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PubKey halts Bitcoin payments until further notice
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
PubKey halts Bitcoin payments until further notice

The halt in Bitcoin payments at PubKey highlights vulnerabilities in crypto payment systems, potentially affecting broa…

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OpenAI slows Astra development over cyber risk concerns
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
OpenAI slows Astra development over cyber risk concerns

OpenAI's Astra pause highlights urgent need for robust AI safety measures, impacting industry timelines and prompting r…

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BlackRock’s Rieder sees AI driving 6% GDP growth despite hiring slowdown
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
BlackRock’s Rieder sees AI driving 6% GDP growth despite hiring slowd…

AI-driven productivity may sustain economic growth, influencing Fed policy and market dynamics, but poses challenges fo…

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Hackers Use BNB Chain to Spread Malware Through Fake CAPTCHAs
News Article Aug 07, 2026
Hackers Use BNB Chain to Spread Malware Through Fake CAPTCHAs

Microsoft said compromised websites are retrieving malicious instructions from the blockchain before tricking visitors …

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Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asset freeze
News Article Aug 07, 2026
Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secu…

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Energy Vault signs $600M contract for AI data center power infrastructure
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
Energy Vault signs $600M contract for AI data center power infrastruc…

The contract highlights the growing synergy between AI and energy sectors, driving innovation in scalable, integrated p…

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Bitcoin Shrugs off Coldcard Hack and Clarity Act Delays, Price Chops Higher as Investors Buy ETFs
News Article Aug 07, 2026
Bitcoin Shrugs off Coldcard Hack and Clarity Act Delays, Price Chops …

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US intel warns Putin may send forces onto NATO soil within weeks
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
US intel warns Putin may send forces onto NATO soil within weeks

Potential Russian military actions on NATO soil could escalate geopolitical tensions, impacting global security dynamic…

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Moonwell reports 135% rise in USDC borrowing on Ethereum after interest rate overhaul
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
Moonwell reports 135% rise in USDC borrowing on Ethereum after intere…

Moonwell's interest rate overhaul and governance model may signal a shift towards more community-driven, sustainable gr…

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Coinbase is pulling Loopring trading today – finding a safe place to sell LRC tokens is getting complicated
News Article Aug 07, 2026
Coinbase is pulling Loopring trading today – finding a safe place to …

At 10:47 a.m. ET, LRC-USD was still limit-only while 74% of displayed volume sat on four outside venues. The post Coinb…

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Phishing site impersonates Trezor in top Google search result, draining user funds
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
Phishing site impersonates Trezor in top Google search result, draini…

The incident underscores the urgent need for improved ad screening processes and heightened user vigilance to prevent f…

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Bitcoin remains in death cross as soft jobs data cuts rate-hike odds
Analysis Aug 07, 2026
Bitcoin remains in death cross as soft jobs data cuts rate-hike odds

The soft jobs data and reduced rate-hike odds highlight economic fragility, impacting risk assets and signaling potenti…

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