Hackers Steal Over $130 Million from Offline Hardware Wallets

Cryptocurrency thieves exploit a bug in Coldcard wallets, compromising the security of Bitcoin owners. At least a dozen hackers are involved in the heists, with over $130 million stolen so far.

Sam Altman's World Raises $52.5 Million Through Crypto Token Sale

World, the online verification startup co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman, has raised $52.5 million to fund its global expansion. The company plans to use the funds to develop its network and popularize its World ID, an anonymous digital marker that verifies human identity.

FBI Arrests Man Accused of Using Steam Games to Drain Victims' Crypto Wallets

The FBI has arrested a Florida man accused of using Steam games to steal victims' crypto wallets, with authorities alleging he and his accomplices infected around 8,000 victims and stole at least $220,000 worth of crypto.

Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion for Third Venture Fund to Invest in AI and Robotics

Crypto VC firm expands its investment focus beyond cryptocurrency to the rapidly growing AI and robotics markets.

a16zcrypto Raises $2.2B Fund, Pivoting to Crypto Amid AI Hype

a16zcrypto's fifth fund brings the total raised to date to $9.8 billion, as the VC firm focuses on blockchain-related startups despite the current crypto slowdown and growing interest in AI startups.

North Korea Accused of $290M Crypto Heist as Hackers Continue to Evade Regulation

A record-breaking cryptocurrency theft has sparked accusations of North Korean involvement, highlighting the ongoing struggle to prevent such attacks. The hack, which saw over $290 million stolen, is the largest of the year so far.

Satoshi Nakamoto Identified as Adam Back, But Denies Involvement

A new investigation suggests that Adam Back, a British cryptographer, may be the creator of Bitcoin, but he denies the allegations.