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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

He's one of the few politicians who likes crypto': my day with the UK tech bros hosting Nigel Farage

It is a grey morning in Shadwell, east London. But inside the old shell of Tobacco Dock, the gloom gives way to pulsating neon lights, flashy cars and cryptocurrency chatter. Evangelists for Web3, a vision for the next era of the internet, have descended on the old trading dock to network for two days. For many, the main event is one man: Nigel Farage.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Trump Grants Clemency to One of the World's Richest Men

Presidential pardons can reward political allies and financial interests, as shown by the pardon of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.
#phishing
fromComputerworld
4 days ago
Information security

Scammers try to trick LastPass users into giving up credentials by telling them they're dead

fromComputerworld
4 days ago
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Scammers try to trick LastPass users into giving up credentials by telling them they're dead

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fromDefector
4 days ago

Donald Trump's Crypto Corruption Machine Is Whirring Along At A Stunning Pace | Defector

Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, restoring Binance's influence while raising corruption and regulatory-capture concerns.
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from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Traders Are Actively Buying These Stocks Right Now

Lower-than-expected inflation fueled a market rally that lifted Opendoor, quantum computing names, and momentum plays like Plug Power amid rising interest-rate-hike odds.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Scolds Kaitlan Collins for Asking Him About Controversial Pardon: You Don't Know Nothing About Nothing, You Fake News!'

Donald Trump defended pardoning Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, described Zhao as not guilty, cited supporter recommendations, and attacked CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins.
fromFortune
5 days ago

Here are the 4 pillars of Trump's growing crypto empire-and the key people running the show | Fortune

"It's no secret that President Trump, once a Bitcoin skeptic, has become a full-blown convert and that he and his family are using crypto to enrich themselves. What far fewer people understand is how Trump's crypto ventures are structured on a corporate level. On the latest episode of Crypto Playbook (available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube), Fortune journalist Ben Weiss-who has covered the Trump crypto empire from the inside-broke down how it is in fact a stable of separate businesses."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Melania Trump's meme coin architects accused of pump-and-dump fraud in lawsuit

Designers allegedly executed a pump-and-dump that inflated $MELANIA and $TRUMP prices before crashing, prompting investor lawsuits alleging orchestrated insider sales.
#presidential-pardon
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fromFortune Crypto
1 week ago

Senate Democrats demand top Trump advisor Steve Witkoff provide details on crypto investments, lack of divestment | Fortune Crypto

Senate Democrats demand Steve Witkoff explain retained stakes in Trump-linked crypto and related entities amid potential conflicts tied to his Middle East envoy role.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

The case for including crypto in your 401(k)

Employers must offer retirement access to alternative investments like cryptocurrency to meet younger workers’ demand for diversified, modern benefits.
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fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

The Future of Casino Travel: London as a Crypto-Friendly Destination

London's hospitality and casinos increasingly accept cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, enabling seamless crypto-based travel, payments, and entertainment for tech-savvy international visitors.
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fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Japan Considering Letting Banks Hold And Trade Bitcoin

Japan's FSA is considering allowing domestic banks to acquire and hold digital assets, including Bitcoin, with safeguards and risk protocols.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Evaluating the profitability of copy trading: Insights and considerations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Copy trading has become an appealing option for individuals who want to participate in the market without spending extensive time analysing charts, and for good reason, as instead of learning technical analysis yourself, this option allows you to copy professional traders' strategies in real time. However, a question that may come to mind is whether copy trading is genuinely profitable.
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fromFortune Crypto
2 weeks ago

Bitcoin is 'not an asset' and has 'no intrinsic value,' says $225 billion investment company | Fortune Crypto

Bitcoin lacks intrinsic value and is unsuitable for life savings or retirement, with high volatility and risks greater than stocks or bonds.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Bitcoin is 'not an asset' and has 'no intrinsic value,' says $225 billion investment company | Fortune

