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Crypto platform Drift suffers from hack suspected to total $270 million
By Jowi Morales published
Drift Protocol says that the platform is currently under attack from hackers, with multiple sources estimating that it lost somewhere between $130 million and $270 million in assets.

Hacker charged for stealing $53 million in crypto, faces up to 30 years in prison
By Jowi Morales published
Jonathan Spalletta is charged with computer fraud and money laundering for stealing more than $53.3 million worth of cryptocurrency from Uranium Finance, resulting in its shut down.

Iran conflict spurs Bitcoin mining operators to pivot to AI infrastructure
By Bruno Ferreira published
Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI infrastructure amidst the conflict in Iran. The BTC network has seen its first quarterly hashrate drop in nearly six years.

Bitcoin is so resilient it could survive as much as 90% of the world's undersea cables failing simultaneously
By Mark Tyson published
Cambridge scientists have completed the first longitudinal study of Bitcoin’s resilience to network infrastructure disruption, with a particular eye on submarine data cables.

3D printer that can mine Bitcoin uses excess heat for temperature control
By Mark Tyson published
The creator of a 3D printer that mines Bitcoin took part in an interview on the Home Mining Podcast at the weekend.

FBI arrests crypto thief accused of stealing $46 million from seized government wallets
By Hassam Nasir published
He allegedly siphoned funds from government wallets to his own.

South Korean authorities lose over $4.8 million in crypto after posting mnemonic recovery phrase online
By Jowi Morales published
It's like posting your credit card details or social security number online.

Two suspects arrested over theft of $1.5 million in Bitcoin stolen from police custody in outrageous blunder
By Jowi Morales published
The authorities found out about the theft of 22 BTC from the Gangnam Police Station during the investigation of another case of missing Bitcoin from government custody.
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