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JST

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-4.04%

OHM

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-0.61%

LUNC

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-3.78%

WBTC

$102,874.00

-0.48%

DOG

$0.00317099

-3.67%

CTC

$0.675277

-4.03%

KSM

$18.13

-4.33%

SFP

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MEW

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Price data by
Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Luke is a freelance writer and editor with over two decades of experience covering tech, science and health. Disclosure: Luke holds BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP.

Stories by Luke Edwards

  • Netflix. Image: Shutterstock/Decrypt

    Netflix Doubles Down on Generative AI With Adverts in the Middle of Streams

    Streaming media juggernaut Netflix has announced plans to use generative AI to deploy interactive adverts to subscribers within streams on its platform. According to a report in industry trade publication Media Play News, Netflix plans to deploy generative AI across its midroll and pause ad formats, starting next year. The streamer, which launched its own in-house ad platform earlier this year, said it was working towards more "creative" ads from its in-house team, thanks to the use of new ad te...

  • "Star Wars: Field Guide." Image: ILM/Decrypt

    ILM Makes ‘Star Wars: Field Guide’ Short Film Using Generative AI

    Visual effects house Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has showcased a new “Star Wars” short film made using generative AI. Presented as part of a TED talk by ILM’s Chief Creative Officer Rob Bredow, the two-minute short “Star Wars: Field Guide” showcases a menagerie of weird alien hybrids created using imagery of Earth animals and AI. Billed as a test, rather than a final product, the aim of the piece, Bredow said, is to “see the trajectory we are on and the trajectory we want to be on next.” Bre...

  • Researchers find new malware that poses a triple threat to crypto users. Image: Shutterstock

    Fake AI Tools Used to Spread Noodlophile Crypto Wallet Stealing Malware

    People are being tricked into downloading fake AI tools as a way to spread the information stealer malware Noodlophile. This malware is able to harvest browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallet information and more sensitive data, according to a security researcher. Morphisec researcher Shmuel Uzan said, in a report, "Instead of relying on traditional phishing or cracked software sites, they build convincing AI-themed platforms – often advertised via legitimate-looking Facebook groups and viral...

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  • Malware. Image: Shutterstock

    Inferno Drainer Malware Returns, Stealing $9M from Crypto Wallets in Six Months

    Crypto-stealing malware Inferno Drainer remains in operation despite publicly shutting down—and has has been used to snatch over $9 million from crypto wallets over the past six months. According to cybersecurity firm Check Point Research, over 30,000 crypto wallets have been drained by the resurgent malware campaign, whose developers claimed to have ceased operations in November 2023. Deep Dive into Inferno Drainer Reloaded: tracing malicious smart contracts, decrypting drainer configs, and fu...

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  • Trezor Safe 5 Review: A Flagship Hardware Crypto Wallet With Haptic Touchscreen Smarts

    Trezor is one of the more well-established names in the crypto hardware wallet space, and the latest iteration of its flagship device builds on the manufacturer’s years of experience. The Trezor Safe 5 isn’t just trading off past glories, though, aiming to offer an experience that's simple enough for those new to crypto self-custody with the security and features to keep more seasoned users happy. So can this new hardware wallet secure your affections? What is the Trezor Safe 5? The latest Trezo...

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  • The FCA's is the UK's financial regulator. Image: Shutterstock

    FCA Asks for Public Feedback on UK Crypto Legislation

    The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking views around crypto assets as part of steps towards more legislation. The FCA specifically wants views on intermediaries, staking, lending, borrowing and DeFi, or decentralized finance, according to a discussion paper released today. The plan, according to the FCA, is to setup clear crypto legislation as a way to boost confidence and support growth in the sector. This is a first step towards legislation following a draft paper set out by the...

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    3 min read
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  • Source: Duolingo

    Duolingo Is Adopting an 'AI-First' Approach, Says CEO Luis von Ahn

    The CEO of Duolingo has said the company plans to adopt an "AI-first" approach to work. This means the language learning app is going to "gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle," according to CEO Luis von Ahn. The message went out in an email to all staff before being posted to the Duolingo LinkedIn account. Despite this bold claim, von Ahn was clear to say that, "Duolingo will remain a company that cares deeply about its employees” and that “this isn’t about replacing Du...

  • Donald Trump Jr. and Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev, from left, in April 2025. Photo: Nexo

    Crypto Lender Nexo Returns to U.S. Citing Crypto-Friendly Trump Policies

    Crypto lender Nexo has returned to the U.S. market after leaving in 2022 due to regulatory friction. The move to start operating in the U.S. market once again comes as the Trump administration makes for a more favorable environment for innovation, says Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev. Nexo has said it manages over $11 billion in assets and plans to offer its complete range of services to U.S. retail and institutional clients as part of the return. These include high-yield savings products, asset...

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    2 min read
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  • North Korea Flag featuring hackers. Image: Shutterstock

    North Korean Hackers Create Fake U.S. Businesses to Target Crypto Devs

    Multiple victims have been attacked by what appears to be a North Korean campaign that targets cryptocurrency developers using fake U.S. companies. According to a Reuters report, two fake companies, Blocknovas LLC and Softglide LLC, were created by North Korean cyber spies to infect developers in the crypto industry with malicious software. 🚨 NEW THREAT REPORT: Contagious Interview (DPRK) Launches a New Campaign Creating Three Front Companies to Deliver a Trio of Malware: BeaverTail, Invisible...

