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Crypto

Cardano Opens Review of Proposal to Protect ADA Wallets From Quantum Attacks

Cardano’s CIP-0197 and CPS-0034 entered formal community review on August 23, advancing the network’s preparations for quantum-era security.

2026-08-24 · 15:30 UTC
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Science

Lack of sleep may cause anxiety by making us less adaptable to threats

2026-08-24 · 15:30

People who were deprived of sleep overnight didn't seem to adapt to being in a potentially threatening space, which may…

Crypto

Bitmine extends 14-month ETH buying pace as Ether breaks above $2.5K

2026-08-24 · 15:29

Ether’s breakout above $2,500 has put the spotlight back on corporate ETH treasuries, with Bitmine now nearing its…

Tech

MS Paint and Photos inivisibly watermark even locally generated output with GUID

2026-08-24 · 15:28

Microsoft Paint and Photos embed invisible, server-issued GUIDs as watermarks into locally-generated AI images, even…

Tech

Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics

2026-08-24 · 15:24

General Intuition, the startup building a foundation model that trains generalized AI agents how to move through space…

Tech

OpenAI: GPT 5.6 Sol price reduction (until at least Nov 21)

2026-08-24 · 15:22

OpenAI has reduced pricing for GPT-5.6 Sol, with the price cut lasting until at least November 21.

Sports

Cardiff mindful over defenders before Norwich tie

2026-08-24 · 15:17

Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City must look after their fit defenders when they host Norwich City in the EFL Cup…

World

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

2026-08-24 · 15:14

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

World

Anna's Archive Owes $340 Million, Lost Several Domains, but It's Still Online

2026-08-24 · 15:10

Anna's Archive, a shadow library hosting copyrighted content, faces $340 million in combined default judgments from…

Tech

Xiaomi: New CPU matches Apple cores single threaded, much faster multithreaded

2026-08-24 · 15:08

https://xcancel.com/lemire/status/2091894299289874926 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49420873…

Science

Could We Dredge the Netherlands Without Fossil Fuels?

2026-08-24 · 15:07

The Netherlands dredges 30-35 million cubic meters of mud annually to maintain its waterways, essential for Europe's…

Tech

Adafruit USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer

2026-08-24 · 15:05

Adafruit has released a USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer for $4.50, a small PCB adapter designed to solve compatibility…

Crypto

Study Finds Conviction Drives Crypto Investment Decisions

2026-08-24 · 15:05

Why do some buy bitcoin while others prefer to stay away?

Crypto

Strive Scoops 1,110 Bitcoin as Its BTC Treasury Blasts Higher

2026-08-24 · 15:01

Strive grabbed another 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million last week, pushing its holdings to 21,356 BTC as the asset…

Science

Why banishing irrational numbers could trigger a revolution in quantum theory

2026-08-24 · 15:00

Irrational numbers have underpinned quantum mechanics for a century.

Tech

OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them?

2026-08-24 · 15:00

Inside the frontier lab’s push to bring AI agents from software engineers to the masses.

Crypto

SWIFT’s Blockchain Move Rekindles The XRP Debate

2026-08-24 · 14:57

SWIFT’s move toward blockchain-based settlement with tokenized bank deposits has reignited debate over XRP’s role.

World

Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.

2026-08-24 · 14:43

Capacity will rise by a record 45GW this year, according to S&P Global Energy.

Crypto

Top 3 Altcoins to Buy Now Before They Catch Up With the Market

2026-08-24 · 14:35

XMR: Recent underperformance could position Monero for a catch-up rally if privacy-sector capital rotation.

Sports

Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?

2026-08-24 · 14:23

Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the…

Sports

England drop Carse after nightclub incident

2026-08-24 · 14:23

Pace bowler Brydon Carse is removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an incident that…

Crypto

Bitcoin Storms Past $79K Before Hitting Resistance Near $80K

2026-08-24 · 14:20

The price of bitcoin blasted past $79,000 around 9 a.m.

Tech

Brake problems in GM EVs draw greater federal scrutiny

2026-08-24 · 14:18

In one crash, the driver of a 2024 Blazer EV said they had to "deliberately steer the vehicle into a concrete curb" to…

Sports

McInnes could be in stand for first Old Firm game

2026-08-24 · 14:15

Derek McInnes could be in the stand for his first Old Firm match as Rangers manager after a hearing date of 31 August…