Exclusive data from EigenPhi reveals that sandwich attacks on Ethereum have waned
Exclusive data shows that MEV attacks hit hundreds of traders on Ethereum each month and continue to result in millions in losses.
Month: December 2025
Anthropic’s quest to study the negative effects of AI is under pressure
Today, I’m talking with Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field about some of the people responsible for studying AI and deciding in what ways it might… well, ruin the world. Those folks work at Anthropic as part of a group called the societal impacts team, which Hayden just spent time with for a profile she … Read more
The 25 best gifts for travelers who are always on the move
I’m convinced that whoever said it’s about the journey, not the destination, has never traveled. Try sitting on a plane for 16 hours – plus delays, airport security, and a snoring seat neighbor – and then get back to me. While getting from point A to point B can feel like a test of endurance, … Read more
Pepe memecoin website exploited, redirecting users to malware: Blockaid
The website of the Pepe memecoin has been hit with a front-end attack, and users are encouraged to stay clear of the website.
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BlackRock stays risk-on into 2026, Binance Launches ‘Binance Junior’ for Kids, Kalshi Partners with CNN – Daily Crypto Recap
Decrypt’s daily crypto news recap with @tyler_did_it. Your crypto round-up for December 4th 2025
Midnight Opens Redemptions for 4.5B+ NIGHT Tokens After Record-Breaking Distribution Event
London | December 4, 2025 — Midnight TGE, the entity responsible for distributing NIGHT, the Midnight Network’s native token, today launched NIGHT on Cardano. The launch enables redemptions for more than 4.5 billion NIGHT tokens claimed during the Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine claim phases – culminating in one of the broadest and most engaged distributions in … Read more
Russia bans Roblox over ‘LGBT propaganda’ and ‘extremist’ content
Russia is restricting access to Roblox after the country’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor accused it of promoting extremism and “LGBT propaganda,” according to reports from Reuters and Meduza. As reported by Meduza, Russian lawmakers began raising concerns about Roblox days after The Guardian published a report about the platform last month, detailing how the author was … Read more
EU plan boosts ESMA powers over crypto and capital markets
The European Commission plans to expand ESMA oversight of MiCA crypto companies and trading venues, aiming to streamline EU markets and narrow the gap with the US.
Bitcoin looks increasingly like it did in 2022: Can BTC price avoid $68K?
Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price drop in the making, while a bearish technical structure projected a drop to $68,000.
Anthropic signs $200M deal to bring its LLMs to Snowflake’s customers
AI research lab Anthropic inked a $200 million deal with Snowflake to bring its AI models to Snowflake’s 12,600 customers.
Argentine state-owned energy giant weighs crypto payments for fuel: Report
Argentina’s state oil company, YPF, is reportedly exploring crypto payments at its fuel stations as adoption of digital assets rises, following the recent rollout of US dollar transactions.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Hedera (HBAR) Falls 3.9% as Index Declines
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also an underperformer, down 3.2% from Wednesday.
Nvidia’s new RTX 50-series GPU driver restores PhysX support for popular games
Nvidia launched its first RTX 50-series graphics cards earlier this year without support for PhysX, the GPU-accelerated technology that let games realistically simulate shattering glass, moving liquids, smoke, fog, and more. Now, Nvidia is bringing back PhysX support for the RTX 50-series GPUs for top-played games like Borderlands 2, Mirror’s Edge, and Batman: Arkham City. … Read more
XRP ETFs Extend Record Inflow Streak to 13 Days, Closing in on $1B Milestone
U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded a net inflow of $50.27 million on December 3, pushing their cumulative total to $874.28 million.
Portal to Bitcoin raises $25M and launches atomic OTC desk
Portal to Bitcoin raised $25 million and launched an HTLC-based atomic OTC desk aimed at enabling trustless, crosschain large trade settlement.
Yahoo is using AI to recap football games in real time
It’s about to be week 14 of the NFL season, and stakes and storylines abound across the league. In a new section of the Yahoo Sports app, Yahoo is hoping it can use AI to capture them all automatically. The company is launching a new feature called Game Breakdowns, which attempt to generate a snapshot … Read more
EU investigating Meta over policy change that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
The European Commission is is launching an antitrust investigation into Meta’s move to ban other AI companies from using WhatsApp’s business tools to offer their own AI chatbots to users.
Thailand Busts $8.6M Bitcoin Mining Operations Funding ‘Chinese Scam Networks’
Southeast Asian nations are ramping up enforcement as illegal mining operations drain power grids and bankroll cybercrime networks.
AI finds its way into Apple’s top apps of the year
Although Apple has continued to avoid naming a dedicated AI app or AI chatbot as its app of the year, AI was showcased among this year’s winners.
US stablecoin rules split global liquidity with Europe, CertiK warns
US stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act are splitting global liquidity with Europe, creating regional markets and potentially leading to cross-border friction, a report says.
Are seed-phrase-free crypto wallets the key to mass self-custody? Expert weighs in
A new wave of self-custodial smart accounts aims to eliminate seed phrases, introduce card-based spending and remove the fear of losing access to crypto forever.
Digital Asset raises fresh funding to scale Canton Network adoption
Digital Asset said the roughly $50 million in funding from BNY, iCapital, Nasdaq and S&P Global will help scale the Canton Network as institutions warm to onchain tokenization.
Solmate to Buy RockawayX in All-Stock Deal to Build $2B Institutional Solana Giant
The combined company will fold RockawayX’s infrastructure, liquidity, and asset management units into Solmate.
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Deutsche Börse joins Kraken in ambitious push to unify digital markets
Kraken and Deutsche Börse plan to connect foreign exchange, tokenized stocks and Eurex derivatives in a phased rollout targeting institutional clients.
Your Startup Needs Governance, Not Vibes
Many early-stage tech teams operate without real governance, leaving critical systems exposed to drift, single points of failure, and unaccountable decision-making. This article outlines practical, lightweight structures—permissions, separation of duties, treasury controls, audits, and board oversight—that founders should implement from day zero to prevent catastrophic failures as they scale.