August 12, 2026

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Vitalik Buterin Updates Ethereum Roadmap With Privacy, Quantum Security and AI

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has updated the network’s long-term roadmap, placing greater emphasis on privacy, post-quantum security, artificial intelligence and new approaches to scaling. In an Aug. 10 post on X, Buterin compared Ethereum’s current “Strawmap” with the roadmap published in 2023, outlining which priorities have remained, which have been downgraded and which new technologies

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Bitcoin

AUSTRAC Halts 96 Cryptolink Crypto ATMs Over Compliance Risks

Key Takeaways Cryptolink cannot operate its 96 crypto ATMs for three months. AUSTRAC cited failures involving required transaction reports. The company already paid a fine and agreed to a compliance deal. Why Did AUSTRAC Shut Down Cryptolink’s 96 Crypto ATMs? Cryptolink’s 96 cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (CATMs), which allow customers to exchange cash for cryptocurrency,

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Tech & AI

A new tool transforms generic AI writing into natural, human prose, and it’s only $79 for life

TL;DR: UmanWrite is an AI tool that turns generic AI writing into more natural prose, and it’s only $79 for life. Whether you’re using Claude or GPT, AI writing usually sounds like AI writing. It’s clinical and awkward, but that doesn’t mean you have to manually edit every piece of content AI produces. UmanWrite is a

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Coinbase

Bitcoin falls below $90,000 one week before Trump inauguration

After Trump’s election, bitcoin jumped from $68,000 to $108,000 but has now fallen back by 17% to today’s price of $89,800. Source link

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Crypto

Spritehood NFTs raise $1.28M on Robinhood Chain

Spritehood has sold 42,956 paid NFTs on Robinhood Chain in about 53 minutes, generating nearly $1.28 million for Pudgy Penguins co-founder Cole Villemain. Summary Paid buyers minted 42,956 Spritehood NFTs priced at either $17 or $117. The sale generated about $1.283 million, equal to roughly 684.28 ETH at the mint price. Another 1,488 NFTs were

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Bitcoin

Connecticut Judge Says Kalshi Sports Contracts Were Never Swaps

Key Takeaways Judge Vernon Oliver held Kalshi’s sports contracts are not swaps under the CEA. Sports contracts were 80% to 90% of Kalshi’s listings and revenue, the order says. The CFTC has never reviewed a single Kalshi sports contract under its special rule. Not Swaps, and Not Preempted Even If They Were U.S. District Judge

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Coinbase

Why have MicroStrategy insiders been dumping MSTR?

As MicroStrategy continues to dilute common shareholders to add bitcoin to its balance sheet, insiders continue to sell into their bids. Source link

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Crypto

Coinbase secures Abu Dhabi license for tokenized securities

Coinbase has secured Abu Dhabi regulatory approval to arrange investment deals and provide custody as it prepares an international hub for tokenized securities and onchain capital markets. Summary Coinbase has received Financial Services Permission from Abu Dhabi Global Market’s financial regulator. The authorization covers arranging investment deals and providing custody for tokenized securities. Eligible token

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Tech & AI

Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet?

For a while it seemed like the diarrhea-inducing parasite cyclospora was everywhere. Confirmed and suspected cases number more than 22,000 across 15 states, with 517 people requiring hospitalization. Two people in Michigan died. But now, with signs that the outbreak is slowing down, experts say lettuce is probably safe to eat again. The reason? Most

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Crypto

ZachXBT Names Tiffany Milanovich in Alleged Wallet and Coinbase Theft Network

Milanovich’s connection to John Daghita turned hostile after she recorded him and shared the call. He retaliated by posting her name publicly. Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT identified Tiffany Milanovich as a US-based threat actor tied to at least $5 million in thefts through hardware wallet and centralized exchange support impersonation scams. He said Milanovich

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