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Crypto Kidnapping Case Takes Twist as Defense Shows Images of Alleged Victim Roaming Free

NEW YORK— Lawyers for two men accused of kidnapping and torturing a 28-year-old Italian national over his cryptocurrency holdings presented a striking new narrative in Manhattan criminal court Wednesday: the alleged victim, they said, wasn’t being held captive at all. Instead, attorneys claim he was seen in photos and videos “laughing and smiling,” frequenting shops

Sean Jacobs June 14, 2025

Cryptocurrency

UK Appoints First Crypto Intelligence Officer to Track Digital Assets in Bankruptcies and Crime Cases

In a move signalling the growing importance of digital currencies in legal and financial proceedings, the UK’s Insolvency Service has appointed its first-ever crypto intelligence officer. The role, filled by veteran investigator and former police detective Andrew Small, marks a critical step in the government’s efforts to recover digital assets tied to bankruptcies and criminal

Sean Jacobs June 14, 2025

Meta AI Users May Be Sharing Sensitive Searches Publicly Without Realizing It

How private is your AI search history? If you’re using Meta AI, the answer might be not as private as you think. Meta’s newly launched artificial intelligence tool is raising eyebrows after it emerged that some user prompts and responses are being displayed publicly potentially without users fully realising it. From test questions to deeply

Sean Jacobs June 14, 2025

Tech

Startups Harness AI for Ocean Protection: A Sustainable Solution?

Paris (AFP) – From predicting ocean currents to detecting whales via AI-powered sensors, a wave of environmental innovation took centre stage at this year’s Vivatech trade fair in Paris. A collection of ocean-focused startups presented cutting-edge technologies aimed at both improving efficiency at sea and preserving marine ecosystems though not without raising ethical questions along

Sean Jacobs June 14, 2025

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Customs Teams with HKU to Tackle Crypto Crime with New Transaction Tracing Tool

Hong Kong, June 12— In a bold move to combat rising financial crime in the digital age, Hong Kong Customs is collaborating with the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to develop a cutting-edge tool capable of tracing cryptocurrency transactions. The partnership aims to bolster the city’s defences against money laundering schemes that have increasingly exploited

Sean Jacobs June 13, 2025

Cryptocurrency

Singapore Cracks Down on Crypto Money Mule Scheme with 49 Arrests in Nationwide Sweep

Singapore, June 12— In a sweeping crackdown on crypto-fueled financial crime, Singapore police have arrested 49 individuals linked to a digital account rental scheme that enabled large-scale money laundering through cryptocurrencies. The joint operation, carried out by Singapore’s Anti-Scam Command between May 13 and 30 in partnership with digital payment firm StraitsX, marks a major

Sean Jacobs June 13, 2025

Cryptocurrency

Elliptic Partners with IWF to Target Crypto-Funded Child Exploitation

[London, June 12] In a decisive move to kerb the financing of child sexual abuse through digital currencies, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has joined forces with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). The partnership is designed to reinforce efforts in identifying and preventing the use of cryptocurrencies to fund and profit from the distribution of child

Sean Jacobs June 13, 2025

AI Is Rewiring Telecom and It’s Happening Faster Than Anyone Expected

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant vision for the telecom sector it’s already here, and it’s transforming the industry from the inside out. From automating network operations to introducing smarter private infrastructure and predictive maintenance, AI is now a driving force behind how wireless and telecom systems function, evolve, and compete. More than a

Sean Jacobs June 13, 2025

Tech

PAR Technology Unveils All-in-One Guest Engagement Cloud for Enterprise Restaurants

In a bold step towards redefining digital engagement in the foodservice industry, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has launched PAR Engagement, a comprehensive cloud-based platform aimed at helping enterprise restaurants streamline operations, convert more guests, and fuel faster growth. Announced on June 11, the platform consolidates essential restaurant tech functions—loyalty, marketing, ordering, and guest data—into

Sean Jacobs June 13, 2025

Cryptocurrency

From Islands to Institutions: Why Crypto’s Future Is Moving Away from Offshore Havens

Just a few years ago, launching a crypto project often meant setting up in a far-flung offshore jurisdiction. Regulatory hostility, legal uncertainty, and constant headlines tying digital assets to scams and crime forced many crypto founders into exile jurisdictions where oversight was minimal and the rules were unclear at best. But that era is rapidly

Sean Jacobs June 11, 2025

Sean Jacobs

Crypto Kidnapping Case Takes Twist as Defense Shows Images of Alleged Victim Roaming Free

UK Appoints First Crypto Intelligence Officer to Track Digital Assets in Bankruptcies and Crime Cases

Meta AI Users May Be Sharing Sensitive Searches Publicly Without Realizing It

Startups Harness AI for Ocean Protection: A Sustainable Solution?

Hong Kong Customs Teams with HKU to Tackle Crypto Crime with New Transaction Tracing Tool

Singapore Cracks Down on Crypto Money Mule Scheme with 49 Arrests in Nationwide Sweep

Elliptic Partners with IWF to Target Crypto-Funded Child Exploitation

AI Is Rewiring Telecom and It’s Happening Faster Than Anyone Expected

PAR Technology Unveils All-in-One Guest Engagement Cloud for Enterprise Restaurants

From Islands to Institutions: Why Crypto’s Future Is Moving Away from Offshore Havens

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