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Five years ago, Eric Aguilar was fed up.He had worked on lidar and other sensors for years at Tesla and Google X, but the technology always seemed too expensive and, more importantly, unreliable. He replaced the lidar sensors when they broke—which was all too often, and seemingly at random—and developed complex calibration methods and maintenance routines just to keep them functioning and the cars drivable.So, when he reached the end of his rope, he invented a more robust technology—what he calls the “most powerful micromachine ever made.”Aguilar and his team at startup Omnitron Sensors developed new micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology…

Japanese mining pool operator SBI Crypto has suffered a $21 million theft in a breach that investigators are linking to North Korea attackers.On Oct. 1, blockchain researcher ZachXBT identified unusual outflows from the firm involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.According to his findings, the funds moved quickly through five instant exchanges before being routed into Tornado Cash, a mixing service widely used to disguise digital asset flows.Despite the scale of the breach, SBI Crypto has yet to release an official statement about the attack.North Korea linkZachXBT linked the attack to North Korea-backed attackers.Over the past years, North Korean…

Key points:Bitcoin has broken above the $117,500 resistance, opening the gates for a retest of the all-time high at $124,474.Several altcoins have started a strong relief rally, signaling solid buying at lower levels.Bitcoin (BTC) closed September with gains of more than 5% and the bulls extended the gains on the first day of the new month by pushing the price above the stiff overhead resistance of $117,500.CoinGlass data shows that a positive monthly close in September has historically been followed by an average return of more than 53% in Q4. If history repeats itself, BTC could surge toward $170,000 before…

SEC eyes plan to allow blockchain-based stock trading on approved crypto platforms. Nasdaq, Coinbase, and others push for tokenized equities as adoption accelerates. Tokenized stock market could hit $1.3T if 1% of global equities move to blockchain. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly developing a proposal to allow blockchain-registered versions of stocks to trade on cryptocurrency exchanges, signaling a potential breakthrough in the integration of digital asset technology into traditional markets. The move, if approved, would permit investors to buy and sell tokenized shares of publicly traded companies on regulated crypto platforms, according to The Information. While…

SWIFT, the global network that handles most of the world’s cross-border payments, is preparing to launch its own blockchain as rumors about an ongoing payments battle with Ripple circulate. While many often compare SWIFT’s role to Ripple due to its XRP-linked payment solutions, this new plan is not a direct challenge to the fintech company, but rather part of a much larger trillion-dollar race to define the future of digital money. SWIFT Partners With Consensys To Build Blockchain Network According to the announcement, SWIFT is collaborating with Consensys, the Ethereum development company founded by Joe Lubin, to create a shared…

Swissblock’s impulse signal hints Bitcoin reset is nearly complete, setting up 20-30% BTC gains and 50-150% altcoin rallies. Bitcoin (BTC) may be in the middle of a market reset that historically precedes sharp rebounds, according to analytics firm Swissblock. In a series of posts on X, the research group pointed to its proprietary “Aggregated Impulse Signal,” which has reliably marked past cycle bottoms, with the firm noting that when the indicator returns to zero, it often means that selling pressure has been exhausted and a renewed upside is starting. Analyzing the Impulse for a Turnaround According to Swissblock, the last…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to reports, a long-running Japanese kimono and textiles maker will formally rename itself “Bitcoin Japan” at a shareholders meeting set for November 11 as it begins to hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The company also plans to adopt “Bitcoin Japan Corporation” as its English name and said it will focus on crypto treasury operations. Some of these moves were announced in a company release this week. Company Rebrands To Signal New Focus Bakkt’s June agreement to buy a controlling stake in the business helped trigger…

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has found a widening chasm separating an elite of AI masters from the majority of firms struggling to generate any value from their AI investments.A study from BCG found that a mere five percent of companies are successfully achieving bottom-line value from AI at scale. In sharp contrast, 60 percent are failing to achieve any material value, reporting only minimal gains despite making substantial investments in the technology.“AI is reshaping the business landscape far faster than previous technology waves,” said Nicolas de Bellefonds , a managing director and senior partner and global leader of BCG’s AI…

Key takeawaysQuants: $180,000-$325,000+, tied to PnL swings.Legal/CCO: Up to $500,000 TC with equity.Influencers: Six/seven figures from sponsors; high risk.Auditors: $150,000 base; bounties can hit millions.Brokers: 1%-3% commissions; six-figure monthly commissions possible.In Web3, many of the best-paying blockchain jobs are concentrated in areas where specialized skills or direct revenue impact are most evident, such as protocol/security, quantitative trading, media outlets with premium sponsorships and high-value brokerage for Bitcoin mining sites and hosting capacity.Total compensation (TC) often combines a base salary and bonus with tokens or equity, commissions or bug-bounty payouts. Actual earnings can vary significantly depending on token prices, market conditions…

Key points:Bitcoin could challenge the $117,500 level if buyers secure a daily close above $114,000.Altcoins are trying to start a relief rally, but are still expected to face selling at higher levels.Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recovery above $114,000 on Monday, indicating aggressive buying by the bulls. BTC remains stuck in a range, with analysts divided about the next directional move. Some expect BTC to start a bear phase, while others project a rally to a new all-time high.Market participants have turned cautious due to BTC’s near-term uncertainty. BTC exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $719 in net outflows last week, per CoinShares’…