Fake AI Images Caused Photojournalist to Lose His Biggest Fans

Belgian photojournalist Carl De Keyzer faced widespread criticism following the release of his book Putin's Dream, which featured AI-generated images of Russia.

Unable to travel due to airspace restrictions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Keyzer turned to generative AI to create a visual narrative.

The project, intended to offer a glimpse into Russia, was released in November.

However, the use of AI sparked accusations of

X Account of Animoca Brands Chair Hacked

Animoca Brands has confirmed that its co-founder and chair, Yat Siu, was hacked on X (formerly known as Twitter), with the attackers using his account to promote a fraudulent token.

This incident is part of a growing trend of attacks on crypto-related X accounts.

Quite a few others got involved, it's truly unfortunate.

Hopefully, you can resolve it soon. Good luck @yatsiu

— Kenta (@niutonapple) December 26, 2024

The hackers falsely claimed that Anim

Singapore Takes the Lead in Blockchain Tchnology

A recent study by ApeX Protocol, a multichain liquidity platform, has named Singapore the global leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.

The study ranked the top 10 countries based on key factors such as blockchain patents, industry jobs, and the presence of crypto exchanges.

Singapore emerged at the top with an impressive composite score of 85.4, boasting 1,600 blockchain patents, 2,433 industry jobs, and 81 crypto exchanges—remark

CHILLGUY Price Slumps After Plagiarism Allegations Surfaced

Chillguy (CHILLGUY), one of the most talked-about meme tokens recently, experienced a decline after allegations surfaced that its main image was plagiarised.

The token slid from $0.19 to $0.17, continuing its downward trend from mid-December.

As of now, it sits at $0.1786, reflecting a 3.32% drop in the past 24 hours and a 15.99% decrease over the past week, according to CoinMarketCap.

BREAKING: $CHILLGUY plunges after plagiarism cl

Do Kwon's Extradition Appeal Rejected by Montenegro Court

Montenegro's Constitutional Court has unanimously rejected Do Kwon's appeal against extradition, closing yet another legal avenue for the Terraform Labs co-founder.

The court cited legal inconsistencies in Kwon's case, upholding an earlier ruling in favour of extradition.

Montenegro's Constitutional Court upheld the justice minister's authority on extraditing Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, amid legal and diplomatic disputes. #M

Atomic Wallet Flagged by Malaysia for Unauthorised Operations

The Malaysian Securities Commission has added Atomic Wallet to its list of financial firms banned from operating in the country.

The action stems from Atomic Wallet's operation of a digital asset exchange (DAX) without proper registration, aligning with the Commission's efforts to regulate the growing cryptocurrency sector.

While no further details were provided, Atomic Wallet, which suffered a $100 million hack in 2023, has since

Security Concerns Arise from Reports of DPRK-Linked Wallets

Hyperliquid Labs, a decentralised platform for perpetual futures trading, has firmly denied claims of being exploited by wallets linked to North Korean hackers.

Concerns arose after MetaMask security expert Taylor Monahan reported that flagged wallets tied to North Korea had executed trades on Hyperliquid, resulting in liquidations exceeding $700,000—an uncharacteristically small amount for state-sponsored hackers.

Several marked Nor

Stolen Identity of Barefoot Investor Used to Scam His Followers

Renowned Australian financial expert Scott Pape, known as the "Barefoot Investor," has unveiled his battle against crypto scammers who hijacked his identity to defraud his followers.

On 23 December, it was reported that Pape and his team had been tirelessly identifying and reporting hundreds of fraudulent Facebook groups exploiting his image to lure victims into scams.

Australian finance educator Scott Pape, also known as the "Ba

OpenAI Slapped with over $15 Million Fine by Italy

Italy's Data Protection Authority, also known as the Garante, has imposed a fine of €15 million ($15.7 million) on OpenAI and instructed the company to launch a six-month public awareness campaign.

The directive follows an in-depth investigation into how OpenAI collects and processes user data for its flagship AI model, ChatGPT.

In a statement issued on 20 December, the Garante outlined several violations uncovered during the probe.

It found

Musk as President? Trump Dismisses Claim

On Monday, Donald Trump dismissed claims that he had ceded the presidency to Elon Musk as a "hoax," reaffirming his intention to be the next president of the United States.

