He Trained Cops to Fight Crypto Crime—and Allegedly Ran a $100M Dark-Web Drug Market
The strange journey of Lin Rui-siang, the 23-year-old accused of running the Incognito black market, extorting his own site’s users—and then refashioning himself as a legit crypto crime expert. Powered by...
A Leak of Biometric Police Data Is a Sign of Things to Come
Thousands of fingerprints and facial images linked to police in India have been exposed online. Researchers say it’s a warning of what will happen as the collection of biometric data increases. Powered by WPeMatico
Kabosu: The Iconic Shiba Inu Face of Dogecoin Passes Away
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog from Japan, known worldwide as the face of the “Doge” meme and Dogecoin, has passed away. Adopted by Atsuko Sato in 2008, Kabosu’s image became a viral sensation in 2013 when a photo of her was used in the creation of the “Doge” meme. This meme, characterized by phrases in […] Powered by...
SEC Approves Key Regulatory Filings for Spot Ether ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved pivotal 19b-4 filings for spot ether ETFs, marking a major regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency sector. This approval indicates a newfound willingness to engage with ether ETF issuers. SEC Surprises Market With Approval of Key Filings for Spot Ether ETFs In a surprising decision, the SEC […] Powered by...
IMF Calls Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency an ‘Important Policy Action’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Zimbabwe’s recently introduced gold-backed fiat currency represents a significant policy step. This is the IMF’s first substantial comment on the currency since its inception. The global lender has reportedly announced plans to send a team in June to evaluate the performance of the new currency. Contrasting IMF […] Powered by...
