There’s a scam going around that involves impersonating ransomware group BianLian, warns the Federal Bureau of Investigation. On Thursday, the FBI issued a warning that describes the scam. Ransoms letters (yep, snail mail) are sent to corporate executives claiming to be from “BianLian Group,” a known Russian ransomware gang, saying they’ve infiltrated the organization’s network…
Nasdaq is preparing to introduce 24-hour trading on its platform by the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. Nasdaq appears to be adopting strategies from the crypto markets with this initiative. The aim is to give investors more flexibility, align with global markets, and enhance access to capital. Nasdaq president Tal Cohen stated that…
For 35 years, amateur and professional cryptographers have tried to crack the code on Kryptos, a majestic sculpture that sits behind CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. In the 1990s, the CIA, NSA, and a Rand Corporation computer scientist independently came up with translations for three of the sculpture’s four panels of scrambled letters. But the…
The U.S. plans to acquire more bitcoin to expand its strategic reserve beyond seized assets, Treasury Secretary Bessent said, outlining the government’s approach to crypto accumulation. Treasury Secretary Bessent Unveils Plan for America’s First Bitcoin Reserve Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared plans on Friday for the United States to build a strategic bitcoin reserve following…
Key Takeaways The US government is evaluating plans to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes the need to stop selling seized Bitcoin before expanding the reserve. Share this article Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Bitcoin acquisition plans are in discussion and the government will evaluate the path forward. Speaking on CNBC’s…
Web3 game publishers and acquisition platform Sparq have seen their debut NFT collection – Break Free NFTs – mint out, giving this innovative project a boost ahead of the upcoming airdrop campaign for their $SPARQ token. A total of 2,140 free-to-mint NFT collectibles were all claimed within the first-come-first-served mint phase, with 1,337 of those…
The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity company GuidePoint Security, claim that hackers have gained access to an organization’s network to steal sensitive data, and threaten to publish the stolen data unless…
Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group, has orchestrated a fascinating pivot in corporate America; from thermal management for NASA spacecraft to pioneering bitcoin treasury adoption. A company that once focused exclusively on keeping spacecraft from overheating is now simultaneously protecting its financial future with sound money. KULR Technology Group, known for its NASA-backed thermal…
US President Donald Trump’s crypto reserve includes Ripple and CEO Brad Garlinghouse has defended and applauded the decision. With the US making strides, Ripple has announced an investment of $50 million to support the National Crypto Association (NCA), running a nation wide crypto initiative in the US. Notably, Ripple’s $50 million pledge is one of…
Image: BirgitKorber, Getty Images/iStockphoto The Justice Department has charged 12 Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in global hacker-for-hire activities. According to court documents, targets included the U.S. Treasury Department, journalists, and religious organisations. The attacks aimed to steal data and suppress free speech. The indictment names two officers of China’s Ministry of Public Security,…
