North Korean hackers have secretly taken jobs inside crypto firms, posing as developers and IT staff to gain access from within. Investigations have found hundreds may be working in the industry, with some linked to thefts and scams using insider permissions.
WeatherlyOpenAI has signed a $30 billion-a-year deal with Oracle to secure massive computing power for its Stargate AI project. Oracle will build large data centres across the US, using 4.5GW of energy and 400,000 Nvidia chips to meet OpenAI’s growing AI needs.
AnaisHackers have uploaded at least 40 fake crypto wallet extensions to the Firefox store, tricking users into giving up their wallet details. Some of the apps copied real wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet, and have already caused users to lose funds.
WeatherlyA new private club in Seoul with a KRW 1 billion annual fee reportedly excludes people who made money from cryptocurrency and those with many tattoos. Despite its high price, membership is selective and requires recommendations, aiming for a traditional, exclusive image.
WeatherlyAn Australian crypto billionaire was nearly kidnapped in Estonia by a gang posing as workers. He escaped by biting off one attacker’s finger, and the gang’s plan to steal his crypto failed.
AnaisThe founder of WhiteRock Finance was arrested in the UAE over his suspected role in a $30 million scam linked to the failed crypto project ZKasino. The news caused WhiteRock’s token to crash, as investigators revealed forged partnerships and missing investor funds.
WeatherlyA solo Bitcoin miner with a small setup managed to mine a full block and earn nearly $350,000, beating long odds of around 1 in 2,800. The win highlights that even with modest equipment, small miners can occasionally succeed in a space dominated by large industrial operations.
WeatherlyFTX has paused creditor payouts in 49 countries due to legal concerns about local crypto restrictions, with most frozen funds linked to users in China. Creditors must wait for legal approval before payments resume, and some are planning to challenge the freeze in court.
AnaisFrom January 2026, crypto traders in the UK must give personal details to platforms or face fines of up to £300. The new rules aim to stop tax evasion and will require both users and crypto companies to report more information to HMRC.
WeatherlyElon Musk launched a new political group called the America Party after clashing with the Trump administration over a major tax and spending law. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked Musk on live TV, calling him a "loser" and downplaying his influence in politics.
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