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LAPD's Bitcoin Heist Recovery Exposes a Deeper Crypto Security Flaw

LAPD's Bitcoin Heist Recovery Exposes a Deeper Crypto Security Flaw

The LAPD recently seized $2.7 million in stolen Bitcoin mining equipment from LAX. They detained two suspected gun runners affiliated with a South American crime syndicate—the highest value take down in law enforcement’s ongoing war against illegal arms trading. It's not. While I commend the LAPD's efforts, this incident shines...

Tequila, Bitcoin Miners & Body Wash? The Wildest Crime Spree Ever!

Tequila, Bitcoin Miners & Body Wash? The Wildest Crime Spree Ever!

Ok all you cool cats and kittens, let’s embark on this strange criminal journey. It truly seems to us that the fantastical concepts emerged right out of an epic, weird bash! Coffee, tequila, shoes, body wash, pet food, speakers, clothing, Bitcoin-mining computers? What the fuck these fools was talking about....

Symbiotic's $29M Raise: A Cautious Step Towards Universal Staking?

Symbiotic's $29M Raise: A Cautious Step Towards Universal Staking?

$29 million. That’s a large amount, particularly in today’s environment. It’s easy to see why Symbiotic’s recent Series A — led by Pantera Capital and backed by the likes of Coinbase Ventures — now screams potential. Let's not get carried away. We’ve witnessed as many crypto projects with million or...

Swell Network's Validator Marketplace A Win For Decentralization Or A Risky Game?

Swell Network's Validator Marketplace A Win For Decentralization Or A Risky Game?

The promise of decentralization is in the air right now, isn’t it? We’re sold the story that protocols such as Swell Network are creating a more inclusive, more egalitarian financial system. Swell’s decentralized validator marketplace—where you can pick and choose your own validator—sounds like a win for the retail investor....

Jack Dorsey's Bitkey: Will It Spark Bitcoin Adoption?

Jack Dorsey's Bitkey: Will It Spark Bitcoin Adoption?

Bitcoin. The digital gold rush. A technological revolution. Let’s not kid ourselves, for the average person, it’s still confusing. We know that private keys, seed phrases, cold storage can be scary intimidating concepts. It reads like you are about to launch a rocket, not just order a coffee! That's where...

Crocodilus Crypto Theft: Why Android Security Needs a Southeast Asian Focus

Crocodilus Crypto Theft: Why Android Security Needs a Southeast Asian Focus

Crocodilus. It sounds almost prehistoric, doesn't it? In a way, it is. This new Android malware, discovered by Threat Fabric in March 2025, isn't just another piece of malicious code. It's a stark reminder of the uneven digital landscape and the unintended consequences of a global security focus that often...

Dorsey's Bitcoin Wallet Changes: A Trojan Horse for Centralization?

Dorsey's Bitcoin Wallet Changes: A Trojan Horse for Centralization?

Jack Dorsey, a name synonymous with both Twitter (now X) and Bitcoin advocacy, recently unveiled updates to Block’s Bitkey wallet. The stated goals? Enhanced security, privacy, and usability. Sounds great, right? As someone deeply invested in the promise of a truly decentralized future – a future where a Malaysian Chinese...

Crocodilus is Coming! 5 Ways to Protect Your Crypto Wallet Now

Crocodilus is Coming! 5 Ways to Protect Your Crypto Wallet Now

Listen up, folks. Crocodilus is no cute, Disney-fied caricature of a crocodile — he’s a scary looking dude. This isn’t a boogeyman warning spouted in shadowy recesses of crypto chats. I'm talking about real malware, discovered just last month, that's actively targeting Android devices and draining crypto wallets. Don’t be...

Solana's $166M Whale Move: Smart Strategy or Ominous Sign?

Solana's $166M Whale Move: Smart Strategy or Ominous Sign?

A new Solana WHALE join the party 🐳 🐠 Whale dump over $60M in Solana! They unstaked and transferred $166 million in SOL to Binance. The knee-jerk reaction? "Oh no, is this the beginning of the end?" Or perhaps, "Genius move, time to cash in those gains!" As fun as...

