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In brief Reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act, which would requiring warrants for government access to third-party digital data. The bill covers AI-assisted surveillance, biometric data, and automated license plate readers. The legislation would allow Americans to sue the government for Fourth Amendment violations. Artificial intelligence is expanding the government’s ability to analyze Americans’ digital records. A new bill aims to require a warrant before federal agencies can access that data.Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act on Thursday. If passed, the legislation would amend Title 18 of…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Gunfire cut short the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, forcing the evacuation of President Donald Trump after a man armed with multiple weapons charged a security checkpoint at the high-profile gala.In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that US law enforcement agents subdued the suspect, who was later identified as Cole Allen, amid a social media frenzy of controversial claims about the incident.Trump initially urged organizers to “LET THE SHOW GO ON,” before confirming authorities had ordered an immediate evacuation in line with protocol.He added that the First Lady, Vice President, and Cabinet…

In brief Reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act, which would requiring warrants for government access to third-party digital data. The bill covers AI-assisted surveillance, biometric data, and automated license plate readers. The legislation would allow Americans to sue the government for Fourth Amendment violations. Artificial intelligence is expanding the government’s ability to analyze Americans’ digital records. A new bill aims to require a warrant before federal agencies can access that data.Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act on Thursday. If passed, the legislation would amend Title 18 of…

In brief Tether froze $344 million in USDT across two Tron blockchain addresses after U.S. authorities flagged them. The freeze was coordinated with the Office of Foreign Assets Control and law enforcement agencies. One wallet contained approximately $213 million, the other roughly $131 million in frozen tokens. Tether froze more than $344 million in USDT across two Tron addresses Thursday in coordination with U.S. authorities, marking one of the stablecoin issuer’s largest compliance actions on record.While Tether did not name the network of the frozen funds, blockchain security firm PeckShield identified the blacklisted addresses as TNiq9…QZH81 and TTiDL…pjSr9, holding approximately…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a notable recovery in April, rebounding from around $67,000 to as high as $78,000. A key highlight of this move is BTC’s successful reclaim of the $73,700 level, a zone now acting as a crucial support base for the ongoing trend, according to MVRV Pricing Bands data. Bitcoin At Crossroads: Climb To $96,000 Or Crash To $55,000?  The MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) Pricing Bands are an on-chain framework that compares Bitcoin’s market price to its realized value, effectively identifying zones of…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Demand for US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs has rebounded into its longest positive stretch of 2026, putting fund flows back at the center of Bitcoin’s latest test of the $80,000 area.SoSoValue data show the products drew net inflows for nine consecutive trading days through April 24, adding about $2.12 billion since April 14.US Bitcoin ETFs Flow in The Last 30 Days (Source: SoSoValue)The run is the strongest since last October’s inflow burst and comes as Bitcoin trades near $78,000 after gaining around 11% over the past month.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust remained the main driver of the move,…

In brief Polymarket traders pocketed more than $35,000 after temperature spikes at a Météo France sensor resolved long-shot Paris weather bets in their favor. Bubblemaps flagged a $120 bet that returned $21,000, a 180x gain, placed at under 1% odds minutes before one anomaly. Météo France has filed a police complaint alleging interference with its automated data processing systems. Well-timed Polymarket bets on the temperature in Paris saw traders walk away with more than $35,000—triggering a police complaint from France’s national weather agency.On April 6 and again on April 15, temperature readings from a sensor operated by Météo France, the…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Demand for US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs has rebounded into its longest positive stretch of 2026, putting fund flows back at the center of Bitcoin’s latest test of the $80,000 area.SoSoValue data show the products drew net inflows for nine consecutive trading days through April 24, adding about $2.12 billion since April 14.US Bitcoin ETFs Flow in The Last 30 Days (Source: SoSoValue)The run is the strongest since last October’s inflow burst and comes as Bitcoin trades near $78,000 after gaining around 11% over the past month.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust remained the main driver of the move,…

In brief Polymarket traders pocketed more than $35,000 after temperature spikes at a Météo France sensor resolved long-shot Paris weather bets in their favor. Bubblemaps flagged a $120 bet that returned $21,000, a 180x gain, placed at under 1% odds minutes before one anomaly. Météo France has filed a police complaint alleging interference with its automated data processing systems. Well-timed Polymarket bets on the temperature in Paris saw traders walk away with more than $35,000—triggering a police complaint from France’s national weather agency.On April 6 and again on April 15, temperature readings from a sensor operated by Météo France, the…

In brief Polymarket traders pocketed more than $35,000 after temperature spikes at a Météo France sensor resolved long-shot Paris weather bets in their favor. Bubblemaps flagged a $120 bet that returned $21,000, a 180x gain, placed at under 1% odds minutes before one anomaly. Météo France has filed a police complaint alleging interference with its automated data processing systems. Well-timed Polymarket bets on the temperature in Paris saw traders walk away with more than $35,000—triggering a police complaint from France’s national weather agency.On April 6 and again on April 15, temperature readings from a sensor operated by Météo France, the…

