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Road rage victim posthumously forgave his killer via artificial intelligence. The judge was so moved he added a year to the killer's sentence.

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Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that Coinbase users lost another $45 million over the past week due to coordinated social engineering scams.  The update, shared on his Telegram channel, identifies multiple wallet addresses connected to the theft and links the latest activity to a broader pattern of crypto heists that has persisted for months. The report […] The post ZachXBT reveals Coinbase users lost another $45M in a week to ongoing social engineering scams appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Scott Bessent suggested support for the stablecoin and market structure bills being considered in Congress in response to a question about China. Speaking at a hearing, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested support for two crypto-related bills moving through Congress. Bessent addressed lawmakers at a May 7 hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, saying that the United States should be the “premier destination for digital assets” in response to a question about American dominance over China in crypto-related innovation. The Treasury Secretary added that “good market structure” and “stablecoin legislation” could help ensure this outcome. Bessent’s remarks echoed those of other Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump, who initially claimed he wanted to make the US the “crypto capital of the world” during his 2024 campaign. The Treasury Secretary was likely referring to the draft of a digital asset market structure bill released by House Republicans on May 6 and the GENIUS bill to regul...

Manche admits mistakes but denies personal profit, blaming 'opportunistic administrators' and shadow decision-makers for his woes.

"We would like to request that the SEC file an amicus in support of the argument that Ether is a security," the NY attorney general's office wrote.

The malware, LOSTKEYS, can steal files from hard-coded extensions and directories, according to Google. Threat group COLDRIVER is using new malware to steal documents from Western targets, according to a May 7 report from Google Threat Intelligence. The malware, called LOSTKEYS, shows the evolution of the group from credential phishing to more sophisticated attacks. According to the Google report, the new malware is installed through four steps. The process involves a “lure website” with a fake CAPTCHA, a PowerShell script downloaded to the user’s clipboard, some device evasion, and retrieval of the final payload. Lastly, the malware is installed. LOSTKEYS is capable of stealing files from extensions and directories. It can also send system information and running processes back to COLDRIVER. The address from which the parts of the attack come is “165.227.148[.]68” according to Google. Read more

New Jersey governor contenders have treated crypto as a distinguishing issue. Front-runners Mikie Sherrill and Steve Fulop have cited previous votes and personal investments, while PACs such as Fairshake and Stand With Crypto have invested in debates, illustrating the state-level role in regulation. The post New Jersey Governor Candidates Turn to Crypto – Could a Token Strategy Sway June Voters? appeared first on Cryptonews.

UK fintech giant Revolut has partnered with Lightspark to bring Lightning Network support for Bitcoin (BTC) payments to users in the UK and select European Economic Area countries, the companies announced on May 7. The integration enables near-instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions for Revolut users by leveraging Lightspark’s enterprise-grade infrastructure. It marks a major milestone for […] The post Revolut partners with Lightspark to integrate Bitcoin lightning payments appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BTC headed south toward $96,000 although the news was expected.

The central bank’s decision came as trade tensions between China and the U.S. appeared to de-escalate.

Liquid staking solution Swirl has launched on the IOTA mainnet as an independent project that enables users to use stIOTA tokens and earn rewards while their IOTA is staked. The post IOTA Reveals First Liquid Staking Protocol, Swirl appeared first on Cryptonews.

The combined company plans to stockpile Bitcoin and offer tax-free equity swaps to accredited holders.

Funds continue to flow into Bitcoin, boosting its realized capitalization to $890 billion as traders position for a possible rally to $100,000. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s realized capitalization hit a record $890 billion, reflecting strong investor conviction as long-term and short-term holders increased allocations. Large Bitcoin holders with over 1,000 BTC have accumulated significantly since March 2025, reflecting the Q1 2024 trend. Read more

All eyes will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-meeting press conference for further clues about the central bank's thinking on monetary policy.

Vivek Ramaswamy's asset management firm is going public through a reverse merger and will use shares to buy Bitcoin. Strive Asset Management, founded by entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, has revealed plans to transition into a Bitcoin treasury company. According to a May 7 announcement, Strive is going public through a reverse merger and plans to use the combined company’s stock to accumulate Bitcoin (BTC). The deal will see Strive merging with Asset Entities — a social media marketing company listed on the Nasdaq. The combined entity will operate under the Strive brand and use its access to the public equity markets to finance Bitcoin purchases, the company said.  Read more

Blockchain gamification has offered a measurable path to on-chain growth as Base, Quai, peaq and Eclipse integrate point systems, NFTs and micro-rewards. Data show repeat spins, six-figure user inflows and billions of interactions, while teams refine user experience to sustain momentum. The post Blockchain gamification drives 230K‑user growth as DePIN market hits $18.9B appeared first on Cryptonews.

There’s no question that we live in a hyper-connected world, and it certainly brings many benefits and makes our everyday lives easier. But it also comes with its own set of problems and risks. Your personal information has become the new oil, and protecting your online privacy has never been more critical. For that reason, […]

"DOGE is waking up… and when DOGE runs, the whole meme coin army follows," one trader claimed.

Pi (PI) has seen its price rise by 0.6% in the past 24 hours to sit at $0.5818 as the latest selling pressure cools down.Trading volumes have dropped significantly, now sitting at just $38.4 million – a stark contrast to the nearly $1.5 billion traded in a single day in early April.Lower volume typically suggests […] The post Is Pi Network About to Explode? Bollinger Bands Hint at Imminent Breakout appeared first on Cryptonews.