Hargreaves Lansdown warns customers to avoid Bitcoin, calling it highly volatile, lacking intrinsic value, and unsuitable for life savings or retirement plans.
fromFortune Crypto
2 weeks ago
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Bitcoin is 'not an asset' and has 'no intrinsic value,' says $225 billion investment company | Fortune Crypto

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
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Bitcoin is 'not an asset' and has 'no intrinsic value,' says $225 billion investment company | Fortune

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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Calif. tech billionaire gets federal green light for new Silicon Valley bank

The Office of the Comptroller granted preliminary conditional approval to Erebor, a new cryptocurrency-focused national bank launched by Palmer Luckey.
Real estate
fromCurbed
1 week ago

How's a Crypto Bro Supposed to Get an Apartment Anyway?

Cryptocurrency is increasingly used in real estate transactions, but adoption remains limited in New York due to seller, developer, landlord, and co-op board resistance.
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fromThe Phoblographer
1 week ago

What Happened to Eric Kim?

Eric Kim's blog shifted from practical street-photography tips to SEO-driven content, cryptocurrency topics, and personal lifestyle posts, prompting concern among longtime followers.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Silicon Valley's Bitcoin Jesus' avoids prison with $50 million payment to feds

Roger Ver paid nearly $50 million under a deferred-prosecution agreement to resolve US tax-evasion allegations tied to Bitcoin sales without admitting criminal guilt.
New York City
fromBenzinga
2 weeks ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Creates America's First-Ever Municipal Office For Crypto And Blockchain - Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) Common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (ARCA:BTC)

New York City established the first municipal Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain to promote responsible digital-asset use, create economic opportunities, and attract talent.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 weeks ago

GOP Bill To Codify Trump's Bitcoin 401(k) Executive Order

Alternative investments hold the transformative potential to supercharge the financial security of countless Americans saving for retirement,
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Good news: men have stopped disrupting women's sport with dildos. Bad news: now they're betting on their periods | Arwa Mahdawi

Women's professional basketball faces misogynistic harassment and exploitation, including dildo-flinging tied to crypto stunts and bettors using menstrual-cycle speculation to predict players' performance.
fromFortune Crypto
2 weeks ago

Crypto markets rebound after $19 billion wipeout leaves traders reeling | Fortune Crypto

The ricochet in crypto prices follows a disastrous Friday that saw more than $19 billion in traders' positions evaporate. It was the largest one-day liquidation event ever tracked by the crypto analytics company CoinGlass. In less than 24 hours, Bitcoin shed more than $200 billion in market capitalization and dropped nearly 10% in price. And Ethereum was hit even harder, dropping almost 14%.
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fromFortune Crypto
2 weeks ago

Kalshi is the early leader in prediction markets, but its rival Polymarket is worth nearly twice as much. Why? | Fortune Crypto

Polymarket's blockchain focus and potential token distribution drove a $9 billion valuation despite Kalshi's larger U.S. user base and regulatory lead.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 weeks ago

Morgan Stanley Opens Bitcoin And Crypto Fund Access To All Wealth Clients

Starting Oct. 15, financial advisors will be able to offer bitcoin and crypto funds to any client - including those with retirement accounts - according to reporting by CNBC. Until now, only investors with more than $1.5 million in assets and an aggressive risk profile could participate. In other words, Morgan Stanley will soon let all its wealth management clients, including those with retirement accounts, invest in crypto. No asset-cap required.
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fromFortune Crypto
2 weeks ago

Governments weighing crypto reserves target $75 billion pot | Fortune Crypto

Governments could seize and stockpile over $75 billion in criminal-linked cryptocurrencies, prompting national Bitcoin reserves and greatly expanded asset-forfeiture potential.
fromApp Developer Magazine
10 months ago

