April 2026

XRP Ledger adds zero-knowledge proofs targeting institutional privacy gaps

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XRP Ledger added native support for ZK proof verification by integrating with Boundless, a ZK proof network, in what the company claims is the first implementation of its kind on the ledger. The move is designed to let financial institutions transact privately on the public blockchain while meeting regulatory requirements. It addresses a specific barrier […]

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Lonna Drewes accuses former congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual assault

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Lonna Drewes accuses former congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual assault A woman has publicly accused former congressman Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her. In a press conference on Tuesday, April 13, 2026, Lonna Drewes accused Eric Swalwell of rape and announced plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

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Foundation unveils $1 million. audit grant program

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The Ethereum Foundation doubles down on one of the ecosystem’s most critical needs: security. On Tuesday, the organization unveiled a new initiative aimed at tackling an ongoing challenge in crypto development — the high cost of smart contract security auditing. Through its “Audit Subsidy Program,” the Foundation partners with leading audit providers and ecosystem firms

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Ilona Maher criticizes Quinnipiac for moving women’s varsity rugby team to the club

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Team USA star Ilona Maher is not happy with her alma mater, Quinnipiac University, after their recent decision on their women’s rugby team. The university released a statement Tuesday citing a realignment of its athletics program “to support long-term competitive, financial and Title IX goals.” Within the statement,

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Chatbots quietly agree with everything you say, and researchers reveal how simple, quick changes can solve the problem

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Chatbots often reflect users’ opinions rather than directly challenging assumptions Safe wording significantly increases the level of agreement in large language models Question-based prompts reduce sycophantic responses across tested AI systems A simple change in how you talk to an AI chatbot can be the difference between a balanced response and one that just tells

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Rakuten integrates XRP into payment networks for millions of users in Japan

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Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten is adding XRP to its Rakuten Pay app, allowing its 44 million users to use Ripple’s cryptocurrency as a payment method with more than 5 million merchant locations across the country. In an announcement via X on Tuesday, Tatsuya Kohrogi, Ripple’s senior ecosystem growth manager, said that Rakuten is also enabling

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The RAM crisis strikes again – Samsung Galaxy phones and Microsoft Surface laptops just got a lot more expensive

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The RAM crisis has forced Microsoft to put price tags on Surface laptops These increases are across the board, with increases of up to $500 in the US Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets also saw some steep price hikes A fresh round of hardware price hikes, namely Microsoft’s Surface devices along with Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones

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Eric Roberts reveals the truth about the relationship with sister Julia Roberts

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Eric Roberts reveals the truth about the relationship with sister Julia Roberts Eric Roberts has finally set the record straight about his relationship with his sister, Julia Roberts, shutting down years of speculation that the famous siblings were involved in a bitter feud. During a performance at It happened in Hollywood podcast on April 14,

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Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic amid Mike Vrabel controversy

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on Tuesday amid mounting criticism of her relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, which came under fire last week after the two were photographed together at an exclusive Arizona resort. Russini announced his departure in a letter

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