US bill proposes 21st-century privateers to take on cybercrime

US bill proposes 21st-century privateers to take on cybercrime

The proposed bill included a list of targetable offenses, including the theft of cryptocurrencies, ransomware attacks, and pig butchering scams. Arizona lawmaker David Schweikert introduced “The Scam Farms Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025” in August, which proposes neo-privateers — state-sanctioned pirates — to combat cybercriminals engaged in threats against the United States. The…

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Coinbase tightens workforce security after North Korea remote-worker threats

Coinbase tightens workforce security after North Korea remote-worker threats

Coinbase is reinforcing security after North Korean hackers exploited its remote work policy, with CEO Brian Armstrong outlining stricter hiring measures. Coinbase, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has come under a wave of threats from North Korean hackers seeking remote employment with the company. North Korean IT workers are increasingly targeting Coinbase’s remote…

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Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May derivatives approval

Gemini receives MiCA license in Malta after May derivatives approval

The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license in Malta, supporting the company’s ongoing expansion in Europe. The Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss-owned exchange secured a MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services…

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Green RWAs recast climate assets as profitable cutting-edge tech

Green RWAs recast climate assets as profitable cutting-edge tech

Blockchain-based tokenization of climate assets could unlock trillions in green investments as regulatory frameworks drive carbon trading growth. Opinion by: Nicholas Krapels, head of research and development at Mantra By 2035, the real-world asset (RWA) market is expected to reach over $60 trillion, with green RWAs well-positioned to become a significant subsector in this global…

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EminiFX founder to pay 8M in Ponzi scheme ruling

EminiFX founder to pay $228M in Ponzi scheme ruling

A US judge ruled EminiFX and its founder, Eddy Alexandre, must repay $228 million after running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors. A federal judge in New York ordered Eddy Alexandre, founder of the collapsed crypto platform EminiFX, to pay more than $228 million in restitution after ruling the company was a Ponzi…

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