Gemini launches Australian Arm

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has initiated operations in Australia, expanding its digital currency exchange services to meet increasing local demand. The firm aims to offer a platform tailored for Australian users and institutions, enhancing accessibility and regulatory compliance. The expansion represents part of Gemini's broader strategy to strengthen its presence in international markets and cater to regions with growing cryptocurrency adoption.
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fromFortune Crypto
3 weeks ago

BlackRock's most profitable ETF is a nearly $100 billion Bitcoin giant | Fortune Crypto

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT, charging 0.25%, generates over $240 million annually and is nearing $100 billion in assets, becoming the firm's most profitable fund.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Column | Can the long arm of the law keep pace with cryptocurrency? | amNewYork

Cryptocurrency's speed and anonymity enabled legitimate cross-border payments but also fueled a surge in scams, fraud, and money laundering, straining existing legal frameworks.
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fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Report: Government needs a sweeping anti-scam strategy to counter modern fraud

The U.S. government must treat scams as a national security crisis and implement a coordinated strategy to reduce fraud profitability.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

How fraudsters are using crypto ATMs to launder millions from Canadian scam victims | CBC News

Crypto ATMs are widely used by fraudsters to convert deposited cash into cryptocurrency, enabling scammers to quickly steal funds from vulnerable victims, including seniors.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Barron Trump: Latest Trump kid to rake in millions amid dad's presidency

Barron Trump increased his net worth to about $150 million and holds crypto tokens potentially worth $525 million, partly via World Liberty Financial involvement.
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Why Did Melania Trump Share an AI Body Double Video?: 4 Theories

The video was originally posted by the official account of Melania's cryptocurrency, $MELANIA, then shared by the First Lady's personal X account. Though neither the caption nor the video itself expressed a clear promotional message like, "Hey, did you know I have a cryptocurrency? You should buy it or do whatever one does with crypto," her retweet worked ... sort of?
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Former L.A. County deputy admits criminal role in crypto 'Godfather' schemes

"While Coberg stood watch over the victim, Iza demanded - and recorded a video of - the victim transferring $127,000 to a bank account Iza controlled," the statement said. "Iza then directed his security guards to take away the victim's passport."
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Ethereum vs. XRP: Which Cryptocurrency Has More Room to Run?

Ethereum and XRP have outperformed Bitcoin year-to-date; risk-tolerant investors may consider small allocations to ETH or XRP for diversification and upside potential.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Crypto analyst refused court order seeking reinstatement of influential X account

A cryptocurrency analyst's X account was suspended after impersonating a verified 'blue tick' account, allegedly causing losses up to $20,000 monthly.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Gen Z is deep in 'financial nihilism': Why young people are betting big on stocks and crypto

First coined in 2021 by Demetri Kofinas, the host of the Hidden Forces podcast, "financial nihilism" is a trend that describes how Gen Z and even some younger millennials, who are profoundly disillusioned with the traditional financial system, believing it's unfair and unpredictable, are finding it pointless to save for retirement or invest in the stock market, or in bonds, or other conventional ways.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Eurojust Arrests 5 in 100M Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Spanning 23 Countries

An international cybercrime ring stole over €100 million via a cryptocurrency investment scam, prompting arrests, frozen assets, and coordinated law enforcement actions across multiple European countries.
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fromApp Developer Magazine
10 months ago

Cryptocurrency in retirement plans sees new opportunities

Executive orders could expand 401(k) plan investment options to include cryptocurrencies and private assets, enabling participants to diversify beyond stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
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fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

'I Was a Weird Kid': Jailhouse Confessions of a Teen Hacker - DataBreaches.Net

Cybercriminals used violent-looking kidnapping videos in Telegram chats to extort cryptocurrency-related associates, coercing ransom demands from young gang members.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NAR Technology Survey finds AI gaining traction with Realtors

Most Realtors report limited business impact from AI despite growing adoption; social media leads dominate and cryptocurrency interest among Realtors remains low.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Is This the 1 Crypto ETF Every Investor Should Own?

