Alleged bitcoin extortion turned violent in Seattle as prosecutors say a suspect posed as a postal worker, forced entry into a home, and demanded cryptocurrency. Seattle Couple Terrorized in Alleged Bitcoin Extortion Home Invasion Extortion schemes targeting digital assets such as bitcoin can escalate into alleged in-person confrontations involving significant violence. Ian Alexander Blair, 31, […]
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Robert Kiyosaki Warns ‘AI Will Replace You’ as Employee Thinking Faces Automation
Artificial intelligence will widen wealth gaps and global conflict will deepen economic turmoil, Robert Kiyosaki warned, arguing that entrepreneurs who embrace AI will prosper while workers risk replacement amid rising geopolitical tensions. Robert Kiyosaki Warns Automation and War Are Reshaping Global Economic Stability Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki shared posts on […]
Read More11 US Senators Urge Treasury, DOJ to Probe Binance Over Iran Sanctions Risks
Senate Democrats are urging a federal probe into Binance over alleged sanctions and anti-money laundering violations, intensifying scrutiny of the crypto exchange amid concerns its compliance failures could pose serious U.S. national security risks. Senate Democrats Demand Binance Sanctions Probe U.S. senators sent a letter to the Treasury and Justice Departments on Feb. 27, urging […]
Read MoreMorgan Stanley Seeks OCC Trust Charter for Crypto Custody Arm
Morgan Stanley has applied for a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), seeking to launch a federally regulated subsidiary focused on digital asset custody and related crypto services. Morgan Stanley Seeks Federal Charter for Digital Asset Custody Morgan Stanley has submitted an application to the Office of […]
Read MoreMark Karpelès Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover 79,956 BTC Stolen From Mt Gox
Mark Karpelès has proposed a Bitcoin hard fork to recover nearly 80,000 BTC tied to the 2011 Mt Gox hack — and the idea was swiftly shut down on Bitcoin Core’s Github as spam. Karpelès Seeks Consensus Rule Change to Unlock Dormant 2011 Mt Gox Coins Mark Karpelès, former CEO of the now-defunct Mt Gox, […]
Read MoreBitcoin Erases Iran Strike Losses as Traders Reprice Geopolitical Shock
On Saturday, as tensions intensified across the Middle East and U.S. airstrikes targeted Iran, bitcoin climbed from an intraday low of $63,176 per coin to $67,152 by 3:45 p.m. Eastern time. The digital asset now sits 2% higher against the greenback, hovering just shy of the $67,000 threshold. Crypto Markets Whipsaw After U.S. Airstrikes, Bitcoin […]
Read MoreSouth Korea’s National Tax Service Publishes Seed Phrase Photo, Sparks Wallet Breach
South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) accidentally published a cryptocurrency wallet’s recovery phrase in a Feb. 26 press release, enabling the temporary transfer of roughly $4.8 million in seized tokens before the assets were returned hours later. NTS Press Release Leak Leads to $4.8M Token Transfer in Seoul South Korea’s NTS disclosed a cryptocurrency wallet’s […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETF Inflow Streak Snaps With $27 Million Outflow
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) paused their multi-day inflow streak with a $27.5 million outflow on Friday, while ether funds lost $43 million. XRP and Solana ETFs continued to attract modest inflows. Crypto ETFs See Mixed Friday as Bitcoin and Ether Turn Red The rally finally took a breather. After three trading sessions of steady gains, […]
Read MoreDid Prediction Market Traders See It Coming? Big Wins and Bigger Losses Follow Iran Strike
Prediction markets are crackling with activity after the United States, in coordination with Israel, carried out major airstrikes against Iran. At present, traders are pricing in a 46% probability that the Iranian regime will fall by June 30, and following the latest strike, it emerged that several market participants pocketed gains by calling the timing […]
Read MoreXRP Rebounds From $1.27 Low but Market Fear Still Looms Over Recovery
XRP rebounds from a sharp drop to $1.27 but remains under pressure as broader crypto markets slide amid rising geopolitical tensions, leaving the token vulnerable to renewed downside despite signs of short-term stabilization. XRP Climbs From $1.27 Panic Low but Downtrend Still Threatens At 10:32 on Feb. 28, XRP is trading at $1.32635 after rebounding […]
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