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Google Uncovers iOS Exploit Kit Targeting Crypto Users
Google researchers identified a sophisticated iOS exploit kit, “Coruna,” used to steal crypto wallet seed phrases via fake websites targeting iPhone users.
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- Blockchain Technology Correspondent
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Daniel Brooks reports on blockchain infrastructure, protocol upgrades, and the technical architecture behind major crypto networks. His coverage focuses on scalability solutions, consensus mechanisms, and developer ecosystems shaping next-generation blockchain platforms. He frequently analyzes how technological innovation affects network security, transaction efficiency, and adoption across decentralized applications. Based in Berlin, Daniel closely follows developer communities and open-source blockchain research.
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Tether Makes Strategic $1.5B Investment in Eight Sleep to Advance AI Health Tech
Tether Investments announced a $1.5 billion strategic investment in Eight Sleep at a $1.5B valuation, aiming to accelerate AI-driven health intelligence and personalized wellness technology.
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Add $225M as BlackRock Leads Inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net inflows Tuesday, driven by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT despite redemptions from rival funds.
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Buterin Says AI Coding Could Speed Ethereum Roadmap
Vitalik Buterin said AI-assisted vibe coding may accelerate Ethereum’s long-term roadmap, while cautioning that rapid prototypes carry significant security risks.
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Block Plans Major Job Cuts amid AI Restructuring
Block will cut roughly 4,000 jobs as part of an AI-driven restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and shifting toward smaller, automation-focused teams.
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Vitalik Buterin Reduces ETH Holdings amid Price Slide
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reduced his ether holdings by about 17,000 ETH in February as the asset declined sharply. The sales were executed gradually through small on-chain swaps.
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Step Finance Winds Down After $40M Treasury Hack
Solana-based Step Finance is shutting down after a $40 million security breach drained its treasury. The firm said financing and acquisition efforts failed in the aftermath.
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Morgan Stanley, Top Institutions Boost BitMine Holdings
Leading institutional investors, including Morgan Stanley and ARK, increased stakes in BitMine during Q4 2025 despite a 48% stock decline, highlighting sustained demand.
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BitMine Adds $90M in Ether amid Weak Market Sentiment
BitMine purchased $90 million in ETH, expanding its treasury despite subdued market sentiment and ongoing price pressure across digital assets.
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Harvard Endowment Trims Bitcoin Position, Initiates Ether Stake
The Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% while initiating a new $86.8 million position in BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust.
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