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Weekly digest for fast-moving tech

Compressed briefings on AI, biotech, space, crypto, robotics, and the business around intelligent systems.

This week

Short reads, high churn, and enough context to decide what deserves a deeper look.

Weekly selection

Mindbytes 1 min read

Former Pentagon Adviser Claims Alien Recoveries

Dr. Hal Puthoff says the US has four alien species from UFO wrecks. He names them as Nordics, Grays, Insectoids and Reptilians, all human‑like in form.
gizmoguru / 1 min read
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Artificial Eggshell Hatches 26 Chicks

Colossal Biosciences uses a 3D‑printed eggshell to hatch chickens, moving closer to reviving the extinct moa. Scientists call it an eggshell, not a true artificial egg.
gizmoguru / 1 min read
Mindbytes 3

Pope Warns AI May Fuel Misinformation and War

From rare slavery apology to a shock rejection of 'just war,' Pope Leo's first encyclical is a radical blueprint for taming runaway AI and global violence.
gizmoguru / 1 min read

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Regulator Drops Penalty in Crypto Yield Case Against Block Earner

Australia's federal court ruled that Block Earner won't pay a fine for offering a crypto yield product without a license, citing the company's honest actions and initial legal advice.
knitsbyraccoon / 2 min read
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Commitment to Crypto Is A Commitment to Freedom and Transparency: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussed Trump's guilty verdict and pro-crypto stance, providing unique insights on the intersection of politics and cryptocurrency and its implications for the crypto community.
sneha / 2 min read
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SEC's Gensler Raises Concerns Over House Bill Impacting Crypto Oversight

SEC Chair Gary Gensler expressed concerns about a House bill potentially weakening crypto market oversight, which could significantly impact U.S. cryptocurrency regulation and supervision.
sneha / 2 min read
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Democratic House Leadership Signals Non-Committal Stance on Crypto Bill Vote

House Democratic leaders will not enforce party discipline on an upcoming cryptocurrency legislation vote, amid growing debate over crypto industry regulations.
sneha / 2 min read
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Switzerland Adopting Global Standards for Crypto Tax Reporting

Switzerland's Federal Council is consulting the public on adopting global crypto tax reporting standards to ensure equal treatment of crypto and traditional assets, enhancing tax transparency.
knitsbyraccoon / 2 min read
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Cypher Protocol Developer Confessing to $300K Theft and Gambling

Hoak, a pseudonymous developer for Cypher Protocol, confessed to misappropriating nearly $300,000 from users, which he gambled away, causing turmoil within the Solana-based DEX community.
sneha / 2 min read
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Bitcoin Runes Protocol Faces Challenges Amid Decreasing Traction

The Bitcoin Runes Protocol, initially celebrated for its innovation, is now facing challenges and declining interest, with increasing criticism and skepticism from the cryptocurrency community.
sneha / 2 min read
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Stolen Ether from Poloniex Exchange Remains Unrecovered

More than $50 million of Ether from the November 2023 Poloniex hack has been laundered through the Tornado Cash privacy protocol.
knitsbyraccoon / 1 min read
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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Amid Japan's Mounting Debt Crisis

Metaplanet, a major financial entity, has adopted Bitcoin as a reserve asset amid Japan's worsening debt crisis, highlighting concerns over the country's soaring debt levels.
sneha / 2 min read
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FTX Creditors to Receive 118% of Funds Back in Cash, Estate Reveals

The estate managing the FTX collapse has announced plans potentially returning 118% of funds to creditors in cash, providing significant relief to those impacted by the crypto exchange's downfall.
sneha / 2 min read

Latest news

01 Mindbytes Former Pentagon Adviser Claims Alien Recoveries Dr. Hal Puthoff says the US has four alien species from UFO wrecks. He names them as Nordics, Grays, Insectoids and Reptilians, all human‑like in form. 1 min read02 Mindbytes Artificial Eggshell Hatches 26 Chicks Colossal Biosciences uses a 3D‑printed eggshell to hatch chickens, moving closer to reviving the extinct moa. Scientists call it an eggshell, not a true artificial egg. 1 min read03 Mindbytes Pope Warns AI May Fuel Misinformation and War From rare slavery apology to a shock rejection of 'just war,' Pope Leo's first encyclical is a radical blueprint for taming runaway AI and global violence. 1 min read04 Mindbytes Your Period as a Vital Sign: New Algorithm WAVES Tracks Aging and Health from Menstrual Data Scientists have developed WAVES, an open-source algorithm that analyzes menstrual cycle data to detect age-related changes and establish personalized health footprints beyond fertility tracking. 1 min read05 Mindbytes SpaceX’s Giant Starship V3 Aces Debut Flight, Deploys Satellites Then Explodes on Purpose SpaceX flew its upgraded Starship V3 megarocket for the first time, deploying mock satellites and surviving re‑entry before a planned explosive splashdown in the Indian Ocean. 1 min read06 Mindbytes Century-Old Drug May Help Regrow Hair and Protect Follicles Old drug, new hope. Scientists find methylene blue may revive hair growth, boost stem cells, and counter drug-related hair loss effects—early lab results point to a surprising regenerative pathway. 1 min read07 Mindbytes Cancer Study Finds Expansion of Tumor-Reactive Cells New translational data demonstrate Pelareorep's ability to activate tumor-specific immune responses in KRAS-mutant pancreatic and breast cancers. 1 min read08 Mindbytes Landmark Deepfake Porn Law Triggers First Major Arrests in New York Two men have been arrested under the new Take It Down Act for allegedly creating and sharing AI‑generated nude images of celebrities and private individuals. 1 min read09 Mindbytes Chinese money plant uses geometry to build its leaves 1 min read10 Mindbytes Nvidia CEO's $4 Trillion AI Spending Forecast Leaves Wall Street Estimates in the Dust Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang projects AI capital expenditures could reach 4 trillion by decade end, far surpassing Wall Street estimates of 1.03 trillion in 2028. 1 min read