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Image: crypto.news via LBankVitalik Buterin rejects prediction of massive Bitcoin crash driven by artificial intelligence security threats
According to reporting by crypto.news, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has rejected a prediction that artificial intelligence security threats could halve Bitcoin within two years. Buterin considers actual breaks of hashing or proof-of-work mechanisms extremely unlikely, noting that client and mining-pool upgrades can address network-layer attacks without requiring social consensus decisions, though these claims are not officially confirmed.
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crypto.news via LBankVitalik Buterin rejects prediction of massive Bitcoin crash driven by artificial intelligence security threats
According to reporting by crypto.news, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has rejected a prediction that artificial intelligence security threats could halve Bitcoin within two years. Buterin considers actual breaks of hashing or proof-of-work mechanisms extremely unlikely, noting that client and mining-pool upgrades can address network-layer attacks without requiring social consensus decisions, though these claims are not officially confirmed.
crypto.newsTether-Backed Orionx Shuts Down Following Unconfirmed Custody Shortfall and Criminal Complaint
Chilean crypto exchange Orionx has initiated a permanent wind-down of operations following a forensic audit that reportedly identified a custody shortfall exceeding seven million United States dollars. The platform has suspended customer withdrawals while calculating balances, though these allegations and the exact figures remain not officially confirmed by independent audits or judicial authorities.
crypto.newsCFTC seeks dismissal of CME crypto futures lawsuit as product classification dispute deepens
The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by CME Group challenging the regulatory classification of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual contracts as futures rather than swaps, though this development remains not officially confirmed by the court itself.
crypto.newsRain Card Protocol Exploit Drains $1.1 Million in Stablecoins from Solana Programs
According to reporting by crypto.news and blockchain security firm Blockaid, an outdated Rain contract on Solana suffered an exploit draining approximately $1.1 million from card collateral accounts. The incident, which is not officially confirmed by all affected entities in full, impacted neobanks including Avici and Tria while funds were moved through deBridge into Tornado Cash.
Crypto BriefingCFTC files motion to dismiss CME lawsuit over Kalshi Bitcoin perpetual futures
According to Crypto Briefing reporting, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has requested the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by CME Group regarding regulatory approval for Kalshi Bitcoin perpetual futures products, though these claims remain not officially confirmed by primary legal filings.
Crypto BriefingPayward Delays Public Offering Timeline to 2027 Amid Earnings Squeeze
According to reporting by Crypto Briefing, Payward Inc., the parent organization operating the digital asset platform Kraken, has postponed its public listing timeline to the second quarter of 2027 at the earliest due to sliding profitability and challenging digital asset market conditions. This reporting is not officially confirmed by the exchange operator.