Category: crypto

X is implementing auto-locking for any crypto scam account that mentions cryptocurrency for the first time, aiming to eliminate 99% of the economic incentive behind fraud on the platform. This measure targets accounts hijacked for fraudulent crypto schemes. The feature requires verification before posting about cryptocurrency, reducing scam activity.

A US fighter jet identified as an F-15 was shot down over Iran on April 3, with one crew member rescued and President Trump briefed. This incident adds to the conflict that has already caused Bitcoin to drop more than 40% from its all-time high in October 2025. Trump hinted at a potential resolution for…

The Trump administration submitted a $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal to Congress, the largest in U.S. history. It includes record military spending and cuts to domestic programs, raising concerns about inflation and Fed rate cuts. The budget must pass through Congress, where bipartisan scrutiny is expected.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reversed a 34-year Pentagon policy by authorizing off-duty U.S. service members to carry privately owned firearms on military installations. This decision comes alongside a downed F-15 and a record defense budget request, marking a militarily assertive week in Trump’s second term. Hegseth’s announcement is part of a broader trend of…

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division privacy officer has resigned as the DOJ plans to share sensitive voter data, including partial Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, with DHS without issuing required privacy notices. Legal experts believe this violates the Privacy Act. The DOJ has collected voter rolls from 17 states.

Over 3 million pages of Epstein files have been released, but no new arrests have been made in the U.S. Legal experts explain the challenges in closing the gap between public scandal and criminal conviction, citing barriers like proving criminal intent, expired statutes of limitations, victim reluctance, and redacted documents lacking context.

ICE detention deaths are at a record pace in 2026, with 25 people dying in custody since October. Camp East Montana, the largest immigration detention center in the US, has seen three deaths, 49 regulatory violations, and allegations of guards betting on which detainee would die next. The facility is run by a private company…

U.S. lawyers are increasingly using AI-generated briefs with false citations, leading to record court sanctions. The technology is deeply integrated into legal software, rendering disclosure rules obsolete. The surge in AI-generated errors has not slowed, impacting various sectors. OpenAI faced a lawsuit for allegedly providing legal advice through AI.

Coinglass data shows that Bitcoin faces potential liquidation events worth $1.9 billion if it drops below $65,000 or rises above $68,000. The platform’s liquidation heatmap highlights areas where price movements could trigger significant liquidity waves, emphasizing the need for risk management around these key levels for traders using leverage.

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Japan over the next four years, focusing on AI data centers, cybersecurity partnerships, and training one million engineers. This investment builds on a previous commitment and includes collaborations with major Japanese companies. Microsoft also launched new AI models and emphasized its partnership with OpenAI.