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Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School Acquires Farcaster and Pitches a “Singapore of Social Media”, but Early Bans Spark Backlash

Network School has acquired Farcaster from Neynar and will rename it the Network State Protocol, introducing stricter rules, AI moderation and human verification to reduce bots and abusive posts. Users who reject the new social contract will have read-only access to the main app, although they can keep their accounts and move to other clients.

AnaisOct 16, 2026 4:52 pm

One Developer Used AI to Clone Word, Excel and PowerPoint — Here’s How Far He Got

Developer Brandon Thomas has turned to Anthropic’s Claude to build free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, highlighting how AI-assisted coding could make it easier to challenge established software companies.

XingChiOct 16, 2026 4:28 pm

Tampered Crypto Wallets Cost Scam Operator $4.8M as Asia Tightens Digital Asset Oversight

A Crypto Scammer Loses $4.8 Million Through Tampered Hardware Wallets

ZoeyOct 16, 2026 3:21 pm

Ledger Unveils Android Crypto Signer As Tampered Wallet Probe Raises Security Stakes

Ledger has unveiled its new Android-based Atom crypto signer with anti-tampering protections, as the hardware wallet maker investigates devices allegedly fitted with hidden implants that can capture users’ recovery phrases.

XingChiOct 16, 2026 3:17 pm

Visa Takes Its First Stablecoin Product Live on Visa Direct and Lets Money Transmitters Prefund Payouts in Near Real Time

Visa has launched USDC prefunding for cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, allowing businesses to fund payments around the clock. Inyo Global is the first provider to offer the service, which supports payouts across more than 180 countries.

WeatherlyOct 16, 2026 2:47 pm

Anthropic Warns Self-Replicating AI Could Pose New Cybersecurity Risks

Artificial intelligence may not always need large data centres or specialised computing infrastructure to operate.

ZoeyOct 16, 2026 2:18 pm

Peer-To-Peer Will Have To Wait As Russia Demands All Transactions To Go Through Government's Intemediaries

Russia plans to put an end to peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions between individuals starting from July 1, 2027, pushing crypto users toward authorised intermediaries as the country brings more of its digital asset market under central bank oversight.

XingChiOct 16, 2026 12:48 pm

CNN Signs Multiyear Deal With Google to License News Content for AI Products and Earn Compensation

CNN has signed a multiyear deal with Google to license its journalism for experimental AI features, with financial terms undisclosed. The partnership aims to expand audience reach while compensating CNN for its content, as publishers seek to protect their work and recover revenue lost to AI-driven search.

AnaisOct 16, 2026 12:42 pm

Google Warns of Potential Widespread Exploitation of Critical BeyondTrust Vulnerability

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and cybersecurity firm Mandiant detailed evidence that attackers had exploited the vulnerability before its public disclosure.

ZoeyOct 16, 2026 12:01 pm

AI Cyberattacks Push Cybersecurity to the Top of the CFO’s Agenda

For CFOs, the challenge is increasingly about allocating resources efficiently enough to maintain protection as the cost of identifying potential attacks continues to decline.

ZoeyOct 16, 2026 11:35 am

NBA’s Instagram Account Suspected of Promoting Fake Solana Token as $NBA Coin Post Attracts Thousands of Likes

The NBA’s official Instagram account was reportedly hacked on 14 October 2026 to promote a Solana-based memecoin called $NBA Coin, which had a market capitalisation of about $3,500 before the post was deleted. The NBA has yet to confirm the breach, which echoes a similar hack in March 2025, as scammers continue to exploit trusted social media accounts to promote risky cryptocurrencies.

AnaisOct 15, 2026 6:29 pm

OpenAI’s Trail Of Bits Acquisition Talks Put Crypto Security In The Spotlight

OpenAI is reportedly in early talks to acquire Trail of Bits, a cybersecurity firm known for auditing major crypto projects, in a move that could bring specialised blockchain security expertise closer to one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence developers.

