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Samsung Electronics announced integrating blockchain into its smart home devices to improve security.

Learn about the technology and the first applications that will adopt this new feature on our site.

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated that the cryptocurrency industry is governed by clear regulations, reaffirming that Bitcoin is not a security. He highlighted that this regulatory clarity was a key factor in the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Dan Albert, Executive Director of the Solana Foundation, dismissed claims of network centralization, arguing that coordinating updates with validators is consistent with decentralization principles. The concerns emerged after a confidential discussion and the release of a security patch by validators and developers.

Blockchain security company Match Systems has identified several developers behind the phishing app Angel Drainer, which promptly ceased operations. Preliminary assessments indicate that at least 35,000 users lost around $25 million due to Angel Drainer's activities.

In which areas are LLM-controlled robots being applied? The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs), like GPT-4 by OpenAI, has significantly advanced human-robot collaboration. These AI models are deployed in various fields, such as autonomous vehicles, robotic warehouse management, and even security automation.

California Governor Gavin Newsom blocked an artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill that would have enforced strong security measures for AI companies and developers, potentially impacting industry growth.

Immunefi, a blockchain security company, reported a 40% drop in stolen crypto assets in Q3 2024 compared to the same period last year, with losses totaling around $413 million. There were 34 successful breaches or scams during this period.

A federal judge in Texas dismissed ConsenSys' lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler. The company sought to legally establish that Ethereum is not a security and to prevent the SEC from interfering with the operation of the MetaMask crypto wallet.

At Ethereum Singapore 2024, ETH co-founder Vitalik Buterin urged for more individual staking, highlighting its importance for the security and decentralization of the network. He noted that independent and diverse stakeholders can counterbalance centralized entities and reduce their control.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov made his first public statement since being detained in France. He thanked users for their support and described the accusations as 'misguided,' noting that Telegram has an official representative in the EU and a hotline with French security services to combat terrorism.