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Two separate law enforcement efforts cumulatively froze more than $300m in stolen cryptoCrypto heavyweights are joining forces with law enforcementFreezing assets is not the same as retrieving themThe very nature of the blockchain often makes retrieving money stolen through scams almost impossible, however two separate announcements have recently confirmed more than $300 million of stolen crypto assets were frozen by law enforcement.First, T3 FCU, an initiative built by crypto heavyweights TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, alongside Binance, which also helped freeze roughly $6 million stolen through various “pig butchering” and romance scams, has claimed it successfully froze more than $250…

Despite the recent criminalization of electricity use fraud, the government is still battling massive energy losses.

In the unpredictable arena of cryptocurrency, the recent freefall in altcoin enthusiasm should send alarm bells ringing for investors and crypto aficionados alike. A swift glance at Google Trends paints a stark picture: interest in “alt season” nosedived from an impressive 100 on August 13 to a startling 45 just one week later. This isn’t merely a statistic; it’s indicative of waning excitement for altcoins, echoing a broader sentiment shift that could profoundly alter investment paradigms. Market sentiment acts as the heartbeat of asset valuations, especially within the notoriously capricious cryptocurrency sphere. The recent downturn in alt season interest suggests…

It’s officially Hackathon season, crypto enthusiasts. The equally controversial and popular Pi Network is preparing for its next big move with the launch of its first Hackathon.It’s a major step whose aim is to expand the Pi Network’s ecosystem and drive home fresh utility for the Pi Coin. Building on the momentum that started around Pi2Day which was celebrated on June 28, 2025, the network announced the start of the registration for the Pi Hackathon 2025 on Friday, August 15, aiming to incentivise developers into developing apps and boosting Mainnet app development with real-world use cases.With the total prize of…

Blue Origin now accepts cryptocurrency payments, letting space tourists book flights using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major digital assets.

The rise of cryptocurrencies has transformed how businesses and individuals think about money, value, and digital ownership. With thousands of coins and tokens already in circulation and more being developed each day, the race to innovate is fierce. However, amid all the excitement about new launches and features, one critical question often goes unnoticed: how secure is your coin?Security is not just an afterthought in cryptocurrency development—it is the foundation of trust. A coin might have groundbreaking technology or disruptive potential, but if its underlying code, infrastructure, and security layers are not robust, it becomes vulnerable to hacks, exploits, and…

A police force has issued a warning to cryptocurrency holders after a victim lost £2.1 million in Bitcoin to a “sophisticated scam”.North Wales Police said a person posing as a senior UK officer tricked the victim into entering their password on a fake site by using a false story about a security breach.The case highlights a “disturbing new trend”, the force said, with scammers “crafting sophisticated social engineering schemes to trick even the most diligent holders”.It has urged people to remain vigilant and trust their instincts, and has issued guidance to help prevent similar attacks.Police said those targeted may have…

TRM Labs announced the launch of Beacon Network, a real time cryptocurrency crime response system designed to prevent illicit funds from leaving the blockchain. The network brings together major exchanges, payment companies and law enforcement agencies to stop criminal cash outs before they occur. Founding members include prominent platforms such as Binance, Coinbase, PayPal, Stripe, Kraken, Robinhood and Ripple, alongside numerous others. Leading federal law enforcement agencies globally are actively contributing to the network by flagging addresses linked to critical threats. The system operates through automated flagging, where verified investigators mark addresses connected to financial crime. Beacon Network then automatically…

CPAs Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland worked alongside real estate investors for years, helping them save on taxes.However, working with investors and actually investing are very different, as the accountants learned the hard way.The California-based couple has built an impressive real estate portfolio that includes rentals and syndication deals outside their CPA day jobs. But, early in their real estate investment careers, a mistake cost them about $100,000 worth of retirement savings.”I think each of us lost like $50,000 in our 401(k),” MacFarland told Business Insider of the failed deal they invested in back in 2008.”We were very prevalent in…

Boosting trade and investment between Scotland and Japan are top of the agenda as UK Government Minister Kirsty McNeill embarks on a three day visit to Osaka and Tokyo from today (Weds Aug 20th). The Scotland Office Minister will meet with business leaders and politicians to promote Brand Scotland’s iconic goods and services and encourage Japanese inward investment as part of the UK Government’s Plan for Change to boost the economy and put more money in the pockets of working Scots. While at the Osaka Expo 2025, Minister McNeill will join the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Indo-Pacific Minister…