XingChiOct 15, 2026 5:57 pm

Solana Lights Up Shanghai’s Citigroup Tower and Opens New Office in China, Leaving Binance Founder CZ Surprised

Solana displayed its brand on Shanghai’s Citigroup Tower and opened a local office as it expands its developer network in China despite strict cryptocurrency restrictions. Binance founder CZ expressed surprise at Solana’s ability to advertise and establish an office in China, noting that BNB Chain has yet to achieve similar visibility.

WeatherlyOct 15, 2026 5:33 pm

Turkish Authorities Arrest Hex Founder Richard Heart’s After Obtaining New Evidence. What Is Next For The Crypto Project?

Richard Heart, the founder of the Hex cryptocurrency, has been detained in Istanbul under an Interpol Red Notice requested by Finland, according to Turkish media reports, bringing renewed attention to the controversial crypto entrepreneur and the legal disputes surrounding his projects.

XingChiOct 15, 2026 4:48 pm

British Engineer Sues BitMEX for 324.8 BTC, Claiming Crypto Derivatives Were Sold Without UK Regulatory Approval

British software engineer Lewis Barber is suing BitMEX operator HDR Global Trading for the return of 324.8 BTC worth about $27.2 million, arguing that the exchange offered derivatives in the UK without FCA authorisation. The claim challenges 1,053 losing trades made between 2018 and 2022 and could open the door to further compensation claims from other UK traders.

AnaisOct 15, 2026 4:43 pm

Mayweather Meme Coin Crashes 96% as Sahil Arora Claims New Celebrity Token Strategy

A Solana-based meme coin linked to Floyd Mayweather surged to a $1 million market capitalization before crashing 96% in three hours, as controversial crypto promoter Sahil Arora claimed the launch was part of a broader strategy to revive celebrity meme coins.

XingChiOct 15, 2026 3:30 pm

Tired of Paying $99.99 a Year for Microsoft Office? Developer Uses Anthropic’s Claude to Build Free Word, Excel and PowerPoint Clones That Work Offline

Developer Brandon Thomas has released three free, AI-built alternatives to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The open-source apps cover most core features but remain in early development, with 50% to 60% readiness for real-world use.

WeatherlyOct 15, 2026 2:36 pm

Canada’s Crypto Remittances To Asia Surge 141% To $2.36B: Chainalysis

Remittance-size crypto transfers from Canada to India, China and the Philippines have surged 141% year-over-year to $2.36 billion, highlighting the growing role of digital assets in cross-border payments, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

XingChiOct 15, 2026 12:16 pm

AI Linked to 84% of Ransomware Incidents in Global Cybersecurity Survey

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ZoeyOct 15, 2026 10:03 am

AI-Assisted Hackers Exploit Japan’s Corporate Cybersecurity Weaknesses as Breaches Surge

The surge has renewed concerns about whether businesses have invested sufficiently in modern cybersecurity measures

ZoeyOct 15, 2026 9:39 am

OpenAI in Early Talks to Acquire Trail of Bits, Signalling Bigger Cybersecurity Ambitions

OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions to acquire Trail of Bits.

ZoeyOct 15, 2026 8:52 am

Ledger Pulls Hardware Wallets From Stores in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Four Other Markets After Supply-Chain Attack

Ledger has suspended hardware wallet sales across six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong after tampered devices linked to Malaysian reseller CryptoBilis were found to contain implants capable of stealing users’ 24-word recovery phrases.

WeatherlyOct 14, 2026 6:33 pm

Philippines’ Biggest Crypto Exchange Coins.ph Under Regulatory Fire as Alleged Gambling Links Raise Licence Concerns

Coins.ph faces possible sanctions over alleged links to offshore gambling operators, as Philippine regulators restrict peso deposits. The exchange denies knowingly serving gambling firms, says customer funds are safe and expects affected services to be restored soon.

AnaisOct 14, 2026 6:01 pm

Anti-Scam Seminar or Trap? Singapore Police Report Filed Against Organisers of a Scam Prevention Event Held During TOKEN2049

Apex Accelerator and Stone Venture reportedly face a Singapore police report over claims they pressured attendees to install remote-access software at a TOKEN2049 security event. Dominion Market’s co-founder also linked Apex to the protocol’s September exploit, while Apex’s official X account appears to have been taken down.

WeatherlyOct 14, 2026 4:45 pm

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