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Caroline Bishop Sep 09, 2025 09:04 The Seoul Police have successfully dismantled a sophisticated international cybercrime operation, recovering 39 billion won using Chainalysis blockchain intelligence tools. In a landmark operation, the Seoul Police have dismantled one of the most sophisticated international cybercrime rings to date, recovering 39 billion won (approximately USD 30 million). This operation was facilitated by the advanced blockchain intelligence tools provided by Chainalysis, according to Chainalysis. Case Overview: A Bold International Hacking Ring The investigation began in September 2023 when the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency received a report from a…

Freename, the world’s most innovative domain registrar bridging DNS and blockchain, today announced the launch of Web2 domain integration, a major move toward realizing the Unified Internet, a digital ecosystem where a domain serves as a universal access key across Web2 and Web3 utilities. From now on, users can register and transfer traditional domains like .com, .ai, and .xyz on Freename, uniting Web2 functions such as websites and email with Web3 utilities such as wallet resolution and crypto payments within a single platform.This milestone positions Freename as the first registrar to unify Web2 and Web3, allowing any domain to serve simultaneously as a website, an…

The Growing US Debt According to USDebtCock.org, the US is now sitting on over $37.457 trillion in debt. This translates to a $109,103 debt per capita (per citizen) or $324,123 debt per taxpayer. The breakdown of the numbers also reflected $7.37 trillion in federal spending and $1.9 trillion in budget deficit, against $5.465 trillion tax revenue. President Donald Trump’s signing of the “One Big Beautiful Act,” which increased the national debt cap by $5 trillion, has fueled more concern about further inflating the numbers. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adviser has recently revealed the USA’s exit plan for its ballooning…

On September 8, Vivopower International Plc, which is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker VVPR, revealed a strategic move by its electric vehicle subsidiary, Tembo e-LV. The announcement marks Tembo’s decision to adopt Ripple USD (RLUSD), a stablecoin, for international transactions. This initiative is expected to significantly reduce the costs associated with cross-border payments, facilitate instant settlements, and drive growth in several key emerging markets. Tembo e-LV’s strategic choice to incorporate RLUSD into its financial operations is not a mere coincidence but rather a calculated decision to leverage the growing influence of blockchain technology. Stablecoins like RLUSD are designed…

HELOC rates today range from 8.05% to 9.59% APR nationally. While it’s smart to shop for the best home equity line of credit interest rate, when you open a new account with the right lender, you’ll get an introductory rate that will likely be the best rate you’ll have for the life of the loan. Dig deeper: Is now a good time to take out a HELOC? According to Bank of America, the largest HELOC lender in the country, today’s average APR on a 10-year draw HELOC is 8.72%. That is a variable rate that kicks in after a six-month…

Representatives from each of the BRICS countries did not mention Washington as the main driver of the current tariff wars and international economic uncertainty. Nonetheless, there was a general call to uphold multilateralism and a multilateral trading system. BRICS Virtual Summit Fails to Point Fingers at Washington, Calls for Defense of Multilateralism The BRICS virtual […]

Who is Peter Thiel, and what’s his crypto treasury strategy? Peter Thiel has quietly established a large footprint in crypto treasuries by backing companies that invest in Ethereum. This approach gives him significant indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency’s growth while staying aligned with his broader venture capital strategy.Peter Thiel, best known as the co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, approaches crypto exposure through an indirect path. Instead of simply buying Ether (ETH) on balance sheets like Saylor does with Bitcoin (BTC), Thiel’s play is to take significant stakes in companies that transform themselves into Ether-treasury vehicles. This method gives him exposure…

Felix Pinkston Sep 09, 2025 09:42 Delve into the evolution of onchain yield within the DeFi sector, exploring stablecoins, staking, and advanced yield strategies. Understand the dynamics driving this innovative financial landscape. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has undergone significant transformation, largely due to the advent of onchain yield mechanisms. These innovations have redefined income generation on blockchain platforms, moving beyond traditional financial intermediaries. Initially, DeFi yield was driven by simple strategies such as lending and liquidity provision, but it has since evolved into a complex ecosystem with diverse strategies, each offering varying…

High-yield savings account rates have been falling, but some of the best accounts still pay above 4% APY. In order to get the highest interest rate possible on your savings, it’s important to do your research and find competitive offers. Not sure where to start? Here’s a closer look at savings interest rates today and where you can find the best ones. The average interest rate on a traditional savings account is only 0.39%, according to the FDIC. However, the best savings rates can be found on high-yield accounts, which often pay much more. As of September 9, 2025, the…

I am busy researching asset tokenization. There is a lot to unpack. However, in my current research (and stay tuned for more to come), I looked up:Publicly Traded Companies with Tokenization InvolvementNvidia came up. So did Coinbase (NASDAQ:), PayPal (NASDAQ:), Robinhood (NASDAQ:) and Block (NYSE:) What I learned about Nvidia (NASDAQ:) is that it’s not primarily focused on tokenization, yet its involvement in blockchain technology may support tokenization efforts. So future. What also came up is IBM (NYSE:). Now, we did catch the huge move up early this year, exited and have not been involved since the drop in late…