LocalGPT: a local-first AI assistant in Rust with persistent memory
Feb 08, 2026 06:12LocalGPT is a Rust-built, single-binary AI assistant that stores memory in markdown and supports multiple LLM providers. It’s positioned as a privacy-friendly, local-first alternative inspired by OpenClaw’s workspace pattern.
Hoot v0.7.0 brings Scheme to WebAssembly (GC-capable browsers)
Feb 08, 2026 06:12Spritely’s Hoot project ships a Scheme-to-WebAssembly toolchain built on Guile, targeting GC-capable browsers. The v0.7.0 release is another step toward making Wasm a broader language platform.
Benchmark: Microsoft’s ESLint SDL security plugin catches XSS well, but misses most Node.js vuln classes
Feb 08, 2026 06:12A benchmark-style analysis reports that Microsoft’s @microsoft/eslint-plugin-sdl detects DOM/XSS issues reliably but doesn’t cover many server-side Node.js vulnerability categories. The takeaway: match static analysis tools to your threat model.
Supply-chain attack: compromised dYdX npm and PyPI packages deliver wallet stealers and RAT
Feb 08, 2026 06:12Researchers reported compromised dYdX client packages on npm and PyPI distributing wallet-stealing malware, including a RAT in the Python variant. It’s another reminder that package ecosystems are high-leverage targets.
Germany’s BfV and BSI warned about a Signal-based phishing campaign that abuses legitimate account features like PINs and device linking. No platform exploit is required — just social engineering.
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German agencies warn of Signal phishing campaign targeting politicians and journalists
Feb 08, 2026 06:12Germany’s BfV and BSI warned about a Signal-based phishing campaign that abuses legitimate account features like PINs and device linking. No platform exploit is required — just social engineering.
LocalGPT: a local-first AI assistant in Rust with persistent memory
Feb 08, 2026 06:12LocalGPT is a Rust-built, single-binary AI assistant that stores memory in markdown and supports multiple LLM providers. It’s positioned as a privacy-friendly, local-first alternative inspired by OpenClaw’s workspace pattern.
Hoot v0.7.0 brings Scheme to WebAssembly (GC-capable browsers)
Feb 08, 2026 06:12Spritely’s Hoot project ships a Scheme-to-WebAssembly toolchain built on Guile, targeting GC-capable browsers. The v0.7.0 release is another step toward making Wasm a broader language platform.
Supply-chain attack: compromised dYdX npm and PyPI packages deliver wallet stealers and RAT
Feb 08, 2026 06:12Researchers reported compromised dYdX client packages on npm and PyPI distributing wallet-stealing malware, including a RAT in the Python variant. It’s another reminder that package ecosystems are high-leverage targets.
Stock Markets
Semiconductor Rally Faces Margin Guidance Test
Feb 05, 2026 11:03Investors are closely watching whether rising capex can be offset by software and services mix.
Cloud Platform Stocks Reprice After AI Spend Disclosures
Feb 05, 2026 08:03Capex transparency is becoming the main signal for long-duration growth narratives.
Fintech Midcaps Gain on Profitability Milestones
Feb 05, 2026 05:03Several payment and API-first firms posted improved unit economics and tighter cost controls.
Crypto
Bitcoin Liquidity Tightens Ahead of Quarter Close
Feb 05, 2026 02:03Order books show thinner depth, increasing the chance of sharp intraday moves.
Tokenized Treasuries Attract Stronger Institutional Flow
Feb 04, 2026 23:03Yield-bearing on-chain products are drawing demand from treasury and fintech desks.
Layer-2 Activity Rises as Transaction Fees Compress
Feb 04, 2026 20:03Lower fees are pulling more consumer and gaming traffic into scaling networks.