Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has shared his thoughts on the potential and challenges of combining crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) in a blog post published on Tuesday. Buterin, who is also a prominent figure in the blockchain and Web3 space, has categorized...
Portland Man Gets Six Years in Prison for Crypto Theft Scam
A 22-year-old Portland man was sentenced to six years in federal prison on Tuesday for his role in a SIM swapping scam that stole more than $4 million in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims. Daniel James Junk pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in April 2023, after being arrested...
Why HyperFund’s Crypto Scheme Was Doomed to Fail
HyperFund was a crypto asset platform that claimed to offer investors high returns from various projects related to blockchain, DeFi, and digital currencies. The platform, which was launched in 2020, was operated by HyperTech Group, a Hong Kong-based company that also ran other similar schemes such as HyperVerse and HyperNation....
Record Bitcoin Seizure by German Police in File-Sharing Probe
German police have arrested two men who allegedly operated an illegal file-sharing platform that generated profits in Bitcoin. The platform, which was shut down in 2013, offered users access to pirated movies, music, books, and software. The operators charged users a fee to download the files, and also earned money...
FAFSA Data Delay Disrupts College Planning for Millions of Students
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to unlocking financial aid for millions of students who want to pursue higher education. However, this year, the FAFSA has undergone major changes that have caused confusion and frustration among students, parents, and colleges. The changes, which were mandated...