposal for public discussion regarding the introduction of a new type of account—payment accounts.
EBSCO Integrates Academic Libraries into AI Search InfrastructureEBSCO launches AI Exchange to connect academic content with AI systems.
EBSCO Information Services has launched the EBSCOhost AI Exchange platform—an infrastructure layer for connecting licensed academic content to AI systems.
Sui Introduces Fee-Free Stablecoin TransfersSui launches fee-free stablecoin transfers, reducing transaction costs to $0.
Sui announced the launch of a fee-free stablecoin transfer feature. This update effectively reduces the cost of stablecoin transactions on the network to $0.
Polymarket Seeks Approval for Parlay Betting in the USPolymarket US seeks CFTC approval for "combination outcome contracts."
Polymarket US has submitted a self-certification to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for offering "combination outcome contracts."We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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