May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Arkham Intelligence has published a public onchain map of crypto wallets attributed to Iran's central bank following a massive USDT freeze. The wallets were sanctioned by OFAC in April, leading to Tether freezing $344 million. The mapping reveals how Iranian entities use stablecoins to bypass traditional banking. This development highlights ongoing efforts to disrupt sanctions evasion networks in the crypto space. View more
May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Tezos developers have launched a testnet prototype called TzEL for private blockchain payments designed to resist quantum computing threats. The system uses post-quantum cryptography and zk-STARK proofs to shield transaction data from future 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks. View more
May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Kraken announced Thursday it is deprecating LayerZero and migrating to Chainlink CCIP for its wrapped Bitcoin tokens, citing enterprise-grade security. The move follows the April Kelp DAO exploit that exposed vulnerabilities in LayerZero infrastructure. Several other protocols, including Kelp DAO, Solv Protocol, and Re, have also migrated or suspended bridging on LayerZero. View more
May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Prediction markets are hailed for harnessing crowd wisdom, but a recent dispute over a Polymarket ceasefire contract reveals hidden risks. Ambiguous resolution criteria and human judgment can override objective reality. Retail crypto users often miss the fine print, leading to unexpected outcomes. This article examines how rules, governance, and interpretations shape betting results. View more
May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Japan's leading brokerages are racing to introduce crypto investment trusts for retail investors, with SBI and Rakuten already developing in-house products and Nomura, Daiwa, and SMBC planning to enter once regulations are finalized by 2028. The move follows Japan's reclassification of crypto as financial instruments and signals a major shift in retail crypto access through existing securities accounts. View more
May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum TikTok videos are spreading claims linking Justin Bieber's 'ICE OUT' pin to a private performance for Palantir Technologies. While Bieber did wear the pin at a 2026 awards event, there is no verified reporting confirming any connection to Palantir. This article examines the facts behind the viral story, the pin's symbolism, and Palantir's controversial associations, while debunking the unfounded sequence of events. View more
May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Pope Leo XIV has formed a Vatican study group to examine the effects of artificial intelligence on humanity, the Vatican announced. The move comes ahead of his first encyclical emphasizing ethics-driven AI. The group will focus on human dignity, labor, and peace. This initiative follows Pope Francis' earlier calls for AI regulation. View more
May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum LeBron James' free-agent market this offseason is clouded by financial limitations of interested teams. The Warriors, Cavaliers, Knicks, and Clippers are potential landing spots but face salary cap hurdles. At 41, LeBron may return for one final season before retiring, with his legacy already cemented as an all-time great. View more
May 17, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Rihanna and ASAP Rocky went all out for their eldest son RZA's fourth birthday, hosting a slime-filled extravaganza at the Sloomoo Institute. The party featured custom slime-making stations, a slime waterfall, and a 'Mom-of-the-Year' moment when Rihanna got drenched in slime with her children. The couple, who also share sons Riot and daughter Rocki, celebrated with over-the-top balloon decorations and a fondant slime bucket cake. The event was described as 'epic' by insiders. View more
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