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Ukrainian Web3 Antivirus to Safeguard Polygon Network
Polygon Network has announced a strategic partnership with De.Fi, a Ukrainian developer specializing in antivirus programs and security systems. This collaboration aims to integrate the De.Fi antivirus into the Polygon ecosystem, further enhancing the platform's security measures. Notably, De.Fi is a Ukrainian project, built by a team of skilled programmers from Lviv, Vinnytsia, and other cities. 
A recently discovered bug in Ordinals, a system for writing digital collectibles onto the Bitcoin blockchain, has raised concerns and sparked a debate on how to address the issue. The bug was introduced by a developer known as Supertestnet, who initiated a transaction that didn't output a satoshi but was still considered valid in the Ordinals system. This caused the numbering system that Ordinals uses for inscriptions to be offset by one.
Ordinals creator Casey Rodarmor acknowledged the bug on GitHub, expressing uncertainty about the best course of action to fix it. While the bug doesn't break the primary Ordinals system of tracking satoshis linked to collectibles, it affects the vanity metric of inscription numbers, which indicate the order in which each Ordinal collectible was created.
Danny Diekroeger, founder of Bitcoin Lightning platform Deezy, downplayed the severity of the issue, stating that inscription numbers were already somewhat flawed. Another developer, Rijndael, agreed, noting that the bug should not impact the actual Ordinals themselves, but only the inscription numbering system.
As developers and the community discuss potential solutions, it's clear that the bug raises questions about the reliability and security of the Ordinals system. While it may not be a major problem in the grand scheme of things, it serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing development and testing in blockchain-based systems. White House Discusses AI Safety with Industry Leaders
US Vice President Kamala Harris recently met with AI industry leaders from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and AI startup Anthropic to discuss potential risks and concerns related to AI. The meeting aimed to address the challenges and opportunities that AI technology presents, with a focus on maintaining transparency, safety, and security. 
Topaz NFT Marketplace: Everything You Need to Know
Step into the world of NFTs with Topaz, the premier NFT marketplace on the Aptos blockchain. With a focus on security, scalability, and an unparalleled user experience, the developers bring expertise from other markets to revolutionize the NFT space. 
Court rejects SEC's attempt to keep documents hidden
It looks like the legal battle between the SEC and Ripple is nearing its end. Ripple's lawyers have strengthened their position by citing court arguments from the SEC vs Voyager case. This case set a helpful precedent for XRP, as the judge rejected the SEC's request to ban the sale of the bankrupt company's assets, arguing that the VGX token may be an unregistered security. 
White House Reports: Crypto Theft Fund North Korea Missiles
A White House official has disclosed that nearly half of North Korea's missile program funding is obtained through cyberattacks and cryptocurrency theft. Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology, stated that the U.S. government is working diligently to comprehend how North Korea continues to be highly inventive in the cyber domain. White House Proposes Tax on Crypto Mining
The US budget for fiscal year 2024 is poised to foster economic development, trim household expenses, and improve healthcare and social security. Among the novel provisions in the proposal is the DAME, an excise tax on energy consumption related to digital assets mining. CFTC Aims to Tackle Anonymity on the Crypto Market
During her presentation in London, CFTC Chairperson Christy Goldsmith Romero called for broader oversight of anonymity in the cryptocurrency market, bolstering security measures for DeFi applications, and safeguarding client assets on centralized exchanges. Security Breach Addressed: Trust Wallet Users to Be Compensated
Trust Wallet, a leading provider of secure wallet software, has announced that it has addressed a WebAssembly (WASM) vulnerability affecting a small number of users. The vulnerability was reported by a security researcher in November 2022 through the company's bug bounty program and affected new wallet addresses generated between November 14 and 23, 2022, by the Trust Wallet Browser Extension. 
INX Launches Public Company Security Token
INX, a renowned digital assets trading platform, has made a significant move in the crypto industry by launching its first-ever public securities token. This new token represents shares of Greenbriar Capital, a company known for developing entry-level housing and green energy products. 
