Bitcoin puzzle hides wallet key in Genesis Block data
An unidentified Bitcoin user embedded a 255-byte message in block 963,629 on Aug. 22, announcing a wallet puzzle whose private-key material was allegedly derived from...
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South Korea moves to block Polymarket over gambling concerns
The Korea Media and Communications Commission said Polymarket’s structure and operations amount to illegal gambling despite its noncustodial design and smart contracts. South Korean authorities...
Kalshi Ordered to Block Washington Bets Days After CFTC Backed It
In brief A Washington judge has ordered Kalshi to stop offering wagers on sports, elections, politics, entertainment, culture, tech and science, and “mentions” in the...
Block raises 2026 outlook on strong quarter, says AI touches nearly all code
Cash App and Square drove better-than-expected results, while the company said it expanded its use of AI across software engineering. Fintech company Block (XYZ) lifted...
Senate Democrats Block Path to 60 Votes on CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Senate Democrats have reached a clear internal consensus to vote against cloture on the CLARITY Act unless Republicans make visible progress on three unresolved disputes:...
AI Company Sues Town for Trying to Block Data Center Near National Park
In brief A developer is suing Cave City, Kentucky, over a one-year moratorium on new data centers. The proposed $4.8 billion AI campus would be...
Polymarket takes France to court after regulators block website
Polymarket has announced a French court challenge five days after regulators ordered internet providers to block the platform over gambling-loss and market-manipulation concerns. Summary Polymarket...
Jack Dorsey's Block Launches Buzz, a Nostr-Based Slack and GitHub Rival for AI Agents
In brief Block, the payments company led by Jack Dorsey, has launched Buzz, a free, open source platform where employees and AI agents share the...
France orders ISPs to block Polymarket as scrutiny widens
France’s National Gambling Authority has ordered internet service providers to block Polymarket, escalating a regulatory dispute that began in 2024. Summary France ordered internet providers...
French gambling regulator orders ISPs to block Polymarket
France’s Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ), or the National Gambling Authority, has ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket. Prediction websites are considered...