The US Central Command disabled a fifth commercial vessel, the M/V Lian Star, by firing a Hellfire missile into its engine room after it ignored warnings while heading to an Iranian port. This action is part of the ongoing US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has now affected 116 vessels and cost Iran an estimated $4.8 billion in oil revenue since April. Despite reports of a tentative 60-day ceasefire and nuclear talks between the US and Iran, no formal agreement has been signed, and the blockade remains active amid continued military tensions in the region.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has introduced a proposal called AMM Swappable Curves that makes flash loan attacks structurally impossible due to its unique atomic transaction design, unlike Ethereum's composable smart contracts. This enhances DeFi security o...
President Trump announced that Iran has agreed not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, following weeks of tense negotiations and a ceasefire since April. This development has eased geopolitical risks, leading Bitcoin to rally to $74,000 as markets...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is structurally immune to flash loan attacks, a common exploit in DeFi that has caused losses of hundreds of millions on Ethereum and other chains. This is because XRPL transactions are atomic and do not support composable intra...
The Skills Canada National Competition 2026 concluded in Toronto, recognizing over 500 students and apprentices competing in 40+ skilled trade and technology areas. Medalists were awarded across sectors like transportation, construction, and IT, high...
The 2026 Skills/Compétences Canada National Competition concluded in Toronto, celebrating over 500 students and apprentices competing in 40+ skilled trades and technology fields. Winners were awarded medals across sectors like transport, construction...
