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Riyadh’s Ayathon Hackathon Sparks Wave of Innovation in Qur’an Apps
Tech

Riyadh’s Ayathon Hackathon Sparks Wave of Innovation in Qur’an Apps

RIYADH— In a groundbreaking fusion of technology and spirituality, the recently concluded Ayathon hackathon in Riyadh brought together programmers, designers, researchers, and Islamic scholars to develop next-generation digital tools for engaging with the Qur’an. The event, organised by the Programmers Association, focused on harnessing modern technology to support memorisation, recitation, and deeper reflection on the

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Sean Jacobs June 30, 2025
Mutuum Finance Presale Surges, Poised to Redefine DeFi Lending
Crypto

Mutuum Finance: Presale Surges, Poised to Redefine DeFi Lending

Mutuum Finance: A New Force in Decentralized Finance Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is rapidly capturing attention within the cryptocurrency market as its presale gains significant momentum, positioning itself as a potential cornerstone of decentralized finance in 2025. While Ethereum was largely expected to dominate the DeFi landscape this year, Mutuum Finance is swiftly rewriting that script.

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Sean Jacobs June 30, 2025
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vows to Scrap Bitlicense, Cement City as Global Crypto Hub
Crypto

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vows to Scrap Bitlicense, Cement City as Global Crypto Hub

New York City is setting its sights on becoming the world’s premier crypto capital, with Mayor Eric Adams intensifying his campaign to transform the city into a blockchain powerhouse. Speaking at the Tokenization and Programmable Real World Assets Injective Summit on June 26, Adams doubled down on his commitment to digital assets and unveiled plans

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Sean Jacobs June 29, 2025
Is Crypto Safe Americans Wary as Scams Surge and Bitcoin Tops $107,000
Crypto

Is Crypto Safe? Americans Wary as Scams Surge and Bitcoin Tops $107,000

One in five Americans now owns cryptocurrency, according to the National Cryptocurrency Association. But despite its growing popularity, most Americans remain sceptical of its safety as an investment. A recent Pew Research Centre poll revealed that 63% of Americans have little to no confidence in the reliability or security of investing and trading in digital

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Sean Jacobs June 29, 2025
Karnataka Study Crypto Regulation Urgent as Cybercrime Losses Soar to ₹2,915 Crore in 2024
Crypto

Karnataka Study: Crypto Regulation Urgent as Cybercrime Losses Soar to ₹2,915 Crore in 2024

A landmark study by the Centre for Cybercrime Investigation Training and Research of the CID police in Karnataka has sounded the alarm on India’s cybercrime crisis, calling for urgent regulation of cryptocurrency to kerb spiralling losses. According to the study, unveiled at a senior police conference in Bengaluru on Friday, Karnataka recorded a staggering ₹2,915

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Sean Jacobs June 29, 2025
Pig Butchering Scams Launder Billions Through Major U.S. Banks, ProPublica Reports
Crypto

Pig Butchering Scams Launder Billions Through Major U.S. Banks, ProPublica Reports

Billions of dollars stolen in sophisticated online scams known as “pig butchering” are moving through some of America’s most reputable financial institutions, according to a recent ProPublica investigation. Banks like Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, HSBC, and Wells Fargo have become critical waypoints for Asian crime syndicates laundering the proceeds of these elaborate schemes, which

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Sean Jacobs June 29, 2025
Crypto Kings Under Siege Offline Heists Target Wealthy Investors Amid Surge in Kidnappings
Crypto

Crypto Kings Under Siege: Offline Heists Target Wealthy Investors Amid Surge in Kidnappings

KARACHI— Cryptocurrency’s promise of borderless, decentralised wealth has drawn millions into its orbit, but for many of its rising stars, affluence now comes with a chilling price: life-threatening offline attacks. As kidnappings and violent heists surge across the globe, traders who once thrived in the anonymity of online markets are scrambling to secure their physical

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Sean Jacobs June 29, 2025
Russian ‘Bitmama’ Jailed for $23M Bitcoin Scam Promising Sanctions Evasion
Crypto

Russian ‘Bitmama’ Jailed for $23M Bitcoin Scam Promising Sanctions Evasion

MOSCOW— A Russian woman who styled herself as “Bitmama” has been sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after orchestrating a $23 million Bitcoin pyramid scheme that preyed on Russians desperate to bypass Western sanctions. The case, which unfolded in the heart of Moscow’s luxury hotels, marks one of Russia’s largest recent crypto frauds

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Sean Jacobs June 29, 2025