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,…
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has said that a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve could prevent a future ban of the asset and boost global holdings. This development follows President Donald Trump’s signing of an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The Potential Advantages of a BTC Reserve White…
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Andreas Kohl, a bitcoiner who moved to El Salvador three years ago, has decided to leave the country due to the new direction taken by the current administration regarding bitcoin and a series of promises that the government has failed to fulfill. El Salvador Disappoints Bitcoiners With New Policies, Unfulfilled Promises The new stance of…
The United States could acquire over 1 million Bitcoin in five years if the authorities were to sell 15% of the country’s gold reserves, analysts estimate. Selling 15% of its gold reserves could enable the U.S. to acquire 1.05 million Bitcoin (BTC) in the next five years, according to new estimates from Singapore-based blockchain firm…
Brad Garlinghouse’s $50M investment in crypto education aims to improve public understanding and adoption of digital assets. The initiative aligns with increasing U.S. government attention on cryptocurrency, further validating the sector’s importance. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced a $50 million grant to support the newly established National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), aiming to enhance cryptocurrency…
Social scientist Kasley Killam has always been fascinated by the science of human connection. In college, for instance, she once decided to conduct a personal experiment and perform an act of kindness everyday for 108 days. At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, she researched solutions for loneliness. At Google’s health spinoff, Verily,…
