‘Modded Hardware’ Agrees to Settle Nintendo’s Copyright Lawsuit for $2 Million
In June 2024, Nintendo filed a lawsuit against Modded Hardware and its alleged operator, Michigan-resident Ryan Daly. In a complaint filed at a federal court in Seattle, Washington, Nintendo accused Modded Hardware of copyright infringement and violating the DMCA by trafficking in circumvention devices, among other things. The case is part of Nintendo’s broader enforcement strategy to prevent the public from playing pirated games on...
Crypto Phishing Losses Surpass $12 Million, Driven by Ethereum-Focused Exploits
There was a sharp rise in phishing scams involving cryptocurrency during August, with losses exceeding $12 million as hackers began to leverage Ethereum EIP-7702-based exploits. Scam Sniffer reported that over 15,000 victims were affected by these phishing scams, an increase of 67% compared to July’s figures. Crypto Phishing Scams Surge: Ethereum-Focused Exploits on the Rise […] Powered by...
Bitcoin Staking and Institutional Custody Event Report
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. DeFimans Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Co-founders: Mitsushi Ono and Taishi Sato; hereinafter referred to as “DeFimans”) co-hosted the event “ Bitcoin Staking & Institutional Custody” on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, together with Next Finance Tech(Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Co-CEOs: Soichiro Tokuriki and Shinya Tsuchida). Event Overview […] Powered by...
Metaplanet Buys 136 BTC, Reports 487% YTD BTC Yield
Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) reported the acquisition of 136 BTC for approximately $15.2 million at an average price of about $111,666 per bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 20,136 BTC, acquired for about $2.08 billion at an average cost of about $103,196 per bitcoin as of September 8, 2025. The Tokyo‑listed bitcoin treasury […] Powered by...
China Buys Gold yet Again, Consolidates 10-Month Purchase Streak
The People’s Bank of China has continued to purchase gold to add to the country’s foreign reserves, according to official data. The purchase, albeit marginal, fuels China’s 10-month streak of acquisitions, even at record prices. China Continues to Purchase Gold Even at Record Prices Countries have started to turn to gold again, given the current […] Powered by...
