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KelpDAO and Drift Lead Devastating $650M Crypto Hack Wave of April
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 3, 2026
Two mega hacks alone wiped nearly $600 million, dominating April’s $650 million crypto loss. April 2026 turned out to be an unusual month for
Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 3, 2026
Ask.com, the search engine and question-and-answer service formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down. Ask Jeeves first launched in 1996 and, with its focus
Pete Hegseth says Bitcoin battles China in secret
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 3, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the House Armed Services Committee on April 30 that the Pentagon is running classified Bitcoin programs on two operational tracks
New Apple Leak: Future iPhones May Lose MagSafe Magnets
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 3, 2026
Apple is reportedly debating whether MagSafe should remain standard on future iPhones, raising questions about design, cost, and Qi2. The post New Apple Leak: Future
Senators Press Lutnick, Tether Over Loan Tied to Cantor Stake Transfer to Trust
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 3, 2026
Key Takeaways: Senators questioned a reported Tether loan tied to Howard Lutnick’s family trust. Concerns include conflicts, national security risks, and foreign stablecoin market access.
Iran conflict hits Dubai tourism, hotel occupancy plunges
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 3, 2026
## Market Snapshot The market for “Iran Leadership Status by End of 2026” appears supportive of a stable leadership outcome, currently priced at an unspecified
Apple’s $599 Mac Mini is no longer available
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 3, 2026
Apple just axed its cheapest Mac Mini option, a compact 256GB desktop brain that previously cost Apple shoppers just $599. First reported by MacRumors, the
Trump retirement order opens 401k to crypto
- By Adam Forsyth
- . May 2, 2026
President Trump signed an executive order on April 30 directing the Labor Department to allow Trump retirement account access to cryptocurrency, private equity, and other
Apple AirPods Max 2 Review: The Best Over-Ears for iOS
- By Abigail Avery
- . May 2, 2026
The Bluetooth connection has also been improved, from Bluetooth 5.0 to Bluetooth 5.3. As anyone who has ever experienced having 45 different strangers’ headphones pop
Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest
- By Joseph Rees
- . May 2, 2026
Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun presented a BPI bitcoin reserve report to Taiwan’s premier and central bank. Taiwan’s $602B FX reserves are over 80% in