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  • Malware. Image: Shutterstock

    Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Wallets With Fake PDF Conversion Software

    A malware campaign is using fake PDF to DOCX converters as a vector for sneaking malicious PowerShell commands onto machines, enabling the attacker to access crypto wallets, hijack browser credentials and steal information. Following an FBI alert last month, CloudSEK Security Research team has carried out an investigation revealing details about the attacks. The goal is to trick users into executing a PowerShell command which installs the Arechclient2 malware, a variant of SectopRAT, an informat...

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    2 min read
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  • European Union building. Image: Shutterstock.

    Europe Moves to Rein In Blockchain Data Access With New Privacy Guidelines

    The European Data Protection Board has approved draft rules governing how personal data is stored and shared on blockchains, marking another step toward aligning decentralized technology with existing standards. The new guidelines limit access to stored information and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) protections, according to the EDPB, which ratified the rules this month and opened public comment until June 9. “Blockchains have certain properties that can lead to challe...

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  • Source: Shutterstock

    Kaspersky Flags Malware on SourceForge That Tricks Victims Into Sending Attackers Their Crypto

    Cybersecurity firm Kasperky has discovered a malware which tricks victims into sending attackers their crypto by replacing trusted wallet addresses on a users' clip board. The malware is being distributed under the guise of Microsoft Office Add-Ins on the SourceForge website. In reality, alternate links are being used to install this malware and infiltrate crypto wallets. The coding appears to be in Russian with an expected 90% of potential victims in Russia, Kaspersky researchers wrote in a pos...

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    2 min read
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  • Authorities are catching up to crypto criminals. Image: Unsplash

    Ukraine War Profiteers Get 13 Years for $7.3 Million Crypto Money Laundering

    Two members of a  gang that used crypto to launder stolen money obtained from war profiteering, have been jailed Tuesday in the UK.   Valeriy Popovych, 52, and Vitaliy Lutsak, 43, were both convicted in Wood Green Crown Court on Monday 7 April after a five- week trial.    The gang members were sentenced to a combined 13 years in jail for laundering more than £6 million ($7.6 million). Some of that money was used to buy a second London home for just under £1 million ($1.27 million).   A third mem...

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  • Ethereum and crime. Image: Shutterstock

    Crypto Market Maker Hit With $428,000 Fine Over Wash Trading

    A financial services firm has been fined over $400,000 after pleading guilty to wash trading in a Boston court. CLS Global, a firm that specializes in market making, was ordered to pay a total of $428,059 to the government, in the form of seized cryptocurrency and fines. The company was also sentenced to three years’ probation, during which time it will not be able to participate in U.S. cryptocurrency markets. These charges followed an undercover law enforcement operation which specifically tar...

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  • U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) at CPAC 2023. Image: Shutterstock

    Ted Cruz Introduces FLARE Act to Repurpose Flared Gas for Bitcoin Mining

    U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has introduced a new bill aiming to turn waste energy into electricity for Bitcoin mining. The Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act, introduced on March 31, is geared towards making waste energy productive by capturing gas that would otherwise be flared or vented. The plan is to incentivise this capture by offering full expensing for property used to capture that gas. My legislation, the FLARE Act, incentivizes entrepreneurs and crypto miners...

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  • Crocodilus Malware Has Been Draining Crypto Wallets on Android

    Android users beware: A newly discovered piece of malware is targeting smartphone crypto wallets. Uncovered by fraud prevention firm ThreatFabric, the “Crocodilus” mobile banking trojan employs tools including remote control, black screen overlays, and advanced data harvesting through accessibility logging to trick crypto holders into handing over their wallet seed phrase. The malware “is masquerading as crypto-related apps and involves specific social engineering techniques to make victims reve...

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  • Source: Shutterstock

    Indonesia Bank 'Backs Law Enforcement' After Its Accounts Were Used in Crypto Scam

    The Bank Central Asia (BCA) has responded to claims that its accounts were exploited as part of a cryptocurrency scam targeting investors. This particular scam used social media to make contact with potential investors and then used BCA accounts to take payment, according to a report in local media outlet Tempo.co. One victim, a 63-year-old, said that she invested about $20,000 (Rp330 million) from her and her husband's retirement savings. Hera F. Haryn, BCA’s EVP of Corporate Communication & So...

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    Kentucky Passes Bitcoin and Ethereum Self-Custody Law

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beashear yesterday signed House Bill 701, which offers greater protections for users who self-custody their Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. To self-custody Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency means that a user has full control over the private key needed to authorize transactions. It's more like having cash in a wallet than using a debit card to authorize your bank to send someone money. Users who prefer that freedom also carry sole responsibility for protecting their holdings. A ma...

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  • Image created by Decrypt using AI.

    Metaplanet Brings Bitcoin Treasury to $293 Million With Latest Buy

    Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet Inc. has just disclosed that it purchased a further 150 BTC. That brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 3,350 Bitcoin. At time of publishing, that means the company holds just over $290 million, or in its local currency that's 42.216 billion yen. The Bitcoin price has inched past $88,000 after having gained 3.5% in the past day, according to CoinGecko data. Before this purchase the company ranked as the tenth largest corporate holder of Bitco...

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  • Sourece: Shutterstock

    Malware in Cracked TradingView App Has Been Draining Crypto Wallets

    Scammers are using cracked versions of TradingView Premium to drain crypto wallets. The app is disguised as a “cracked” version of the real TradingView Premium app. Downloads of the malware infused versions are being distributed via Reddit and have often been found in cryptocurrency sub Reddits. Victims have reported having their entire crypto wallets emptied. They were then impersonated by the scammers, who used  their details to send out phishing attempts encouraging the victims’ contacts to d...

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    2 min read
    Luke Edwards
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