Auteur/autrice : Alberto

State transition and consensus issue in geth client causes panic (crash) when processing a (valid) block with a specific combination of transactions, which may cause overall network instability if block is accepted and relayed by unaffected clients thus causing a DoS. This may happen in a block that contains transactions which suicide to the block reward address. Affected configurations: Issue reported for Geth.While investigating the issue, related issues were discovered and corrected in pyethereum, hence pyethapp is also affected. C++ clients are unaffected. Likelihood: Low Severity: High Complexity: High Impact: Network Instability and DoS Details: A block containing a specific…

A new MMO strategy game has descended on PC (Steam), and it’s a free-to-play tale of kingdoms that feels familiar but brings a more competitive edge to the field. Bandits vs. Lords: Epic Clash is now available. Developed and published by Salomo Interiors, this casual strategy game was already available on Android and Apple devices. It features both PvP and PvE battles, but can be played alone or with a pre-made team. Moreover, it’s not tied to terribly long wait times, so it’s perfect to jump in and play after a long day of work, making it ideal for the…

Google AI has expanded the Gemma family with the introduction of Gemma 3 270M, a lean, 270-million-parameter foundation model built explicitly for efficient, task-specific fine-tuning. This model demonstrates robust instruction-following and advanced text structuring capabilities “out of the box,” meaning it’s ready for immediate deployment and customization with minimal additional training. Design Philosophy: “Right Tool for the Job” Unlike large-scale models aimed at general-purpose comprehension, Gemma 3 270M is crafted for targeted use cases where efficiency outweighs sheer power. This is crucial for scenarios like on-device AI, privacy-sensitive inference, and high-volume, well-defined tasks such as text classification, entity extraction, and…

Bitcoin’s performance in recent days has been nothing short of notable with an impressive rally. The leading cryptocurrency has managed to surge past $124,000 this week to register a new all-time high of $124,128 in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data. Interestingly, technical analysis from a crypto analyst known pseudonymously as Stockmoney Lizards predicts that Bitcoin is now approaching a critical phase that will send its price over $300,000 by 2026. Bitcoin Reaches Pivotal Phase In Long-Term Trend Stockmoney Lizards shared a long-term Bitcoin macro chart that combines a price channel with a momentum oscillator in a post…

Cardano (ADA) has surged past the $1 mark for the first time in months, gaining over 20% in the past 24 hours. The breakout, from $0.8454 to $1.01, signals renewed bullish momentum after a prolonged downtrend. Related Reading ADA’s rally comes as traders spot a Golden Cross, when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day, which historically has triggered explosive moves. In late 2024, this same pattern fueled a 236% rally, taking ADA from $0.39 to $0.93 in just 27 days. Applying similar gains to today’s prices points to a potential $3 target, a projection that has sparked excitement…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is on the verge of rewriting history, trading near $4,792 — its highest level since November 2021 and just shy of its all-time high (ATH) around $4,860. The recent surge has cemented bullish control over the market, with buyers steadily pushing prices higher after weeks of strong momentum. However, many analysts are cautious, noting that the ATH zone is a critical resistance level that may take several days, or even weeks, to decisively break. While the technical setup remains overwhelmingly positive, a wave of speculation has…

Ubisoft remains silent – rumors are rife Although Ubisoft released the latest chapter in the series, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, just a few months ago, the studio seems far from done with the past. Fans may soon be able to look forward to fresh material on Assassin’s Creed Mirage – completely out of the blue. The speculation is being fueled by the well-known Leaker ”j0nathan” shared a cryptic image on X (formerly Twitter): an ancient temple with intricate decorations, behind it a barren desert landscape and rocks. Below it, just one sentence: “A new world awaits.” That was all it took to…

The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has redesignated cryptocurrency exchange Garantex Europe to its list of sanctioned entities.In a Thursday notice, OFAC said it had redesignated Garantex as well as sanctioned its “successor,” Grinex, three Garantex executives and six Russia- and Kyrgyz Republic-based companies for allegedly facilitating illicit transactions. According to the government agency, the Garantex exchange processed more than $100 million tied to illicit activities since 2019.“Digital assets play a crucial role in global innovation and economic development, and the United States will not tolerate abuse of this industry to support cybercrime and sanctions evasion,” said…

Crypto exchange Coinbase closed the acquisition of Deribit, the world’s largest crypto options trading platform by volume, adding to its portfolio of digital asset businesses.Trading volumes on Deribit topped $1 trillion in 2024, and the platform has a “loyal base” of institutional and sophisticated traders, Coinbase said on Thursday.Coinbase agreed to acquire Deribit for $2.9 billion in May as part of its international expansion strategy.The exchange continues to branch out and serve different segments within crypto, and offers a perpetual futures platform, a prime brokerage, a spot retail trading platform, institutional lending services and asset custody for clients in an…

Bitcoin price experienced a significant pullback to $118,000 after briefly surpassing Google parent Alphabet’s market capitalization to become the world’s fifth-largest asset, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing institutional prominence despite continued volatility. Bitcoin price reached an all-time high of $124,283 in early Asian trading on Thursday, pushing its market capitalization to $2.46 trillion and temporarily overtaking Alphabet’s $2.448 trillion valuation. However, the milestone was followed by a sharp correction as traders took profits and U.S. inflation data triggered broader market uncertainty. The recent surge and subsequent correction demonstrate Bitcoin’s maturing market dynamics. While volatility remains a factor, institutional participation is creating more…