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Solana's validator community is weighing a proposal that would dramatically reshape the token's economics — burning more than ten times the current daily amount of SOL while also slowing the creation of new coins. It's a deliberate move toward scarcity, and if approved, it would mark one of the most significant structural changes to the network since its launch.
Shifting to a very different kind of platform risk — if you or someone you know plays Roblox, this one matters. Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has identified malware disguised as a popular cheat tool called Xeno Executor. The infection delivers a Java-based remote access trojan capable of stealing browser data, payment information, and crypto wallets — and handing attackers full control of a victim's webcam. The campaign peaked in March of two thousand twenty six and remains active across a player base of eighty-two million people.
And finally, OpenAI recently flew a group of influencers on an all-expenses-paid brand trip — the kind of move that works beautifully for lipstick brands and fast fashion labels. For an AI company already navigating intense public scrutiny, the optics landed differently, sparking criticism about priorities and the blurring line between journalism and sponsored access.
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