Bitcoin Node Monitoring Concerns Emerge Amidst SoftBank's Exit from Tether-Backed Venture
Bitcoin Node Monitoring Concerns Emerge Amidst SoftBank's Exit from Tether-Backed Venture
Recent developments in the crypto and tech sectors highlight a mix of operational issues and corporate shifts. Bitcoin's network monitoring infrastructure faced disruption as node counters went offline following the expiry of Bitnodes, leading to inconsistent tracking data. Separately, SoftBank divested its stake in Twenty One, a company backed by Tether, after the company's stock plummeted by 84%. Meanwhile, GitHub reported a data breach, traced to a staff member downloading a 'poisoned' VS Code extension, underscoring ongoing cybersecurity challenges.
SoftBank exits Tether-backed Twenty One after stock falls 84%
SoftBank sold its stake in Twenty One back to Tether after its stock plummeted over the past several months.
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GitHub breach traced to poisoned VS Code extension
GitHub says a recent breach of its internal data stemmed from a staff member downloading a “poisoned” VS Code extension.
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Bitcoin node counters go dark following Bitnodes expiry
Node counters went offline after Bitnodes expired, leaving estimates frozen and wildly divergent numbers on the remaining trackers.
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