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AT&T Says Its Making Progress on Nationwide Outage

AT&T and Cricket appear to be primarily impacted, according to reports....

In an update on Thursday afternoon, AT&T said it is making progress in restoring service to customers during a nationwide outage.

“Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning,” the company said in a statement to news outlets. “Our network teams took immediate action and so far three-quarters of our network has been restored. We are working as quickly as possible to restore service to remaining customers.”

Earlier Update

AT&T and Cricket went down for many of its customers across the United States on Thursday, the company confirmed, as numerous customers reported an outage.

With the network outage, customers—including Epoch Times reporters—were not able to make phone calls, send texts, or access the internet using the network.

Users of T-Mobile and Verizon, too, were reporting outages on Thursday, but it appears that AT&T and Cricket, which use the same network, were suffering the most, according to DownDetector. As of Thursday at 9 a.m. ET, about 74,000 customers reported AT&T outages, while more than 13,000 Cricket customers reported the same, the website showed.

A few thousand T-Mobile and Verizon customers also reported outages, the website shows. DownDetector only records self-reported service outages, so the actual number of people without service is likely much higher. It’s often used by customers who can’t access a network, service, app, or website.

In a statement to several news outlets on Thursday, AT&T confirmed the outage and urged people to use Wi-Fi calling in the meantime. “Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning. We are working urgently to restore service to them,” it said in a statement.

AT&T’s outage web page included a notice that “some customers in your area are having trouble making or receiving calls. As a result, we are experiencing long hold times. We apologize for this inconvenience and we are working to resolve this issue.”

T-Mobile and Verizon said that they are not suffering outages. “We did not experience an outage,” T-Mobile told news outlets. “Our network is operating normally.”

“Down Detector is likely reflecting challenges our customers were having attempting to connect to users on other networks,” T-Mobile told Fox News.

“Verizon’s network is operating normally,” Verizon told outlets Thursday. “Some customers experienced issues this morning when calling or texting with customers served by another carrier. We are continuing to monitor the situation.”

It’s not clear why AT&T’s network is down or how long it will take to restore service, while reports have indicated that the outage has impacted public services and government officials.

A spokesman for Verizon, Richard Young, told CNN that the AT&T outage appears to be “close to being resolved.” He did not provide a reason or evidence.

Multiple law enforcement agencies posted messages on social media, warning about outages in their respective areas. For example, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office in Florida wrote that “AT&T is experiencing an outage. Subscribers are unable to call or text 911.” Service in North Florida has since returned, according to an Epoch Times reporter.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management wrote that its 911 center remained operational, but it cautioned that many AT&T customers were not able to reach the emergency department due to the service outage. It suggested people use a landline or find a person using a different cellphone service to make a phone call.

“We are aware of an issue impacting AT&T wireless customers from making and receiving any phone calls,” including to 911, the department wrote in a post. “We are actively engaged and monitoring this.”

New York Police Department officials told CNN that officials cannot make calls or access emails through their AT&T phones—unless they were using Wi-Fi.

In similar statements, Virginia’s Prince William County, Irving Police Department in Texas, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications, and several other departments in major cities sent out warnings on social media about the outage. They added that in some instances, customers could not call 911.

An AT&T spokesperson told outlets that its FirstNet network, which is for first responders, had been online during the outage Thursday.

‘SOS’

For iPhone users, many AT&T and Cricket users on Thursday reported seeing an “SOS” symbol, where their cellular service would normally show bars.

According to the Apple website, when an SOS symbol shows up, it means that it can only make “emergency calls.”

“When you make a call with SOS, your iPhone automatically calls the local emergency number and shares your location information with emergency services,” it says. “In some countries and regions, you might need to choose the service that you need.”

For Android users with AT&T or Cricket, many reported seeing the message: “Your phone is not registered to a network, so you can only make emergency calls.”

Complaints Abound

The term “outage” and related terms were trending on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, with many users reporting that they have no cellphone service. Many took to the website to complain about cellphone companies.

