Trump compares death of Putin critic Navalny to his legal troubles
Donald Trump and some of his allies continue to compare his legal problems to the plight of Alexei Navalny, while the former president has yet to condemn the Friday death…
11-nation operation takes down world’s ‘most harmful’ cybercriminal group
An international coalition of law enforcement agencies in 11 countries announced Tuesday that it had taken control of computers and software at the heart of the world’s most prolific ransomware…
There’s an obvious reason Biden isn’t dropping out of a tied race
Politicians are unquestionably risk-averse. Throughout their careers, they learn certain lessons about electoral politics that are hard to unlearn. This is enormously useful to campaign consultants who can sell candidates…
Supreme Court won’t review admissions at Va.’s Thomas Jefferson school
The Supreme Court will not review a challenge to the admissions system for a prestigious Northern Virginia magnet school, ending a years-long legal battle in the case and signaling a…
Ripple CEO Embraces Prospect of XRP ETF, Predicts Others to Follow
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he’s all for an XRP ETF, indicating that investors will appreciate the diversification it would bring. “I think it only makes sense,” he said in…
Smart Contracts Go Live on Stellar, Kicking Off a “New Era” for the Network
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has announced the successful deployment of smart contracts on the network, a development they believe will revolutionize their tech stack. In a Tuesday blog post,…
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…
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…
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…
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…