‘Crocodile of Wall Street’ sentenced to 18 months for bitcoin laundering role
The stolen bitcoin, now valued in the billions, was linked to one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, report says.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Record-breaking bitcoin surges towards $90,000 on Trump boost
Bitcoin is surging along with Elon Musk's automaker Tesla, which is up nearly 40% since voting results rolled in.
Wed Nov 13 2024
'Trump trade' surges as he claims victory
US stock futures hit record highs, the dollar surged and Treasury yields jumped, while bitcoin broke $75,000 for the first time.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities
Cryptocurrency miners steal electricity, believing it can't be detected due to the lack of meters on their premises.
Wed Jul 10 2024
MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam
Tan Sri Azam Baki said through this cooperation, the authority cracked down on bitcoin mining operations while saving TNB huge losses.
Mon May 27 2024
Buried gold, burning trash: US couple admits to hiding hacked crypto
The DOJ has since recovered $475 million more, and the couple in court on Thursday agreed to jointly forfeit $72 million.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Has blockchain found a use beyond crypto trading?
The crypto crash brought devastation for small investors and bankruptcy for many companies.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Why has Tesla sold 75% of its bitcoin?
Elon Musk says that the reason for this sell-off was to boost Tesla's cash flow and the move is not as a rebuttal of the cryptocurrency.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Hacker claims to have stolen 1 bln records of Chinese citizens from police
The hacker "ChinaDan", posted on hacker forum Breach Forums last week offering to sell the more than 23 terabytes of data for 10 bitcoins.
Wed Jul 06 2022
How Web5 wants to put data back into the hands of internet users
The idea is to give full power back to internet users, who would control their identity and data in a completely decentralised universe.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Govt suffered RM2.3 billion loss due to BTC mining syndicate - Azam Baki
Azam Baki said the huge losses were detected from 7,209 cases involving the syndicate throughout the country.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Bitcoin crime increased drastically in 2021 - Police
The crime of illegal bitcoin mining showed a drastic increase last year with 570 investigation papers opened.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Bitcoin faces uncertain 2022 after record year
Bitcoin is at risk of increased competition as it enters 2022, especially from its closest rival ethereum.
Sat Jan 01 2022
Hard to control cryptocurrencies due to decentralised nature - Eddin Syazlee
It is difficult to establish any form of security control for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin due to their decentralised nature.
Mon Dec 13 2021
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Thu Sep 23 2021
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024