“AT&T is literally one of the most expensive phone companies, and y’all have the audacity to have a service outage for hours with zero updates being given to your customers?” one person wrote on X.

“It’s a whole outage going [on] in the US and a lot of people can’t text or call anybody, only number you can call is 911,“ said another person, adding: ”This is unusual and scary.”

And another woman claimed on X that she has “been unable to get a response from AT&T on multiple platforms.”

The Epoch Times has contacted AT&T for comment via email.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/att-customers-report-major-outage-disrupting-phone-service-across-us-5592675

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Boooooooom 🚀 🤖 Next up: Autonomous AI agents trading real-world assets for you. $Veritaseum

Centralized exchanges are a single point of failure. The alternative is already working.
​WATCH: A live demonstration of a truly decentralized, peer-to-peer crypto trade.

We've bonded physical silver to NFTs on @base, creating a new asset class for a censorship-resistant, digital bartering economy.

👉 ​Next up: Autonomous AI agents trading real-world assets for you.

OP: https://x.com/ReggieMiddleton/status/1970275265340117235

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SEC-CFTC Joint Roundtable 📚

🇺🇸 NEW: Paul Atkins declares today “a turning point in the history of American financial markets” at the SEC-CFTC joint roundtable on regulatory harmonization.

“For too long, the SEC and the CFTC have operated in parallel lanes, too often in conflict with each other…we are charting a new course.”

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$Pyth 🤝 $Plasma

Hot start for the new stablecoin-focused L1 🔥

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👉 Coinbase just launched an AI agent for Crypto Trading

Custom AI assistants that print money in your sleep? 🔜

The future of Crypto x AI is about to go crazy.

👉 Here’s what you need to know:

💠 'Based Agent' enables creation of custom AI agents
💠 Users set up personalized agents in < 3 minutes
💠 Equipped w/ crypto wallet and on-chain functions
💠 Capable of completing trades, swaps, and staking
💠 Integrates with Coinbase’s SDK, OpenAI, & Replit

👉 What this means for the future of Crypto:

1. Open Access: Democratized access to advanced trading
2. Automated Txns: Complex trades + streamlined on-chain activity
3. AI Dominance: Est ~80% of crypto 👉txns done by AI agents by 2025

🚨 I personally wouldn't bet against Brian Armstrong and Jesse Pollak.

👉 Coinbase just launched an AI agent for Crypto Trading

🚨 SWIFT PARTNERS WITH CONSENSYS ON BLOCKCHAIN LEDGER 🚨

SWIFT has chosen to work with Consensys on a prototype for its groundbreaking blockchain-based ledger, aiming to bring its hallmark security, resiliency, and scalability to the world of tokenized digital finance. This marks a pivotal step in extending SWIFT’s trusted platform into a new era of 24/7, instant cross-border payments and digital asset settlement.

🔑 Key Points:

🔹 Project Launch: SWIFT and Consensys are collaborating on a conceptual prototype for a shared blockchain ledger designed to facilitate secure, real-time transactions between financial institutions. The initiative will start with a focus on regulated tokenized value and real-time global payments, leveraging SWIFT's robust reputation in global finance.

🔹 Bank Consortium: More than 30 leading banks—including JPMorgan, Bank of America, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank—are actively involved in the design and pilot phase, ensuring the new system meets compliance and ...

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🚨 SWIFT PARTNERS WITH CONSENSYS ON BLOCKCHAIN LEDGER 🚨

SWIFT has chosen to work with Consensys on a prototype for its groundbreaking blockchain-based ledger, aiming to bring its hallmark security, resiliency, and scalability to the world of tokenized digital finance. This marks a pivotal step in extending SWIFT’s trusted platform into a new era of 24/7, instant cross-border payments and digital asset settlement.

