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North Korea stores malware in blockchain smart contracts
North Korean hackers have started using EtherHiding, a blockchain-based technique, to distribute malware and steal cryptocurrency, according to Google's Threat Intelligence Group. The group identified as UNC5342 represents the first nation-state actor observed using this method. 
State watchdog Galvin challenges U.S. federal crypto framework
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin has raised concerns over efforts in Congress to establish a unified federal framework for cryptocurrency oversight, arguing that such legislation could undermine the protections currently enforced by state regulators. 
CZ reports hacking attempt by Lazarus Group
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) reported that he was targeted by a state-sponsored hacking attempt, allegedly conducted by the North Korean Lazarus Group. He shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), posting a screenshot of a Google warning stating that “government-backed attackers tried to steal your password.” Google to invest £5bn in UK AI as Trump begins state visit
Alphabet plans to invest £5 billion in the UK over the next two years, starting with a new data centre in Waltham Cross and extra funding for DeepMind. The announcement coincides with President Trump’s state visit, with both sides hinting at more tech deals to follow. 
Bhutan's newly established special administrative region, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), has announced the inclusion of select digital assets in its strategic reserves. This makes Gelephu the first region to formally adopt cryptocurrencies as part of its state reserves. CoinMarketCap Q3 2024 Report: Key Insights
In early October 2024, CoinMarketCap published its latest quarterly report on the state of the cryptocurrency market. This comprehensive analysis covers essential data from Q3, including Bitcoin, native coins of L1 blockchains, stablecoins, and various Web3 sectors. Top Web3 Data Availability Networks in 2024
Blockchain functionality greatly depends on how participants access data about the requests, network state and other details to verify transactions. Since data needs to be shared across all nodes, delays in propagation can impact network capacity and slow down transactions. To prevent this, data availability (DA) networks offer a solution.