Author: Vidya Saras
Yesterday Ethereum turned 10. Today, lean Ethereum is unveiled as a vision—and personal mission—for the next 10 years. We stand at the dawn of a new era. Millions of TPS. Quantum adversaries. How does Ethereum marry extreme performance with uncompromising security and decentralization? TLDR: next-generation cryptography is central to winning both offense and defense. Disclaimer: This is a Drake take™ aimed at a broad audience. A technical deep dive into hash-based post-quantum signatures and SNARKs will follow. A healthy diversity of views across Protocol, the EF, and the broader Ethereum community is expected and welcome. It strengthens us. defense—fort mode…
Ethical image generation infrastructure Tengr.ai announced its entry into the world of web3 a couple weeks ago; as the company now sold out its ‘Tengr Genesis Collection’ on Galaxis Community platform in seconds on Wednesday, seemingly defying the notion that the NFT industry is “dead.”Tengr.ai’s new digital gift collection of 888 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) powered by Ethereum’s Base chain is its entry to the world of cryptocurrencies; one of many upcoming initiatives paired with the company’s upcoming token launch.The tokens in the collection included multiple perks within the Tengr Canva-like platform such as premium subscriptions with several benefits including a…
Slovakia is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most exciting emerging markets for cryptocurrency development. Slovakia is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most exciting emerging markets for cryptocurrency development. The country is adversely affected by sweeping changes in tax policy, a thriving startup ecosystem, and improved consumer education, all at once, which should reshape the country’s intentions to establish itself as a possible regional hub for digital assets. With over 550 registrations as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), increases in the real-world use of cryptocurrency, and an EU-wide plan for regulatory integration in the form of MiCA, Slovakia has momentum…
Three days after the Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI action plan, the Chinese government put out its own AI policy blueprint. Was the timing a coincidence? I doubt it.China’s “Global AI Governance Action Plan” was released on July 26, the first day of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), the largest annual AI event in China. Geoffrey Hinton and Eric Schmidt were among the many Western tech industry figures who attended the festivities in Shanghai. Our WIRED colleague Will Knight was also on the scene.The vibe at WAIC was the polar opposite of Trump’s America-first, regulation-light vision for AI,…
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Large language models (LLMs) specialized for coding are now integral to software development, driving productivity through code generation, bug fixing, documentation, and refactoring. The fierce competition among commercial and open-source models has led to rapid advancement as well as a proliferation of benchmarks designed to objectively measure coding performance and developer utility. Here’s a detailed, data-driven look at the benchmarks, metrics, and top players as of mid-2025. Core Benchmarks for Coding LLMs The industry uses a combination of public academic datasets, live leaderboards, and real-world workflow simulations to evaluate the best LLMs for code: HumanEval: Measures the ability to produce…
In the first six months of 2025, cybercriminals have already stolen billions of credentials, exploited thousands of vulnerabilities, and launched record-breaking ransomware attacks–leaving security teams and organizations worldwide scrambling to keep up. A Flashpoint midyear tally shows credential theft has jumped ninefold, vulnerability disclosures have risen 3.5 times, and ransomware incidents have nearly tripled. “In today’s threat environment, where kinetic conflict, digital sabotage, economic warfare, and terrorism can be intertwined, understanding the full spectrum of risk is critical,” said Andrew Borene, Flashpoint Executive Director, International Markets and Global Security. “By recognizing these converging threats and clearly communicating their implications to…
Taylor Swift is poised to make waves in Nashville once again. As of 2026, the global superstar will officially become eligible for induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame under the Modern Era Artist category, a milestone that celebrates artists who first achieved national prominence at least 20 years prior. With her self-titled debut album, Taylor Swift, released in 2006, featuring hits like “Tim McGraw,” Swift’s journey from teenage country prodigy to pop culture titan makes her a compelling candidate for this prestigious honor. Nerdspin dives into what this means for her legacy and the buzz surrounding her country…
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed a bovine tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has struck his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, leaving him and his team “absolutely devastated.” The infection, which affects cattle and not humans, will force the culling of at least three animals, including a cow currently pregnant with twins. The 65-year-old broadcaster-turned-farmer shared the news on social media, writing: “Bad news from Diddly Squat. We’ve gone down with TB. Everyone here is absolutely devastated.” When asked by a fan if his prized Aberdeen Angus bull, Endgame, had tested positive, Clarkson said the result was “inconclusive,” adding: “I couldn’t bear it if…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Amid its regulatory shift, Indonesian financial authorities are set to increase taxes on cryptocurrency transactions and miners at the end of the week, with a higher rate for trades conducted on overseas platforms. Indonesia To Hike Crypto Taxes On Wednesday, Indonesia’s Finance Ministry announced updated tax regulations on cryptocurrency transactions and miners, effective August 1, 2025. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati affirmed that the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) 50/2025 and 53/3035 are necessary to “provide legal certainty” and align digital asset trading sales with the sector’s…