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Early Prison Release of Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Attributed to Trump's First Step Act
Following his guilty plea for the 2016 Bitfinex hack, Ilya Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2024. However, he was released after just 14 months, crediting his early release to President Trump's First Step Act. Lichtenstein expressed his gratitude and commitment to making a positive impact in cybersecurity. The First Step Act, signed into law by Trump in 2018, is a pr…
Jan. 2, 2026, 6:50 p.m.
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Ethereum's Path to Becoming a Global Computing Platform
Ethereum's co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, reflected on the network's progress in 2025, highlighting significant technical advancements that have enhanced its speed, reliability, and ability to handle growth without compromising its decentralized architecture. In a New Year's message, Buterin noted that these improvements have brought Ethereum closer to realizing its vision of a shared computing pla…
Jan. 1, 2026, 4:05 p.m.
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Flow Abandons Blockchain 'Reversal' Plan Following Backlash from Community Over Decentralization Concerns
Flow, a layer-1 network, has scrapped its plans to roll back its blockchain after facing a $3.9 million exploit, revising its approach in response to criticism from ecosystem partners who warned that altering chain history would undermine decentralization and introduce operational risks. Instead, the network will restart from the last sealed block before transactions were halted, preserving all l…
Dec. 29, 2025, 7:03 p.m.
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Ethereum's 'Hegota' Upgrade Scheduled for Late 2026 as Development Accelerates
The Ethereum development team has confirmed 'Hegota' as the name for the network's second major upgrade in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the blockchain's roadmap. This comes after the announcement of 'Glamsterdam', which is anticipated to roll out in the first half of 2026. The 'Hegota' upgrade is slated for the second half of the year, reflecting a faster pace of protocol upgrades tha…
Dec. 28, 2025, 3 p.m.
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Aave Community Divided: Protocol Governance and Brand Control
A deepening divide has emerged within the Aave community over control of the protocol's brand and assets, sparking a debate about the balance between decentralized governance and centralized development. The dispute centers on the integration of CoW Swap, a trade execution tool, which has led to swap fees being directed to Aave Labs rather than the DAO treasury. Proponents of DAO control argue th…
Dec. 24, 2025, 2:46 p.m.
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Aave Community Divided Over Control of Protocol's Brand and Assets
The Aave community is experiencing a deep divide over the control of the protocol's brand and assets, which has intensified an ongoing debate about the relationship between the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and Aave Labs, the company responsible for developing the protocol's technology. This debate revolves around the question of who should ultimately control the assets and brand of…
Dec. 23, 2025, 9:09 p.m.
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Bitcoin Remains Safe from Quantum Threats, but Upgrades Could Take Years
The debate among Bitcoin developers has shifted from discussing whether quantum computing poses an immediate threat to the network, to considering the time it would take to implement meaningful changes if such a threat were to emerge. Longtime Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp emphasized that while quantum computers are unlikely to compromise Bitcoin in the near future, any significant defensive mod…
Dec. 22, 2025, 12:18 p.m.
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Coinbase to Delist Wrapped Bitcoin Due to Listing Concerns
Coinbase has initiated the process of removing Wrapped Bitcoin from its platform, citing non-compliance with its listing standards. The exchange conducts regular reviews to ensure assets meet its requirements, and as a result, trading for wBTC will be suspended on December 19, 2024. Wrapped Bitcoin, a token representing bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain and other networks, is provided by BitGo. …
Dec. 13, 2025, 7 a.m.
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HBO Documentary Expected to Reveal Len Sassaman as Satoshi Nakamoto, According to Polymarket Bettors
An upcoming HBO documentary, directed by Emmy-nominated Cullen Hoback, promises to unveil the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. Polymarket bettors believe that Len Sassaman, a cryptographer who passed away in 2011, will be named as the person behind the pseudonym. Sassaman's extensive work on cryptography and his strong commitment to decentralization and privacy have led many …
Dec. 6, 2025, 5:36 p.m.
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Astria Launches Main Network, Revolutionizing Blockchain Sequencing
Astria, a pioneering blockchain project, has officially launched its main network, marking a significant milestone in its mission to decentralize crucial blockchain 'sequencers.' This launch follows the project's alpha release, which introduces a groundbreaking sequencing layer that can be seamlessly integrated into other networks as a modular plug-in. The primary goal of this innovation is to pr…
Nov. 9, 2025, 9:42 a.m.