Here’s why Solana, XRP and others could never match the success of Bitcoin ETFs. | Credit: CCN. Key takeaways Altcoin ETFs made their long-awaited debut, led by HBAR, Litecoin and Solana. Despite the hype, early trading shows little investor enthusiasm or liquidity. Bitcoin remains the benchmark for institutional trust and market depth. Without BlackRock’s participation,…
AI and the art of chess composition Researchers at Google DeepMind conducted a study titled In Silico Creativity Assessment: An Expert Review of AI Chess Compositions to explore whether generative artificial intelligence can produce truly creative and aesthetic results. For more than 4 hours in front of the camera, Karsten Müller presents you with sensations…
Google claims its Android operating system is now in the lead Apple iOS in protecting users from mobile scams, with AI-based security systems integrated into Messages, Phone, Gmail and Play Protect. According to Google, Android blocks more than 10 billion fraudulent calls and messages every month, protecting users from global fraud losses estimated at $400…
Cybersecurity authorities are sounding the alarm as malicious actors continue to exploit a critical vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE devices, deploying a malicious implant known as BADCANDY on networks around the world. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) confirmed that more than 150 devices remained compromised in Australia alone as of the end of October 2025,…
Coinbase is in final negotiations to acquire BVNK. Specifically, this stable infrastructure deal is valued at approximately $2 billion. US crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc. is in late-stage talks. The company is looking to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK. According to Bloombergthe approximate valuation of the transaction is $2 billion in total. Additionally, the acquisition…
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 smartphone (Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images A look back at this week’s news and headlines in the Android world, including leaked Pixel 10a details, Samsung’s S-Pen plans, OnePlus 15’s new photography approach, Oppo’s powerful battery and charger, open letters protesting Google’s developer plans, Galaxy…
With the release of the iOS 26.1 beta 4 update, critics and accessibility advocates can rejoice: Apple has made it easier for users to customize the Liquid Glass UI. The Liquid Glass design, which drew mild criticism from iPhone users upgrading to iOS 26, now offers a choice between Clear and Tinted modes. The update…
Digital currencies have long held promise and controversy, hailed as a step toward financial independence but criticized for their heavy toll on the planet. Now, a project seeks to change how cryptocurrencies work in a world increasingly defined by climate consciousness. As detailed by the International Business Timesentrepreneur John Ortmann and his team introduced Bitcoin.ℏ…
The writing has been on the wall for a while now, but customizing your Android experience using a third-party launcher isn’t really a thing like it used to be. There are many reasons for this, but for the most part, Google and Samsung’s first-party offerings have gotten even better, and most consumers are looking for…