April 2026

US government moves $606,000 in bitcoin linked to 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase

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The US government is once again active on the blockchain, moving approximately $606,000 worth of bitcoin BTC$74,690.16 to Coinbase Prime. These are not just any coins. On-chain data suggests the transferred 8 BTC is linked to Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the decade-old hack of OG exchange Bitfinex, according to data tracked by Arkham. Transfers […]

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A computer without power? Mechanical computing concept ‘could help improve people’s lives’ with all sorts of possible real-world applications

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Researchers in the United States have built a mechanical computer It is made of metal rods and springs and is capable of basic computer operations This could pave the way for important technological advances and ‘could help improve people’s lives by having more responsive artificial limbs or tactile spaces’ Can you build a PC out

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A computer without power? Mechanical computing concept ‘could help improve people’s lives’ with all sorts of possible real-world applications

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Researchers in the United States have built a mechanical computer It is made of metal rods and springs and is capable of basic computer operations This could pave the way for important technological advances and ‘could help improve people’s lives by having more responsive artificial limbs or tactile spaces’ Can you build a PC out

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Pakistan sets the stage for the next round of talks

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CDF Munir, Iran’s President, Top Leader Discusses De-escalation; Prime Minister, Qatar Emir emphasizes regional stability ISLAMABAD: Army Chief of Staff and Defense Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a series of high-level meetings in Tehran on Thursday with Iran’s top political and military leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, as part of Islamabad’s efforts to

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Solar net metering helps avoid outages during the day

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ISLAMABAD: The dying solar grid metering has saved Pakistan from daytime load shedding at a time when the country is going through the worst power crisis. Meanwhile, authorities have ramped up furnace oil-based power generation to full capacity while delaying scheduled maintenance at nuclear power plants in a bid to maintain electricity supplies amid worsening

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An old Microsoft Excel security flaw could let hackers hijack your entire system, so fix now

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CISA adds an 18-year-old Excel bug (CVE-2009-0238) to the KEV catalog Vulnerability enables RCE via malicious Excel files, patched long ago Outdated systems still at risk; agencies ordered to patch by April 28 As incredible as it sounds, there are still systems out there that are vulnerable to 18-year-old Microsoft Excel vulnerabilities, and it’s no

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After Trump attack, Pope Leo criticizes ‘tyrants’ who spend billions on wars

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Pope Leo XIV arrives to celebrate a holy mass for peace and justice at Bamenda airport in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. — Reuters BAMENDA: Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars, saying the world is “being ravaged by a handful of tyrants”, in unusually strong remarks in Cameroon on Thursday, days after

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XRP leads bitcoin and ether on weekly gains, but muted volume keeps breakout at bay

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XRP is quietly outperforming the market, but it still hasn’t done enough to break out. The move higher looks more steady than aggressive, pointing to accumulation, but without stronger volume, it’s not yet a convincing move. News background • XRP is the best weekly performer among major cryptocurrencies, gaining around 6.4% and outperforming bitcoin, ethereum

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