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Anthropic Says Claude Encoded Fermat’s Last Theorem in 13 Million Lines of Verifiable Code
Anthropic says Claude spent 11 days converting Fermat’s Last Theorem into 13 million lines of code that computers can verify independently, marking a notable AI application in formal mathematics.
Hargreaves Lansdown Reverses Course, Rolls Out Bitcoin Trading
Hargreaves Lansdown has reversed its previous stance that bitcoin was too volatile and introduced bitcoin trading, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Details on the rollout, including fees and access, were not provided.
Trezor Says ShipMonk Data Failure Exposed 67,000 More US Customers
Trezor said a third-party shipping partner, ShipMonk, failed to erase customer data, exposing another 67,000 US customers. Bitcoin Magazine reported the disclosure, which makes the breach broader than previously reported.
IMF Says El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Came From Private Donors
The IMF says El Salvador apparently received bitcoin from private donors instead of using public funds. Bitcoin Magazine reported that no details were provided on the donors, amounts, or timing of the transfers.
OpenReserve Wins Approval for Full-Service National Bank Charter
a16z-backed OpenReserve received approval for a full-service national bank charter. The startup chose this route over a trust-bank structure, opening a path to insured deposits and conventional lending alongside stablecoin issuance.
National Sheriffs’ Association Withdraws Opposition to Clarity Act
The National Sheriffs’ Association has ended its opposition to the Clarity Act, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The organization previously opposed the bill, but the source gave no reason for the change or market-impact details.
Bitcoin Gains Ground on Gold as One Coin Buys More Than 18 Ounces
Bitcoin now buys slightly more than 18 ounces of gold, the strongest bitcoin-to-gold ratio since January. CoinDesk linked the joint rally in both hard assets to concerns about inflation reducing government debt burdens.
Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Hits Six-Year High as Debasement Fears Mount
Bitcoin’s correlation with gold has reached a six-year high, Bitcoin Magazine reports, as concerns over currency debasement and confidence in the U.S. dollar shape trading in both assets.
French Hill Sees Bipartisan Route for Clarity Act Before September Vote
French Hill said Democrats and Republicans have narrowed their differences over the Clarity Act, raising the prospect of bipartisan progress before a September vote, Bitcoin Magazine reported.
Kraken and SoFi Connect Crypto Trading With Banking Services
Kraken and SoFi agreed to connect crypto trading with banking and payment infrastructure. The initiative follows SoFi’s bitcoin-trading launch last year and is intended to support broader digital-asset markets.
Bitcoin Climbs Above $81,000 as Crypto-Linked Stocks Rise
Bitcoin rose above $81,000 on Thursday, while crypto-linked stocks also advanced, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The move marks another rally for bitcoin and a broader positive reaction across related equities.
Standard Chartered Debuts Bitcoin Trading in the United Arab Emirates
Standard Chartered has launched bitcoin trading in the United Arab Emirates, Bitcoin Magazine reports. The UAE joins other markets where the bank has introduced spot bitcoin trading in recent years.
Ontology Requires Urgent Node Upgrade After Malicious Activity
Ontology requires nodes to upgrade to version 3.1.5 after malicious activity hit the chain following a restart. The attack path and wider service-recovery details remain undisclosed, according to CryptoSlate.