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A quantum computing milestone is raising serious questions about Bitcoin's long-term security. An Italian researcher named Giancarlo Lelli has cracked a fifteen-bit elliptic curve key using publicly accessible quantum hardware — five hundred twelve times larger than the previous public demonstration. Bitcoin's actual encryption sits far beyond current reach, but the direction of travel is clear, and the cryptography community is watching closely.
Meanwhile, a different kind of security failure hit closer to home for the AI industry. Anthropic's restricted Mythos model — purpose-built to identify zero-day exploits — was accessed by unauthorized third parties. The irony is hard to ignore: a tool designed to find vulnerabilities apparently couldn't protect itself, and the breach reportedly traces back to a data leak. Anthropic hasn't said much publicly, but the questions being asked are uncomfortable ones.
And on the legal front, Wisconsin is suing prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging their sports betting contracts violate state gambling laws. It's a significant test case, because these platforms have argued they're financial instruments, not gambling products. Courts haven't fully settled that distinction yet, and this lawsuit may force the issue.
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