The incident was traced to a technical fault in CrowdStrike’s centralized software, which led to widespread issues including system crashes on Windows devices.
CrowdStrike’s head, George Kurtz, clarified that the problem was not a cyberattack but a technical glitch that has since been addressed. He urged affected parties to consult the support portal for further details.
Ardoino criticized the current reliance on centralized systems, arguing that such concentration makes global infrastructure vulnerable to failures.
He highlighted Tether’s commitment to developing decentralized technologies through its investment in Holepunch, a platform focused on creating resilient, non-centralized apps.
The incident has amplified calls from the crypto community for more robust decentralized solutions to enhance system stability and security.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is gearing up for another deep dive into crypto regulation, with its fourth roundtable event set for May 12.
Rumble is taking a major leap into crypto, unveiling plans to launch its own digital wallet designed for content creators.
Coinbase has broken new ground in the U.S. crypto space by launching nonstop Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading, becoming the first regulated platform in the country to operate around the clock.
Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, is making a bold move deeper into digital assets with the upcoming launch of Ethereum and Solana futures contracts.