Hackers used the Migos Instagram account to post personal documents of Solana co-founder Raj Gokal. The leak included his passport, address, and family photos, and stayed online for 90 minutes before being taken down.
AnaisWith high mobile adoption and limited banking access, Africa is primed for real-world crypto use—and global players are responding. Blockchain.com plans to open a Nigerian office as it expands into key markets like Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, amidst growing regulatory momentum.
CatherineA suspect in the crypto-linked kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in NYC has voluntarily surrendered, as the high-profile case continues to unfold.
KikyoThree men lured Korean investors to a hotel in Seoul by pretending to set up a crypto deal, then tried to rob them using a fake gun and baton. One suspect was caught in Busan, while two others fled the country and are being tracked by Interpol.
AnaisThailand is exploring crypto-linked credit card payments for tourists while also considering merging its digital asset and securities regulations to streamline oversight and boost market participation.
CatherineBryan Johnson says he plans to live until 2140 to witness Bitcoin’s final halving, using experimental methods to slow ageing. He will speak at Bitcoin 2025 about how life extension and Bitcoin’s future could be connected.
WeatherlyAt Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Justin Sun praised Trump’s crypto support. As the top TRUMP token holder, Sun has also joined his private dinner, and announced a $75M WLFI investment. Trump also signed an order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
KikyoCharles Hoskinson’s pet pig, Nike, inspired a memecoin that quickly reached nearly $1 million in value. Hoskinson turned down a $3 million offer for Nike, saying the pig is priceless.
WeatherlyThe world’s first humanoid robot combat contest ended on 25 May in Hangzhou, with "AI Strategist" winning. Unitree Robotics used AI and motion capture to train its robots in human combat, marking a leap in AI-driven robotics.
CatherineNasdaq has filed to list a spot Sui ETF from 21Shares, starting the SEC review process. If approved, it would be one of the first US ETFs to track a layer-1 altcoin beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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