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Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
‘Crocodile of Wall Street’ sentenced to 18 months for bitcoin laundering role

‘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
Six charged with kidnapping for RM4.44 million cryptocurrency ransom

Six charged with kidnapping for RM4.44 million cryptocurrency ransom

A couple and four others are accused of wrongfully detaining the Chinese man for a ransom.
Thu Aug 15 2024
About 40 French museums subjected to cyberattack, hackers demand ransom

About 40 French museums subjected to cyberattack, hackers demand ransom

In the cyberattack, cybercriminals targeted a system that "centralises financial data" of organisations, according to police.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities

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
North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts

North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts

North Korea laundered the money via virtual currency platform Tornado Cash after stealing it last year from a cryptocurrency exchange.
Wed May 15 2024
Man arrested for hacking, selling data of government agency - Bukit Aman

Man arrested for hacking, selling data of government agency - Bukit Aman

Police investigation found the man had sold data on the website for US$200 (RM927) for each data set, with payment in cryptocurrency.
Thu Jan 04 2024
How ‘pig butchering’ scams have emerged as a billion-dollar crypto industry

How ‘pig butchering’ scams have emerged as a billion-dollar crypto industry

Such scams have drawn extreme scrutiny from global law enforcement the past year, but little is publicly known about the people behind them.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project

Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project

The project's goal is to distinguish people from bots online, while doling out a cryptocurrency bonus as a incentive to participate.
Sun Aug 13 2023
Unmasking pig-butchering scams and protecting your financial future

Unmasking pig-butchering scams and protecting your financial future

A pig-butchering scam is a type of investment fraud that lures individuals into investing their money in seemingly legitimate and profitable ventures.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Retiree loses over RM132,000 in crypto investment scam

Retiree loses over RM132,000 in crypto investment scam

A retiree of a private company lost RM132,407 after being duped into a cryptocurrency investment that promised lucrative returns within six hours of joining the scheme.
Thu May 18 2023
Dogecoin jumps as Musk's Twitter flips logo to Shiba Inu dog

Dogecoin jumps as Musk's Twitter flips logo to Shiba Inu dog

The token surged to 10 cents from 7 cents as Elon Musk indicated in a tweet he had delivered on his promise of changing Twitter's logo.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Cryptocurrency surges as Musk changes Twitter logo to 'meme dog'

Cryptocurrency surges as Musk changes Twitter logo to 'meme dog'

Elon Musk changed the bluebird logo to a dog associated with the digital token, despite being sued over his previous promotion of the coin.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Crypto founder Do Kwon indicted in US following Montenegro arrest

Crypto founder Do Kwon indicted in US following Montenegro arrest

The former cryptocurrency king who is behind losses of over $40 billion, has been apprehended at the airport with forged documents.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

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

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