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Rational Astrologies and Security
John Kelsey and I wrote a short paper for the Rossfest Festschrift: โRational Astrologies and Securityโ: There is another non-security way that designers can spend their security budget: on making their own lives easier. Many of these fall into the category of what has been called rational astrology. First identified by Randy Steve Waldman [Wal12], the term refers to something people treat as though it works, generally...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:
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Bitcoin traders are overstating the impact of the US-led tariff war on BTC price
Despite Bitcoinโs 2.2% gains on April 1, BTC (BTC) hasnโt traded above $89,000 since March 7. Even though the recent price weakness is often linked to the escalating US-led global trade war, several factors had already been weighing on investor sentiment long before President Donald Trump announced the tariffs.Some market participants claimed that Strategyโs $5.25 billion worth of Bitcoin purchases since February is...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Intel's 18A node enters risk production, paving the way for Panther Lake
Kevin O'Buckley, senior vice president and general manager of Intel Foundry Services, confirmed that risk production has begun for the company's upcoming 18A semiconductor node. The announcement, made at Intel's Vision conference, is likely to reassure investors and clients that development of the next generation of laptop and server processors...Read Entire Article
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Backpack opens claims process for former FTX EU users
Crypto exchange Backpack has initiated the first phase of the claims process for former FTX users in Europe.According to an April 1 announcement, users will need to create an account on the exchange, submit Know Your Customer information, and connect it to their FTX EU claim account.Backpack has not set a deadline for this phase of the claims process and has yet to provide a timeline for when distributions will begin....
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:All of the updates about OpenAI
What was once a humble research lab has transformed into one of the biggest consumer technology companies of all time. OpenAI, founded in 2015 to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) โ AI systems with human-level intelligence โ has transformed dramatically since launching ChatGPT, which was once considered to be โthe fastest-growing consumer application in history.โ [โฆ]
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge
An Arkansas law requiring social media companies to verify the ages of their users has been struck down by a federal judge who ruled that it was unconstitutional. The decision is a significant victory for the social media companies and digital rights groups that have opposed the law and others like it. Arkansas became the second state (after Utah) to pass an age verification law for social media in 2023. The Social...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Tyler Bosmeny built Clever into a $500M companyโnow heโs helping YC founders do the same as General Partner
Weโre thrilled to welcome Tyler Bosmeny back to YC, this time as a General Partner.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Turn Figma design into Code: Lovable vs Anima
The gap between design and development is one of the major problems in product design. All too often, what we have in design and what we have in code are not the same. Depending on the skills of both designers and developers, the gap can be subtle ordrastic.But what I tell you is that we can minimize this gap by using the right tools. And the great thing is that these tools already exist. In this article, I want to...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Apple's Find My has finally launched in South Korea
Appleโs Find My feature has finally been enabled in South Korea, according to a company announcement translated byApple Insider. This comes after years of public demand in which the finding network tool was absent from the country. The omission was especially odd when you consider that Apple sold AirTags throughout the region. Without Find My, they are basically just puck-shaped paperweights. The company never...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Amazonโs new cinema plan is perfectโฆ for the โ80s
If you ever needed a definitive example of how money doesnโt necessarily buy you success or taste, take a look at Amazonโs studio arm. The mega-retailerโs production division, now known as Amazon-MGM, has been making movies for more than a decade. Very few of the entries in its lineup have been world-beaters, but that hasnโt deterred the outfit from persisting. The New York Times is today reporting that under its new...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Bitcoinโs quantum-resistant hard fork is inevitable โ Itโs the only chance to fix node incentives
Opinion by: Dr. Michael Tabone, senior economist for CointelegraphBitcoin (BTC) has long been hailed as unbreakable and untouchable, a digital stronghold against the forces of change. Bitcoinโs bedrock of security is facing its first true test with quantum computing, which should be addressed sooner rather than later. Its cryptographic armor will crack if not addressed, forcing the network to adapt or perish.Bitcoinโs...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about pre-order plans, specs, pricing, games and more
