Crime

Deepfakes broke identity-verification model—what replaces it?
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7 October, 2026

Deepfakes broke identity-verification model—what replaces it?

Deepfakes expose flaws in digital identity, driving a shift toward cryptographic credentials that prove authenticity instead of relying on appearances.
AI know-how draws focus as global race intensifies
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7 October, 2026

AI know-how draws focus as global race intensifies

AI's next frontier is human expertise, with China building its talent base and the IRS embracing AI to tackle challenges...
Bitget loses $388M after DPRK hack; was Coinbase hacked too?
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1 October, 2026

Bitget loses $388M after DPRK hack; was Coinbase hacked too?

Bitget recovers from a $351.6M exploit as stolen crypto moves through THORChain, while Coinbase denies claims it concealed attacks worth...
CloudSEK report paints grim picture of cybercrime in Middle East
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25 September, 2026

CloudSEK report paints grim picture of cybercrime in Middle East

The Middle East faces rising cyber threats as criminals use evolving technology to drive ransomware, fraud, and targeted attacks.
US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Tether lawsuit challenges stablecoin issuers’ right to freeze and seize
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3 September, 2026

Tether lawsuit challenges stablecoin issuers’ right to freeze and seize

Tether and Circle escalate their stablecoin rivalry as a new lawsuit challenges token seizure powers, adding another twist to their...