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Korean game company NXC is scaling back its crypto assets. As of the end of 2025, its total size was 147.6 billion won, and it sold Bitstamp and plans to exit Korbit. This move reflects NXC shifting toward European industrial investment, with its business becoming more diversified. Revenue growth in 2025 was strong, but net profit fell sharply, mainly due to a lack of non-recurring gains.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence was recently hit by two attacks, and the suspects have been arrested. The first occurred on April 10, when a man from Texas threw a Molotov cocktail and threatened the OpenAI headquarters; the second took place on April 12, when another pair of men and women fired shots from a vehicle. Altman called for reducing confrontation levels and improving security awareness among technology executives.

Nous Research releases the open-source AI Agent framework Hermes Agent, featuring a long-term memory mechanism based on SQLite and a self-evolving architecture, and supporting one-click migration of OpenClaw's memories and skills. The installation process includes nine steps to ensure safety, and it can be run in an isolated environment via Docker. In addition, Hermes Agent supports local model deployment, making it suitable for users who prioritize data privacy.

Bittensor co-founder characterized Simon Dare’s exit as a “deep betrayal,” accusing his former colleague of intentionally inflicting “maximum pain” on the community and causing significant financial losses for investors. Key Takeaways: Jacob Steeves accused Samuel Dare of betrayal after

_Morpho borrowers paid $170M in interest over one year, Token Terminal data shows, outpacing Aave’s $140M revenue against a comparable $1.5B valuation._ DeFi lending is moving fast. And one protocol nobody was talking about two years ago just posted numbers that are turning heads across the

Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron ecosystem, has publicly criticized World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance project co-founded by Donald Trump’s sons, over what he describes as opaque and rushed governance processes tied to WLFI’s governance token lock-up. Sun, who says he

Bitcoin is set for a potential short squeeze as on-chain indicators illuminate a crowded setup against a backdrop of rising open interest and persistently negative funding rates. After BTC briefly breached $73,000 last Friday, traders are watching how leveraged shorts might be forced to cover as fun

SpaceX's commitment to its Bitcoin reserves, despite significant losses, signals a potential wave of corporate adoption, according to SkyBridge Capital's Anthony Scaramucci. The upcoming IPO will require public disclosure of its $603 million Bitcoin position.

In brief San Francisco police arrested a suspect after an incendiary device was thrown at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Officers later detained the same individual near OpenAI’s headquarters after he allegedly threatened to burn down the building. No one was injured, and police say t

Aethir Claw is a decentralized GPU cloud platform enabling autonomous Designer AI agents for content creation, revolutionizing how AI generates visuals and media without human prompts. It enhances scalability, automation, and creativity in digital production.

Softer core inflation and a US-Iran ceasefire have pushed the probability of a December 2026 Fed rate cut to roughly 43%, marking the biggest single-week shift in expectations this year. The updated rate cut news has Wall Street split — Citigroup expects three cuts, JPMorgan predicts none.

U.S. Central Command confirms that, starting April 13, it will impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports, while international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is not affected. WTI crude oil prices break above $105, and Bitcoin falls back to around $71,000, with global energy and crypto asset markets responding in sync.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back, reported by The New York Times, is viewed as a potential Satoshi Nakamoto candidate, drawing attention and raising questions. He proactively cooperated with a photo shoot, at a sensitive time when his Bitcoin treasury company BSTR is undergoing a SPAC merger for a public listing. Industry analysts believe that the continuation of this topic will give BSTR a huge opportunity for brand exposure. BSTR plans to merge with Cantor Equity Partners I to build the world’s largest bitcoin vault, but it still needs to pass SEC review and receive shareholder approval.

In brief A study by Gallup found Gen Z uses AI more but trusts it less. Fear of cognitive decline and dependency has grown among youngsters. Workplace anxiety intensifies as AI threatens careers. Gen Z increasingly hates AI, but they also can’t stop using it, according to a new Gallup

Michael Saylor shared a Strategy Bitcoin purchase history chart on the X platform, indicating that it will once again increase its holdings of Bitcoin. Despite the company’s current book loss of $14.5 billion, it still adheres to its long-term allocation strategy, believing that Bitcoin has become a digital reserve for institutional capital. In addition, Saylor’s Sunday chart posting has become an industry-recognized buy-the-dip precursor signal.

A 21-year-old Manhattan resident, Nicholas Truglia, faces 21 counts of felony charges for carrying out a SIM card swap attack that stole more than $23 million in assets from cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin. This case highlights vulnerabilities in phone-number-based verification mechanisms, sparking discussions in the crypto community about the need for stronger security solutions and driving adoption of safer verification methods such as hardware security keys.

In brief CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis confirmed the agency produced its first-ever fully AI-generated intelligence report. Ellis outlined a roadmap for AI "coworkers" in analyst workflows—and within a decade, officers managing teams of AI agents. The disclosure came as the CIA

In brief Elon Musk’s AI company filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Colorado’s AI law before it takes effect on June 30. The case reflects a broader conflict over whether states or the federal government should regulate artificial intelligence. The company faces separate lawsuits

A study by the University of California reveals security vulnerabilities in the supply chain of large language models (LLMs), especially malicious man-in-the-middle attacks that third-party routers may carry out. The research found that 26 routers injected malicious commands to steal credentials and sensitive data. Users have difficulty noticing the boundary between credential handling and theft, and the “YOLO mode” further increases security risk. The study recommends that developers isolate sensitive operations and choose router services with transparent auditing to strengthen protection.