Trump explained:

“No, he's not taking the presidency.”

He added:

“You know, they’re on a new kick. All the different hoaxes. The new one is that President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk. No, no, that's not happening.”

"No, he's not taking the presidency," says Presid

Student Loses $5,000 to Phishing Scam in Seconds

A Singaporean student has shared his devastating experience of losing $5,000 in mere moments to a cryptocurrency phishing scam.

The victim, a Republic Polytechnic student who relies on crypto trading as his main source of income, has created TikTok videos to warn others and is urging everyone to stay vigilant in online financial transactions.

Hard-Earned Profit Gone in an Instant

For two months, the student had been diligently trading cryptocu

Spacecoin XYZ Launches Satellite into Outer Space

SpaceCoin XYZ has made a groundbreaking move by launching its first satellite into orbit, a pivotal step toward enabling blockchain networks to operate securely in outer space.

Co-founder Daniel Bar hailed the achievement as the inaugural milestone in establishing the "SpaceCoin layer" in Earth's orbit.

The satellite, launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy from California on 21 December, is the first in a series of planned deployments.

🛰️@Spa

UnitedHealth Group CEO's Murderer Becomes Buddies with Diddy, Sam Bankman-Fried

Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson, has been placed in New York's Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This facility also houses Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former FTX executive currently serving a 25-year sentence for his role in the cryptocurrency firm's downfall.

Is the Metropolitan Detention Center becoming a common g

F1 and Crypto.com Extends Partnership Through 2030

Formula 1 has extended its partnership with Crypto.com through 2030, further solidifying their shared momentum in the rapidly evolving sports and digital asset spaces.

The renewed agreement ensures Crypto.com will maintain a prominent presence at major Formula 1 events, including its title sponsorship of the Miami Grand Prix, a role it has held since the event's debut in 2022.

First established in 2021, the partnership marked Formula 1's entr

Bitfinex Hacker's First Public Statement Since Arrest

Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach, has issued his first public statement since his 2022 arrest and subsequent five-year prison sentence.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Lichtenstein reiterated his courtroom admissions, confessing to hacking Bitfinex and laundering thousands of Bitcoin.

He emphasized his desire to take full responsibility, shielding his wife, Heather Morgan, who also received an 18-mo

Self-Proclaimed Bitcoin Founder Craig Wright Gets One Year Suspended Sentence

Craig Wright, the Australian national who has long and controversially claimed to be Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has received a one-year suspended sentence in the United Kingdom for contempt of court.

The sentence stems from Wright's repeated lawsuits against Bitcoin developers in defiance of a prior court order.

Judge James Mellor delivered the ruling on 19 December, citing five counts of contempt and impo

World Bank Advocates for Balanced Approach in AI for Education

The World Bank has acknowledged artificial intelligence's (AI) growing influence in education, highlighting its potential to bring both opportunities and challenges.

In a recent article by Jaime Saavedra, Human Development Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Ezequiel Molina, Senior Economist, the organisation emphasized that when implemented effectively, AI can enhance learning outcomes, improve teacher training, and

Utility-less Fartcoin Market Cap Hits $1B Briefly

Solana-based meme coin Fartcoin defied market trends with a 113% gain over the past 30 days, briefly surpassing a $1 billion market cap on 18 December.

Amidst the sea of red ink in markets today there remains one shining store of value in the green:

Fartcoin, who's market cap just hit $1 billion.

The safe haven asset of the future... pic.twitter.com/T64SHWqO8J

— Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) December 18, 2024

This surge came despite a b

International Drug Ring Taken Down by Europol

Europol, in partnership with law enforcement from six countries, has successfully dismantled an international drug trafficking network using cryptocurrency for its operations.

The coordinated effort targeted underground bankers who were laundering proceeds from large-scale trafficking and other major crimes.

While Europol has not disclosed further details, the operation resulted in the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of significant asse

Trump-Endorsed Pet Project Partners Up with Ethena Labs

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a rising DeFi project endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, is advancing its presence in the crypto space through a promising partnership with Ethena Labs.

Announced Wednesday, the collaboration signals a "long-term" relationship starting with the integration of Ethena's yield-bearing token, sUSDe.

According to a statement:

"As a first step in the collaboration, Ethena and WLFI will explore the potent