Author: Karly Marie
Fred Schebesta criticizes Australia’s overregulation, calling it a “nanny state” that stifles innovation. He urges a Trump-style reversal to revive prosperity.
Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has seized 63 illegal cryptocurrency mining machines in a raid on three abandoned houses in Pathum Thani province. According to a report by The Nation, the mining rigs—valued at approximately 2 million baht ($60,000)—were found operating without authorization, stealing electricity directly from the region’s utility poles and transformers. The investigation was launched after locals reported unexplained power fluctuations and suspected illegal electricity siphoning. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority estimates that the illegal mining operation caused financial losses of over 11 million baht ($327,000). A Remote-Controlled Mining Operation Authorities discovered that the crypto mining rigs were being…
A chaotic scene unfolded on Fort Lauderdale Beach as Spring Breakers gathered to watch a brutal “organized brawl for crypto,” with reports suggesting that spectators were placing bets using cryptocurrency. The fight, which was caught on video, showed two young men donning boxing gloves and exchanging frenzied blows, surrounded by a rowdy crowd of college students. The video was recorded by Joshua Pettus, a Fort Lauderdale resident who was walking along the beach when he heard people discussing bets being placed in crypto. “I started hearing somebody taking bets, and they were doing it with crypto,” Pettus told NBC 6…
Analysts assert that Bitcoin’s recent 22% correction is a market shakeout, not the end of its four-year cycle. Institutional adoption and the halving event remain key drivers.
Web3 was built on decentralization and financial autonomy, but as the industry expands, so do its metadata vulnerabilities. In 2024 alone, decentralized applications (DApps) grew by 74%, while individual wallets surged by 485%, pushing total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) to $214 billion. Yet, alongside these milestones, AI-powered surveillance systems are evolving at an alarming rate, putting user privacy at severe risk. Despite promises of security, Web3’s metadata leakage is creating a digital goldmine for surveillance networks, fueling concerns of a global data security crisis. Metadata: The Unseen Threat Behind AI Surveillance Most digital users are unaware of…
Bitcoin is approaching one of its strongest months historically, with data predicting a return to price discovery. Can BTC reach $126K by June?
In a landmark crypto crime case, Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder and CEO of AML Bitcoin, has been convicted of wire fraud and money laundering. A federal jury in San Francisco found Andrade guilty after a five-week trial, where prosecutors revealed that he deceived investors, misrepresented his cryptocurrency’s capabilities, and laundered millions of dollars for personal luxury purchases. A Web of Lies: How Andrade Defrauded Investors According to court evidence, Andrade falsely claimed that AML Bitcoin was on the verge of securing approval from the Panama Canal Authority, leading investors to believe they were backing a legitimate and groundbreaking cryptocurrency.…
A major leak reveals Russia is quietly using Bitcoin and crypto to bypass sanctions, trading with China and India while the Bank of Russia opens crypto access to elite investors.
The Bank of Korea has ruled out adding Bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing high volatility and liquidity concerns, despite increasing global adoption of crypto reserves.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Bets Big on Coinbase Amid COIN Stock Plunge Despite a brutal selloff in crypto stocks, Ark Invest has doubled down on its Coinbase (COIN) holdings, acquiring 64,358 shares worth $11.5 million across two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move came after COIN plummeted 17.6% on Monday, falling to $172. The Cathie Wood-led firm added: Ark’s buying spree comes after it scooped up an additional $8 million in Coinbase stock last week and $8.7 million the week before, bringing its three-week investment in COIN to $28.2 million. Coinbase Remains a Key Holding for Ark Invest Ark…