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The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems

Apparently orchestrated from North Korea, the $63 million hack adds grist to the argument that crypto exploits pose a plausible national security risk.

Edvard Munch's "The Scream" (Art Institute of Chicago)

'We've Seen Breakdowns of Trust': Nathan Schneider on How to Democratize the Web

The activist's new book "Governable Spaces" explores ways blockchains can help people experiment with self-governance online.

(FrankRamspott/iStock)

Is Nigeria Strong-Arming Binance?

Two mid-levels executives were detained without charge for more than a month, one escaped. Here’s what we know so far about the country's legal battle with the world's largest exchange.

(Vadim Artyukhin/Unsplash)

Remembering ‘True Names’ Author Vernor Vinge

Known for popularizing the term “singularity,” the cypherpunk writer, who died this week, was prophetic about the age of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

(Free Software Foundation/Lisa Brewster)

What Happens if the SEC Classifies ETH a Security? (Wrong Answers Only)

The reported move, if confirmed, could have serious ramifications for the blockchain’s developers. But success for the troubled regulator is far from certain and unanswered questions abound.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk, modified)