Author: Isabella Taylor

San Francisco police arrested a suspect after an alleged firebomb attack at OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman’s home.  Summary Police arrested a 20-year-old after a firebomb attack at Sam Altman’s San Francisco home Friday. OpenAI said no one was hurt after the exterior gate of the property caught fire. Altman later addressed the attack and allegations from The New Yorker in a Sunday post. The case drew wider attention after police said the same person later moved toward OpenAI headquarters and made threats. The San Francisco Police Department said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach…

The US labor market added 178,000 jobs in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Summary March job growth stayed modest while tech hiring remained weak and entry-level roles kept shrinking. AI use rose in offices, but many workers reported rework, frustration, and lower trust. Executives saw gains from AI tools, while staff faced errors and extra checks daily. The data showed limited change from the prior month, even as companies kept talking about AI-led growth and better workplace efficiency. That gap has kept attention on whether AI is lifting hiring and output as promised. Recent labor, workplace, and…

The US government moved a small amount of bitcoin on April 10 from wallets that Arkham Intelligence linked to a criminal case. The transfer involved 2.438 BTC, worth about $177,000, sent to a Coinbase Prime address. Summary US government moved 2.438 BTC from seized wallets tied to an alleged steroid conspiracy case. Arkham linked the funds to Glenn Olivio, who faced charges filed in 2025. The transfer renewed focus on how seized bitcoin moves under the federal reserve policy. Arkham data showed two separate transactions from wallets labeled “U.S. Government: Glenn Olivio Seized Funds.” Both transfers went to the same…

The XRP community is heading into a packed week as Paris Blockchain Week and a new XRP Ledger audit contest begin.  Summary XRP community members are preparing for Paris Blockchain Week and a new XRPL security audit contest. Ripple and Sherlock will run a two-week audit contest covering several upcoming XRP Ledger features. XRP Ledger supporters expect strong European participation during community events linked to Paris Blockchain Week. The schedule brings together community events, developer activity, and fresh attention on upcoming XRPL features. The XRP community night event is set for April 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in…

Grayscale has updated its list of digital assets under consideration for future investment products.  Summary Grayscale named HYPE, TON, TRX and ENA among digital assets under consideration this quarter today. The asset manager also filed with the SEC to launch a spot HYPE ETF. Zcash surged over 30% after reports linked Grayscale activity to renewed demand in markets. The latest Q2 2026 list includes several large and emerging tokens, while a separate filing tied to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has added more attention to the asset manager’s next product moves. Grayscale said its latest Q2 2026 review covers digital assets it…

Aethir said it remains fully operational after containing an attack on its ATH bridge contracts.  Summary Aethir said it contained the ATH bridge exploit quickly and kept total user losses below $90,000. The company said Ethereum ATH supply stayed intact while affected contracts were disconnected to stop losses. PeckShield first estimated higher losses, while Aethir said compensation details will arrive next week soon. The company said the exploit did not affect the main ATH supply on Ethereum, while user losses stayed below $90,000. Aethir said it detected a malicious attack targeting ATH bridge contracts that connect Ethereum with other chains.…

Bitwise Asset Management has taken another step in its effort to launch a spot Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund in the United States.  Summary Bitwise added a ticker and fee to its Hyperliquid ETF filing with the SEC. Eric Balchunas said the latest filing details suggest the fund could launch soon. Hyperliquid posted strong token gains and rising derivatives volume during the first quarter. The firm filed a second amendment with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, adding new details to its proposed product as competition in the category continues to grow. The updated filing included the ticker BHYP and a management…

Prediction market users turned to Kalshi and Polymarket as NASA’s Artemis II mission returned to Earth, placing trades not only on future Moon landing timelines but also on words that might appear in the agency’s post-splashdown briefing.  Summary Kalshi users traded contracts on NASA briefing words after Artemis II completed its Moon flyby. Prediction markets expanded beyond mission outcomes to bets on language used during NASA’s news conference. Artemis II returned safely after launch on April 1, renewing attention on NASA’s lunar plans. The activity added a new space-related category to the broader event-contract market that has recently drawn more…

House Republicans shut down an Iran war powers resolution on April 10, with Speaker Pro Tempore Chris Smith gaveling the pro forma session to a close before Maryland Democrat Glenn Ivey could propose limiting President Trump’s authority to continue the war with Iran. Summary Republican Speaker Pro Tempore Chris Smith gaveled the session closed before Rep. Glenn Ivey could introduce the Iran war powers resolution. Congress is now adjourned until 2:30 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026. The blocked resolution would have forced a vote to limit President Trump’s ability to continue the Iran conflict. In a move that lasted…

The Mahmoud Khalil deportation case moved one step closer to possible expulsion on April 10 after the Board of Immigration Appeals denied his latest challenge, rejecting arguments that would have had the proceedings dismissed entirely. Summary The Board of Immigration Appeals denied Mahmoud Khalil’s latest attempt to have his deportation case dismissed. The ruling brings the Palestinian activist significantly closer to expulsion from the United States. Supporters have staged protests across major US cities as the case continues to divide opinion on free speech and immigration. The legal battle to keep Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in the United States suffered…