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Anthropic Reveals Pressure on Claude Model to Engage in Dishonesty and Coercion

In one of the experiments, the chatbot resorted to blackmail after it found an email about replacing it, while in another, it cheated to complete a task with a tight

2026-04-06T07:43:36ZMike Rose
Technology

Apple Removes Jack Dorsey's Bitchat App from China Following Beijing's Request

Bitchat launched in July last year and has been used during protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran as authorities attempted to restrict usage of the internet.

2026-04-06T05:42:22ZMike Rose
Markets

Rwanda Rejects Bybit's Peer-to-Peer Platform for Franc-to-Crypto Trading

The Rwanda central bank's warning came after Bybit added the Rwanda Franc to its list of assets that its peer-to-peer platform can use to trade for crypto.

2026-04-06T04:41:52ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-28,000 Odds to Secure $210,000 Block Reward in a Remarkable Win

A solo bitcoin miner using CKpool collected roughly $210,000 for solving the 312th solo block cracked with the software since its 2014 launch.

2026-04-06T02:41:26ZMike Rose
Markets

Exploring the Significant Discounts: Are Crypto Tokens Trading at 90% Off in Secondary Markets?

The range of discounts in crypto token secondary markets has widened in recent months. Here’s what's going on in that market.

2026-04-06T02:41:02ZJose Moringa
News

Crypto attorney suggests Drift incident could be classified as civil negligence

The $280 million Drift Protocol attack was likely carried out by threat actors aligned with North Korea state-affiliated hackers.

2026-04-05T22:40:31ZMike Rose
News

Surge in Polymarket Odds Indicates 63% Chance of US Invasion of Iran This Year Following Trump's Remarks

The President of the United States continues to give contradictory signals of escalating the war and winding it down within a few weeks.

2026-04-05T20:40:02ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Exploring the Interconnected Dynamics Between Bitcoin and the US Dollar: Insights from a BPI Executive

Demand for either currency strengthens both in a reinforcing relationship, contrary to popular sentiment, Sam Lyman told Cointelegraph.

2026-04-05T18:39:25ZMike Rose
Markets

Polymarket Cancels Prediction Market on Disappearance of US Pilot Following Public Outcry

Polymarket cited “integrity standards” for removing the market but did not specify which rule was broken, drawing scrutiny from users who questioned how its policies are applied.

2026-04-05T15:38:19ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

$2.5 Billion in Bitcoin Shorts at Risk of Liquidation if Price Hits $72K: Are Bearish Traders in Trouble?

Bitcoin is poised for a reversal if ETF demand returns or a ceasefire occurs, potentially crushing short sellers in a massive price squeeze.

2026-04-05T15:37:55ZMike Rose
Markets

Exploring the Legal Boundaries of Prediction Markets in Strict Asian Countries

Prediction markets are expanding into Asia’s largest economies, but unclear legal definitions and strict gambling laws may limit how far they can go.

2026-04-05T15:37:24ZJose Moringa
Markets

Nevada Judge Upholds Ban on Kalshi Trading Platform and Dismisses Defense Based on Event Contracts

The judge said Kalshi’s event contracts are indistinguishable from sports betting, supporting the state’s position that the platform requires a gaming license.

2026-04-05T15:36:59ZJose Moringa