David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ripple, expressed regret over his recent revelation concerning a personal preference in music, specifically his admiration for the iconic rock band Black Sabbath and its frontman, Ozzy Osbourne. This confession, initially intended as a light-hearted comment during a technology talk, has unexpectedly sparked a wave of attention and diversion from his professional focus in the cryptocurrency sector. Ripple CTO’s Unexpected Admission In a surprising shift during a technically driven discussion, Schwartz disclosed his long-standing fandom for Black Sabbath, pointing out Ozzy Osbourne as his favorite member. This revelation, although minor, gained significant…
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AI referrals to websites still have a way to go to catch up to the traffic that Google Search provides, but they’re growing quickly. According to new data from market intelligence provider Similarweb, AI platforms in June generated over 1.13 billion referrals to the top 1,000 websites globally, a figure that’s up 357% since June 2024. However, Google Search still accounts for the majority of traffic to these sites, accounting for 191 billion referrals during the same period of June 2025. One particular category of interest these days is news and media. Online publishers are seeing traffic declines and are…
In brief Hackers leaked 72,000+ selfies, IDs, and DMs from Tea’s unsecured database. The private info of women using the app is now searchable and spreading online. The original leaker said lax “vibe coding” may have been one of the reasons why the app was left wide open to attack. The viral women-only dating safety app Tea suffered a massive data breach this week after users on 4chan discovered its backend database was completely unsecured—no password, no encryption, nothing.The result? Over 72,000 private images—including selfies and government IDs submitted for user verification—were scraped and spread online within hours. Some were…
In brief Spot Ethereum ETFs generated over $1.8 billion in investments this week. The nine funds outpaced their Bitcoin counterparts, which added just $70 million. Interest in Ethereum has risen with the passage of a stablecoin bill and rise of Ethereum treasury companies. For a week, at least, spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds outpaced their Bitcoin counterparts.The nine ETFs tracking ETH generated more than $1.8 billion in net inflows this week, continuing a 16-day positive streak, according to U.K. asset manager Farside Investors, as interest in the second-largest cryptocurrency mushrooms.The 12 Bitcoin funds added just $70 million in assets over the…
July 26, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—Mark your calendar! The Fintech Revolution Summit 2025 is happening on 24th SEPTEMBER 2025, at EQUATORIAL HOTEL, HO CHI MINH CITY – VIETNAM. This premier event will unite industry leaders, innovators, and investors to shape the future of fintech and digital finance in Southeast Asia. This flagship summit will gather 250+ fintech and digital finance leaders, including regulators, technology experts, startup innovators, and institutional investors—uniting them in a shared mission to redefine finance for a digital Vietnam. Why this matters Vietnam’s fintech ecosystem is thriving—driven by a young, tech-savvy population, supportive regulation, and booming…
Dogecoin regains momentum, trading at $0.2394, with rising volume and investor interest pointing to a possible breakout. Analyst Ali Martinez highlights DOGE’s return to a historical accumulation zone, often followed by major rallies. Breaking above $0.25 could trigger a sharp move, with little resistance until the $0.36 level.Dogecoin (DOGE), the memecoin, is in favor once more in the crypto community with breakout potential after volatility that has been sparked in the crypto community for weeks based on macrotrends. With investor sentiment still improving and technical structures in place, DOGE appears to be priming up for a significant leg up higher.At…
Reported by The BlockL SentinelLabs warns that North Korean groups use an unusual NimDoor macOS backdoor, hidden in fake Zoom updates, to steal cryptocurrency wallet data and passwords.The threat follows a string of DPRK exploits that have extracted over $1.6 billion from cryptocurrency firms in the first half of 2025, according to TRM Labs.A North Korean threat group is infecting Apple devices with a new computer virus called NimDoor to infiltrate cryptocurrency companies and steal wallet credentials, security firm SentinelLabs warned in a research report.Attackers message targets on Telegram, a familiar social engineering tactic employed by cybercriminals. Hackers then organize…
Advertisement     Disclaimer: The below article is sponsored, and the views in it do not represent those of ZyCrypto. Readers should conduct independent research before taking any actions related to the project mentioned in this piece. This article should not be regarded as investment advice.Remittix has emerged as a promising cryptocurrency in 2025, attracting significant attention due to its innovative approach to cross-border payments. With Cardano and Tron trading places in the top 10, analysts are starting to ask—could Remittix be the next big crypto to surge past both? Tron Flips Cardano, But This Battle Is Far From…
Key Takeaways BlackRock’s former digital asset chief Joseph Chalom will join SharpLink Gaming as Co-CEO, strengthening its focus on Ethereum strategy. SharpLink is a major Ether holder and aligns its strategic direction with the Ethereum ecosystem. Joseph Chalom, who led BlackRock’s global digital asset efforts for nearly 20 years, has taken on a new role as co-chief executive officer at SharpLink Gaming, one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Ether (ETH), the company announced Friday. Since launching its Ethereum treasury strategy, SharpLink Gaming has scooped up approximately 360,807 ETH, valued at around $1.3 billion at current market prices. The…
DigitalX LimitedAustralia’s digital investment manager made headlines with new ones Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitionupdated the institutional trust in the market. Crypto Fund Manager, registered with ASX, has expanded the Bitcoin Treasury Department at a whopping 74.7 BTC, marking a major addition to its existing holdings. DigitalX buys 74.7 BTC Recent X Social Media post On July 23rd, DigitalX confirmed it had been added to the 74.7 BTC Treasury Ministry. The acquisition was completed at an average price of $117,293 per BTC, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to a Bitcoin-driven strategy. This latest purchase has raised the total Bitcoin Holdings at Crypto…