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Dogecoin eyes smart contract era with Ethereum interoperability

Dogecoin eyes smart contract era with Ethereum interoperability

DogeOS, a Dogecoin-based application layer, has submitted a proposal to enhance the blockchain network with native zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) verification, according to a July 22 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The proposed upgrade, dubbed OP_CHECKZKP, aims to unlock new functionality by enabling smart contract interoperability with Ethereum. DogeOS is currently building its own Ethereum-compatible zkVM, which […]

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Telegram Users in US Can Now Access Native Crypto Wallet

Telegram Users in US Can Now Access Native Crypto Wallet

In brief Telegram’s native crypto wallet app is rolling out to users in the United States. The TON Wallet allows users to buy, sell, and send crypto directly in the Telegram messaging app. TON Wallet is developed by The Open Platform, the TON ecosystem’s first company with unicorn status. Telegram’s native crypto wallet is beginning

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Staked Ethereum withdrawals face longest delay in over a year

Staked Ethereum withdrawals face longest delay in over a year

Ethereum validators are experiencing the longest wait times in over a year to withdraw their staked ETH, as growing demand for staking collides with the network’s built-in exit limitations. According to data from ValidatorQueue.com, validators seeking to exit the Ethereum network must now wait approximately 8 days and 6 hours to complete the process, marking

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Ring Users Report Mysterious Logins—Amazon Blames Backend Bug

Ring Users Report Mysterious Logins—Amazon Blames Backend Bug

In brief Thousands of Ring users reported suspicious May 28 logins, raising fears of a widespread hack. Amazon said the issue was caused by a backend bug that incorrectly displayed login dates and device names. Users remain skeptical, especially as Ring recently reintroduced law enforcement access through a new Axon partnership. Amazon’s Ring cameras went

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North Korean hackers linked to M CoinDCX breach

North Korean hackers linked to $44M CoinDCX breach

The $44 million exploit targeting India-based crypto exchange CoinDCX has been linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, according to blockchain security firm Cyvers. In a July 21 statement shared with CryptoSlate, Cyvers CEO Deddy Lavid said the attackers followed a pattern reminiscent of previous Lazarus operations. The tactics included using cross-chain bridges and Tornado Cash

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Ethereum validators back raising gas limit to 45 million for improved network capacity

Ethereum validators back raising gas limit to 45 million for improved network capacity

Momentum is building among Ethereum validators to raise the network’s gas limit, a move that would significantly improve the Layer 1 (L1) throughput. According to data from Gaslimits, nearly half of all validators, about 49.3% or more than 500,000 addresses, have now signaled support for increasing the block gas limit from its current 36 million

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Next-Gen AI Model Achieves New Milestone in General Intelligence

Next-Gen AI Model Achieves New Milestone in General Intelligence

Alexander Wei, a member of Openai’s Large Language Model (LLM) and reasoning research team, reported that a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) experimental reasoning model achieved gold medal-level performance at the International Math Olympiad (IMO). Openai CEO Sam Altman emphasized that this is part of their effort to advance general intelligence. Openai’s Experimental AI Model Receives

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Crypto criminals now pay 14x higher fees to evade detection, Chainalysis reports

Crypto criminals now pay 14x higher fees to evade detection, Chainalysis reports

The crypto industry is on track to witness record-breaking thefts in 2025, with over $2.17 billion already stolen from crypto services as of mid-July, according to a new report from Chainalysis. This figure surpasses the total amount stolen in all of 2024 and suggests a troubling upward trend in digital asset crime. A significant portion

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Coinbase’s new Base ‘super app’ puts trading, payments, social and AI under one roof

Coinbase’s new Base ‘super app’ puts trading, payments, social and AI under one roof

For years, crypto advocates have insisted that blockchains would one day power everything from messaging to micro‑payments. Coinbase now claims that the future is arriving, inside a single icon on your phone. On 16 July, the exchange quietly began rolling out “Base App,” a rebuilt version of its mobile wallet that mashes trading, payments, social media,

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Coinbase Unveils Its ‘Everything App,’ Merging Wallet, Social, and AI Tools

Coinbase Unveils Its ‘Everything App,’ Merging Wallet, Social, and AI Tools

In brief Coinbase launched a new app called Base on Wednesday in Los Angeles, rebranding its Coinbase Wallet into an “everything app” for the on-chain economy. The app combines social features, AI tools, and monetization, allowing users to earn from posts, messages, trade, and play games—all in one place. Base aims to create a more

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