Hbar Foundation Teams Up With OnlyFans Founder for TikTok Bid: Reuters

The HBAR Foundation has teamed up with the founder of internet subscription site OnlyFans, Tim Stokely, in a bid to acquire Chinese social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters report. Stokely and the HBAR Foundation submitted a bid last week to the White House through the former’s new family-friendly crowdfunding company, Zoop, Reuters … Read more

Wall Street Giant DTCC Unveils Tokenized Collateral Platform in Crypto Push

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the world’s largest securities settlement system, is pushing deeper into crypto with introducing a blockchain-based platform for tokenized collateral management. Collateral is a fundamental part of risk management in financial markets, ensuring stability amid market fluctuations. However, traditional systems often suffer from inefficiencies due to fragmented infrastructure and … Read more

FTC chair says he’d ‘obey lawful orders’ if Trump asked to drop an antitrust case like Meta’s

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson has refused to commit to resisting President Donald Trump if he ordered the agency to drop its antitrust suit against Meta, saying he would “obey lawful orders” and calling the scenario “a hypothetical.” His comments, made at a tech policy event in Washington, DC, followed a session where Ferguson … Read more

WordPress maker Automattic lays off 16% of staff

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, WooCommerce, and a range of other online services, is reducing its workforce. The layoffs will impact 16% of staff across divisions, an Automattic blog post published Wednesday reveals. Ahead of the layoffs, Automattic’s website listed 1,744 employees, which means north of 270 people may have lost their jobs. (Automattic … Read more

Pump.fun launches lending platform to finance memecoin buys

Pump.fun is launching a lending platform to enable users to buy memecoins and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with borrowed cryptocurrency, the Solana-based memecoin launchpad said.  Dubbed Pump.Fi, the onchain lending protocol provides “immediate… financing for [any] digital asset,” Pump.fun said in an April 1 X post. According to Pump.fun, borrowers pay one-third up front and the … Read more

The Role of Compliance in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Digital Fortress

Introduction In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It is a critical business priority. Companies handling sensitive customer data, financial transactions, and intellectual property face a growing threat from cybercriminals who exploit weaknesses in digital systems. To combat these risks, organizations must follow rigorous compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, … Read more

GPTutor Lets Developers Fine-Tune AI Coding Help Inside VS Code

:::info Authors: (1) EASON CHEN, Carnegie Mellon University and Bucket Protocol; (2) RAY HUANG, Bucket Protocol; (3) JUSTA LIANG, Bucket Protocol; (4) DAMIEN CHEN, Bucket Protocol; (5) PIERCE HUNG, Bucket Protocol. ::: Table of Links Introduction & GPTutor Service Design Customize Prompts, Future Works, Call for Contribution, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, & References This paper presents the … Read more

Customize ChatGPT for Coding: GPTutor Gives Developers Full Control in VS Code

:::info Authors: (1) EASON CHEN, Carnegie Mellon University and Bucket Protocol; (2) RAY HUANG, Bucket Protocol; (3) JUSTA LIANG, Bucket Protocol; (4) DAMIEN CHEN, Bucket Protocol; (5) PIERCE HUNG, Bucket Protocol. ::: Table of Links Introduction & GPTutor Service Design Customize Prompts, Future Works, Call for Contribution, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, & References 3. CUSTOMIZE PROMPTS With … Read more

5 Best Decentralized Zoom Alternatives for Secure Video Conferencing

Video conferencing has become essential, but mainstream platforms like Zoom raise serious concerns—data leaks, expensive subscriptions, and lack of true privacy. Many users are now seeking alternatives that prioritize security and user control. After testing various options, I discovered decentralized solutions that offer a compelling shift away from centralized surveillance and hidden costs. TOP 5 … Read more

Here’s the Switch 2’s homescreen

Nintendo didn’t spend much time on the Switch 2’s UI during today’s big Direct presentation, but the company has just given us a pretty good look at the new console’s homescreen. At the bottom of Nintendo’s webpage detailing how certain games are getting updated Switch 2 Editions, there is a small image of the Switch … Read more

How to Temporarily Grant Admin Privileges with PowerShell (Securely and Automatically)

Managing administrative privileges securely is crucial in any IT environment. One common scenario involves temporarily granting administrative rights to a user, often for specific tasks, then revoking them automatically to reduce security risks. To simplify this process, I’ve crafted a powerful PowerShell script that streamlines this entire workflow. What Does This Script Do? This PowerShell … Read more

Galaxy Secures UK Approval for License to Expand Derivatives Trading

Galaxy Digital UK, the subsidiary of Mike Novogratz-led digital asset financial services firm’s application for a license to execute derivatives trading in the U.K. has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The firm’s Investment Banking arm will also use Galaxy Digital UK’s FCA authorization to provide capital raising and investment banking services, according … Read more

What is Excel XLFN? -> Excel24x7

_xlfn. in excel is a prefix that appears, when a function is not recognized by your Excel version. This is usually happens when you enter a formula with a function which has been introduced in the later or newer versions of Excel, but the file is opened in an older version that does not support … Read more