Solana Whale Dumps $14M! Is Your Portfolio Safe?

Solana Whale Dumps $14M! Is Your Portfolio Safe?

Alright, let’s take care of the big thing that you all are wondering about. A Solana whale just made one of the largest transactions on-chain. This early investor moved their SOL from their wallets by unstaking 100,000 SOL ($13.9 million at the time) and transferring it in bulk to Binance....

DRML Miner 2025: Fast ROI or Fool's Gold? Honest Review

DRML Miner 2025: Fast ROI or Fool's Gold? Honest Review

The cryptocurrency mining landscape is ever-changing, with new platforms and services popping up everyday. DRML Miner 2025 Another platform that offers quick ROI, DRML Miner 2025 is a fully transparent mining platform. This review will provide an unbiased representation of DRML Miner 2025. It aims to talk about the perks...

Bitcoin Mining Executives Face Investor Scrutiny Over Pay Packages

Bitcoin Mining Executives Face Investor Scrutiny Over Pay Packages

Shareholder opposition to executive pay packages is on the rise. Consequently, publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies are coming under heightened criticism over executive pay. According to a recent Bloomberg analysis, compensation for named executive officers (NEOs) at these firms has grown tremendously. This increase prompts the question of whether their...

Bitcoin Miner Exec Pay Soars 115%: Shareholder Revolt Brewing?

Bitcoin Miner Exec Pay Soars 115%: Shareholder Revolt Brewing?

Executive compensation in Bitcoin mining companies has recently come under intense scrutiny, with shareholder revolts brewing over soaring executive pay packages. This article will discuss the three major points behind this backlash against executive compensation. It provides concrete recommendations for investors to help them calibrate compensation, measure exposure to dilution,...

Altcoin Mania: Whales Fuel 98% Outperformance vs. Bitcoin!

Altcoin Mania: Whales Fuel 98% Outperformance vs. Bitcoin!

After a spring and summer of overpromised and underperforming cryptos, the crypto market is on fire with altcoins killing it, even outperforming Bitcoin itself. LeeChiaJian Cryptocurrency analyst LeeChiaJian quickly breaks down the reasons behind this “altcoin season.” He goes on to discuss what that means for investors. He discusses the...

Altcoins Surge Past Bitcoin as Whale Accumulation Increases

Altcoins Surge Past Bitcoin as Whale Accumulation Increases

Bitcoin’s share of the entire cryptocurrency market has gotten crushed during this surge, down from a peak near 66% to just 64%. Over the past 48 hours, an incredible 98% of all altcoins have beat Bitcoin’s performance. This trend marks the beginning of a dangerous transformation in market dynamics. What...

Bitcoin or Bust? A No-BS Guide to Investing in Crypto

Bitcoin or Bust? A No-BS Guide to Investing in Crypto

Investing in Bitcoin can be a bit like getting onto a rollercoaster – exciting, fun and thrilling, but sort of scary. It’s a brave new world of crypto currency, distributed ledger technology and the potential of everything on-chain in a fabulous Web3 dystopia. Before you get in over your head...

Ethereum's 28% Jump: Is This the Start of a New Crypto Era?

Ethereum's 28% Jump: Is This the Start of a New Crypto Era?

The cryptocurrency market overall is proving to be quite resilient right now, with the total market cap holding just above $3.2 trillion. This stability is propped up by macro liquidity, favorable sector trends and progressively stronger technicals. Until we get closer to July 2025, the market outlook remains rosy. Strong...

Puran Crypto Recovery Leads the Way in 2025 Digital Asset Retrieval

Puran Crypto Recovery Leads the Way in 2025 Digital Asset Retrieval

As cryptocurrency adoption increases, the occurrence of crypto-related theft, scams, and access issues rises. Fast forward to 2025, and Puran Crypto Recovery (PCR) is one of the most successful companies in their industry. They focus on assisting individuals and companies regain lost or stolen digital assets. With a proven track...