Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature is now blocked by Brave and AdGuard

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature, that automatically screenshots nearly everything on a Copilot Plus PC, is meeting resistance from app developers. Signal kicked off a trend of blocking Recall earlier this year, with AdGuard and the Brave browser now also blocking the Windows AI feature. AdGuard calls Recall a “privacy concern” in a blog post outlining … Read more

APT Surges 5% From Lows Despite Market Volatility and $960M in Altcoin Liquidations

Aptos’ APT exhibited exceptional price volatility throughout the 24-hour trading period, establishing a comprehensive trading range of 5.4%, spanning from an absolute low of $4.53 to a session high of $4.79, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The model showed that the period was highlighted by an explosive intraday rally at 14:00 on July … Read more

Bitcoin to Hit $135K by Year-End in Base-Case Forecast, $199K in Bullish Scenario: Citi

Wall Street bank Citi (C) refined its crypto valuation models to reflect the evolving dynamics of the digital asset market, producing a new year-end forecast that puts bitcoin (BTC) at $135,000 in its base case. In the bank’s most optimistic scenario, the largest cryptocurrency could climb to $199,000 by the end of the year, while … Read more

Meet the Writer: Hacker Noon’s Contributor Igboanugo David Ugochukwu, Cybersecurity and Tech Writer

So let’s start! Tell us a bit about yourself. For example, name, profession, and personal interests. My name is Igboanugo David Ugochukwu, but I write under the name Drechimyn. I’m a cybersecurity and AI-focused content writer, passionate about breaking down complex technology into clear, engaging narratives that drive thought leadership and business value. Beyond writing, … Read more

Crypto Exchange OSL Group Raises $300M Ahead of Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regulation Plan

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange OSL Group has raised $300 million in an equity sale. OSL, which was the first exchange to win a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), said it will use the new capital to develop new business initiatives, such as building payment and stablecoin services. Hong Kong will start allowing … Read more

XRP Drops 14% After $175M Moved to Exchange by Ripple Co-Founder’s Wallet

XRP slipped from last-week’s record high as a wallet attributed to Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen made a number of large transactions. Between July 17 and July 24, the wallet transferred 50 million XRP, worth approximately $175 million. Some $140 million of that was directed to centralized exchanges, according to blockchain analyst ZachXBT. Transferring tokens to … Read more