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Connecticut Man Faces 375 Years for Gambling Away Crypto Investors' Funds on Stake
A 24-year-old man from Connecticut is facing serious legal consequences, with 21 criminal charges filed against him. Prosecutors allege that he gambled away nearly a million…
2/13/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #LAW AND ORDER
Ransomware Hackers Targeting Employee Monitoring Software To Access Computers
Recent investigations by researchers from Huntress have revealed that workforce monitoring software has been exploited in two instances of attempted ransomware attacks. This…
2/13/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #TECHNOLOGY
Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership
Aviva Investors, a prominent asset management firm based in the U.K., has announced a collaboration with Ripple to tokenize traditional fund structures on the XRP Ledger. This…
2/11/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #WALLET #XRP
Ex-SafeMoon chief sentenced to 8 years over $9M investor fraud
Thomas Smith, the former chief technology officer of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to eight years in prison due to his involvement in a fraudulent scheme that defrauded investors…
2/11/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #TECHNOLOGY
Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill
In a recent meeting convened by the White House, crypto executives and bankers were urged to prepare for negotiations regarding a new legislative bill. However, the discussions…
2/11/2026 3 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #POLICY #MARKET STRUCTURE LEGISLATION
Ex-SafeMoon CEO gets 8-year prison sentence for defrauding investors
Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction on multiple federal charges. In addition to his prison term,…
2/10/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #POLICY #SAFEMOON
Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Secures FCA Registration in UK
Blockchain.com, a prominent crypto exchange, has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide cryptocurrency services in the United Kingdom. This…
2/10/2026 2 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #EXCHANGE
Crypto scam mastermind gets 20 years for $73M pig butchering scheme
Daren Li has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a significant crypto scam. This scheme, known as "pig butchering," defrauded American…
2/10/2026 2 min read
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Crypto exchange Backpack to launch token with unlocks tied to IPO goal
Backpack, a crypto exchange, is preparing to launch a new token with a unique structure aimed at aligning its unlocks with the company's initial public offering (IPO) objectives.…
2/10/2026 3 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #EXCHANGE
OpenClaw AI hub faces wave of poisoned plugins, SlowMist warns
OpenClaw, an AI hub, has come under scrutiny as SlowMist has identified a significant number of malicious plugins. Specifically, 472 AI skills have been flagged for containing…
2/9/2026 2 min read
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The AI Agent Revolution Just Got A $70 Million Bet From Crypto.com
The landscape of artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, particularly with the emergence of autonomous AI agents. Crypto.com has made a significant move by investing $70…
2/8/2026 3 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FORBES DIGITAL ASSETS #-DIGITAL-ASSETS
Dorsey’s Block Cutting Up to 10% of Staff in Efficiency Push
Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. is undergoing a significant organizational change, which involves notifying hundreds of employees about potential job eliminations. This move comes as…
2/8/2026 3 min read
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