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In brief Lawyers in a federal layoffs case apologized after AI-generated “phantom quotations” appeared in a court filing. Attorney Jason Greaves said he used Anthropic’s Claude Console under “tight time constraints.” The filing stemmed from a subpoena dispute connected to FEMA layoffs challenged in federal court. A federal court fight over Donald Trump administration layoffs has become the latest example of AI hallucinations entering the courtroom after attorneys admitted submitting fabricated quotations generated by artificial intelligence.In a declaration filed on Friday, attorney Jason Greaves admitted the filing included fake quotations generated after he used Anthropic’s Claude Console to help prepare…

Echo Protocol halted cross-chain transactions while investigators examined the massive exploit. Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol Echo Protocol was exploited on Monday in the latest security breach to hit the DeFi sector this month. The attack was first flagged by pseudonymous crypto influencer DCF GOD on X at around 5:55 p.m. ET. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been identified. Echo Protocol Exploit Findings by Onchain Labs reveal that the attacker allegedly minted 1,000 eBTC worth about $76.7 million and then used what was described as a previously tested exploit route involving Curvance. The exploiter reportedly deposited 45 eBTC,…

Keshav is currently a senior writer at NewsBTC and has been attached to the website since June 14, 2021. Keshav has been writing for many years, first as a hobbyist and later as a freelancer. He has experience working in a variety of niches, even fiction at one point, but the cryptocurrency industry has been the longest he has been attached to. In terms of official educational qualifications, Keshav holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from one of the premier institutes of India, the University of Delhi (DU). He started the degree with an aim of eventually making a career…

Bitcoin has fallen about 6% from $82,000 to $76,800, but underlying data point to more than routine pullback.

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

Will the token finally break out of its prolonged consolidation phase? Although every major breakout attempt from the cross-border token has been halted in the past several months, analysts continue to be highly positive that such a big move is in the making. Ali Martinez is the latest to outline such an opinion, basing his view on the tightening Bollinger Bands. Will This One Last? In his latest post on X on Ripple’s token, the analyst with over 165,000 followers said he is tracking what he called “the tightest Bollinger Band squeeze on the XRP 3-day chart in over a…

Kalshi’s $2 million commitment makes it NCPG’s first prediction market member as the industry faces pressure over sportsbook-style consumer protections, helpline access and national responsible trading standardsKalshi is partnering with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) on a new trader-health initiative, contributing $2 million over two years to support NCPG’s consumer protection work as prediction markets face increased scrutiny over gambling-like risks.NCPG announced Monday that Kalshi will become the first member of its new Financial Services & Trading Subcategory, joining as a Platinum-level member through its support for the Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative. The effort will focus…

Bitmine owns more than 4.37% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million Bitmine is 87% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 11 months Ethereum continues to benefit from the dual tailwinds of Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and from agentic AI systems increasingly needing public and neutral blockchains Bitmine uplisted to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) from the NYSE American effective as of April 9, 2026 Bitmine has 4,712,917 staked ETH, representing $10.3 billion at $2,191 per ETH MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR…

London, United Kingdom, May 18th, 2026, Chainwire Quantography Labs announced the early-access release of Lock.com, a hardware-free crypto wallet built around an isolated, air-gapped security approach. Lock.com is now available to early access users. The platform separates private key storage from network-connected systems, removing the need for dedicated hardware wallet devices. Hardware wallets have long been the standard for protecting digital assets. But they come with a trade-off: users must trust the device, the manufacturer, and the supply chain behind it. Lock.com removes that dependency by separating the signing environment from the broadcasting environment. Private keys remain on a fully…

Willemstand, Curaçao, May 18th, 2026, PlayNewswire International iGaming and crypto-entertainment brand 1win has officially announced the launch of its new global crypto tournament system, featuring competition formats with prize pools ranging from 10,000 USDT to 200,000 USDT. With the new approach to crypto gaming, 1win invited players worldwide to compete for crypto rewards in a single virtual environment. The initiative marks a transition from region-specific tournaments with unique terms and conditions to an international model in which players from multiple locations share gaming experiences and compete for crypto rewards. The Crypto Tournament system by 1win includes three formats with different…