On August 16, hardware crypto wallet manufacturer SafePal disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 39,798 users. Names, delivery addresses, phone numbers, emails, and order details were exposed to third parties. The incident did not compromise seed phrases, private keys, passwords, bank details, card numbers, or documents, as SafePal does not collect or store such information. […]
Apple, in collaboration with Alibaba, has developed a large language model specifically for the Chinese market, according to Reuters, citing three sources. Details About the Model The sources did not disclose the model’s name or specifications. They noted that this is the first time Apple has independently trained an AI system for Beijing, having previously […]
The French tax authority (DGFiP) confirmed the theft of data from 678,000 taxpayers. The hacker stole information on incomes, as well as addresses and property sizes, the agency stated. What Happened The perpetrator attacked the DGFiP’s information system in June–July 2026, using credentials from a tax office employee and an external contractor. According to the […]
On August 14, Israel’s Bank Leumi announced a partnership with Galaxy Digital, enabling clients of the bank and its mobile division PEPPER to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Digital assets will be accessible through a secure section in the Leumi Trade app. According to the press release, the service will launch in early 2027. Galaxy […]
Etherealize co-founder and CEO Vivek Raman criticized Wall Street’s growing interest in private blockchains with restricted access in an interview with CoinDesk. Raman stated that consortium networks fragment liquidity and revert the industry to isolated systems, which blockchain was meant to eliminate. He described this new wave of projects as a “race to the bottom.” […]
Hackers stole at least 1,778.84 BTC ($112.7 million) by exploiting vulnerabilities in Coldcard hardware wallets. No new incidents have been recorded since August 6, Galaxy Research said. New incidents of hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in the Coldcard hardware wallet have abated, though the tally of losses continues to climb as new victims come forward.https://t.co/Q1X191mcGi — Galaxy […]
This week, “Deconstruction” focuses on Russian banks’ demands on crypto companies, Tether’s first independent audit, the threat of Solana blockchain halting, rising computation costs in the AI industry, and Bitcoin’s positioning issues. Crypto Company Checks in Russia Russian banks have started demanding crypto companies to confirm their inclusion in a yet-to-be-established Central Bank registry. This […]
Here are the week’s top cybersecurity stories. Ukraine dismantled the Money 24/7 fake crypto exchange network; more than 20 million hryvnias seized. FBI: hackers are mass-hacking accounts to steal intimate photos and for cyberbullying. Hackers from DEF CON launched a cyberattack on passengers of a Delta Air Lines flight. Chinese hackers combined government espionage with […]
Anthropic conducted a series of experiments with groups of Claude to understand how model behavior changes when multiple AI agents work on a task instead of just one. The company shared the results in a blog post. The research revealed that increasing the number of participants can indeed enhance performance, but it also creates new […]
On August 14, Bitcoin dropped below $63,000, reaching levels last seen in early August. Hourly BTC/USDT chart on Binance. Source: TradingView. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $62,600, having lost 1.5% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s price remained relatively stable, currently around $1,860. Hourly ETH/USDT chart on Binance. Source: TradingView. […]