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Aztec investigates $2 million exploit of deprecated payments product
Aztec Labs is investigating a $2 million exploit on a deprecated payments product, highlighting security challenges in legacy decentralized systems.
‘The low is almost in’: Standard Chartered says bitcoin bottom near after tough week for crypto
Standard Chartered suggests Bitcoin's market low is "almost in," citing resilient ETF holdings and likely strategic buybacks after a challenging period for crypto.
‘I Should Never Have Called My Bank. It Cost Me Five Million Kroner.’
A 34-year-old’s attempt to do the "right thing" ended in financial disaster. As Norwegian banks lose billions on bad crypto bets, regular customers are being punished for cashing out—raising a critical question: Is your bank blocking you to protect you, or to protect itself?
LEGO Chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen Expands Into Private Markets Amid Surge in Family Office Investments
As global family offices pivot away from public equities in search of higher returns and greater control, LEGO Group Chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen is quietly but aggressively steering Kirkbi A/S—the family’s $20 billion+ investment holding company—into private markets, including private equity, infrastructure, and private credit. The move underscores a landmark shift in how generational wealth is being deployed.
Man Loses €1.5 Million Following ChatGPT Investment Advice: Are We Trusting AI Too Much?
A European investor emptied his savings into a high-risk crypto portfolio suggested by ChatGPT — only to watch it vanish in six weeks. The case sparks a urgent debate: are we outsourcing critical thinking to machines that don’t actually understand money?
Japan’s ruling party advances proposal to build national AI-blockchain financial system
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has formally approved a policy proposal to develop a national financial system leveraging blockchain and artificial intelligence, signaling a significant push for digital modernization.
Rabobank Revenue Falls 28% as Customers Flock to Neobanks Offering Better Rates and Faster Service
Traditional lender Rabobank saw its revenue drop by more than a quarter in 2025 as retail and small-business customers migrated en masse to digital-first neobanks like N26, citing higher interest rates, faster apps, and superior customer support.
Inside Canada’s Bank Fraud Departments: Former Employee Reveals Manipulation Tactics Used Against Customers
A former fraud department employee at a major Canadian bank claims internal systems routinely pressured customers into accepting losses, delayed reimbursements, and prioritized institutional protection over victim recovery.
ARX Introduces Investor Buyback Protection as Token Holds Near $0.9910
ARX continues to gain attention as the token trades near $0.9910, backed by a structured investor buyback model and growing institutional interest from Danish pension funds.
Charles Schwab Begins Offering Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading to US Users
Charles Schwab started allowing select users to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly alongside their other investments.
Immunefi to absorb Code4rena bug bounty customers after shutdown decision
Immunefi will integrate Code4rena's bug bounty programs and researchers, consolidating a significant portion of Web3 security efforts as Code4rena ceases operations.
The $1.2 billion pizza: Bitcoin's most expensive lunch order
On May 22, 2010, a Florida programmer paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas. It remains the most discussed food delivery in financial history — and a strangely useful lesson in what money actually is.