The SEC approved Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund conversion into the first multi-token crypto ETF, offering diversified, liquid exposure weighted toward Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Bullish (BLSH) First Ever Quarterly Earnings: What To Watch

Bullish forecasts Q2 revenue of $55.75M and normalized EPS -$0.05, targets FY2025 revenue $239.75M and $3.12 EPS while expanding in EU.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How iGaming platforms are adapting to multi-currency demands - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The international iGaming market has transformed into a borderless structure of a diverse market. What started as a region-oriented online casino and betting website has grown to international platforms that cater to millions of players worldwide. Along with this growth comes a major challenge: handling multi-currency transactions. In this article, the problem of iGaming platforms satisfying multi-currency needs is examined, including but not limited to serving a community of international players, introducing cryptocurrency, and regulatory practices.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil

The US sanctioned over a dozen Iran-linked individuals and companies for moving oil-sale proceeds and other funds to benefit the IRGC and Iranian Ministry of Defence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

NYT Bombshell: Steve Witkoff at Center of Shady Crypto Deal Enriching Trump Family

This summer, Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy, paid a visit to the coast of Sardinia, a stretch of the Mediterranean Sea crowded with super yachts. On one of those extravagant vessels, Mr. Witkoff sat down with a member of the ultrarich ruling family of the United Arab Emirates. He was meeting Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a trim figure in dark glasses who controls $1.5 trillion of the Emiratis' sovereign wealth.
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fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Israel announces seizure of $1.5 million from crypto wallets tied to Iran | TechCrunch

Israel ordered seizure of 187 crypto wallets alleged to belong to the IRGC, which received $1.5 billion in USDT but now hold about $1.5 million.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 month ago

PayPal Links lets you send and receive money much faster now - even crypto

PayPal Links enables one-time private payment links to send or request money with instant access for receivers and no fees or tax forms.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Trump turns crypto king but at what cost? DW 09/15/2025

Donald Trump and his family are earning over $5 billion from cryptocurrency ventures tied to WLF and ABTC, raising conflict-of-interest and influence concerns.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hulk Hogan's $5 Million Will Revealed: Everything You Need to Know

WWE legend Hulk Hogan's will has been brought to light, revealing what is to become of the $5 million fortune he left behind-six weeks after his death. Hogan died at the age of 71 inside his Florida home on July 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Despite leaving behind a fortune valued at $5 million, Hogan reportedly removed his daughter, Brooke, as a beneficiary in the will two years before his passing.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Crypto Exchange IPOs Are White Hot. Is Circle, Bullish, or Gemini the Best Buy?

Crypto exchange IPOs saw massive first-day gains as institutional adoption and regulatory tailwinds drove investor demand for Circle, Bullish, and Gemini.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Gemini Space Station IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today in Winklevoss crypto exchange debut

Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, holding over $21 billion in assets and generating revenue primarily from transaction fees.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

ZFX to present their crypto asset at traders fair 2025 with initial offering in Bangkok - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

ZFX, a cutting-edge fintech company, is pleased to announce its participation at Traders Fair 2025 Bangkok, taking place on 13 September 2025 at ICONSIAM. event will bring together leading brokers, fintech innovators, and trading professionals from across the globe. During the event, ZFX will showcase its highly anticipated crypto asset, ZDS (Zeal Digital Share), in partnership with the prestigious trading brands ZFX and Traze.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Is there a crypto bubble? Yes, says CEO of $15 billion exchange Kraken | Fortune

That even a crypto CEO would say that his industry is headed for a potential crash speaks to the frothiness in the crypto markets over the past year. Since January, Bitcoin has repeatedly notched all-time highs and the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies has crossed the $4 trillion for the first time. That's not to mention blockbuster IPOs from the stablecoin issuer Circle and the crypto exchange Bullish.
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fromFortune
1 month ago
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Trump promotes new crypto company World Liberty Financial, despite once calling Bitcoin a 'scam' | Fortune

fromFuturism
1 month ago
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A Sitting President Is Making Billions Off Crypto, Which Feels Like a Bit of an Outrage

fromFortune
1 month ago
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Trump promotes new crypto company World Liberty Financial, despite once calling Bitcoin a 'scam' | Fortune

fromFuturism
1 month ago
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A Sitting President Is Making Billions Off Crypto, Which Feels Like a Bit of an Outrage