🔑 Key Points:

🔹 Project Launch: SWIFT and Consensys are collaborating on a conceptual prototype for a shared blockchain ledger designed to facilitate secure, real-time transactions between financial institutions. The initiative will start with a focus on regulated tokenized value and real-time global payments, leveraging SWIFT's robust reputation in global finance.

🔹 Bank Consortium: More than 30 leading banks—including JPMorgan, Bank of America, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank—are actively involved in the design and pilot phase, ensuring the new system meets compliance and ...

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Built on Theta 😉

The Union’s development team began working on the app six months ago, with a goal of launching by the end of the club’s 2025 season. The club anticipates an uptick in interest when the World Cup comes to the U.S. next summer, and hopes its app can help first-time soccer fans stay engaged long after the tournament ends.

The app will continue to evolve past its initial launch. Fans will be able to buy, manage, and scan tickets through the app, with more integration expected when SeatGeek takes over as the Union’s ticketing platform next season.

Additionally, the club has held discussions with its food and beverage provider, Aramark, regarding how the app can integrate with stadium concessions. The team also hopes to add in-stadium pathfinding to the app at some point in the future, which would provide users with detailed directions within Subaru Park and its surrounding lots.

https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/union-mobile-app-soccer-world-cup-chester-wsfs-sportsplex-20250929.html

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The Great Onboarding: US Government Anchors Global Economy into Web3 via Pyth Network

For years, the crypto world speculated that the next major cycle would be driven by institutional adoption, with Wall Street finally legitimizing Bitcoin through vehicles like ETFs. While that prediction has indeed materialized, a recent development signifies a far more profound integration of Web3 into the global economic fabric, moving beyond mere financial products to the very infrastructure of data itself. The U.S. government has taken a monumental step, cementing Web3's role as a foundational layer for modern data distribution. This door, once opened, is poised to remain so indefinitely.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially partnered with leading blockchain oracle providers, Pyth Network and Chainlink, to distribute critical official economic data directly on-chain. This initiative marks a historic shift, bringing immutable, transparent, and auditable data from the federal government itself onto decentralized networks. This is not just a technological upgrade; it's a strategic move to enhance data accuracy, transparency, and accessibility for a global audience.

Specifically, Pyth Network has been selected to publish Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data, starting with quarterly releases going back five years, with plans to expand to a broader range of economic datasets. Chainlink, the other key partner, will provide data feeds from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), including Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. This crucial economic information will be made available across a multitude of blockchain networks, including major ecosystems like Ethereum, Avalanche, Base, Bitcoin, Solana, Tron, Stellar, Arbitrum One, Polygon PoS, and Optimism.

This development is closer to science fiction than traditional finance. The same oracle network, Pyth, that secures data for over 350 decentralized applications (dApps) across more than 50 blockchains, processing over $2.5 trillion in total trading volume through its oracles, is now the system of record for the United States' core economic indicators. Pyth's extensive infrastructure, spanning over 107 blockchains and supporting more than 600 applications, positions it as a trusted source for on-chain data. This is not about speculative assets; it's about leveraging proven, robust technology for critical public services.

The significance of this collaboration cannot be overstated. By bringing official statistics on-chain, the U.S. government is embracing cryptographic verifiability and immutable publication, setting a new precedent for how governments interact with decentralized technology. This initiative aligns with broader transparency goals and is supported by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, positioning the U.S. as a world leader in finance and blockchain innovation. The decision by a federal entity to trust decentralized oracles with sensitive economic data underscores the growing institutional confidence in these networks.

This is the cycle of the great onboarding. The distinction between "Web2" and "Web3" is rapidly becoming obsolete. When government data, institutional flows, and grassroots builders all operate on the same decentralized rails, we are simply talking about the internet—a new iteration, yes, but the internet nonetheless: an immutable internet where data is not only published but also verified and distributed in real-time.

Pyth Network stands as tangible proof that this technology serves a vital purpose. It demonstrates that the industry has moved beyond abstract "crypto tech" to offering solutions that address real-world needs and are now actively sought after and understood by traditional entities. Most importantly, it proves that Web3 is no longer seeking permission; it has received the highest validation a system can receive—the trust of governments and markets alike.

