The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea’s crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs and cybercrime operations. 3 Nations Join Forces to Shut Down North Korea’s Crypto Funding Machine The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning against cryptocurrency thefts linked to the […]
Saylor’s Bitcoin Empire Grows: $101M Purchase Adds 1,070 BTC to Vault
On Mon., Jan. 6, 2025, business intelligence firm Microstrategy unveiled its latest acquisition: 1,070 BTC for approximately $ 101 million. This purchase elevates the company’s holdings to a monumental 447,470 BTC. Michael Saylor, Microstrategy’s founder, had hinted at the move the previous afternoon, cryptically noting, “Something about Saylortracker.com is not right.” Saylor has made …
Hong Kong’s Fraud Empire Collapses: How Triads, AI, and Fake Love Fuel Massive Crypto Heist
Hong Kong police have dismantled a notorious fraud syndicate responsible for defrauding victims of HK$ 360 million using romance scams tied to fake cryptocurrency platforms. Arresting 27 individuals, some linked to triads, they revealed the sophisticated use of deepfake technology and digital media expertise to deceive victims across Asia. Massive Fraud Syndicate Busted: Deepfake …
US Charges Empire Market Operators in $430M Dark Web Scheme — They Face Maximum Sentence of Life in Prison
The U.S. Homeland Security Investigations has charged two men for operating Empire Market, a dark web marketplace, facilitating $ 430 million in illegal transactions. The defendants face severe penalties, including life imprisonment. “During the investigation, federal law enforcement seized cryptocurrency valued at $ 75 million at the time of the seizures, as well …
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts ‘End of the American Empire’ Similar to Roman Collapse
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has cautioned about the impending downfall of the American empire, drawing parallels to the decline of the Roman Empire. “The Roman Empire ended in the same way with massive gladiators entertaining chubby Romans while their bankers debased their currency to pay soldiers and bills,” he said, adding that […]