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fromFortune Crypto
1 month ago

Tesla bull Dan Ives now chairs a company hoarding a Sam Altman-linked cryptocurrency. He's not the only big name to enter the treasury race | Fortune Crypto

Public companies and prominent figures are converting corporate treasuries into cryptocurrency holdings, exemplified by Eightco's $250M raise to buy Worldcoin with Dan Ives as chair.
#cloud-mining
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Crypto and the Housing Market: What You Need to Know

Most Americans remain hesitant to use cryptocurrency in real estate transactions due to perceived volatility, reliability concerns, and limited awareness of crypto's role in homebuying.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Fox Business Questions Trump 'Conflict of Interest' Over $6 Billion Crypto Haul

The Trump family holds a large WLFI cryptocurrency stake, creating a perceived conflict of interest amid the administration's push for crypto-friendly legislation.
fromFortune Crypto
1 month ago
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The Trump family's wealth grows by $5 billion as its crypto token World Liberty begins trading

The Trump family's World Liberty (WLFI) token surged in trading, boosting their crypto-linked wealth by around $5 billion at current market prices.
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fromFortune Crypto
1 month ago

Winklevosses' crypto firm Gemini seeks $317 million in IPO

Gemini Space Station Inc. plans a $316.7 million IPO valuing it about $2.2 billion, amid significant losses, $18 billion in platform assets, and past regulatory actions.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Crypto.com bets big on sports prediction markets

The companies announced Tuesday they are teaming up to launch a sports prediction market in 16 states. Fans will be able to buy and sell outcomes of sporting events, similar to how prediction markets are used to "bet" on elections, Bitcoin prices, or pop culture events. Odds shift with market movements rather than a bookmaker's call.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Eric Trump Dumped Out of the Ring by High-Ranked Sumo Wrestler in Brief Bout

Eric Trump visited Tokyo, entered a sumo exhibition with a yokozuna, was carried out of the ring, then laughed, bowed and posted praise.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Two local crypto execs sentenced to prison

Daniel Schatt, 55, of San Mateo, and Joseph Podulka, 53, of Palo Alto, each pleaded guilty on May 13 to one count of wire fraud conspiracy in connection with their roles in defrauding customers of Cred, a San Francisco-based firm that provided financial services to holders of cryptocurrency and other assets. Schatt, who co-founded Cred, served as the CEO and Podulka served as the company's CFO.
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fromFortune Crypto
2 months ago

I said the Internet would never work. Thank god I didn't make that mistake with crypto

Crypto adoption remains early worldwide; transformative technologies create longer, larger windows of opportunity despite rapid value creation and limited user ownership.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Conductor Julian Wachner charged with possession of child sex abuse material

Julian Wachner, a conductor and composer, was charged in Indiana with 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and one count of cocaine possession.
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fromFortune Crypto
2 months ago

Crypto hoarding brings a stock pop for small firms-and in some cases shows patterns of possible insider trading

Public companies buying cryptocurrency often see stock surges, and unexplained pre-announcement price jumps at several firms suggest potential insider trading.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

US sanctions fraud network used by North Korean 'remote IT workers' to seek jobs and steal money | TechCrunch

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned an international fraud network used by North Korea to infiltrate U.S. companies with hackers posing as legitimate job seekers, agency officials announced Wednesday. The sanctions are the latest action taken by the U.S. Treasury in recent months aimed at combating North Korean government workers from seeking employment at American companies using fake identities and documents to apply for jobs.
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