In October, Ronald Spektor stole $6.5 million through a phishing scam posing as Coinbase Support. ZachXBT's investigation reveals untraced funds and possible accomplices, offering hope for new leads from victims or insiders. But currently the trail has run cold.
KikyoSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, earned a modest salary of $76,001 in 2023, aligning with his belief in separating personal wealth from the company’s success. However, OpenAI is now considering giving him a 7% equity stake as part of a potential transition to a for-profit model, amid leadership changes and growing investment in AI.
JoyOpenAI has launched a course with Common Sense Media to help K-12 educators integrate AI responsibly, prompting calls for clear policies to ensure data protection and student safety as AI grows in education.
CatherineA teenage crypto developer launched a meme coin, QUANT, made quick profits, then sold off his holdings, causing the price to crash. Despite backlash, investors rallied, pushing the coin’s value to $85 million, while the developer continued launching other tokens for quick gains.
WeatherlyElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's D.O.G.E plan aims to streamline the federal workforce by cutting regulations, aligning with Donald Trump’s push for efficiency and reduced bureaucracy.
KikyoSouth Africa's Schindlers Digital Assets has created a legal process allowing cryptocurrency holders to buy property, making it easier to use digital assets for real estate transactions. The first event will be a property auction on 21 November 2024, marking a key step in integrating crypto with the real estate market.
AnaisNick Neuman, CEO of CASA, shared on X how he was targeted by a scammer impersonating Coinbase support to steal his Bitcoin. When confronted, the fraudster revealed their operation, which involved using leaked databases, phishing emails, and tools like Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds.
WeatherlyFormer Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has issued an urgent advisory, encouraging users to promptly update their macOS operating systems to safeguard against newly discovered vulnerabilities.
CatherineSouth Korean authorities have linked the 2019 Upbit exchange hack to North Korea, with over $1 billion worth of stolen ether. The investigation, aided by the FBI and Swiss authorities, traced the stolen funds, recovering some of the assets.
AnaisGary Gensler will resign as SEC Chair on 20 January 2025, as President-elect Trump takes office. His tenure was marked by clashes with Wall Street and crypto, while the looming resignation earned cheers from the crypto community.
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