Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Cost Victims $370 Million in January 2026 Alone

Long-term trust-building tactics are powering pig-butchering crypto scams, which have become one of the fastest-growing fraud threats in the digital asset space. Blockchain security firm CertiK reported $370.3 million in scam-related losses in January 2026 alone, with social engineering tactics accounting for the majority of stolen funds. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that defraud victims quickly,…

Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Cost Victims $370 Million in January 2026 Alone

Bitcoin Miner MARA Acquires 64% Stake in French AI Data Center Operator Exaion

Bitcoin mining giant MARA Holdings has completed its acquisition of a controlling 64% stake in French computing infrastructure operator Exaion, marking a significant expansion into artificial intelligence and cloud services as the mining industry continues its pivot toward data center revenue. The deal, originally announced in August 2025 with EDF Pulse Ventures, received all necessary…

Bitcoin Miner MARA Acquires 64% Stake in French AI Data Center Operator Exaion

Dubai Opens Secondary Market for $5 Million in XRP Ledger-Based Real Estate Tokens

Dubai’s Land Department and tokenization firm Ctrl Alt have launched a secondary market for real estate-backed tokens, enabling investors to resell fractional property ownership on the XRP Ledger blockchain. Approximately 7.8 million tokens tied to ten Dubai properties are now eligible for trading within a controlled market environment. Transactions will be recorded on the XRP…

Dubai Opens Secondary Market for $5 Million in XRP Ledger-Based Real Estate Tokens

Metaplanet CEO Defends Bitcoin Strategy Amid Investor Criticism

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has rejected accusations that the company misled investors about its Bitcoin treasury strategy, pushing back against critics who claim the firm withheld key information about cryptocurrency purchases and derivatives trades. The defense comes as investor scrutiny intensifies around leveraged Bitcoin treasury companies following significant market drawdowns in recent months. Gerovich addressed…

Metaplanet CEO Defends Bitcoin Strategy Amid Investor Criticism

Robinhood Chain Testnet Processes 4 Million Transactions in First Week as Mainnet Launch Approaches

Robinhood Chain Testnet Processes 4 Million Transactions in First Week as Mainnet Launch Approaches Robinhood’s Ethereum layer-2 network processed four million transactions during its first week of public testnet activity, CEO Vlad Tenev announced on Thursday. The milestone comes as the trading platform prepares for a mainnet launch later this year. In a Thursday post…

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Eric Trump Reiterates $1 Million Bitcoin Price Target, Says BTC ‘Never Been More Bullish’

Eric Trump Reiterates $1 Million Bitcoin Price Target, Says BTC ‘Never Been More Bullish’ Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, doubled down on his prediction that Bitcoin will eventually reach $1 million, stating he has never been more bullish on the leading cryptocurrency. Speaking at the World Liberty Financial forum at Mar-a-Lago on…

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Zora Moves to Solana With New ‘Attention Markets’ for Trading Internet Trends

Decentralized social platform Zora has shifted its focus from Base to Solana, launching a new product called “attention markets” that enables users to trade tokens tied to internet trends, memes, and cultural moments. The feature, unveiled on February 17, represents a significant pivot for the on-chain protocol, which built its reputation on non-fungible tokens and…

Zora Moves to Solana With New Attention Markets for Trading Internet Trends

Grok AI: Elon Musk’s ChatGPT Rival Faces Global Crackdown Over Child Abuse Material

Grok AI: Elon Musk’s ChatGPT Rival Faces Global Crackdown Over Child Abuse Material Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has spiraled into regulatory crisis after generating tens of thousands of sexualized images of children and non-consensual intimate imagery. Regulators across Europe, Australia, and the UK have launched criminal investigations and raids into the xAI-developed tool,…

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