Thanks to Nintendo's January 16 teaser trailer, we've long known what the Nintendo Switch 2 will look like, and that it will arrive in 2025 โ over eight years after its predecessor. Now it's time for the other shoe to drop: A special Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct streaming on YouTube tomorrow (April 2) at 9AM ET is expected to reveal the all the other key details, including the price, release date and pre-order...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Sam Blond + Jason Lemkin โGTM in 2025: How Itโs Changed, How Itโs Changing, and What Hasnโt Changed (Yet)โ
Sam Blond and Jason Lemkin joined together for a live SaaStr Workshop Wednesday looking at what has and what hasnโt changed in 2025 in GTM in general and in the age of AI. They did a deep dive looking at top learnings not just from their own ecosystems, but from the top CROs Sam has... Continue Reading
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Amazon Spring Sale tech deals: The best sales you can still get from Apple, Bose, iRobot, Dyson and others
This yearโs Amazon Spring Sale has ended, but there are still some deals floating around that you can take advantage of. While this shopping event focused the discounts on household, outdoor and fashion gear, a number of our favorite gadgets made it into the sale. In line with the "spring" theme, we found great discounts on cordless vacuums, robot vacuums, air purifiers and other smart home tech, along with solid deals...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:OpenAI raises $40bn in deal with SoftBank that values it at $300bn
Japanese investor to put $10bn at first into OpenAI and $30bn more by end of 2025 if certain conditions are metBusiness live โ latest updatesOpenAI has raised $40bn (31bn) through fundraising led by the Japanese group SoftBank, in a deal that values the ChatGPT developer at $300bn.OpenAI said the funding round would allow the company to โpush the frontiers of AI research even furtherโ. It added that SoftBankโs support...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:The Morning After: Get ready for Nintendoโs big Switch 2 reveal
Iโm sidestepping the desperate attempts at April 1 shenanigans and focusing on the imminent Nintendo Direct broadcast, which is likely to confirm rumors and sink others. The last few Switch 1 games have been revealed, meaning tomorrowโs Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 presentation, kicking off at 9AM ET / 6AM PT will be all about the new console โ no distractions. (Although, Iโd be cool with a Silksong release date,...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2025
TVs are getting slimmer and sleeker, but that often comes at the expense of sound quality. Built-in speakers just donโt cut it when you want room-filling audio for movies, gaming or even just hearing dialogue clearly. Thatโs where a good soundbar comes in โ an easy space-saving way to dramatically improve your TVโs audio without the hassle of a full home theater system.Whether youโre after a Dolby Atmos setup for...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: AirPods, iPads and more are still up to $100 off
Amazon's latest Big Spring Sale ends tonight, and while the week-long event hasn't been as heavy on tech as Black Friday or Prime Day, it's still had a few noteworthy discounts on Apple devices. If youโre looking for a new iPad, set of AirPods or Beats speaker, weโve rounded up the best Apple deals that are still kicking right now. Truthfully, most of the offers below arenโt explicitly tied to the Spring Sale, and...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Amazon Spring Sale tech deals: The best sales from Apple, Bose, iRobot, Dyson and others
This yearโs Amazon Spring Sale is almost a wrap. For the past week or so, a ton of household, fashion and outdoor gear dropped to record-low prices. Tech wasn't a big focus this time around, but a decent number of our favorite gear received noteworthy discounts and remain on sale right now. The selection may not be as good as that of Amazon Prime Day in July, but it still provides a good opportunity to save on things...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Hyperliquid DEX trading volumes cut into CEX market share: Data
Hyperliquid is one of the current bull marketโs standout DeFi success stories. With daily trading volumes having reached $4 billion, the exchange has become the largest decentralized (DEX) derivatives platform, commanding nearly 60% of the market.Hyperliquid still lags far behind Binance Futuresโ $50 billion daily average volume, but the trend suggests that it has started to encroach on centralized exchange (CEX)...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Trump officials to review $9bn in Harvard funds over antisemitism claims
Administration accuses university of failing to protect students and plans to look into federal grants and contractsThe Trump administration announced a review on Monday of $9bn in federal contracts and grants at Harvard University over allegations that it failed to address issues of antisemitism on campus.The multi-agency joint task force to combat antisemitism said it will review the more than $255.6m in contracts...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:4 key Bitcoin metrics suggest $80K BTC price is a discount
Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped from $87,241 to $81,331 between March 28 and March 31, erasing gains from the previous 17 days. The 6.8% correction liquidated $230 million in bullish BTC futures positions and largely followed the declining momentum in the US stock market, as the S&P 500 futures fell to their lowest levels since March 14.Despite struggling to hold above $82,000 on March 31, four key indicators point to...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:XRP funding rate flips negative โ Will smart traders flip long or short?
