Security researchers warn that deprecated smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after projects stop maintaining them. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/aztec-exploited-21-million-previous-hack-slowmist?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
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Grayscale applies traditional finance models to AAVE, sees $175 value
Grayscale and CoinShares are applying traditional valuation techniques to crypto assets as institutions explore revenue-generating DeFi protocols. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/grayscale-aave-traditional-finance-defi-token-valuation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Ryan Salame’s wife to face charges over FTX-funded congressional run
A federal judge has denied a bid from Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, to have campaign finance charges against her dismissed. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ryan-salames-wife-to-face-charges-over-ftx-funded-congressional-run?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Florida man pleads guilty for promoting $1.8B ‘HyperFund’ crypto fraud
Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/florida-man-pleads-guilty-to-18b-crypto-fraud-scheme?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Dorsey’s Block says new AI tool handles 15% of code work
Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/dorseys-block-says-new-ai-tool-handles-15-of-code-work?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption
France’s cybersecurity agency plans to block certification of products without quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, with full adoption targeted for 2030. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/france-to-stop-certifying-products-lacking-quantum-resistant-encryption?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle
Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/kentucky-sues-kalshi-polymarket-joining-prediction-market-legal-battle?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Tether winds down gold-backed derivative stablecoin aUSDT
Tether is focusing on stronger user demand, deeper liquidity, and broader long-term market opportunity for its leading products. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-winds-down-gold-backed-derivative-stablecoin-ausdt?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Crypto market treads thin ice following Warsh FOMC, Trump Iran comments
Markets wobbled after mixed comments from President Trump on the Iran peace deal and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaling a new direction from the Federal Reserve. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/crypto-market-tread-thin-ice-following-warsh-fomc-trump-iran-comments?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss
Gaming groups urge Congress to ban prediction markets sports betting in CLARITY Act
Gambling industry groups want the US Senate to step in to clarify that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission does not have the authority to oversee prediction markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/gaming-organizations-congress-prediction-markets-ban-clarity-act?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss