The XSS Threat Isn’t Going Away
In the middle of 2025, are we still talking about XSS? Yes, we still are.
Month: August 2025
Justin Sun, Bloomberg in legal dispute over billionaires index
Justin Sun accused Bloomberg in court of wrongly publishing information about his crypto holdings. The news outlet said it’s planning to fight back.
Beyond Numbers: Making Metrics Make Sense
In product management, metrics often become a formality. Everyone tracks something. Dashboards are built, reports are sent. But the real problem is not the lack of data — it’s that metrics rarely influence decisions. A metric is not a number. It’s a signal that changes behavior. The right metric doesn’t just reflect progress. It drives … Read more
Choosing Between SQL and NoSQL—Before the Wrong One Chooses You
SQL or NoSQL – the debate isn’t just about databases, it’s about how your application will think, grow, and scale. Pick the wrong one, and you might end up fighting your database instead of building your product. What if the database you choose today becomes the reason your app slows down, fails to scale, or … Read more
How to Create AI Systems That Evolve Smoothly With Model Updates
AI systems are often fragile. When you change the model, everything breaks. That’s a problem many companies face, yet it’s rarely discussed openly. The core issue is deceptively simple. AI systems are designed to be rigid and tightly coupled to specific models. When a new model comes along, the whole system falls apart. Swapping large … Read more
Apple Unveils Siri Upgrade to Control Apps with Voice Commands
Apple Siri Upgrade on a feature that would let Siri control different applications without the user having to touch the device. This would greatly improve the hands-free control capabilities of the iPhone. This was disclosed through a report from Bloomberg which mentions that the company is testing the feature on apps like Uber, Amazon, YouTube, … Read more
Go Interfaces – Stepping Beyond the Fundamentals
In a previous article, we covered the basics of Go interfaces. It’s time to take a deeper dive into how interfaces work under the hood, common pitfalls, and advanced best practices. Understanding these concepts can help you, well, understand these concepts. And write more efficient, maintainable, and bug-free Go code. 1. How Go Interfaces Are … Read more
Justin Sun Sues Bloomberg Over Plans to Publish ‘Confidential’ Crypto Holdings
The lawsuit alleges publishing Sun’s crypto details would put him at “significant and imminent risk” of theft, hacking or kidnapping.
James Baldwin’s Apotheosis
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Ether investors betting too much on a Fed rate cut, analysts worry
Ether investors seem to be pricing in “perfection” — but what if inflation increases or a major war breaks out?
Ethereum is the ‘biggest macro trade’ for next 10-15 years: Fundstrat
Fundstrat has forecasted a five-figure price range of $12,000 to $15,000 for Ether by the end of this year, as it has “plenty of upside.”
DOGE Jumps 7% on $200M Whale Buys as Futures Bets Top $3B
Dogecoin surged over 7% in the past 24 hours, fueled by more than $200 million in whale purchases and a sharp uptick in derivatives positioning. The memecoin broke through the $0.25 resistance level, triggering a volume-led breakout and sending futures open interest above $3 billion. Large-holder ownership now sits just shy of 50%, underscoring growing … Read more
Who is Cashing Out of Bitcoin at Record Highs Above $120K?
Since mid-July, bitcoin’s (BTC) ascent has slowed above $120,000. Prices hit a new high of $124,157 early Thursday but have since pulled back to $123,000, lacking momentum. This raises a question: who is cashing out of bitcoin and adding selling pressure to the market? According to observers, the answer lies in blockchain data, which shows … Read more
Coinbase Loses $300K in MEV Exploit After Misstep With 0x Swapper Contract
Crypto exchange Coinbase lost roughly $300,000 in token fees after a misconfigured interaction with decentralized exchange protocol 0x’s “swapper” contract allowed MEV bots to siphon funds from one of its corporate wallets. Coinbase’s chief security officer Philip Martin confirmed the mishap and called it an “an isolated issue” tied to a change in one of … Read more
Ethereum ETF Inflows Outperform Bitcoin for the Third Day Straight
Ethereum ETFs are attracting record institutional inflows, narrowing the gap with Bitcoin and intensifying upward price pressure.
AI agents will become Ethereum's ‘biggest power user’ — Coinbase devs
Ethereum’s future will be dominated by AI agents leveraging a dormant web standard, HTTP 402, and EIP 3009, to make real-world payments in crypto without human input, two Coinbase devs said.
XRP Breaks Key Resistance After Ripple-SEC Win — Is $8 Next?
XRP extended its bullish run in the 24-hour session from August 13 at 04:00 to August 14 at 03:00, climbing from $3.24 to $3.33 for a 3.10% gain. Price action carved out a $0.14 corridor between $3.20 and $3.34, reflecting 4.20% volatility amid pronounced institutional buying. The most aggressive move came at 13:00 when XRP … Read more
Bitcoin Crosses Google to Become Fifth-Largest Asset as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past its previous record on Wednesday, rallying in tandem with U.S. equities as investors continued piled into risk assets ahead of key macro catalysts. BTC rose above $124,000 in early Asia trading on Thursday, topping the July 14 high of $123,205, before seeing slight profit taking. The move came as the S&P … Read more
Bitcoin will either ‘Godzilla’ up or drop on ‘alt mania’ — Samson Mow
Bitcoin recently hit a new peak of $124,500 and now has two possible paths ahead, according to Bitcoin OG Samson Mow.
Chainlink's back: LINK up 44% as traders eye ‘round 2’ rally
A crypto trader says Chainlink may be “the most obvious large cap play for this cycle” that most people will miss.
Crypto Market Conditions ‘Exceptionally Strong’ as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Advance
Bitcoin’s record run underscores strong market underpinnings, though some warn optimism over Fed easing may be premature.
My AI-driven identity crisis
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Modifying other people’s software
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Estonian Banker’s Lost Ethereum Wallet Now Holds Over $1 Billion in ETH
Two years after Rain Lõhmus admitted he lost access to a presale wallet, the stash is now worth over a billion, at least on paper.
Trump Jr.-tied firm raises $50M for crypto, mining as Bitcoin peaks
Thumzup, a social marketing firm boasting Donald Trump Jr. as a shareholder, will spend $50 million to buy crypto and mining rigs.