Stablecoin giant Tether has launched Hadron, a tokenization platform for digital and real-world assets, amid a boom in tokenizing financial instruments on decentralized networks. Hadron lets users tokenize various assets, from stocks and bonds to stablecoins and loyalty points, Tether said Thursday in a statement. The platform also offers tools for issuing and managing the full life cycle of digital…
The DOJ has sentenced the Bitfinex hacker to prison for laundering 120,000 stolen bitcoins from the 2016 hack, using sophisticated methods to hide the theft. DOJ Secures Prison Sentence for Bitfinex Hacker The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced to prison for his role in a major cryptocurrency […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitfinex-hacker-sentenced-to-prison-as-doj-tracks-120000-stolen-bitcoin/
Jerry Garcia may be gone, but he’s not forgotten: A new app will now read your email or any other text in his voice. In a deal with the Garcia Estate, AI developer ElevenLabs recently added the legendary Grateful Dead frontman to its “Iconic Voice Project” lineup. Part e-reader, part audiobook streaming platform, the ElevenReader mobile app was designed as…
Ilya Lichtenstein, who orchestrated the 2016 theft of over 119,000 Bitcoin from crypto exchange Bitfinex, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for money laundering, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday. The ruling marks a significant conclusion to one of the largest cyber thefts in history, resulting in the recovery of approximately $10 billion in stolen assets. The…
BTC hits $93K, FBI raids Polymarket CEO, PEPE hits $10B BTC hits $93k ATH, driven by strong US demand. BTC market cap $1.6T, 7th biggest global asset. BTC spot buying outpaces futures despite OI ATH. FBI raids Polymarket CEO’s home. BTC miner outflows surge to $2.2bn. BTC can run to $500k: Bitwise. $180k BTC price target this cycle: VanEck. US…
Chinese public servant jailed for for selling state secrets for crypto, and Korean YouTuber accused of fleecing $230M from 15,304 followers. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/crypto-spy-life-sentence-china-youtuber-fraud-asia-express/?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
British telecom giant O2 announced what could be the first deployment of conversational AI specifically designed to counter telephone fraud in the UK telecommunications sector. The hero: a clueless grandma who endlessly and frustratingly digresses while idiot scammers attempt to hoodwink her out of money. The system, dubbed “Daisy,” uses AI models to snare fraudsters in meandering conversations lasting up…
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has been given a new role by President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on Jan. 20. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/trumps-former-sec-chair-us-attorney-southern-district-new-york?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin’s correction reflects investors’ inflation concerns and highlights the potential impact of future US fiscal policies. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-corrects-as-us-inflation-data-emerges-is-the-rally-to-100k-at-stake?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Taiko Labs co-founder Daniel Wang first wanted to make an “unstoppable” social network and found his way to an Ethereum “based rollup” in the process. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-based-rollup-taiko-inspired-china-censorship?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
