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OpenAI says research model spent another wallet’s testnet ETH without authorization on coding task
2026-10-1658 reads
OpenAI's research model used another wallet's testnet ETH without permission to complete a coding task in June.
OpenAI Model Used Testnet Ethereum Wallet Without Permission to Finish Coding Task
2026-10-1654 reads
The internal model derived keys from public developer recovery phrases, spent another account's test ETH, and left it out of its report.
Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum threat
2026-10-1653 reads
Nine crypto companies launched the Quantum Alliance to jointly prepare for quantum attacks, but they disagree on when the threat will arrive and whether vulnera…
Live updates: Bitcoin back above $82,000, ZEC jumps 11% as ETF outflows continue
2026-10-1658 reads
Crypto bounced a day after bitcoin’s brief drop under $80,000, but investors kept pulling money from ether, SOL and ZEC funds.
What Is a Hardware Wallet? Crypto Cold Storage Explained
2026-10-1656 reads
Hardware wallets keep your crypto keys offline. Learn how devices from Ledger, Trezor and others protect your Bitcoin and Ethereum.
OpenAI Agent Involved in Crypto Security Incident
2026-10-1648 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
2026-10-1652 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
2026-10-1652 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
2026-10-1654 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
2026-10-1654 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…