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Ethereum L1 drops Poseidon in post-quantum move

Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake has said the networks layer 1 will leave Poseidon after an eight-year, eight-figure research effort and pursue established hash functions such as SHA-2 or BLAKE2s.　　Ethereum L1 turns away from Poseidon　　Justin Drake said in an Aug. 13 X post that the Ethereum Foundation is abandoning Poseidon for its L1 roadmap and moving toward traditional options such as SHA or BLAKE.　　“Goodbye, Poseidon!” Drake wrote, describing the decision as the result of an “8-year, 8-figure rabbit hole” in post-quantum cryptography.　　Goodbye, Poseidon!　　An epic 8-year, 8-figure rabbit hole in post-quantum cryptography reaches its dream conclusion. The Ethereum Foundation is abandoning Poseidon for L1, pivoting to SHA or BLAKE. This milestone unlocks ultimate security for lean Ethereum and foreshadows a golden…　　Poseidon emerged in 2019 as a hash function designed for zero-knowledge proof systems. Its structure made it less costly to process inside Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge, commonly known as SNARKs, than traditional hash functions built around binary operations.　　Since 2018, the Ethereum Foundation has invested in specialized hashes as part of its work on zero-knowledge technology. Poseidon later became a common choice across zk-rollups and zkVMs, including systems that secure billions of dollars in crypto assets.　　Drake‘s announcement concerns Ethereum’s future L1

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Tether Claims 'Largest Inaugural Financial Audit' as KPMG Signs Off on 2025 Statements

In briefTether said KPMG issued an unqualified opinion, the best outcome, on Tether Internationals 2025 financial statements.The company called it the “largest inaugural financial audit in history.”The audit follows years of scrutiny over USDTs backing and Tethers push to expand in the U.S.　　Tether said Thursday that Big Four accounting firm KPMG issued an unqualified audit opinion—industry jargon for the best possible result—-on the 2025 financial statements of Tether International, the company behind the worlds largest stablecoin USDT.　　In a post announcing the audit, Tether called the review the “largest inaugural financial audit in history,” saying KPMG examined Tethers assets, liabilities, income, cash flows, internal systems, records, counterparties, and supporting documentation.　　Myriad: Bitcoins next move？ Click to make your prediction.　　“Despite our company being subject to several years of detractors false claims, competitors lies, political attacks and misinformed coverage by several mainstream newspapers trying desperately to discredit us for the benefit of their friends in the tall ivory towers, Tether delivered what it promised,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino wrote on X.　　An unqualified opinion means auditors found no major problems with the way the financial statements were presented. It does not, however, mean auditors are endorsing Tethers business or guaranteeing it can meet its obligations.　　Tethers

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White House Lets Private Firms Hack Cybercriminals—At Their Own Legal Risk

In briefTrump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on Aug. 12 creating a program for private firms to disrupt foreign cybercriminal networks.Participating companies operate under DOJ and DHS direction, post a bond of at least $1 million, and face annual review.Americans reported more than $20.8 billion in losses to cyber-enabled crime in 2025, the White House said.　　President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Tuesday directing the federal government to enlist vetted U.S. companies in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks. The National Security Presidential Memorandum, dated Aug. 12, stands up a program inside the National Coordination Center of the Homeland Security Task Force.　　“This memorandum expands the fight against TCO-perpetrated cybercrime by incorporating the ingenuity of the private sector,” the White House wrote in the orders purpose section, referring to transnational criminal organizations.　　Myriad: When will OpenAI release GPT-6？ Click to make your prediction.　　“By partnering with vetted United States companies subject to the direction and oversight of the Federal Government, we will enhance our ability to counter TCO threats and combat transnational cybercrime, fraud, and other predatory schemes against American citizens.”　　Two executive directors, one each from the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, would run the program. Private

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BTC Dips Below $63,000 as $122M in Long Bets Get Liquidated

