China’s 22-bit quantum decryption milestone signals real progress toward breaking internet and blockchain security. A Chinese research team used a D-Wave quantum computer to factor a 22-bit RSA key—surpassing previous limits and signaling progress toward breaking modern encryption standards, raising alarms about future threats to both internet and crypto security, even though current cryptocurrencies mainlyContinue reading “Quantum Cracks RSA: How Close Are We to Crypto’s Nightmare?”
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Web3 Takes on Big Cloud
Aptos and Jump Crypto launch Shelby—a decentralized storage network challenging AWS and Google Cloud with AI-ready speed and blockchain control. Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto have launched Shelby, a decentralized, cloud-based storage network built for Web3 and AI workloads. Designed to rival AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Shelby offers chain-agnostic support for Ethereum, Solana, andContinue reading “Web3 Takes on Big Cloud”
Crypto Meets Karma
Bhutan quietly rewrites the tourist economy with a nationwide crypto system—no hype, just frictionless magic in the mountains. Bhutan has launched the world’s first nationwide crypto-based tourism payment system, enabling travelers to pay for everything—from visas to local fruit—with cryptocurrency via Binance Pay and DK Bank. This seamless integration supports rural vendors, reduces fees, andContinue reading “Crypto Meets Karma”
Crypto’s Biggest Threat: You
Biometrics, AI, and blockchain can’t save your funds if you screw up — and most people know it. Crypto hacks are becoming an everyday thing. Traders and investors only care about security after they get hacked. Don’t be one of them. Protect your digital assets at all costs! Use the most secure crypto wallet. A KrakenContinue reading “Crypto’s Biggest Threat: You”
Why Top Engineers Are Quiet Quitting Big Tech and Building Small NYC Teams
Big Tech’s shine is wearing off. More top engineers are quietly walking away from massive companies and teaming up in lean, high-output groups in NYC. Here’s what’s driving the shift: 1. Culture shift: perks aren’t enough The free snacks, massages, and rooftop yoga no longer make up for the lack of control, rising internal pressure,Continue reading “Why Top Engineers Are Quiet Quitting Big Tech and Building Small NYC Teams”
Crypto Kidnaps
Executives are being hunted—now they’re hiding keys across continents. A wave of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency executives has sparked new security tactics, with figures like Didi Taihuttu of the “Bitcoin Family” going to extremes. Taihuttu, who lives unbanked and off-grid, says his family’s setup is now a hybrid of analog and digital protections. Their crypto seedContinue reading “Crypto Kidnaps”
The 6 Best Free Cloud Storage Services Ranked by User Experience (2025)
If you’re hunting for reliable cloud storage without spending a dime, you’ve probably come across dozens of options — but not all free services are created equal. Based on overall user experience, we’ve ranked six of the best free cloud storage providers in 2025. This list focuses on real-world usability: interface, performance, trust, and convenienceContinue reading “The 6 Best Free Cloud Storage Services Ranked by User Experience (2025)”
Inside Omega
Netguru’s stealth-mode AI agent quietly rewired their entire sales process—here’s how they did it. Netguru built Omega, an internal AI agent to support their sales team by automating tasks, delivering insights, and offering real-time guidance. Integrated into Slack and Google Drive, Omega helps reps onboard, prep for calls, generate summaries, and follow Netguru’s Sales Framework.Continue reading “Inside Omega”
The Silent War Between DevX and FinOps — and Why It’s Exploding in 2025
How NYC platform teams are being torn between velocity and cost discipline — and what winning orgs are doing differently In 2025, the tension inside NYC tech orgs isn’t just about headcount or runway — it’s between two internal forces that rarely speak the same language: Developer Experience (DevX) and FinOps. On one side: engineersContinue reading “The Silent War Between DevX and FinOps — and Why It’s Exploding in 2025”
Scaling Tech Teams Without Creating Bureaucracy: Lessons from Brooklyn to Midtown
In New York, tech teams scale fast — and then stall faster. One day you’re a six-person crew shipping three times a week from a WeWork in Dumbo. A few hiring rounds later, you’re 30 engineers deep, sitting in a glass tower in Midtown, and nobody knows what’s going on. Pull requests go stale. DecisionsContinue reading “Scaling Tech Teams Without Creating Bureaucracy: Lessons from Brooklyn to Midtown”
The Top AI Agents of 2025 (So Far): What Founders and Teams Actually Use
From automating outbound to building microtasks with Claude, here are the AI agents people are paying for—and why they work. 2025 is the year AI agents went from buzz to backbone. With hundreds popping up weekly, we scanned one of Reddit’s most upvoted discussions to see what real users are actually using—and more importantly, whatContinue reading “The Top AI Agents of 2025 (So Far): What Founders and Teams Actually Use”
Crypto’s Constant Power Vacuums: Why the Market’s Always Shifting
If you’ve spent any time watching the crypto space, you’ll notice one thing—it’s never still. Behind the flashy coin launches and endless “to the moon” posts, the market is basically one giant power struggle. And whenever a big player slips up or a new rule drops, there’s a vacuum. Someone (or something) always rushes inContinue reading “Crypto’s Constant Power Vacuums: Why the Market’s Always Shifting”
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