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Cybersecurity Weekly: New Prank Trojan in Russia, Data Leak from the European Commission
This week's cybersecurity roundup includes a new prank Trojan in Russia, a data leak from the European Commission, and a hacker charged with stealing $53 million.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto
JPMorgan Reports Sharp Decline in Crypto Market Inflows
JPMorgan reports a sharp decline in crypto inflows in Q1 2026, with total inflows around $11 billion, significantly lower than the previous year.
James Park1 min - News
Ireland Launches Digital ID for Age Verification on Social Media
Ireland has launched a digital wallet with age verification to protect teens online, following global trends to restrict social media access for minors.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Retail Bitcoin Investor Activity Hits Lowest Level Since 2017
Retail Bitcoin investor activity has plummeted to a nine-year low, with only 332 BTC inflows on Binance, as many shift to ETFs and other assets.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
Telegram Wallet Integrates Perpetual Futures via Lighter
Telegram Wallet has integrated perpetual futures trading via Lighter, allowing users to trade over 50 assets with up to 50x leverage directly in the app.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Riot Platforms Sells $289 Million in Bitcoin to Fund AI Infrastructure
Riot Platforms sold $289 million in Bitcoin to fund its shift towards AI infrastructure, despite a decrease in mining output.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Delays in Freezing $420 Million in Illicit USDC
ZachXBT has accused Circle of failing to promptly freeze over $420 million in illicit USDC transactions, highlighting multiple compliance failures since 2022.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Steady at $67,000 Amid Uncertainty in Iran
Bitcoin remains around $67,000 amid geopolitical tensions, with analysts predicting potential volatility and a significant price drop ahead.
Daniel Kim3 min - News
Paralyzed Patient Creates Music Using Brain-Computer Interface
Galen Bakwalter, a paralyzed musician, creates music using a brain-computer interface, collaborating with researchers to turn thoughts into sound.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Whales Shift from Accumulating to Distributing Bitcoin
Large Bitcoin holders are shifting from accumulation to distribution, indicating long-term selling pressure, according to CryptoQuant analysts.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 40,177 BTC
Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC, making it the third largest Bitcoin treasury, following significant investments in the cryptocurrency.
James Park3 min - News
RWA Segment Activity Surges 80% in March
The RWA segment saw an 80% increase in tokenized stock transfers in March, reaching a record $2.87 billion, with significant institutional interest.
Elena Volkov1 min