Beyond LSTMs: Smarter Smart Contract Security with Transformers
A new approach to detecting vulnerabilities in Ethereum smart contracts leverages the power of Transformer networks to improve accuracy and generalization.
A new approach to detecting vulnerabilities in Ethereum smart contracts leverages the power of Transformer networks to improve accuracy and generalization.

Nintendo has a lot to celebrate in 2026! Several of its biggest franchises will reach major milestones: The Legend of Zelda and Metroid will both be 40 years old, Pokémon will turn 30, and Animal Crossing will be 25. It’s also a big year for Nintendo consoles, with the Nintendo 3DS celebrating 15 years, the Game Boy Advance and GameCube reaching 25 years, and the Nintendo 64 turning 30. We can expect announcements and celebrations throughout the year, but Nintendo is also focused on continuing to support its current systems and keep players satisfied.
The paper coyly points out that our ever-so-helpful government agencies are the primary maestros of this clandestine symphony of U.S. debanking. The charming unsung victims, of course, are the crypto companies, who endure such coercion with the grace of actors on a poorly rehearsed stage.

2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for open-world games, with highly anticipated releases planned almost every month. These games, from established developers, are expected to significantly impact the genre. We’ll be highlighting the biggest upcoming adventure games that put players in control, allowing them to explore freely while experiencing captivating stories and events.

They’re lookin’ to scrape together around two hundred million, sellin’ off eleven million shares. Fifteen to seventeen bucks a pop. Seems like a fair price if you believe in magic beans… or, you know, digital coins. 🤷
The U.S. Senate has done what it does best: postponed a meaningful decision. This time, it’s the Digital Asset Market Structure CLARITY Act – a mouthful so long it probably needs its own comma – getting kicked into the icy winds of late January.
So, the crypto market’s having a little upward spa day, and SEI’s like, “Yeah, I’ll take that resistance level to go, thanks.” 🥂 Several altcoins are breaking above key levels, and SEI’s not one to miss the party. 🎉

New research demonstrates a successful simple power analysis attack against the core multiplication function of the HQC post-quantum cryptosystem, highlighting critical implementation vulnerabilities.

If you haven’t heard of it, Hytale is a game similar to Minecraft that originated from the popular Minecraft server, Hypixel. Development started in 2015, and fans of both Hypixel and Minecraft were eager to see what Hytale would offer. While the game faced some challenges during its creation, things are now looking bright for its future.

You don’t need incredibly realistic graphics to create a successful game. In fact, we’re starting to see a trend in PC gaming where simpler games are becoming more popular, especially as PC parts get more expensive. Games that are smaller and can run on older computers are gaining traction. Ultimately, a fun, engaging gameplay experience that doesn’t rely on things like microtransactions or superficial content is what really matters – graphics take a backseat to enjoyment. Plenty of highly successful games prove this point by achieving success without needing top-of-the-line graphics.