Vanguard VOX Raises SpaceX Stake 85.2% In Two Months

Trump's World Liberty Financial Expands Crypto Empire with New Token Reserve for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and DeFi

World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, launched a strategic token reserve to support cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to stabilize the market and strengthen DeFi. This initiative is part of the family's growing influence in the crypto industry, with WLF already accumulating significant assets and making moves to connect crypto with mainstream investors.

WeatherlyFeb 12, 2025 4:45 pm

Airbnb Warns of Holiday Booking Scams Fueled by AI-Generated Photos

Holiday scams in the UK are rising, with AI-generated images and social media making it easier for fraudsters to deceive consumers. Many holidaymakers, especially young people, are falling victim to scams due to the allure of cheap deals and influencer promotions.

WeatherlyFeb 12, 2025 5:35 pm

CertiK Faces Criticism Over Auditing Stablecoin Used in Cambodia’s Human Trafficking Operations

CertiK audited the code behind a stablecoin used by Huione, a platform linked to human trafficking and illegal activities. The firm has apologised and promised to improve its vetting process after failing to fully investigate the project's risks.

AnaisFeb 12, 2025 6:34 pm

OpenAI Eyes GPT-5 Release, Seeks Friendlier AI While Monetisation Plans Spark Debate and Draws Community’s Ire

OpenAI is launching GPT-5 to enhance usability, but CEO Sam Altman warned that users may eventually need to cover compute costs which has sparked criticism. Is Altman that hard up for money?

CatherineFeb 13, 2025 10:50 am

HashFlare’s Massive $575M Crypto Mining Fraud: Co-Founders Plead Guilty, Forfeit Luxury Assets and Millions in Crypto

Estonian nationals Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turogin have agreed to surrender all claims to digital assets seized by US authorities as part of their plea agreement. To date, $350 million has already been returned to victims.

KikyoFeb 13, 2025 12:00 pm

US Releases Russian Crypto Launderer Alexander Vinnik in Exchange for American Teacher Marc Fogel

The US released Russian national Alexander Vinnik in a prisoner swap for American teacher Marc Fogel, who was detained in Russia on drug charges. Vinnik was convicted of laundering billions through his cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e.

AnaisFeb 13, 2025 12:48 pm

Adobe’s New AI Video Tool Sparks Showdown with OpenAI: Will it Reign Supreme or Be Left in the Dust?

Adobe’s Firefly Video Model enters the AI video space, competing with OpenAI’s Sora and startup Runway. Its key advantage lies in its seamless integration with Premiere Pro, giving it a potential edge in professional video editing. But will it challenge OpenAI, or remain a limited competitor?

CatherineFeb 13, 2025 1:51 pm

Ethereum to Launch Pectra Upgrade in March 2025, Revolutionising Gas Fees and Validator Efficiency

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, set for March 2025, will improve scalability, reduce gas fees, and enhance user experience with features like Account Abstraction and Layer 2 storage improvements. Key changes also include larger validator staking and security upgrades, positioning Ethereum for better performance in the blockchain space.

WeatherlyFeb 13, 2025 3:05 pm

CZ's Change of Heart on Meme Coins: Hints Meme Coin Launch Inspired by His Dog But is He Serious or is it All Talk?

After a Twitter discussion about his Belgian Malinois, CZ hinted at creating a meme coin inspired by his pet. Initially curious about meme coins, he later suggested he might "mull it over," sparking speculation about his involvement with meme tokens on BNB Chain. This marks a shift from his past criticism of meme coins, with dog-themed coins surging in popularity following his comments.

KikyoFeb 13, 2025 3:30 pm

Creator of Farmville-Inspired Game Farm Bank Sentenced to 45,376 Years for Ponzi Scheme

Mehmet Aydın, founder of Çiftlik Bank, was sentenced to 45,376 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 500,000 people. He fled to Uruguay but was later extradited to Turkey, where he denied the charges but was convicted of fraud and money laundering.

WeatherlyFeb 13, 2025 4:12 pm