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      Hailey Bieber dévoile de rares clichés de son fils Jack : c’est déjà le sosie de Justin Bieber

      Hailey Bieber dévoile de rares clichés de son fils Jack : c’est déjà le sosie de Justin Bieber

      Jun 30, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Hailey Bieber shared rare photographs of her son Jack with Justin Bieber on Father's Day, highlighting the boy's strong resemblance to his famous father. The couple maintains a protective stance over their child's public exposure, choosing to share only limited glimpses. Hailey has previously spoken about how motherhood has aligned her sense of self and boosted her confidence.
      'MrBeast model': Is Karl Stefanovic chasing the far-right or the algorithm?

      'MrBeast model': Is Karl Stefanovic chasing the far-right or the algorithm?

      Jun 30, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Karl Stefanovic left Australian breakfast TV to launch his own YouTube podcast. Early broad interviews gave way to a focus on immigration and culture wars, resembling the 'MrBeast model' of algorithmic optimisation. This article examines whether his shift is a genuine political turn or a strategic move to maximise engagement.
      Spark migrates $150M in stablecoin to Uniswap to advance shared liquidity

      Spark migrates $150M in stablecoin to Uniswap to advance shared liquidity

      Jun 30, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Spark has deployed approximately $150 million in stablecoin liquidity across two Uniswap v4 pools on Ethereum, marking one of the largest AMM liquidity migrations in DeFi. The initial phase establishes the Stablecoin FX Layer, with plans to introduce a DualPool hook and Shared Liquidity Layer. This move could reduce the need for stablecoin issuers to build separate liquidity networks, potentially reshaping the onchain stablecoin ecosystem.
      SBI to acquire Bitbank in $289M deal creating Japan's biggest crypto exchange

      SBI to acquire Bitbank in $289M deal creating Japan's biggest crypto exchange

      Jun 30, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Japan's SBI Holdings has signed agreements to acquire full control of crypto exchange Bitbank through a 46.7 billion Japanese yen ($289 million) transaction. The deal will create Japan's largest crypto exchange by assets under custody and account numbers, combining Bitbank with SBI VC Trade. The acquisition is part of SBI's broader strategy to build a digital asset ecosystem spanning crypto trading, stablecoins, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure.
      Coinbase's Base resumes block production after 2-hour outage

      Coinbase's Base resumes block production after 2-hour outage

      Jun 30, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Base suffered a two-hour outage due to a consensus problem that halted block production. The team quickly isolated an invalid block and resumed normal operations, assuring users that all funds remained safe. The incident occurred just before a planned network upgrade called Beryl, which aims to improve withdrawal speed and introduce a new token standard. This rare downtime highlights the challenges facing even the most robust blockchain networks in maintaining continuous operation.
      SecondFi targets 2-week recovery after Cardano wallet exploit

      SecondFi targets 2-week recovery after Cardano wallet exploit

      Jun 30, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      SecondFi, a Cardano wallet developed by Emurgo, has identified a recovery path after an exploit affected 16 million ADA. CEO Phillip Pon announced forensic investigations are complete and asset return will begin in about two weeks following testing and security reviews. The company also secured 129 million ADA through emergency measures and warned users about recovery-related scams.
      Base says sequencer bug caused back-to-back outages

      Base says sequencer bug caused back-to-back outages

      Jun 30, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Coinbase's layer-2 network Base experienced two block production outages in June 2026 due to a sequencer bug. The bug allowed stale journal state to persist after a transaction failure, halting block production for over two hours. Engineers patched the bug but faced additional delays from a race condition during recovery.
      I capped my battery at 80% for a year and the trade finally has a verdict

      I capped my battery at 80% for a year and the trade finally has a verdict

      Jun 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      A user tested the 80% charge limit on their smartphone for over a year, comparing battery health against a family member's identical phone that was fully charged. The difference was dramatic: the capped battery phone still feels new after five years, while the other deteriorated. The article explains the science behind battery wear, how to enable the feature, and the trade-offs of reduced daily runtime.
      The biggest privacy leak in my living room was the TV itself

      The biggest privacy leak in my living room was the TV itself

      Jun 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Modern smart TVs are data collection devices in disguise. They track everything you watch via Automatic Content Recognition, always-on microphones, and location services. By adjusting a few settings – disabling ACR, revoking microphone access, resetting the advertising ID, and switching to a private DNS – you can significantly reduce the amount of data your TV collects. This article explains step-by-step how to reclaim your privacy without losing functionality.
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