Month: July 2025
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2025)
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What If Your Blog Had a Product Manager? (Hint: It’s You)
Most bloggers focus on publishing content—but the best ones treat their blog like a product. That means thinking strategically: defining your audience, setting goals, building systems, and iterating based on feedback. Whether you’re writing to grow a personal brand, build a business, or simply share ideas, applying product management principles to your blog can help … Read more
Crypto hacks are a wake-up call for DeFi
Crypto hacks underscore the urgent need for CEXs and DeFi to overhaul their security, collaborate on risk management and embrace self-regulation.
CLAIM: A Contextual Language Model for Accurate Imputation of Missing Tabular Data
:::info Authors: (1) Ahatsham Hayat, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (aahatsham2@huskers.unl.edu); (2) Mohammad Rashedul Hasan, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (hasan@unl.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Method 2.1 Problem Formulation and 2.2 Missingness Patterns 2.3 Generating Missing Values 2.4 Description of CLAIM 3 … Read more
NEAR Protocol Falls 2% as Support Level Faces Critical Test
AI-focused NEAR token is down by 2% on Tuesday to reflect broader altcoin market weakness and a negative response to a governance proposal by trading firm DWF Labs. DWF proposed to cut NEAR’s inflation from 5% to 2.5%. While this might have a bullish impact on prices in that tokens will be more scarce, network … Read more
Moody’s brings credit ratings onchain via Solana, explained
Moody’s and Alphaledger’s pilot on Solana shows how traditional credit ratings can be embedded directly into tokenized bonds.
ATOM Plunges Below $4 as Selling Pressure Intensifies
Global trade tensions and shifting monetary policies continue to influence cryptocurrency markets, with ATOM showing notable volatility in recent trading. During the 24-hour period from 30 June 15:00 to 1 July 14:00, ATOM-USD traded within a 5.1% range, facing consistent selling pressure despite a late recovery attempt with increasing buy volume. The cryptocurrency briefly dipped … Read more
Faster, More Accurate IoT Security: A Quantitative Analysis of the CUMAD Framework
:::info Authors: (1) Md Mainuddin, Department of Computer Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306 (mainuddi@cs.fsu.edu); (2) Zhenhai Duan, Department of Computer Science Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306 (duan@cs.fsu.edu); (3) Yingfei Dong, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI 96822 USA (yingfei@hawaii.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Related … Read more
Redefining IoT Threat Detection: The Power of Cumulative Analysis in the CUMAD Framework
:::info Authors: (1) Md Mainuddin, Department of Computer Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306 (mainuddi@cs.fsu.edu); (2) Zhenhai Duan, Department of Computer Science Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306 (duan@cs.fsu.edu); (3) Yingfei Dong, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI 96822 USA (yingfei@hawaii.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Related … Read more
FATF’s crypto checklist hints at the next regulatory crackdown
The FATF is shaping global crypto rules from behind the scenes, with stablecoins and DeFi next in line for scrutiny.
David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart what’s next in tech. And on October 27, on the premiere industry stage: Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of … Read more
Conversations with a hit man
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Solving the IoT’s “Boy Who Cried Wolf” Problem: From Individual Alerts to Cumulative Certainty
:::info Authors: (1) Md Mainuddin, Department of Computer Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306 (mainuddi@cs.fsu.edu); (2) Zhenhai Duan, Department of Computer Science Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306 (duan@cs.fsu.edu); (3) Yingfei Dong, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI 96822 USA (yingfei@hawaii.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Related … Read more
How to Build a Modular Selenium + Cucumber Framework in Java
Learn how to build a scalable and modular test automation framework using Selenium, Cucumber, and Java. This guide covers folder structure, CI/CD integration, Page Object Model, Allure reporting, and best practices for long-term maintainability and team collaboration.
The FCC won’t enforce a ban on ‘exorbitant’ prison phone call prices
The Federal Communications Commission will suspend the enforcement of a rule that would lower the price of prison phone and video calls. On Monday, the Trump-appointed FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced that prisons won’t have to comply with the pricing rules until April 1st, 2027, reversing plans to apply the caps this year. Family members … Read more
How CUMAD Accumulates Evidence to Unmask Compromised IoT Devices
:::info Authors: (1) Md Mainuddin, Department of Computer Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306 (mainuddi@cs.fsu.edu); (2) Zhenhai Duan, Department of Computer Science Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306 (duan@cs.fsu.edu); (3) Yingfei Dong, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI 96822 USA (yingfei@hawaii.edu). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 2. Related … Read more
XRP price predictions above $3 in 2025 have one major flaw
XRP remains at risk of dropping to $1 if a key support zone is lost — one that aligns with the onchain realized price level.
Bitcoin Layer-2 Network Botanix Launches Mainnet, Touts Decentralization ‘From the Start’
Botanix, a Bitcoin layer-2 blockchain, launched its mainnet Tuesday as it attempts to bring more DeFi capabilities to the BTC network.
Grammarly acquires Superhuman
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Bitcoin Cash Surges 5%, Chalks Out Bullish Golden Cross Against BTC
Bitcoin’s BTC offshoot bitcoin cash BCH chalked out impressive gains in the past 24 hours, bucking the weakness in BTC and the broader market. BCH has gained over 5% from $491.25 to $516 in 24 hours, with trading volume tripling at one point as over 120,000 BCH changed hands. Prices hit a high of $528 … Read more
Mo Jomaa breaks down IPO prep for founders on the Scale Stage at TechCrunch All Stage
Mo Jomaa of CapitalG, will lead a session, “What to Think About Now If You Want to IPO Someday” at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston. Register now.
Sharp pencils for hard times
Allison Johnson is a reviewer for The Verge who writes about phones and mobile technology. “Occasionally,” she adds, “I yell at your wireless carrier.” I asked her if there were any items that she especially liked using, and after thinking about it, she eventually came up with… a pencil sharpener. Where did you first hear … Read more
Bitcoin Layer-2 Botanix Mainnet Debuts, Cuts Block Times to 5 Seconds
The mainnet of Botanix, a network designed to bring Ethereum-equivalent utility to the Bitcoin ecosystem, has gone live, slashing the time it takes to add new blocks to five seconds from 10 minutes. The network is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the software that powers the Ethereum blockchain, allowing Ethereum-based applications and smart … Read more
Building the Unbreakable Contract: A Pipeline for AI-Powered Vulnerability Classification and Repair
Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Methods III. Results IV. Conclusion, Future Work, and References II. METHODS A. Datasets To achieve high-quality results in training our framework utilizing a RandomForestClassifier and LLMs for classification and repair (Fig. 1), several essential features must be incorporated. A source code column (“contract source”) is necessary to … Read more
South Korean Exchange Upbit to Work on Won Stablecoin With Naver Pay: Report
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit is working with payments company Naver Pay to promote a won (KRW) stablecoin initiative, KBS reported, citing an unidentified official from Dunamu, Upbit’s parent company. The two companies are pursing a payments business based on the stablecoin, the official said, although details remain sparse. A stablecoin is a crypto token … Read more
Will VR Integration for Remote Work Become Permanent?
If there’s been any seismic shift in the workplace over the last few decades, it’s manifested in the way remote work has become a cornerstone of modern business operations. Many organizations today have teams distributed over several geographical areas and bridging the gap is a challenge. Phone calls, emails and even Zoom calls simply are … Read more