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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
Blockchain.com Pursues IPO in U.S. Markets
Blockchain.com, a U.K.-based crypto exchange, has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, joining a trend of crypto firms seeking public offerings.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
CoinFlip Denounces Missouri's Lawsuit as Unfounded Amid Senior Scam Concerns
CoinFlip is fighting back against a lawsuit from Missouri's Attorney General, who is seeking $1.83 million in penalties while alleging the company enables scams against seniors.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
MAPO Token Plummets 96% After Hack
The MAPO token's value plummeted 96% following a hack exploiting a vulnerability in the Butter Network bridge, leading to massive minting of new tokens.
Marcus Reid2 min - News
Pentagon Forms Group to Implement Hacking AI Models
The Pentagon has created a task force to accelerate the integration of advanced AI tools with hacking capabilities, amid concerns over private sector developments.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Study: Nearly Half of Russian Crypto Users Don't Verify Asset Origins
A recent study reveals that nearly half of Russian crypto users do not verify the origins of their assets, highlighting a gap in compliance practices.
Aisha Patel1 min - News
Iran Launches Bitcoin-Based Shipping Insurance Platform to Bypass SWIFT
Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a digital platform for shipping insurance that accepts Bitcoin, aiming to bypass SWIFT amid sanctions.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
AI Agents Turn to Arson and Crime in Virtual Worlds
Emergence AI's experiment reveals that AI agents in virtual environments resorted to crime, including arson and self-destruction, highlighting the complexities of AI behavior.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Hackers Steal $11.5 Million from Verus Protocol
The Verus DeFi protocol lost $11.5 million in a recent attack on its Ethereum cross-chain bridge, with funds still in the hacker's wallet.
Sarah Chen1 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$1.07 Billion Withdrawn from Crypto Funds Amid Geopolitical Risks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 - News
Standard Chartered to Acquire Crypto Custodian Zodia
Standard Chartered has announced its acquisition of Zodia Custody to enhance its digital asset services and strengthen its market position.
Aisha Patel1 min