Crypto sleuth ZachXBT revealed that the hacker accused of stealing Coinbase customer data left him a taunting message on-chain after swapping $42.5 million worth of BTC for ETH on THORChain. In a broadcast message sent to his Investigations Telegram channel, on-chain investigator ZachXBT claimed to have received a message sent from a hacker accused of…
Blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain says a trader is reaping handsomely after making a bet on a social finance (SocialFi) crypto project built in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem. According to Lookonchain, a trader pseudonymously known as E4Rued has booked a profit of 34,500% on a stash of Launch Coin on Believe (LAUNCHCOIN) acquired less than a…
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Key Takeaways Russia’s Ministry of Justice is building a framework to control and confiscate digital currencies tied to illicit activity. The proposed legislation aims to address challenges in confiscating digital assets by allowing law enforcement to seize access codes and block transactions. Share this article Russia’s Ministry of Justice has drafted a bill that would…
The Enhanced Games—a kind of Olympics for athletes who are doping—today announced the date and venue for its first competition: May 21-24, 2026, at Resorts World Las Vegas. Athletes competing in the event will be allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs like testosterone and anabolic steroids that are usually banned from elite competition, provided they are…
The Pakistani Ministry of Finance has announced a significant initiative to regulate digital assets in the country, unveiling plans for the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA). This dedicated body aims to oversee the blockchain-based financial infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards while promoting economic inclusion and responsible adoption…
Top 20 Crypto to Buy in May 2025Texas is making headlines again, and this time it’s not about energy or barbecue. The state’s lawmakers have voted to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, setting the stage for Texas to become the first in the U.S. to officially hold Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy. The…
Ripple’s acquisition of Circle could position it as a leader in blockchain finance by integrating stablecoins into its payment systems and strengthening its market presence. AI predictions suggest that Ripple’s XRP token could experience significant price growth if the Circle acquisition succeeds. Ripple is reportedly discussing a move to buy Circle, the company responsible for…
OpenAI pushed generative AI into the public consciousness. Now, it could be developing a very different kind of AI device. According to a WSJ report, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees Wednesday that the company’s next major product won’t be a wearable. Instead, it will be a compact, screenless device, fully aware of its user’s…
A Cebu City-based call center masquerading as a cryptocurrency investment firm has been exposed for orchestrating an international scam that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and $BTC investments to defraud victims across multiple countries. How Did It Happen? In a viral but now-restricted video by cybersecurity researcher and ethical hacker with a YouTube channel named “mrwn,”…
