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Attempted Kidnapping of The Sandbox Co-Founder's Wife Reported
The wife of Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, was targeted in a kidnapping attempt at their home in France, with two teenagers arrested and four suspects still at large.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000
Bitcoin's price has dropped below $77,000, influenced by rising Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions, leading to significant market reactions.
Marcus Reid3 min - Crypto
$1.07 Billion Withdrawn from Crypto Funds Amid Geopolitical Risks
Cryptocurrency investment products saw $1.07 billion in outflows from May 11 to 15, driven by geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Aave Unlocks Ethereum-Collateralized Loans Across Six Networks
Aave has restored Ethereum-collateralized loans across six networks, marking a significant recovery step following the Kelp hack.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
Weekly Recap: New Fed Chair and $10 Million THORChain Hack
This week saw Bitcoin stabilize around $78,000, Kevin Warsh appointed as the new Fed Chair, and a $10 million hack of THORChain.
Aisha Patel5 min - News
CFTC Discusses Use of AI to Detect Insider Trading
The CFTC is leveraging AI to monitor insider trading, focusing on suspicious activities in offshore markets like Polymarket, according to Chairman Michael Selig.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
Cybersecurity Weekly: Phishing Scams, Fake Repositories, and More
This week's cybersecurity highlights include the identification of a $19 million phishing mastermind and a fake OpenAI repository spreading malware.
Aisha Patel6 min - News
New Fed Chair and Trump's Deal with China: Market Impacts
This week examines Trump's China deal, the new Fed Chair's crypto stance, an AI-assisted Bitcoin recovery, and Palantir's influence on government policy.
Marcus Reid2 min - News
THORChain Team Reveals Details of $10 Million Hack
THORChain developers confirmed a $10 million hack and denied any compensation programs, warning users against scams.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
Claude Mythos Aids Hackers in Breaching macOS Security
Researchers from Calif used Claude Mythos to exploit vulnerabilities in macOS, bypassing Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement.
Marcus Reid2 min - News
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Medicine
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medicine by accelerating drug development, optimizing diagnostics, and enhancing treatment approaches, despite challenges and risks.
James Park8 min - News
Hackers Steal $10 Million from THORChain
Hackers have stolen over $10 million from the THORChain protocol, affecting multiple blockchain networks including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Marcus Reid1 min