Bitcoin closed lower after a volatile session, dropping to $62,912 before recovering slightly back above $63,000, pushing its market cap to $1.26 trillion.　　Key TakeawaysBitcoin dipped to $62,912 on Thursday as volatile trading erased late-night gains.Total crypto liquidations hit $227 million, led by $122 million in wiped-out long positions.AMINA Research warns that Strait of Hormuz risks may delay Fed rate cuts through late 2026.　　Crypto Liquidations Top $227 Million　　Following a virtually flat Wednesday close, bitcoin moved lower alongside an uptick in volatility. After spending much of Wednesday afternoon bound between $63,300 and $63,500, a brief late-night surge lifted the asset to $63,900 around 1:25 a.m. EST.　　However, about two hours later, bitcoin began a descent that dragged it back below the $63,400 mark. The leading cryptocurrency repeated the pattern shortly after, rising to $63,900 before paring gains in another sell-off. Unlike the first round, however, bitcoin dipped to $62,912 at 12:44 p.m., pushing its market capitalization down to $1.26 trillion. Although it quickly reclaimed $63,000, the digital asset remained down 0.5%.　　Bitcoins elevated volatility on Thursday spurred an uptick in liquidations. Long positions accounted for nearly $34 million of the total, up more than $13 million from the previous day. Across the broader crypto

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Tether gets unqualified KPMG opinion in first full audit

Tether has completed its first independent financial statement audit, with KPMG U.S. issuing an unqualified opinion after reviewing its 2025 accounts and a reported $6.814 billion reserve surplus.　　Tether said Thursday that KPMG U.S. conducted the audit of Tether International, S.A. de C.V. under applicable professional standards and issued an unqualified opinion on the companys financial statements.　　KPMG‘s opinion covers Tether’s full 2025 accounts　　Rather than examining only a reserve report at a particular date, KPMG reviewed the companys financial position as of Dec. 31, 2025, along with its operating results and cash flows for the full year. The audit covered the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, and cash flow statement.　　According to Tether, KPMG concluded that the statements “present fairly, in all material respects” the companys financial position and results under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.　　An unqualified opinion means the auditor did not attach reservations, exceptions, or qualifications to its conclusion. Tether described the result as a clean audit, although the opinion applies specifically to the audited 2025 financial statements and the related evidence examined by KPMG.　　The audit also tested the records supporting individual balance-sheet entries. KPMG examined transactions, internal systems, asset ownership, valuations, counterparties, and documents used to

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Crypto Group Warns Fed Could Use Banking Access to Squeeze Digital Asset Firms

In briefThe Blockchain Association filed an amicus brief supporting Custodia Banks petition for Supreme Court review.Custodia is challenging a ruling that upheld the Feds denial of its master account application.The group says the case could shape how much power federal regulators have over state-chartered banks.　　The Blockchain Association is urging the Supreme Court to take up Custodia Banks fight with the Federal Reserve, arguing the central bank should not have the broad power to deny payment system access to eligible state-chartered banks.　　In the amicus brief filed on Wednesday supporting Custodias petition, the crypto trade group said a lower court ruling in favor of the Fed gives federal regulators a quiet way to cut lawful businesses out of the banking system.　　Myriad: Will the Clarity Act be signed into law in 2026？ Click to make your prediction.　　The decision ratifies the Feds misuse of its payment services to further an impermissible policy goal—debanking the digital-asset industry, the Blockchain Association wrote.　　An amicus brief is a legal filing from someone who is not a party to a case but wants to give the court additional arguments or context. Here, the Blockchain Association is supporting Custodias request that the Supreme Court review the dispute.　　At issue is Custodias

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CFTC to discuss crypto and AI rules at first IAC meeting

The CFTC has scheduled a three-hour meeting for Aug. 20 to examine crypto assets, artificial intelligence, prediction markets, and its recent work across the three sectors.　　CFTC meeting will put crypto and AI policy on the agenda　　The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in an Aug. 11 Federal Register notice that its Innovation Advisory Committee will hold its inaugural meeting on Aug. 20, bringing members together to discuss crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets.　　Scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the meeting will take place in person for committee members in Washington. Members of the public will be able to follow the proceedings virtually, and the session may finish before 4 p.m. if the committee completes its business early.　　The CFTC said recent agency activity involving the three areas will also form part of the discussion. Its notice does not identify a proposed rule that members will vote on, nor does it state that the meeting will produce immediate policy changes.　　Rather, the IAC advises the commission on issues where technology, law, policy and finance overlap. Its recommendations may inform the agencys work, but the committee does not independently adopt or enforce CFTC regulations.　　Chairman Michael S. Selig, who

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Pi Network News: New Solana Exchange Listing, But Still No Binance or Coinbase

Pi Network picked up a fresh trading venue this week, giving the token another door into crypto markets even as bigger names keep passing it by.　　Crypto exchange SolCex added Pi alongside Ethereum Classic and Canton Network‘s token, opening up cross-chain trading access for Solana-based users. One commentator called it a big step forward, adding that pairing Pi with established names like Ethereum Classic gives it fresh exposure to deeper liquidity pools it hasn’t tapped before.　　Price Story Right Now　　Pi coin now trades near $0.089, still down 97% from its all-time high, near $3, a peak the token hit back in February 2025. Pi hit a fresh low near $0.07 in mid-July before climbing back above $0.09 again, though its been rejected each time it approached $0.10. The token briefly slipped below $0.08 late last month before reclaiming that level and pushing above $0.09 on several occasions this August.　　What About Binance and Coinbase？　　Despite ranking among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market value and boasting one of the largest communities in the entire crypto space, Pi has yet to land on either of the industry‘s two biggest exchanges. The token has already secured spots on OKX, Gate, MEXC, and even Kraken, but Binance

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FCA, HTX in Settlement Talks Over Illegal UK Crypto Promotions: Report

In briefBritains Financial Conduct Authority and HTX are in talks to settle the regulators claim that the exchange illegally promoted crypto services to UK consumers.The High Court has paused proceedings until late August to let the two sides reach a deal, Reuters reported from court filings.The FCAs claim names a Panamanian company and four categories of “persons unknown,” including anyone who takes over the exchange before October 2028.　　The Financial Conduct Authority and HTX are “in talks” to negotiate a settlement in the regulators case over unlawful crypto promotions to UK consumers, with Londons High Court pausing proceedings until late August to let the two sides reach terms, Reuters reported from court filings. The sides exchanged emails in March, opened three months of talks and extended them by a further two on June 25.　　The FCA issued proceedings in the Chancery Division on October 21 last year, in the first enforcement action of its kind against a crypto exchange over marketing, with the claim itself published in February. It is seeking an injunction and a declaration that the defendants breached section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act, which bars unauthorized financial promotions.　　The particulars of claim name Huobi Global S.A., a

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Trezor shipping provider breach exposes personal data of nearly 14,000 customers

Quick TakeA breach at Trezor‘s shipping partner ShipMonk exposed customer names and contact information, including nearly 12,000 customers’ phone numbers and shipping addresses.Victims could now be at higher risk of phishing attempts or, in the worst case, targets of violent attacks.　　Nearly 14,000 Trezor customers had their personal information exposed in a breach at shipping provider ShipMonk, most of whom had their names, phone numbers and home addresses exposed.　　According to a Trezor announcement late Wednesday, ShipMonk informed the hardware wallet manufacturer on Monday that an unauthorized party had accessed the systems holding customer order data.　　It specified that the names, email addresses, phone numbers and shipping addresses of 11,742 customers had been exposed. Another 1,947 customers had their names, cities and email addresses leaked, bringing the rough estimate of victims to around 13,700 across the U.S., UK, Sweden, Colombia, Brazil, Italy and Portugal.　　Trezor said the breach does not affect its internal systems and that the hardware wallets themselves remain secure.　　“This is the first time since Trezor was founded in 2013 that we have experienced a breach that exposed customer phone numbers and shipping addresses,” the company said.　　The exposed customers are now at a higher risk of being targeted by phishing campaigns, where

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