Files cast light on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to cryptocurrency Newly released documents detail convicted sex offender’s early backing of bitcoin and Coinbase The Guardian - US · Feb 9
Crypto revolt exposes fragility of Trump's coalition MAGA coalition partners are questioning whether Trump's return to power has delivered what they were promised. Axios · Feb 9
‘I fell into it’: ex-criminal hackers urge Manchester pupils to use web skills for good Initiative aims to identify proficient gamers and coders who can help companies identify flaws in their cybersecurity The Guardian - UK · Feb 8
Crypto disaster sends $44 billion in bitcoins to random users — exchange accidentally makes funds vanish thanks to a typo Only 0.3% of cryptocurrency exchange transaction clients got rich as a result of a major error. Tom’s Hardware · Feb 7
I tried the new Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K and this full-metal body mechanical keyboard is a game changer for my workflow The Q1 Ultra 8K is a big step up from Keychron’s budget boards with an all-metal body for added heft and a seriously impressive 660 hour battery life. Tom’s Guide · Feb 7
China broadens its crackdown on cryptocurrencies — expands ban to include real-world asset tokenization, crypto ads, and providing network traffic for crypto activities The central government is closing loopholes that allowed some of its citizens to use cryptocurrencies despite the 2021 ban. Tom’s Hardware · Feb 6
Three men jailed for £1.1m watch robbery that led manager to take his own life Manager Oliver White was tied up and put in a headlock during the raid, then died less than 24 hours later The Independent UK · Feb 6
Trump’s family is embroiled in a $500m UAE scandal. We’ve hardly noticed A crypto startup founded by Trump’s family signed a huge deal with the UAE president’s brother. Where’s the political fallout? The Guardian - US · Feb 6
Bitcoin falls 9% and Asian shares slip after Wall Street is hit by tech stock losses Asian shares are mostly lower after Wall Street extended losses driven by technology stocks The Independent UK · Feb 6
Aussie shares log worst session since 'Liberation Day' All 11 locals sectors have dragged the bourse lower in its worst trading session since Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs in 2025. AAP · Feb 6
Bitcoin loses half its value in three months amid crypto crunch World’s most prominent cryptocurrency peaked at $126,000 in October 2025, only to see its value slump steeply The Guardian - US · Feb 5
Mamdani takes sardonic view of Polymarket’s ‘free grocery store’ stunt in New York Cryptocurrency-based prediction market announced it would open store in apparent nod to mayor’s signature policy The Guardian - US · Feb 5
Bitcoin price plunges, wiping billions off crypto market Plunge continuing amid broader concern about financial markets and future of technology companies The Independent UK · Feb 5
How cryptocurrency’s second largest coin missed out on the industry’s boom A leaked pitch to reshape Ethereum’s leadership exposed deep divisions over politics, power and Ether’s static price The Guardian - US · Feb 5
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto The Justice Department is intensifying efforts to choke off cartels’ financial networks, targeting the money launderers who are increasingly relying on cryptocurrency to move drug proceeds from the U.S. to Mexico
Evening Standard · Feb 5 Moment teenage burglars pose as Amazon delivery drivers to steal £3million in crypto at knifepoint Gang posted about their exploits for likes on Snapchat but it ‘built case against them’, police said
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Billionaire US investor Ken Griffin accuses Trump White House of ‘enriching’ itself Citadel boss, Republican donor and vocal Trump critic says administration has made ‘distasteful’ choices not in the public interest
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3 Australian influencer’s illegal crypto gambling ads permitted by Meta despite Acma warning of $2.4m fine Online streamer Dinah promoted Rainbet to her 820,000 followers, despite the regulator warning ‘significant penalties’ were at stake
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 FTSE 100 ends day at closing high after gold and silver fell in ‘metals meltdown’ – as it happened Gold and silver prices recover early losses, after choice of Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair triggered heavy losses in precious metal prices
Axios · Feb 1 Prediction markets have a fake news problem Polymarket's social media accounts are pumping out false and misleading claims to millions of people online.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30 Sheffield Wednesday takeover in limbo while EFL checks source of bidders’ funding The EFL is taking its time assessing the prospective buyout of Sheffield Wednesday to establish whether the purchase would be largely funded by the proceeds of gambling and crypto-gambling operations
Evening Standard · Jan 30 Klepto capital: How London became a dirty money hub Kleptocrats and fraudsters of the world have been washing their illicit billions in the city. Rachael Burford looks at how we can clean up our reputation as a global laundromat
The Times of India · Jan 28 Bitcoin for car insurance? Dubai becomes first to accept crypto for insurance premium Dubai's DIFC now allows a regulated insurer to accept crypto for policies, a first in the UAE. This move integrates digital assets directly into insurance payments, enabling Bitcoin to cover SUV, apartment, or health insurance. The development leverages blockchain's efficiency and programmable nature, bypassing traditional fees and offering 24/7 transactions,…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Coinbase adverts banned in UK for suggesting crypto could ease cost of living crisis Advertising Standards Authority says firm advised by George Osborne ‘trivialised risks of cryptocurrency’
AAP · Jan 27 'My error': Raygun's brother admits role in crypto scam The brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun has admitted his role in an alleged celebrity-backed cryptocurrency scam that cost investors more than $180,000.