Quantum Computing Poses New Threat to Encryption

Solana’s Shanghai Event Disrupted as Attendees Report Police Presence and CZ Questions Knowledge of China’s Crypto Rules

Solana Foundation postponed the morning programme of Solana Accelerate China 2026 in Shanghai on 16 October after attendees reported being unable to enter the venue, where police officers were present. Binance co-founder CZ questioned whether organisers understood China’s crypto rules, but the cause of the disruption remains unconfirmed and no replacement date has been announced.

AnaisOct 16, 2026 6:49 pm

Disney Turns Character.AI’s Bankruptcy Into an AI Talent Grab With $20 Million Bid and Jobs for 60 Employees

Disney has offered jobs to at least 60 Character.AI employees and bid $20 million for selected assets after the chatbot startup filed for bankruptcy. The deal includes hiring former CEO Karandeep Anand as Disney’s first chief technology officer, as the company seeks to expand its AI capabilities.

WeatherlyOct 19, 2026 11:06 am

From Scamming Victims to Getting Scammed, Task Fraud Operator Becomes One of Ledger Hack’s Biggest Victims After Losing $4.8 Million in Bitcoin

A task-scam operator lost more than 60 Bitcoin worth about $4.8 million after criminals drained three Ledger hardware wallets containing malicious implants that stole recovery phrases. The theft is part of a wider supply chain attack linked to CryptoBilis, with estimated losses reaching $102 million across six blockchains.

AnaisOct 19, 2026 2:25 pm

Zoom Adds World’s Human Verification Badges to Help Enterprise Users Confirm Who Is Real on Video Calls

World has launched its Human Badge on Zoom to verify meeting participants using biometric checks and live video. The company is also targeting financial firms with tools to combat AI deepfake fraud.

WeatherlyOct 19, 2026 3:35 pm

Qubic Halts Blockchain After Hackers Steal $1.4 Million Through Weak Wallet Seed Generation

Qubic halted its blockchain after a wallet security flaw allowed hackers to steal 2.94 trillion QU tokens worth about $1.4 million from more than 1,400 accounts. Around 87.1% of the stolen funds remain frozen on the network, while MEXC froze the rest, as developers fix the flaw and prepare a recovery plan.

AnaisOct 19, 2026 4:51 pm

South Korea to Meet Major Crypto Exchanges as Industry Pushes to Delay 22% Crypto Tax in 2027

South Korean officials will meet crypto exchanges on 20 October to discuss delaying the 22% crypto income tax scheduled for January 2027. A new bill could push taxation to 2029, but no delay has been approved.

WeatherlyOct 19, 2026 5:58 pm

OpenAI Races to Lock In $30 Billion Before Anthropic’s IPO Gives Investors a Closer Look at Its Rival

OpenAI is accelerating talks to raise about $30 billion at a valuation exceeding $1.4 trillion, aiming to secure investor commitments before rival Anthropic’s expected IPO in mid-November. The move comes as both AI companies compete for funding amid growing investor concerns over high valuations, infrastructure costs and market volatility.

AnaisOct 20, 2026 12:02 pm

Mastercard Launches New Tool to Flag Suspicious Stablecoin Payments Before Banks Lose Control of Funds

Mastercard launched Stablecoin Security on 19 October 2026 to help banks detect fraud, scams and sanctions risks before stablecoin payments move on-chain. The service launched with Borderless.xyz and Keyrails, with global availability expected in 2027, as Mastercard expands its stablecoin payment and security services.

AnaisOct 20, 2026 3:11 pm

Chinese AI Tool Suspected in Cyberattacks on Japanese Firms Across Multiple Industries

A Chinese-developed AI tool called Artex was used in cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies across sectors including finance, retail and logistics, with eight companies reporting data breaches in September and October. Japanese authorities are investigating the attacks as concerns grow over AI making cybercrime easier and increasing the risk of personal data leaks.

WeatherlyOct 20, 2026 5:05 pm

BitMine’s Ethereum Holdings Reach 6.04 Million ETH as Tom Lee Pushes Towards 5% Supply Target

BitMine bought 12,535 ETH, raising its total holdings to 6.04 million ETH, or 4.9% of Ethereum’s supply, while its total treasury value fell from $16.2 billion to $15.1 billion in a week. Chairman Tom Lee blamed the crypto sell-off on AI concerns, geopolitical tensions and rising bond yields, but said BitMine still sees buying opportunities as it approaches its 5% Ethereum ownership target.

AnaisOct 20, 2026 5:54 pm