In brief FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has withdrawn his request for a new trial after filing a so-called Rule 33 Motion in February The disgraced former crypto mogul, who is serving time in California, insisted that he was representing himself despite receiving help on the motion from his parents. Bankman-Fried claimed that he was withdrawing the motion because he doesn’t believe U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan will give him a “fair hearing.” Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has withdrawn his request for a new trial while trying to distance his parents from…

In brief FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has withdrawn his request for a new trial after filing a so-called Rule 33 Motion in February The disgraced former crypto mogul, who is serving time in California, insisted that he was representing himself despite receiving help on the motion from his parents. Bankman-Fried claimed that he was withdrawing the motion because he doesn’t believe U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan will give him a “fair hearing.” Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has withdrawn his request for a new trial while trying to distance his parents from…

In brief The White House says foreign entities, mainly in China, are running “industrial-scale” campaigns to copy U.S. AI models. Officials say attackers use proxy accounts and jailbreaks to extract model capabilities and proprietary data. The memo calls for federal agencies and private industry to develop defenses and hold foreign actors accountable. The White House warned Thursday that “foreign entities” are allegedly carrying out “industrial-scale” campaigns to copy the capabilities of American-based artificial intelligence models, using tactics including jailbreaking and networks of fake accounts to extract proprietary information and replicate their performance.In a memorandum titled “Adversarial Distillation of American AI…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin’s price action has been climbing steadily off its February low around $61,300, but what stands directly ahead is not just another resistance zone. It is a statistical threshold that has held firm through multiple market cycles. According to data, every time Bitcoin has staged a 30% recovery from a cycle low, it has gone on to new highs without revisiting that low. The record is six for six, covering more than 13 years of market history.  The 30% Bitcoin Recovery Rule Bitcoin dropped to a yearly…

In brief The White House says foreign entities, mainly in China, are running “industrial-scale” campaigns to copy U.S. AI models. Officials say attackers use proxy accounts and jailbreaks to extract model capabilities and proprietary data. The memo calls for federal agencies and private industry to develop defenses and hold foreign actors accountable. The White House warned Thursday that “foreign entities” are allegedly carrying out “industrial-scale” campaigns to copy the capabilities of American-based artificial intelligence models, using tactics including jailbreaking and networks of fake accounts to extract proprietary information and replicate their performance.In a memorandum titled “Adversarial Distillation of American AI…

In brief The White House says foreign entities, mainly in China, are running “industrial-scale” campaigns to copy U.S. AI models. Officials say attackers use proxy accounts and jailbreaks to extract model capabilities and proprietary data. The memo calls for federal agencies and private industry to develop defenses and hold foreign actors accountable. The White House warned Thursday that “foreign entities” are allegedly carrying out “industrial-scale” campaigns to copy the capabilities of American-based artificial intelligence models, using tactics including jailbreaking and networks of fake accounts to extract proprietary information and replicate their performance.In a memorandum titled “Adversarial Distillation of American AI…

In brief Prosecutors charged Benjamin Pasternak with strangulation and assault over a March 31 incident. Pasternak was arraigned and pleaded not guilty; his next court date is in June. The arrest adds to mounting legal troubles over allegedly deceptive token sales. Benjamin Pasternak, founder of the Solana-based token launchpad Believe, was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of second-degree strangulation and two counts of third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury over a March 31 incident.Pasternak has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to return to court June 11, per court records in the New York State Unified…

In brief Prosecutors charged Benjamin Pasternak with strangulation and assault over a March 31 incident. Pasternak was arraigned and pleaded not guilty; his next court date is in June. The arrest adds to mounting legal troubles over allegedly deceptive token sales. Benjamin Pasternak, founder of the Solana-based token launchpad Believe, was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of second-degree strangulation and two counts of third-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury over a March 31 incident.Pasternak has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to return to court June 11, per court records in the New York State Unified…

In brief Fold launched its Bitcoin Bonus Program, enabling employers to offer recurring Bitcoin bonuses without custody responsibilities. Steak ‘n Shake became the flagship partner, providing Bitcoin bonuses to over 10,000 hourly workers across its restaurant chain. The B2B program targets mainstream employers beyond crypto-native companies, focusing on large-scale hourly workforces. Bitcoin financial services company Fold Holdings, Inc. launched a program Thursday that allows companies to pay recurring BTC bonuses to employees, following an initial rollout from restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake earlier this year.The Bitcoin Bonus Program represents the first product from Fold Business, the company’s new enterprise division.…

In brief Hy3 preview is a 295 billion parameter Mixture-of-Experts model with only 21 billion active parameters, making it cheaper to run than most rivals of similar capability. On SWE-bench Verified—a coding benchmark testing real GitHub bug fixes—it jumped from 53% (Hy2) to 74.4%, a 40% improvement over the previous generation. The model is already live across Tencent’s app ecosystem including Yuanbao, QQ, and Tencent Docs, with API access on Tencent Cloud starting at roughly $0.18 per million input tokens. Tencent quietly dropped its most capable AI model yet on Thursday, and the benchmark numbers are hard to ignore. Hy3…