On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company had been cleared by the US Securities and Exchange Commission regarding an alleged $1.3 billion unregistered securities offering. Following the news, XRP (XRP) surged to $2.59, but the gains gradually faded as the cryptocurrency experienced a 22% correction, dropping to $2.02 by March 31.Investors worry that a deeper price correction is imminent, as...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs focus on cartels highlights new risks for digital assets
Opinion by: Genny Ngai and Will Roth of Morrison Cohen LLPSince taking office, the Trump administration has designated several drug and violent cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). US President Donald Trump has also called for the โtotal eliminationโ of these cartels and the like. These executive directives are not good developments for the cryptocurrency...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:How to cancel your Amazon account
There may come a point where you want to break ties with Amazon โ maybe youโre cutting down on impulse buys, trying to escape the subscription rabbit hole or just rethinking where your money goes. Whatever the reason, Amazon gives you two main options: you can cancel your Prime membership to stop the monthly (or yearly) payments, or you can go all in and delete your entire Amazon account including your order history,...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Memecoins 2.0: The market crashed, but the billion-dollar circus rolls on
Opinion by: Igor Zemtsov, chief technology officer at TBCCFollowing โLibragate,โ memecoin prices crashed, with their market cap falling nearly 60% from 2025โs highs. But meme tokens, dead? Theyโve got more lives than a cat on caffeine.Despite the chaos, memecoins were still holding a $47.9-billion market cap as of March 10. Itโs not exactly spare change. Meanwhile, degens are still out here โbuying the dipโ like itโs a...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Stablecoins, tokenized assets gain as Trump tariffs loom
Cryptocurrency investors are increasingly moving capital into stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) in a bid to avoid volatility ahead of US President Donald Trumpโs widely anticipated tariff announcement on April 2.Increasingly, more capital is flowing into stablecoins and the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector, which refers to financial products and tangible assets such as real estate and fine...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Miner MARA Raising $2 Billion With a Stock Offering to Buy BTC
The offering would allow MARA to use the proceeds for โgeneral corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin and for working capital."
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:How to file crypto taxes in the US (2024โ2025 tax season)
Key takeawaysUS crypto investors must file their 2024 tax returns by April 15, 2025, ensuring all crypto transactions are accurately reported to the IRS.Crypto held for less than a year is taxed as ordinary income (10%-37%), while holdings over a year qualify for lower capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20%).Selling, trading, or spending crypto triggers taxes, while holding or transferring between wallets does...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Typosquatting in crypto, explained: How hackers exploit small mistakes
What is typosquatting in crypto? Typosquatting in crypto involves registering domain names that mimic popular platforms with slight misspellings to deceive users into revealing sensitive information.In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cryptocurrencies have become a significant form of currency, enabling decentralized and borderless financial transactions.Along with its growing popularity, however, new cyber...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Stablecoins are powering deobanks
Opinion by: Maksym Sakharov, co-founder and group CEO of WeFiThe current markets are experiencing tailwinds as a result of the tariffs imposed by the US administration and retaliatory measures from trading partners. So far, however, market proponents say that Trumpโs tariffs are primarily a negotiation strategy, and their effect on businesses and consumers will remain manageable.Market uncertainty drives institutional...
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Amazon Spring Sale tech deals: The best discounts from Apple, Bose, iRobot, Dyson and others
The Amazon Spring Sale is here, bringing a slew of discounts on household essentials, fashion, outdoor gear and even furniture. We at Engadget are focused on tech, and while the selection this time around isnโt quite as good as that of Amazon Prime Day in July, there are some decent discounts to be had. Some of our favorite robot vacuums, air purifiers, headphones and storage gear are on sale right now for some of the...
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: AirPods, iPads, Watches and more are up to $200 off
Amazonโs latest Spring Sale has arrived. While the event isnโt as heavy on tech as Black Friday or Prime Day, weโve still managed to find a few noteworthy discounts on Apple devices. If youโre looking for a new iPad, Apple Watch or set of AirPods, weโve rounded up the best Apple deals going on right now. Truthfully, most of the offers below arenโt explicitly tied to the Spring Sale, but they still drop a number of...
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:What are crypto-backed mortgages, and how do they work?
What are crypto-based mortgages? Crypto-backed mortgages are a kind of loan where borrowers use their cryptocurrency holdings, such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH), as collateral to secure financing for real estate purchases. This approach allows you to access funds without selling your digital assets. By retaining crypto ownership, borrowers can still benefit from future price increases.There are various types of...
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Advanced Q&A Features with DistilBERT
This post is divided into three parts; they are: โข Using DistilBERT Model for Question Answering โข Evaluating the Answer โข Other Techniques for Improving the Q&A Capability BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) was trained to be a general-purpose language model that can understand text.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source: