Rapper Kanye West, legally known as Ye, reportedly sold his X (formerly Twitter) account for $17 million to Barkmeta, a controversial crypto figure. The move precedes rumours of a meme coin launch, fuelling speculation about potential fraud. Industry watchdogs warn investors to brace for a possible “rug pull,” citing Barkmeta’s history of scams. Who is Barkmeta? Barkmeta, a Doginals trader…
In a stunning digital heist that sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world, North Korea‘s notorious Lazarus Group pulled off their biggest crypto theft yet, stealing $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum from the Bybit exchange. The attack, which occurred just days ago on February 21st, 2025, has become the latest chapter in North Korea’s ongoing cyber warfare campaign. Meet the Mastermind…
Hackers linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group drained nearly $1.5 billion from Bybit’s ether cold wallets on February 21. Following this, panic spread across the platform as users rushed to withdraw funds. Blockchain data from DeFiLlama revealed total assets plummeted from $16.9 billion to $11.2 billion within hours. Meanwhile, CEO Ben Zhou activated emergency protocols, urging staff to prioritise withdrawal…
The cryptocurrency world faces another shocking development as Hayden Davis, the controversial figure behind the Libra memecoin, has reportedly died. According to multiple sources, Davis died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. How It Unfolded The 28-year-old Texan stood at the centre of a massive crypto controversy that erupted…
Washington D.C., February 20, 2025. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a high-stakes initiative to combat surging cyber and crypto-related crimes. Dubbed the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), the team will target tech-driven financial misconduct while balancing innovation and investor protection. Who is the leading figure behind this? Laura D’Allaird, a seasoned SEC veteran, will helm…
In a landmark legal move, Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in damages for alleged economic losses and $2 billion in unpaid taxes The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accuses Binance of tax evasion, currency manipulation, and contributing to the instability of Nigeria’s local currency, the naira. Economic Instability…
The Pi Network community buzzes with anticipation as a landmark moment approaches. After six years of development, the decentralised project teeters on the brink of a transformative leap, but challenges loom for some markets. Here’s what you need to navigate the Indian crypto landscape. Open Network Launch On February 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM UTC, Pi Network’s Open Network goes…
The U.S. Bitcoin mining industry now supports over 31,000 jobs and injects $4.1 billion annually into the economy, a Perryman Group report reveals. Texas dominates this growth, contributing $1.7 billion and 12,200 jobs, while Georgia and New York add millions more. Further support is seen from current President Donald Trump. As he pledges to cement America as the global crypto…
A storm brews in the Solana ecosystem following abrupt leadership changes and explosive allegations. Meteora co-founder Ben Chow resigned Monday amid claims of insider trading linked to the volatile $LIBRA token. Meanwhile, shadowy figures emerge, pulling strings behind meme coin chaos. With millions lost and trust eroding, the crypto community demands answers, and one name surfaces repeatedly: Hayden Davis. Meteora…
In a brazen digital heist, cybercriminals impersonated Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week, leveraging hacked social media channels to promote counterfeit cryptocurrencies. The incident has sparked alarms about rising memecoin scams exploiting high-profile figures. Elaborate Impersonation Scheme Hackers infiltrated the Saudi Law Conference’s official X account on February 17, rebranding it to mimic Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
An enigmatic whistleblower has sparked global intrigue after sending $2 million in Ether to WikiLeaks alongside explosive claims of militarised “brain-computer” technology. The transactions, laced with cryptic on-chain messages, allege widespread human rights violations tied to nanochip mind control. WikiLeaks The nonprofit WikiLeaks, renowned for publishing classified leaks, received the funds from “Hu Lezhi,” a pseudonymous programmer. His claims start…
The mysterious figure known as ArtForz remains one of Bitcoin’s most enigmatic and wealthy individuals. With a fortune tied to the early days of cryptocurrency, his story is a blend of innovation, controversy, and disappearance. How it all started ArtForz, an electrical engineer with a knack for computers, began mining Bitcoin in 2010 when the BTC cryptocurrency was worth just…