Employee Pleads Guilty in “Spider-Man” Pre-Release Piracy Case
Three years ago, pirated Blu-ray copies of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” began circulating on pirate sites, weeks before its official release. Such high-profile leaks are rare, and the source of the breach remained unknown until earlier this year. In February, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted 37-year-old Steven Hale from Tennessee, a former employee of a disc manufacturing and distribution company in Memphis. While working at the...
Bolivia Bans State Oil Company From Using Crypto for Energy Settlements
Luis Arce, the President of Bolivia, signed an executive order prohibiting the use of cryptoassets for energy purchases, aiming to curb speculation surrounding cryptocurrencies and stablecoins on exchanges like Binance. Bolivia Issues Executive Order to Ban Crypto From Energy Settlements Bolivia, a country that has recently shown several positive signs of integrating crypto into its […] Powered by...
Mbit Explores the Future of Gaming Access: NFT Game Passes vs. Traditional Subscriptions
This content is provided by a sponsor. As the gaming industry evolves at an unprecedented pace, players are no longer limited to traditional subscription models. According to Mbit, a recognised authority in crypto gaming innovation, NFT Game Passes are emerging as a disruptive alternative — offering gamers not just access, but ownership. In 2025, the […] Powered by...
Crypto P2P Lender Liquidium Launches Cross-Chain Lending Protocol for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana
Liquidium has launched its new Liquidium Cross-Chain Loans product, enabling seamless lending and borrowing across bitcoin, ethereum, and solana without the need for centralized bridges or wrapped tokens. This protocol allows users to deposit native bitcoin as collateral and borrow native assets such as USDT on Ethereum or USDC on Solana, utilizing ICP’s Chain Fusion […] Powered by...
Theminermag Bitcoin Mining Update: April/May 2025
This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies. The latest edition of our Bitcoin mining report is now available to download here. This month’s analysis dives into key trends shaping the sector as miners navigate compressed economics despite […] Powered by...