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Kraken Flags Suspected North Korean Job Applicant Attempting to Infiltrate Exchange

Kraken Flags Suspected North Korean Job Applicant Attempting to Infiltrate Exchange

In brief Kraken identified a job applicant using a false identity and suspected coaching during interviews. An investigation linked the applicant to a known network of North Korean operatives. Remote work, fake profiles, and digital deception are aiding state-backed infiltration attempts. A routine job interview at crypto exchange Kraken turned into a covert investigation after […]

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Strategy Reports .8 Billion Year-to-Date Bitcoin Gain, Doubles Capital Plan to  Billion

Strategy Reports $5.8 Billion Year-to-Date Bitcoin Gain, Doubles Capital Plan to $84 Billion

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Reports $5.8 Billion Year-to-Date Bitcoin Gain, Doubles Capital Plan to $84 Billion Today, Strategy delivered its Q1 2025 earnings report, announcing a 13.7% year-to-date “BTC Yield” and a $5.8 billion “BTC $ Gain.” The company now holds 553,555 bitcoins at a total cost of $37.9 billion—an average of $68,459 per coin—making it

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Cai Wensheng Pays 20% Premium, Bets M on Hong Kong AI-Web3 Hub

Cai Wensheng Pays 20% Premium, Bets $84M on Hong Kong AI-Web3 Hub

Key Takeaways: The redevelopment includes an AI-themed café on the first two floors, co-working spaces for local entrepreneurs, and dedicated AI and Web3 studios on the remaining levels.​ The acquisition price per square foot exceeds HK$12,000, marking a more than a 20% premium over similar transactions in the area. The purchase exemplifies a broader trend

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SPAC Backed by Anthony Pompliano and Brent Saunders Files for IPO

SPAC Backed by Anthony Pompliano and Brent Saunders Files for IPO

Anthony Pompliano’s blank-check firm, Procap Acquisition Corp., has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise $200 million in an initial public offering (IPO). Pompliano-Led ProCap to Hunt for Fintech Targets With $200M War Chest Procap Acquisition Corp., incorporated in the Cayman Islands and led by Anthony Pompliano as chief executive officer,

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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BRYAN JOHNSON CONFIRMED FOR BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BRYAN JOHNSON CONFIRMED FOR BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025

Bitcoin Magazine SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: BRYAN JOHNSON CONFIRMED FOR BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025 The speaker lineup continues to expand at Bitcoin 2025 with the addition of renowned entrepreneur and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson. Best known as the former CEO of Venmo’s parent company and now globally recognized for his radical anti-aging protocol, Johnson brings a provocative perspective

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“Just One API”: How Kraken’s New ‘Embed’ Lets Banks Tap 0B Crypto Market Overnight

“Just One API”: How Kraken’s New ‘Embed’ Lets Banks Tap $300B Crypto Market Overnight

Key Takeaways: Kraken’s Embed provides access to Kraken’s infrastructure, including liquidity and compliance support. The product reduces the need for institutions to build their crypto platforms. Embed has already launched with bunq, a European neobank, as its first public partner. Kraken announced the launch of a new crypto-as-a-service product called Embed on April 30. The

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Malaysian Police Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation

Malaysian Police Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation

Key Notes Malaysian police seized 45 illegal Bitcoin mining machines worth $52,145. The operation stole $8,342 worth of electricity each month. No arrests were made, but investigations are ongoing. The Malaysian police carried out a raid on an illegal Bitcoin mining syndicate operating in the Hulu Terengganu and Marang districts on April 30. Authorities believe

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ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025!

ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025!

Bitcoin Magazine ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025! The speaker lineup for Bitcoin 2025 continues to grow as two high-profile names join the stage: Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Set to appear in Las Vegas from May 27–29, both figures bring a bold voice to the conversation around Capitalism,

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Bitget Wallet and Paydify Partner to Expand Everyday USDT, USDC Payments

Bitget Wallet and Paydify Partner to Expand Everyday USDT, USDC Payments

Non-custodial Bitget Wallet has announced its integration with the universal crypto payment gateway Paydify. It is now Paydify’s first wallet integration partner. According to the press release, this integration allows merchants to accept stablecoin payments from Bitget Wallet users. They can pay through Paydify’s infrastructure with Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) at select online

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KiloEx Hack: Binance Helped Recover .1 Million In Lost Funds

KiloEx Hack: Binance Helped Recover $6.1 Million In Lost Funds

Key Notes Binance exchange’s security team joined a few others to investigate and track the $7.5 million fund. The attacker executed a series of transactions on Base, BNB Chain, and Taiko networks which were tracked. KiloEx gave the hacker a 10% bounty, but Binance’s recovery nullifies it. Under the leadership of CEO Richard Teng, Binance

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