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# The Signal: Tech Giants Splurge Big While Crypto Security Implodes
- URL: https://wire.fourthweb.ai/the-signal-tech-giants-splurge-big-while-crypto-security-implodes/
- Published: 2026-04-03T08:31:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-03T08:31:52.000Z
- Description: Tech giants are throwing massive money at AI talent as UBTech drops 18 million on one scientist and OpenAI's new chief makes bold acquisition moves. Meanwhile crypto security continues its nightmare run with hackers draining 169 million from DeFi protocols.
- Author: Travis Wright
- Tags: daily-signal

Tech giants are throwing massive money at AI talent as UBTech drops 18 million on one scientist and OpenAI's new chief makes bold acquisition moves. Meanwhile crypto security continues its nightmare run with hackers draining 169 million from DeFi protocols.

*April 3, 2026 — 254 words / \~1.7 min*

### Stories covered:

1. UBTech Pays $18M for One AI Scientist
2. Hackers Drain $169M From DeFi While Billions Sit Untouched
3. OpenAI's New Chief Killed a Video Tool Then Bought a Podcast