US insurer Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data from about 22.65 million people, including Social Security and ID numbers plus medical and insurance details, in a June cyberattack now linked to an organized criminal group.
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Bitcoin’s October jump above $126,000 did not break $100,000 after inflation, according to Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn. In 2020 dollars, bitcoin’s real peak this year was about $99,848, highlighting the gap between headline prices and inflation-adjusted value.
The US FCC has banned new drones and key parts made abroad, targeting major brands like DJI and Autel. Existing models can still be used for now, but no new foreign-made drones can enter the US market due to national security concerns.
Bitcoin is trailing behind gold, silver and major stocks, which have all seen stronger recent gains. Traders are noting that Bitcoin’s price has been slower to rise compared to these traditional markets.
OpenAI says attacks that trick AI agents into doing harmful actions will likely remain a long-term security problem for AI browsers. To fight this, it built an AI system that acts like an attacker to find and help fix these weaknesses before they’re abused.
Bhutan is using surplus clean hydropower to run state-controlled Bitcoin mining, treating mined bitcoin as a foreign-currency reserve that has helped fund government salaries, under a tightly regulated framework tied to its Gelephu Mindfulness City project.
Google has launched Android’s Emergency Location Service in India, starting in Uttar Pradesh. Android phones (6.0 and up) can now automatically send precise location data to 112 and other emergency numbers to help responders find callers faster, even on weak calls.
A record $23B in Bitcoin options expires Dec. 26, the largest BTC options event so far. Most traders are betting on higher prices, and the holiday timing with low trading activity could lead to sharp Bitcoin price swings as contracts close.
Microsoft will turn on extra message protections in Teams by default starting Jan 12, 2026, blocking risky file types, flagging suspicious links, and letting users report mistakes, as part of wider efforts to curb phishing and malware on the platform.
France’s La Poste and its banking arm suffered major outages after a reported DDoS cyberattack, knocking offline postal, online banking, digital identity, and document services nationwide while core payments and ATM withdrawals remained available.
Public companies using Bitcoin as a main treasury asset face mixed fortunes: ZOOZ and KindlyMD risk Nasdaq delisting after share prices fell below $1, while major holder Strategy added about $980 million in BTC, lifting its stash above 671,000 bitcoin.
Security firm Elliptic says Chinese-language crypto scam markets on Telegram are now the largest illicit online marketplaces ever, with one called Huione Guarantee processing $27B in crypto transactions from 2021–2025, dwarfing past dark web markets like AlphaBay and Hydra.
MicroStrategy, the largest Bitcoin holder among public firms, has built a $2.2B cash reserve, giving it over two years of dividend coverage and flexibility to manage debt and possible “bitcoin winter” conditions ahead of the next Bitcoin halving in 2028.
AI tool AxiomProver has solved two open Erdős math problems and nine of 12 questions in the 2025 Putnam competition, showing that AI systems can now tackle some of the toughest college-level math challenges.
BlackRock has named its spot Bitcoin ETF one of three main investment ideas for 2025, alongside short-term U.S. Treasuries and top U.S. stocks. The fund has drawn over $25b this year despite weak performance, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role in major portfolios.
Google is testing a cleaner look for its Gemini AI app, with a simple floating text box and a new Tools button for extras like Deep Research and Canvas. A new Gemini Labs area may let users try experimental AI features before wider release.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, an early Bitcoin supporter and key backer of Bitcoin‑friendly laws, will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving her Wyoming seat open and raising questions about future support for Bitcoin in the Senate.
A severe security flaw in the n8n workflow tool (CVE-2025-68613, CVSS 9.9) allows logged-in users to run any code on affected systems. Over 100,000 online n8n setups may be exposed. The issue is fixed in versions 1.120.4, 1.121.1, and 1.122.0.
El Salvador and the IMF report strong progress on talks over Bitcoin policy and the sale of the state-run Chivo wallet, tied to a $1.4B loan. Bitcoin use by the government is being scaled back, but El Salvador continues to buy BTC and promote Bitcoin services.
The U.S. FCC has banned new drones and key drone parts made in foreign countries, citing security risks like spying and data theft. Existing approved models can still be sold and used, but future drones must be made in the U.S.