Australia’s Securities Regulator to Probe ASX After Collapsed Blockchain Project

Australia’s Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has turned to three of the country’s most seasoned finance figures to probe the inner workings of the Australian Securities Exchange, including the exchange’s doomed blockchain project. ASIC launched the inquiry on June 16 over “ongoing concerns” it and the Reserve Bank of Australia expressed about the exchange’s ability … Read more

Deadly Risks: 5 Crypto Entrepreneurs and Investors Who Paid the Ultimate Price

Crypto promises wealth and freedom. But sometimes, it costs people their lives… These are five real stories where being involved in crypto wasn’t just financially risky — it was fatal. Not because of bad trades, but because of kidnappings, threats, and murder Since 2018, there have been over 150 documented cases of crypto-related kidnappings, “wrench … Read more

Offline-First JavaScript for Space Missions: How JS Thrives in Low-Connectivity Environments

Whenever we think about javascript we imagine websites, web applications, browser based games but javascript has quietly evolved beyond the web.Today, it’s even orbiting our planet—and in some cases, headed to Mars. In environments where internet connectivity is a luxury, JavaScript is proving its worth as an offline-first language. This article explores how JavaScript is … Read more

Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins MiCA License in Ireland

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has been granted a license to operate in the Republic of Ireland under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. Kraken will now be able to offer crypto services across the 30 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA), allowing it to scale its business much faster across the region, … Read more

AI in Fundraising Hits Ethical Speed Bump, New Report Finds

Inside the Findings: Ethics Over Efficiency A new report jointly released by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) and the University of York’s Centre for Digital Innovation in Philanthropy and Fundraising (CDIPF) has spotlighted a major hesitation in the adoption of AI among UK fundraisers. The core reason? Ethical unease. The research surveyed 78 organizations … Read more

AI Agents Can Now Pay Autonomously Thanks to x402 and HTTP 402

It’s January 1997. The IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) has just released RFC 2068, officially defining HTTP/1.1. The specification was authored by web pioneers Roy Fielding, Jim Gettys, Jeffrey Mogul, Henrik Frystyk, and Tim Berners-Lee, the architects who shaped how the internet communicates. The specification introduces persistent connections : previously, every single HTTP request required … Read more

They Promised a Bonus. Then They Vanished. The Upwork Scam No One Sees Coming

Upwork is supposed to be a place of opportunity. But for many freelancers, it becomes a minefield of scams, manipulation, and wasted time. Below, we bring you real titles and stories from actual freelancers who got burned — so you don’t have to. “Upwork’s Bonus Payment Trap. Warning to Freelancers.” “I was invited to a voice recording … Read more

Leads Are Expensive—Make Every One Count

In times of uncertainty, execution is your edge to drive leads and business into your dealership Economic uncertainty is rising. Consumers are cautious. New vehicle demand may dip. But for smart dealers, that’s not a reason to panic — it’s a reason to pivot. When the market gets noisy, focus on what you can control and measure within … Read more

How Language Became Infrastructure—and Why That Should Worry Us

From Voice to Syntax: The Collapse of Discursive Legitimacy Traditional institutions—legal, religious, bureaucratic—relied on discursive rituals to produce obedience. Orders were delivered by judges, decrees by kings, laws by parliaments. Language served as narrative legitimation. Commands had identifiable authors and justifications. In the age of reasoning models, this paradigm is functionally obsolete. In modern AI … Read more

Dogecoin Bulls Defend 16 Cent Support as Elon Musk’s X Payments Speculations Loom

Dogecoin is showing fresh signs of strength after rebounding 17% from weekend lows, with strong buying pressure defending the critical $0.16 support zone. The bounce comes as geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty continue to weigh on markets, yet DOGE appears to be building a higher low structure that could set the stage for further upside. … Read more

Bitcoin’s Bull Case Strengthens as Dollar Index Slides, Nvidia Hits Record High Amid Recession Cues

Bitcoin’s BTC price has rebounded nearly 10% from weekend lows, with key developments in traditional markets supporting the case for continued gains ahead. The dollar index, which tracks the value of the greenback against major fiat currencies, dropped to 97.27 early Thursday, the lowest level since February 2022, according to data source TradingView. The decline … Read more

The TechBeat: The Data Delusion: Why Brands Trust Dashboards More Than People – And Why That’s a Mistake (6/26/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Tech Made in Ukraine: The People Behind the Platforms We Use Every Day By @mykolaoliiarnyk [ 4 Min read ] Discover … Read more

The Case for Increased Decentralization in Token Sales

Crypto’s revolution began with a radical promise: to level the playing field by allowing public participants to anonymously invest in the next generation of blockchain projects on the ground floor, sidestepping centralized gatekeepers. Yet in a few years, token launches morphed from grassroots movements to corporate pageantry. In just a few years, a fast-growing market … Read more