Solana Co-Founder Faces Lawsuit from Ex-Wife Over Staked SOL Profits
Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana and current CEO of Cyber Grant, has been sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, over allegations that he secretly profited from staking rewards of Solana…
Ethereum’s Long-Term Holder Base Grows in 2024 as Bitcoin’s Declines
Throughout 2024, the landscape of cryptocurrency holding patterns saw notable shifts, particularly among the two leading cryptocurrencies, Ethereum and Bitcoin. Data from IntoTheBlock, highlighted in a December 30 post on…
Crypto Hackers Employ Sophisticated Fake Job Scams to Distribute Malware
Crypto hackers have developed a sophisticated method to trick individuals into downloading malware that provides unauthorized access to personal computers, ultimately leading to significant financial theft. Blockchain expert Taylor Monahan,…
Centralization Poses Authoritarian Threats to Privacy
David Holtzman, a former military intelligence professional and chief strategy officer at Naoris, a decentralized security protocol, recently emphasized the inherent dangers of centralized data systems to Cointelegraph. Holtzman pointed…
Hackers Use Chrome Extensions to Steal User Data
Hackers injected malicious code into multiple Chrome extensions this month, exploiting a phishing campaign to breach developer accounts. Cyberhaven, a cybersecurity company whose extension was compromised, confirmed the incident began…
Surge in Squid Game-Inspired Crypto Scams Coincides with Series Release
With the release of the second season of the Netflix hit series “Squid Game,” a wave of related crypto tokens has hit the market, prompting warnings from the community about…
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause Looming TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to put the brakes on a looming TikTok ban. Without intervention, ByteDance, the app’s Chinese owner, must sell TikTok or see it…
Memecoins See Significant Decline as Market Loses $40 Billion in December
The market capitalization of memecoins experienced a sharp decline in December, reflecting a slowdown in momentum and demand for meme-based cryptocurrencies. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals a tumultuous month for these…
OpenAI Announces Plan to Become Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI has confirmed its plans to restructure as a for-profit entity, officially announcing a transition that has been the subject of speculation for months. The company says it will transform…
Trump Endorses H-1B Visa Program Amidst Internal MAGA Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump recently expressed his support for the H-1B visa program during a period of heated debate within his MAGA base over the role of foreign tech workers in…
CES 2025 Brings AMD, NVIDIA, and Hyundai to the Las Vegas Spotlight
Tech enthusiasts and innovators are gearing up for CES 2025, set to kick off shortly after New Year’s Day in Las Vegas. The annual tech extravaganza promises an exciting lineup…
Apple Teases Mystery Event for Apple TV+ on January 4–5
Apple has teased an upcoming Apple TV+ event set for January 4 and 5, as reported by MacRumors. In a series of social media posts, the company encouraged viewers to…
Strive Asset Management Files for Innovative ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF
Strive, an asset management firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has submitted a proposal to U.S. regulators to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will invest in convertible bonds issued by…
Brazil’s Potential Self-Custodial Stablecoin Ban May Spur Decentralization
Brazil is on the brink of a significant regulatory shift with the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) proposing to ban stablecoin transactions to self-custodial wallets like MetaMask or Trezor. This…
Spotify Denies Drake’s Claims of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Streams
Spotify has responded sharply to legal claims by Drake, who alleged the streaming platform and Universal Music Group (UMG) artificially boosted Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The platform dismissed…
Hertz Offers Renters a Chance to Buy Their EVs
Hertz has begun contacting electric vehicle (EV) renters with offers to purchase their rental cars at prices reflecting its used car sales program. Renters of vehicles such as the Tesla…
Lyft Challenges San Francisco Over $100 Million Tax Dispute
Lyft has accused San Francisco of overcharging $100 million in taxes between 2019 and 2023, claiming the city miscalculated its gross receipts by including driver compensation as part of the…
White House Investigates Alleged Unfair Practices in China’s Semiconductor Industry
The White House has directed the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate China’s semiconductor industry for potential anti-competitive practices. This move stems from allegations that China’s policies…
Memecoins Dominate Crypto Investor Interest in 2024
This year, memecoins have captivated the cryptocurrency community, securing nearly a third of all investor interest according to a recent study by CoinGecko. As speculative tokens, memecoins have both soared…