Armed men attempted to kidnap a crypto tycoon’s daughter and grandchild in Paris but fled after a struggle. Authorities suspect financial motives linked to the family’s crypto ties and have launched a manhunt. As crypto-related kidnappings rise, the case raises urgent questions about law enforcement’s readiness in a digital-first world.
CatherineCurve Finance faced its second DNS hijack in a week, redirecting users to a malicious clone site. The platform quickly moved to a new domain to address ongoing DNS vulnerabilities. CRV dropped over 8% to $0.7274 but has since rebounded.
KikyoThailand has approved a trial launch of digital government bond tokens called G-Tokens, aimed at helping small investors access secure savings options. The tokens will be worth 5 billion baht and are expected to go on sale by July.
WeatherlySouth Korea’s Democratic Party is courting the crypto vote ahead of June’s elections with a new committee focused on boosting the country’s global standing in digital assets. The group aims to promote innovation and challenge restrictive rules like the “One Exchange, One Bank” policy.
CatherineTether bought $459 million worth of Bitcoin to support the launch of Twenty One Capital, a new investment firm preparing to go public. The company now holds over 36,000 BTC and plans to expand further after merging with Cantor Equity Partners.
AnaisCarnegie Mellon researchers have developed LegoGPT, an AI model that turns text prompts into detailed, physically stable LEGO designs—bridging language and engineering for custom builds.
KikyoThe Infinite Node Foundation has acquired full intellectual property rights to CryptoPunks from Yuga Labs, marking the first time a major digital art collection has been taken over by a nonprofit. NODE plans to preserve, promote, and exhibit the collection, with an emphasis on community engagement and global museum collaborations.
WeatherlyDeeper collaboration among ASEAN member states is essential to developing unified principles and interoperable frameworks that ensure the responsible use of AI and uphold ethical standards in data governance.
CatherineFalconX has teamed up with Standard Chartered to give institutional crypto investors better access to banking and foreign exchange services. The partnership starts in Singapore and will expand to other regions, offering faster fiat settlements and wider currency support.
AnaisThe bosses of crypto lender Cred have admitted in court to lying to customers about the company's financial problems. This deception led to the firm collapsing and investors losing a large amount of their digital money.
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