Police in Gwangju uncovered an illegal gambling operation disguised as a cryptocurrency mining farm, seizing 50 gaming machines and $95,000 in illicit profits. The operator used fake crypto wallets to disguise gambling payments, charging players $34 per hour with cash prizes for top performers.
JoyAfter a year-long probe, the FBI arrested Anurag Pramod Murarka—aka ElonMuskWHM—for laundering over $24 million from Dark Web crimes. Despite criticism of surveillance tactics, the case highlights the rising global threat of crypto-fuelled cybercrime.
CatherineElon Musk sued OpenAI last year, claiming it abandoned its nonprofit mission after partnering with Microsoft in 2019, a year after he left the board. OpenAI countersued, accusing Musk of harassment and asking a judge to block further “unlawful and unfair” actions as the dispute over its future structure continues.
KikyoWFP USA is now accepting over 80 cryptocurrencies for donations to support its Emergency Hunger Relief Fund, targeting $25 million to aid 58 million people facing starvation. This move aims to modernise fundraising, reduce transaction fees, and speed up donations to tackle the global hunger crisis.
WeatherlyVirgil Griffith, an Ethereum developer, was arrested in 2019 for giving a lecture in North Korea on blockchain technology, violating US sanctions. After serving over three years, he was released in April 2025 and is now transitioning to parole while facing post-prison restrictions.
AnaisThe EU will impose 25% tariffs on US goods, including poultry, motorcycles, and fruit, in response to US steel and aluminum duties. The measures, affecting $23 billion in US exports, will take effect on 15 April. The European Commission announced the tariffs last month, with further actions under review.
CatherineOpenSea sent a letter to the SEC asking not to be treated like a securities exchange or broker. They argue NFT platforms are just marketplaces and want clear rules to avoid confusion.
AnaisPakistan is planning to use its surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centres to boost economic growth. Binance's Changpeng Zhao has been appointed as an advisor to help guide the country's crypto development and regulatory framework.
AnaisBeijing's move to block TikTok’s US divestiture in response to Trump’s tariff hike has intensified US-China tensions. As legal deadlines near and security concerns grow, pressure mounts on the Trump administration. With China mirroring Trump-style tactics, TikTok has become a flashpoint—raising the question: is compromise still possible, or will the standoff escalate?
CatherineGuns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has left X after his account was hacked—again—to promote a Solana-based meme coin, highlighting growing concerns over platform security and celebrity-targeted crypto scams.
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