Putin gifts North Korea’s Kim Jong Un with Russian made limo
From Russia with love. Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian Aurus limousine in a show of the countries deepening ties, although observers said it could violate a U.N. resolution that bans supplying luxury items to North
Russian defector who fled with army helicopter found shot to death in Spain
Police in Spain say a recently discovered body is believed to be a Russian soldier who previously defected to Ukraine. Spanish authorities are identifying the victim, who was found on Feb. 15 with multiple gunshot wounds in the town of La
MetaMask Launches Real-Time Security Alerts on Major Chains
Self-custody crypto wallet MetaMask announced today it would extend default security alerts to web extension and mobile app users across multiple blockchains. In an X post, the Ethereum-based wallet said in addition to Ethereum, its MetaMask Security Alerts would now be
CME Group Expands Derivatives to Micro-Euro Bitcoin and Ether Futures
CME Group will expand its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings by launching Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures in March, according to a February 20 press release. The proposed two derivatives will be added on March 18 pending regulatory approval in
First Photo of Sam Bankman-Fried Released, Former Fellow Inmate Tells Biden to “Free Sam”
The first prison photo of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in prison was released on Tuesday by crypto influencer Tiffany Fong on February 19. The photo depicts a somewhat disheveled Bankman-Fried in what Fong believes may be the first image of
Elizabeth Warren Responds To Senate Challenge From John Deaton: “I’m Not Afraid”
Progressive senator and staunch crypto skeptic Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) claimed on Tuesday that a well-funded member of the “crypto lobby” is vying to displace her from her seat on Capitol Hill. As reported by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terret, a source
Switzerland Is Now ‘Home to 13 Crypto Unicorns’ – Report
Crypto “unicorns” are springing up in Switzerland, with a recent report claiming the nation is now home to 13 token-related firms worth $1 billion or more. Per a report from PME, the number of unicorns in the crypto sector rose from
South Korean ‘OTC Crypto Scammers’ Arrested After ‘Fleeing with $747,000 in Cash’
Six suspected OTC crypto scammers were arrested in Incheon, South Korea, police in the city confirmed on February 20. Per Newsis, officers said the suspects were all aged between 20 and 39. Police think they stole $747,000 in cash as part
Circle Drops TRON Support for USDC, Citing Risk Management
Stablecoin issuer Circle will stop supporting USDC on the TRON blockchain, as part of concerns under its risk management framework. In a statement on Wednesday, the company outlined a phased discontinuation of USDC support on TRON. This transition will occur over
Over 200 Crypto Accounts Linked to Ransomware Operator LockBit Frozen
A coordinated international operation has targeted one of the leading ransomware operator group LockBit, freezing over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to their activities. The action, dubbed Operation Cronos, involved collaboration between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Europol, and law enforcement