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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024