Nigel Farage now says £5m from crypto billionaire was ‘reward’ for Brexit push Reform UK leader offers new explanation for gift, which is under investigation, having first said it was for his security The Guardian - UK · May 14
Bitcoin trader recovers $400,000 using Claude AI after getting 'stoned' and losing wallet password 11 years ago — bot tried 3.5 trillion passwords before decrypting an old wallet backup An X user shared how they were able to recover the password on their old cryptocurrency wallet using Claude and some luck. Tom’s Hardware · May 14
Nigel Farage bought £1.4m property in cash shortly after receiving £5m gift Standards watchdog investigating money from crypto billionaire which Reform UK leader now says was ‘reward’ for Brexit The Guardian - UK · May 14
US Senate Panel Advances Crypto Regulation Push As Lawmakers Weigh Digital Asset Framework A key U.S. Senate committee has moved forward with consideration of major cryptocurrency legislation aimed at defining regulatory authority over digital assets, marking another step in efforts to establish a federal framework for the sector. International Business Times · May 14
Trump didn’t drain the swamp. He turned it into a cesspool The president’s second term has been full of donors seeking access, favors for billionaires and apparent conflicts of interest The Guardian - US · May 14
Why the 60/40 Portfolio Is Flatlining: This Is How Alternatives Can Resuscitate It The "alt-first" strategy swaps out bonds for high-end private investments that keep your wealth growing regardless of what the stock market does. Kiplinger · May 14
Not the people you want in your neighbourhood: Hunt for 12 fugitives in Spain The latest appeal by the National Crime Agency, Crimestoppers and Spanish police includes accused killers, drug dealers and money launderers. Evening Standard · May 14
The key questions for Nigel Farage over £5m gift from crypto billionaire Reform UK leader insists the sum did not have to be declared but there are also other aspects of his finances to be addressed The Guardian - UK · May 13
Who Is Brock Pierce, the Crypto Millionaire Tied to Epstein and a Golden Trump Statue in Florida? A golden statue of President Donald Trump unveiled at his Doral golf resort in Florida is drawing new scrutiny after cryptocurrency entrepreneur Brock Pierce, a documented associate of Jeffrey Epstein, appeared as a central figure at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Latin Times · May 13
Nigel Farage faces parliamentary watchdog investigation over £5m gift The Reform UK leader received the gift from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne in 2024. Evening Standard · May 13
Nigel Farage faces 'sleaze' investigation over £5m donation from crypto billionaire Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards opens probe declared gift from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Evening Standard · May 13
Nigel Farage faces inquiry over £5m gift from crypto billionaire Watchdog to examine whether Reform UK leader should have declared sum he received before entering parliament The Guardian - UK · May 13
California crypto owner robbed of $6.5m by suspects wielding guns posing as delivery drivers, prosecutors say Elijah Armstrong, Nino Chindavanh, and Jayden Rucker, all from Tennessee, were indicted and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping The Independent UK · May 13
UAE Approves Crypto Payments For Government Fees, Names Its First Licensed Platform The United Arab Emirates has approved cryptocurrency payments for government fees, marking another step in the Gulf nation's effort to integrate digital assets into its financial system. International Business Times · May 12
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor’s helicopter Reform UK leader has used the helicopter to attend rallies across the country, most recently on Friday
The Times of India · May 12 UAE Central Bank grants first crypto payment licence to Crypto.com The UAE has become the first country to grant a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license to a cryptocurrency platform, allowing regulated digital asset payments. This landmark approval enables UAE residents to pay government fees using cryptocurrencies, integrating virtual asset payments into the nation's regulated financial system and bolstering its digital…
The Independent UK · May 11 Starmer arson accused tells court he didn’t know who PM was: ‘I just knew Boris Johnson’ Roman Lavrynovych, 22, is accused of arson attacks on a vehicle and two houses linked to Sir Keir Starmer along with two other men
The Guardian - US · May 9 Trump Media and Technology Group lost $406m in first three months of 2026 Parent company of president’s Truth Social platform generated only $870,000 even as net sales were up 6%
International Business Times · May 7 The Prediction Market That Doesn't Take Your Money As regulators across Europe move to ban Polymarket and Kalshi as unlicensed gambling, a New York-based startup is testing whether prediction markets can work without user wagers at all — and quietly positioning itself to inherit the markets its competitors are being expelled from.
The Guardian - US · May 6 Keep quiet ‘so we don’t go to jail’: the Israelis charged with bribery after suspicious bets placed on Iran strikes Authorities allege that Omer Ziv and an unnamed air force major used classified information to bet on the timing of military operations on Polymarket
Evening Standard · May 6 Farage insists ‘no case to answer’ on undeclared £5 million gift from donor The Reform leader was referred to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner after it emerged he had received the previously undeclared gift in 2024.
Player One · May 6 The 2026 IEM Cologne Major Is Here — And It's Going to Bring a New Wave of Crypto After a decade, the biggest Counter-Strike tournament is back as a Valve Major—and the betting is more intense than ever.
International Business Times · May 5 Crypto Firm Bullish Strikes $4.2 Billion Deal For Equiniti In Push Toward Tokenized Securities Crypto firm Bullish has agreed to acquire global transfer agent Equiniti in a $4.2 billion deal, combining traditional shareholder services with blockchain-based infrastructure.
International Business Times · May 4 Crypto CLARITY Act Heads Toward Senate Test After Stablecoin Compromise Breaks Deadlock The U.S. Senate is moving closer to its next decision point on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a sweeping crypto market structure bill.
International Business Times · May 3 Evelyn Ha Ex Boyfriend Ben Pasternak Sued for Crypto Fraud — Here's What We Know Evelyn Ha trends as ex Ben Pasternak faces crypto fraud lawsuit in New York involving his Believe platform and investor loss allegations