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Crypto Executives Turn to Private Security Amid Rise in Kidnappings
Top figures in the cryptocurrency industry are increasingly turning to private bodyguards and security consultants as kidnapping attempts and ransom threats continue to rise—particularly in France. Ac...
Retired Artist Loses Millions in Crypto After Fake Coinbase Call
The scam exploited a fake website and a very convincing story to trick Suman into revealing his hardware wallet’s seed phrase. Additionally, Coinbase is grappling with a major data breach that alleged...
Crypto Executives Hire Bodyguards Amid Surge in Kidnapping Threats
Crypto executives are turning to personal security services as targeted kidnappings and ransom attempts continue to escalate, particularly in France. Private security firms such as Infinite Risks Inte...
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 7,800 With Acquisition of 1,004 BTC
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,004 bitcoin, increasing its tot...
Australian feds seize mansion, Bitcoin allegedly linked to crypto exchange hack
An Australian man from the state of Queensland has forfeited Bitcoin, a waterfront mansion and a Mercedes-Benz car after Australian Federal Police claimed the assets could be linked to the proceeds of...
Russian Court Detains Former Binance Executive and Blum Co-Founder on Fraud Charges
Russian Authorities Arrest Blum Co-Founder in Criminal Fraud Case Russian authorities have arrested Vladimir Smerkis, a co-founder of the tap-to-earn cryptocurrency app Blum and ex-regional head at Bi...
Crypto execs beef up security following string of kidnappings: Report
Crypto industry executives are beefing up personal security and demanding more bodyguard services in response to a recent string of kidnapping and ransom attempts worldwide — particularly in France — ...
Partner at $56,300,000,000 Venture Capital Firm Has Phone Number, Address and Other Details Stolen in Coinbase Hack: Report
The thieves responsible for the recent security breach of US-based crypto exchange Coinbase have reportedly obtained the personal information of a managing partner at Sequoia Capital, the $56.3 billio...
Judge Denies Joint Bid From Ripple and the SEC To End Their Longstanding Legal Battle Over XRP
A US judge swatted down a joint motion from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the payments firm Ripple that would have taken steps toward ending their longstanding legal battle. Ri...
SEC to Host Roundtable on Executive Compensation Disclosure: Key Insights for Investors
On May 17th, COINOTAG News reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a roundtable discussion for June 26th. This meeting aims to bring together stakeholders includi...
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