Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, advocates for a decentralized approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development, rejecting the notion of a “blind race” to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI). He outlines an Ethereum-linked roadmap focused on local LLMs, zero-knowledge payments, and cryptographic privacy. Source: https://decrypt.co/357575/vitalik-buterin-ethereum-led-alternative-race-for-agi
A vulnerability in the Claude Desktop Extensions (DXT) has been discovered, allowing attackers to execute remote code on a system without any user interaction. The issue affects 50 DXT users and is rated at maximum severity (CVSS of 10.0). Researchers found that malicious Google Calendar events could be exploited to perform sensitive commands, such as … Read more
Bitcoin miner Cango has sold 4,451 bitcoin for around $305 million to partially pay down a bitcoin-collateralized loan. The company aims to strengthen its balance sheet and reduce financial leverage by using the sale’s proceeds. Additionally, this move will enable Cango to expand into AI infrastructure, as stated in a press release. This transaction comes … Read more
AstraZeneca’s stock rose sharply on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected sales for its fourth-quarter earnings. The boost came from strong sales of several cancer drugs, including Tagrisso and Calquence, which treat lung cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma. Tagrisso saw revenue exceed expectations at $1.9 billion, driven by uptake in all types of patients across different … Read more
President Donald Trump has criticized Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s recent Super Bowl halftime show, calling it “absolutely terrible” and a “‘slap in the face’ to our country.” The criticism comes despite the show being widely praised for its celebration of Latin American culture. Trump took to social media to express his disappointment, saying the … Read more
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny made history this weekend by becoming the first artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show in Spanish, sending a powerful message of love and unity amidst a hostile anti-immigration climate. The performance, which celebrated Puerto Rican culture and identity, featured a mix of traditional music genres and included appearances … Read more
The GNU C Compiler (GCC) has become an unlikely foe in the fight against modern security threats. René Meusel, creator of the Botan cryptography library, warned that GCC’s aggressive optimization capabilities can undo safety precautions and expose vulnerabilities in cryptographic code. Meusel shared his concerns at FOSDEM 2026, highlighting how the compiler’s optimization algorithms can … Read more
Director Emerald Fennell takes on Emily Brontë’s classic novel with a 20-page fashion shoot that’s more silly than serious. The film’s central romance between Cathy (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) is reimagined as a saucy, BDSM-infused tale of unlikely love. While Fennell’s Wuthering Heights promises much, it ultimately feels like a shallow, luxurious pose … Read more
The Godzilla franchise is on a roll, with the success of MonsterVerse films and TV series. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the latest television series from the MonsterVerse, has earned widespread acclaim for its complex storytelling and character development. The show tackles topics like human relationships, family dynamics, and the origins of the Monarch organization, shifting … Read more
Bitcoin’s value has been extremely unpredictable lately, sometimes dropping below half its highest price from October 2025 – a record-breaking $126K. On Monday, the cryptocurrency’s price took a dramatic turn as of afternoon trading. Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4549200-what-is-next-for-bitcoin-after-its-recent-plunge