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Over 1,400 Arrested in Korea's Massive Undercover Sting Against Deepfake Porn

The Korea National Police Agency has conducted 515 undercover investigations into illegal deepfake pornography since September 2021, leading to the arrest of 1,415 individuals, including teenagers involved in distributing such content. In response to rising digital sex crimes, authorities have established a task force to address deepfake pornography and are evaluating Telegram's role in facilitating these offenses.

WeatherlySep 24, 2024 6:29 pm

Bybit Sets a New Standard with World’s First Shariah-Compliant Islamic Crypto Account for Muslim Investors

Bybit has launched the world’s first Shariah-compliant Islamic Crypto Account for ethical trading, following Bybit Türkiye’s recognition by Turkey’s Capital Markets Board as a crypto asset service provider.

CatherineSep 25, 2024 9:52 am

Sympathetic Judge Slaps Caroline Ellison with Only 2 Years Jail Term for FTX Fraud: Harsh Sentence or Female Privilege?

Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO, was sentenced to two years in a minimum-security prison for her role in the FTX collapse and must forfeit $11 billion. She is set to surrender on or after 7 November 2024, likely serving near Boston.

KikyoSep 25, 2024 12:22 pm

Sweden Targets Crypto Exchanges as Professional Money Launderers Linked to Organised Crime

Sweden's authorities are cracking down on unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges involved in organised crime and money laundering. They are also targeting Bitcoin mining operations, uncovering 90 million SEK in unpaid taxes from 18 firms.

WeatherlySep 25, 2024 12:56 pm

Unexpected Cellmates: Diddy’s $50M Bail Proposal Denied, to Bunk with Sam Bankman-Fried in Brooklyn Jail Pending Trial

Diddy, awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, is reportedly sharing a jail space with disgraced crypto figure Sam Bankman-Fried. The hip-hop mogul has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty in court.

CatherineSep 25, 2024 1:39 pm

OpenAI Launches Advanced Voice Mode Making ChatGPT More Interactive Than Ever With Over 50 Languages

OpenAI has launched the Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT Plus and Teams users, allowing for more natural and dynamic conversations. The feature supports over 50 languages, includes multiple voice options, and is available for a monthly subscription fee, but it's currently not accessible in the EU and the UK.

JoySep 25, 2024 2:57 pm

South Korean Authorities Nabbed 7 in Crypto-Related Drug Operation: Is Crypto to Blame for Drugs Epidemic?

South Korean police have arrested seven individuals in a raid on a “crypto-powered drug dealing” operation suspected of smuggling methamphetamine into the country from abroad. Authorities are expanding their investigation to uncover the drug distribution network's true nature.

KikyoSep 25, 2024 3:26 pm

China’s OTC Crypto Surge Hits $75 Billion Despite Government Crackdown

China's OTC cryptocurrency market has surged, with inflows exceeding $20 billion in each quarter of 2024, totaling $75.4 billion in nine months. Despite a strict ban on crypto trading, demand remains high, leading investors to use OTC services and peer-to-peer trading to access digital assets.

AnaisSep 25, 2024 4:34 pm

Visa Under Scrutiny? Sued by US for Illegally Monopolising Debit Card Market that Affects the Price of ‘Nearly Everything’

The US DOJ has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing it of maintaining a debit payments monopoly. The DOJ claims Visa uses exclusivity agreements and penalties to stifle competition, forcing businesses to use its network while blocking new competitors from entering the market.

CatherineSep 25, 2024 4:58 pm

EasyA x Polkadot University Offers Innovative Programs for Web3 Talent to Create Future Unicorns in Blockchain

EasyA has partnered with the Web3 Foundation to launch the EasyA x Polkadot University, funded by a grant to provide workshops, hackathons, and grants aimed at fostering innovation within the Polkadot ecosystem. This initiative responds to the rising demand for Web3 professionals and seeks to educate the next generation of blockchain developers.

AnaisSep 25, 2024 5:28 pm