Uzbekistan has created a supervised crypto mining zone in Karakalpakstan, allowing foreign sales while requiring proceeds to flow through local bank accounts.
Stratiphy reopens tax-free route to crypto ETNs for UK investors
Stratiphy is reopening a tax-free route to crypto ETNs in the UK after HMRC’s ISA rule change left retail investors with little practical access.
AI drives surge in ‘bug bounty’ reports, but the ‘slop’ is rising too
HackerOne, one of the largest bug bounty platforms in the world, reported there were 85,000 valid bounty submissions in 2025, up 7% from the previous year.
Privacy protocol Umbra shuts front end to stifle Kelp exploiters
Umbra has shut down its front end to stop hackers, but says it can’t stop the use of its smart contracts or another version of its open-source front end.
US law firm apologizes after AI hallucinations made it to a legal filing
Sullivan & Cromwell’s Andrew Dietderich said the company has AI policies to prevent incorrect citations and other errors, but procedures weren’t followed on this occasion.
Coinbase highlights Algorand, Aptos’ work to mitigate quantum threat
Coinbase’s quantum advisory board says quantum computing isn’t yet a threat, but has urged for upgrade work to begin, with some blockchains being less prepared than others.
Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over token lockup
Sun said the lawsuit is to protect his rights as a WLFI token holder and doesn’t change his support of US President Donald Trump and his administration’s efforts to make the US crypto-friendly.
Inside the MAS Sandbox: How Ripple is testing RLUSD for real trade settlements
How Ripple is testing RLUSD in Singapore’s MAS sandbox to enable conditional trade settlements, and why this does not amount to full regulatory approval.
US admiral calls Bitcoin an instrument for US ‘power projection’
US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo said Bitcoin’s proof-of-work technology has “really important” computer science applications when it comes to cybersecurity.
Kalshi mulls crypto expansion with perpetual futures launch: Report
According to reports, Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures, expanding beyond prediction markets as regulated derivatives offerings in the US continue to evolve.