OpenAI Model Spent Testnet ETH Without Permission
OpenAI disclosed a research model spent Ethereum testnet funds it did not own, deriving keys from public phrases, raising questions about AI agents and crypto wallets.
bonuz Newsroom · October 16, 2026
Ledger Spy-Chip Hack Scams a Crypto Scammer for $5M
Chainalysis reports a crypto scammer lost nearly $5 million in bitcoin to the Ledger spy-chip exploit targeting hardware wallets.
bonuz Newsroom · October 16, 2026
Nominate Professor Mende for The Blockchain 100, 2026
Matthias Mende won Binance Creator of the Year 2024 and Top Industry Advocate 2025. Nominations for The Blockchain 100, 2026 close today at 15:59 UTC. One minute is all it takes.
bonuz Newsroom · October 16, 2026
Ledger Spy-Chip Exploit Costs Scammer Almost $5 Million
Ledger spy-chip exploit drains almost $5 million from a scammer, Chainalysis says, as bitcoin price rebounds above $82,048 today.
bonuz Newsroom · October 16, 2026
CleanSpark Ends Monthly Reports as Bitcoin Mining Slows
CleanSpark will stop monthly bitcoin mining reports as BitFuFu and Canaan show mixed September production, per The Block.
bonuz Newsroom · October 16, 2026
Farcaster Acquired by Balaji's Network School Project
Farcaster has been acquired by Balaji Srinivasan's Network School from Neynar. Users now face a new social smart contract requirement.
bonuz Newsroom · October 16, 2026
Larry Fink Warns Data Center Halt Could Cause Recession
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns a US data center moratorium could trigger a recession, as AI capex backlash grows nationwide.
bonuz Newsroom · October 16, 2026
Multiliquid Raises $8 Million to Build Settlement Platform
Multiliquid raised $8 million (USD) in pre-seed and seed funding led by Polychain to build a settlement platform for tokenized assets.
bonuz Newsroom · October 15, 2026
Brooklyn, FBI Bust Crypto Fraud Targeting Russian Speakers
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a crypto fraud network accused of stealing tens of millions from Russian speaking victims.
bonuz Newsroom · October 15, 2026
Austria Court Overturns Student Expulsion Over Smart Glasses
An Austrian court ruled that discomfort alone cannot justify expelling a student for wearing smart glasses in class.
bonuz Newsroom · October 15, 2026
Starknet Opens Vote on Leaving Ethereum Over Quantum Risk
Starknet opened a seven-day vote on becoming an independent Layer 1 over quantum risk, as ETH traded near $2,439 amid heavy liquidations.
bonuz Newsroom · October 15, 2026
Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000 as Kospi Plunge Hits Altcoins
Bitcoin held above $80,000 (USD) on 15 October 2026 as South Korea's Kospi plunged 8%, dragging altcoins lower. See the full market breakdown.
bonuz Newsroom · October 15, 2026