The loss was uncovered during an audit launched after a separate 320 Bitcoin 
custody failure, raising fresh concerns over digital asset management by 
authorities.

22 Bitcoin worth $1.5M vanish from Seoul police custody

CZ denies Binance ever traded on BitMEX or booked 60,000 BTC in hedge profits 
during the March 2020 crash, calling the viral allegation “fake news” and 
technically impossible. Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has moved to quash 
fresh allegations that…

Binance’s CZ rejects “fake news” claim of 60,000 BTC BitMEX hedge profits

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern 
District of Ohio is warning the public about a surge in romance scams that 
target people through online relationships and often lead to financial loss, 
including requests for cryptocurrency…

Love in the time of crypto: DOJ warns of Valentine’s Day romance scams

Vitalik Buterin says crypto apps must move beyond “pay users or fail,” using 
incentives only to offset early risks while focusing on real utility and 
committed communities. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has weighed in on 
ongoing debates within the cryptocurrency…

Ethereum apps can’t just pay their way to real adoption, Vitalik warns

Sony Innovation Fund invests $3.2M in Yoake’s Record Protocol to transform fan 
engagement through blockchain-powered verified fandom infrastructure across 
entertainment sectors. Sony Innovation Fund (SIF) has led a $3.2 million 
funding round for Yoake entertainment, marking a significant strategic 
partnership to develop Record Protocol’s blockchain-based fandom 
infrastructure. The investment deepens collaboration with Sony Block Solutions 
[…]

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