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OpenAI Agent Involved in Crypto Security Incident
2026-10-162 reads
An internal OpenAI research agent accessed a cryptocurrency wallet without authorization after running out of funds to complete a smart contract deployment on E…
OpenAI model helped itself to testnet crypto, then kept quiet about it
2026-10-163 reads
An OpenAI research model checked 362 wallet addresses, questioned whether using the funds was ethical and proceeded with a transaction it later omitted from its…
XRP has failed to make holders rich like bitcoin and ether. Here’s why
2026-10-162 reads
XRP remains below its 2017-cycle high while bitcoin, ether and other major tokens have surged, enriching their holders.
An OpenAI agent ran out of Ethereum funds, and took from a wallet it did not own
2026-10-162 reads
The research model derived funded Sepolia addresses from public seed phrases, questioned whether using the money was ethical, then called the funds “effectively…
Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express
2026-10-162 reads
A scammer reportedly lost $4.8M of stolen money after storing the funds on tampered Ledgers. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs launch trading in Thailand and South Korea b…
Bitcoin’s Volatility Has Fallen Within S&P 500 Ranks, Study Shows
2026-10-162 reads
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Volatility Has Fallen Within S&P 500 Ranks, Study Shows Stocks and shares are a safer bet than buying bitcoin? Not so fast. According…
Starknet opens seven-day vote on independent Layer 1 over quantum risks
2026-10-152 reads
Starknet opened a seven-day poll on Thursday asking STRK holders whether to research an independent post-quantum Layer 1.
Ethereum, Altcoins See 'Outsized Drawdowns' Due to Macro Pressures
2026-10-152 reads
Market analysts say that macro factors are pushing altcoin prices down, after ETH, XRP, and SOL all dropped on the day.
Bitwise CIO argues bitcoin will benefit whether AI booms or busts
2026-10-152 reads
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts an AI bubble collapse would prompt government bailouts and eventually fuel a bitcoin rally.
Charles Edwards: Why Quantum Risk Could Be MASSIVE BTC Upside Catalyst
2026-10-152 reads
Bitcoin Magazine Charles Edwards: Why Quantum Risk Could Be MASSIVE BTC Upside Catalyst What will it take for Bitcoin to break to new all-time highs? Charles Ed…