Updates

16 Apr 2025

Lucy Powell’s X account hacked in crypto scam

The $HCC cryptocurrency was promoted through the hacked account of Lucy Powell, with only 34 transactions and a profit of around £225 reported.

16 Apr 2025

Ethena Labs shuts down German subsidiary amid regulatory pressure

The closure of Ethena GmbH highlights increasing pressure on crypto firms as European regulators tighten rules ahead of MiCAR’s full implementation.

16 Apr 2025

Nvidia hit by the new US export rules

The US government has indefinitely restricted Nvidia’s H20 chip exports, triggering a potential $5.5 billion hit in the company’s next fiscal quarter.

16 Apr 2025

Crypto leaders gather in Moscow for the Global Blockchain Forum 2025

The Global Blockchain Forum will bring together international crypto experts to discuss Bitcoin, adoption trends, and Russia’s crypto future.

16 Apr 2025

NATO allies strengthen cyber defenses against critical infrastructure threats

A cyber defence exercise involving 20 allied nations was held to strengthen coordination and improve response to attacks on critical infrastructure, led by NATO.

16 Apr 2025

OpenAI updates safety rules amid AI race

Facing growing pressure to release models faster, OpenAI says it might relax its own rules if rivals ignore similar safety measures.

16 Apr 2025

Most Bitcoin firms in El Salvador are inactive

Just 11% of El Salvador’s Bitcoin service providers are operational under the country’s Bitcoin Law, central bank data shows.

16 Apr 2025

Hertz customer data stolen in vendor cyberattack

Hackers accessed sensitive customer data after exploiting flaws in a third-party file platform used by Hertz.

16 Apr 2025

xAI adds collaborative workspace to Grok

Grok Studio adds collaborative document and code editing to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, blending chat with a canvas-like workspace for users on Grok.com.

16 Apr 2025

People are forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots

Some users say chatbots help improve their marriages and mental wellbeing.