This is not merely a fleeting trend; it's a crowning moment in global adoption. The U.S. government has just validated what many in the Web3 space have been building towards for years: that Web3 is not a sideshow, but a foundational layer for the future. The current cycle will be remembered as the moment the world definitively crossed this threshold, marking the last great opportunity to truly say, "we were early."

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US Dept of Commerce to publish GDP data on blockchain

On Tuesday during a televised White House cabinet meeting, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the intention to publish GDP statistics on blockchains. Today Chainlink and Pyth said they were selected as the decentralized oracles to distribute the data.

Lutnick said, “The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain because you are the crypto President. And we are going to put out GDP on the blockchain, so people can use the blockchain for data distribution. And then we’re going to make that available to the entire government. So, all of you can do it. We’re just ironing out all the details.”

The data includes Real GDP and the PCE Price Index, which reflects changes in the prices of domestic consumer goods and services. The statistics are released monthly and quarterly. The biggest initial use will likely be by on-chain prediction markets. But as more data comes online, such as broader inflation data or interest rates from the Federal Reserve, it could be used to automate various financial instruments. Apart from using the data in smart contracts, sources of tamperproof data 👉will become increasingly important for generative AI.

While it would be possible to procure the data from third parties, it is always ideal to get it from the source to ensure its accuracy. Getting data directly from government sources makes it tamperproof, provided the original data feed has not been manipulated before it reaches the oracle.

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List Of Cardano Wallets

Well-known and actively maintained wallets supporting the Cardano Blockchain are EternlTyphonVesprYoroiLaceADAliteNuFiDaedalusGeroLodeWalletCoin WalletADAWalletAtomicGem WalletTrust and Exodus.

Note that in case of issues, usually only queries relating to official wallets can be answered in Cardano groups across telegram/forum. You may need to consult with specific wallet support teams for third party wallets.

Tips

  • Its is important to ensure that you're in sole control of your wallet keys, and that the keys used can be restored via alternate wallet providers if a particular one is non-functional. Hence, put extra attention to Non-Custodial and Compatibility fields.
  • The score column below is strictly a count of checks against each feature listed, the impact of specific feature (and thus, score) is up to reader's descretion.
  • The table represents current state on mainnet network, any future roadmap activities are out-of-scope.
  • Info on individual fields can be found towards the end of the page.
  • Any field that shows partial support (eg: open-source field) does not score the point for that field.

Brief info on fields above

  • Non-Custodial: are wallets where payment as well as stake keys are not shared/reused by wallet provider, and funds can be transparently verified on explorer
  • Compatibility: If the wallet mnemonics/keys can easily (for non-technical user) be used outside of specific wallet provider in major other wallets
  • Stake Control: Freedom to elect stake pool for user to delegate to (in user-friendly way)
  • Transparent Support: Easy approachability of a public interactive - eg: discord/telegram - group (with non-anonymous users) who can help out with support. Twitter/Email supports do not count for a check
  • Voting: Ability to participate in Catalyst voting process
  • Hardware Wallet: Integration with atleast Ledger Nano device
  • Native Assets: Ability to view native assets that belong to wallet
  • dApp Integration: Ability to interact with dApps
  • Stability: represents whether there have been large number of users reporting missing tokens/balance due to wallet backend being out of sync
  • Testnets Support: Ability to easily (for end-user) open wallets in atleast one of the cardano testnet networks
  • Custom Backend Support: Ability to elect a custom backend URL for selecting alternate way to submit transactions transactions created on client machines
  • Single/Multi Address Mode: Ability to use/import Single as well as Multiple Address modes for a wallet
  • Mobile App: Availability on atleast one of the popular mobile platforms
  • Desktop (app,extension,web): Ways to open wallet app on desktop PCs
  • Open Source: Whether the complete wallet (all components) are open source and can be run independently.

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