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🌐 Midnight Blackout: China's Brief HTTPS Shutdown Raises Eyebrows

2025-08-20
In an unprecedented move, China briefly blocked all outbound HTTPS connections for one hour at midnight. While unrelated to Web3, the incident signals potential implications for global internet access — a foundational aspect of decentralized tech.
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🛠️ CodeRabbit Hacked: Critical Flaw Exposed Millions of Repos

2025-08-20
Researchers revealed a serious Web3-adjacent security issue, exploiting a simple pull request to gain remote code execution and write access to over 1M GitHub repositories via CodeRabbit. A stark reminder of supply chain vulnerabilities in the Web3 development space.
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🔍 Copilot Glitch Silences Audit Logs — Transparency at Risk

2025-08-20
Microsoft Copilot introduced a bug that disrupted audit logging, leaving enterprise users unaware of system-level changes. While not specific to Web3, the incident highlights core transparency concerns that Web3 technologies aim to solve.
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📉 Crypto Tumbles as Powell Looms: 8 Market Jitters Explained

2025-08-20
Crypto markets slid ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. From regulatory uncertainty to risk-off sentiment, eight reasons are driving trader anxiety. A pivotal moment for both Web3 investors and traditional finance observers.
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🏛️ Fed's New Crypto-Friendly Chief Eyes Integration with Finance

2025-08-20
The U.S. Federal Reserve's new supervision head is bullish on bringing crypto into the mainstream financial ecosystem. This signals growing institutional support for Web3 innovations and regulatory alignment.
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