CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers

CZ’s Google account targeted by ‘government-backed’ hackers

Changpeng Zhao’s warning highlights a resurgence of threats from state-backed hacking groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group. Hackers attempted to infiltrate the account of Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, signaling potential attacks from state-backed hacker groups, such as the North Korean Lazarus Group. “Government-backed attackers” were attempting to steal Zhao’s Google password, according…

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Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for open-source, verifiable infrastructure across critical sectors, including healthcare, finance and governance, warning that centralized systems risk eroding trust and security. In a Wednesday blog post, Buterin argued that as…

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Traditional economies are being 'sunset,' in favor of the internet — VC

Traditional economies are being 'sunset,' in favor of the internet — VC

Blockchain, artificial intelligence, and online platforms are the future of commerce as the world moves to an internet-first economy. The traditional economy is being phased out in advanced countries that are transitioning to an internet-first economy dominated by the tech industry and digital platforms, according to Balaji Srinivasan, a former executive at crypto exchange Coinbase…

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London Stock Exchange launches blockchain platform for private funds

London Stock Exchange launches blockchain platform for private funds

The London Stock Exchange launched a Microsoft-powered blockchain platform for private funds, marking the first such initiative by a global exchange. Update Sept. 15, 7:58 am UTC: This article has been updated to include another section on LSEG and Microsoft’s collaboration. The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) launched a blockchain-based infrastructure platform for private funds,…

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AI-generated songs are flooding Deezer

AI-generated songs are flooding Deezer

28% of new uploads to the French streamer are AI-generated, the company revealed in a new report. 28% of all songs uploaded to French streaming service Deezer are now generated by AI, Music Business Worldwide reports. Since the streaming service started flagging AI tracks in January, the data has shown a steady increase in AI…

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