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Web3 explained: blockchain apps, DeFi, custody, stablecoins and the regulation shaping a decentralised internet, in plain English.
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Running a Presearch Node on Flux – Super Simple!
I have set up 3 Presearch Nodes on flux, with a 1 flux fee per month at the moment its one of the cheapest options to host. Basically paying for running a node in a day or two.
Web 3 and Blockchain – Now and in the future!
What could Web 3 and Blockchain do in the future? I love data and all things it helps us with in our everyday lives. Blockchains are just decentralized data that can't be tampered with devalued or corrupted. Or at least if it is done right!
OpenAI Says an Internal Research Model Paid Test-Network Fees From a Wallet It Was Never Given
OpenAI says an internal GPT-5.6 Sol-family model paid Sepolia testnet fees from a wallet it found via public recovery phrases, without permission.
Schwab Opens Crypto Trading to All Clients, Starts Crypto Transfers and Blocks AI Agents That Try to Log In for Clients
Schwab says all clients can now trade crypto and transfers are rolling out. It is blocking AI agents that log in for clients but letting LLMs in via MCP.
VanEck Asks the SEC to Withdraw Its Lido Staked Ethereum ETF Filing
VanEck asked the SEC to withdraw its Lido Staked Ethereum ETF registration. No shares were issued. No reason beyond not proceeding.
Babylon Labs Proposes Native Bitcoin as Collateral on Aave V4
Babylon Labs has asked Aave to accept native bitcoin as loan collateral on Aave V4 through its Trustless Bitcoin Vaults. Not yet approved.
Hex Founder Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul on an Interpol Red Notice Sought by Finland, Reports Say
Turkish police detained Hex founder Richard Heart in Istanbul under an Interpol Red Notice sought by Finland, reports say. The charges are allegations.
Privy Partners With Ripple to Bring Its Wallets to the XRP Ledger, for Payments and AI-Agent Commerce
Privy is partnering with Ripple so developers will be able to build XRP Ledger wallets for payments and AI-agent commerce. No launch date was given.
Standard Chartered Lets Affluent UAE Clients Trade Bitcoin and Ether From Their Bank Accounts
Standard Chartered lets eligible affluent UAE clients buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether in their bank accounts, under a licence from Dubai's VARA.
Solana Sets 21 October for Alpenglow, Aiming to Finalise Transactions in About 150 Milliseconds
Solana plans to switch to its Alpenglow consensus system on 21 October, aiming to cut finality from about 12.8 seconds to roughly 150 milliseconds.
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