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cointelegraph.com Migos Instagram account hacked in apparent blackmail bid on Solana co-founder

The Instagram account of former US rap trio Migos was hacked in an apparent attempt to blackmail Solana co-founder Raj Gokal.On May 27, Migos’ Instagram account posted at least seven images seen by Cointelegraph, which have since been deleted. Two of the images appeared to depict Gokal holding up his passport and driver’s license, clearly showing the full details of each document.The account’s hacker tagged Gokal in one of the images that apparently showed him with the caption “you should’ve paid the 40 btc,” while another image depicting Gokal said “it was only 40 btc.. should’ve paid.”Another image posted by the account hacker shows what the caption claimed was Gokal’s wife holding up a driver’s license, while a further two images appear to be a dump of private information, including mobile phone numbers and email addresses.The type of photos posted, where a person holds personal identifying documents in clear view of the camera with their face visible, are commonly used by crypto exchanges in Know Your Customer checks.However, it is unknown where the photos seemingly depicting Gokal and his wife originated and how they ended up being used in the apparent blackmail attempt.The Solana Foundation and Gokal were contacted for comment.Gokal had posted to X on May 20 that attackers had “been trying to take control” of his email and social media accounts, warning his followers to be suspicious of any out-of-the-ordinary posts.Attackers have been trying to take control of my email, social media, Google, Apple, etc. this past week. If you see anything suspect (token launch, soliciting funds, etc) that means they got through. be careful out there— raj 🖤 (@rajgokal) May 20, 2025Asia Express: Bitcoiner sex trap extortion? BTS firm’s blockchain disaster

bitcoinist.com UK-Based Satsuma Technology Raises $135 Million To Accelerate Bitcoin Purchases

Satsuma Technology, a London-based Bitcoin (BTC) treasury management and AI-driven decentralized finance (DeFi) firm, announced today that it has raised more than 100 million British pounds – approximately $135 million. UK Firm Raises Funds For Bitcoin Acquisition Earlier today, Satsuma Technology – formerly known as TAO Alpha PLC – confirmed the successful completion of a […]

news.bitcoin.com SEC Seeks Candidates for All 5 Audit Oversight Board Seats

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially launched its search for five new members, including the chairperson, to lead the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in a pivotal period of fiscal scrutiny and investor protection. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced the opening of the nomination process for all five PCAOB seats, with […]

news.bitcoin.com GENIUS Act Spurs First US-Compliant Stablecoin Launch

Following the passage of the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoin issuance, Anchorage Digital has partnered with Ethena Labs to launch a U.S.-compliant version of the USDtb stablecoin. A New Era for Stablecoin Compliance Just days after U.S. lawmakers passed sweeping digital asset legislation—including the landmark GENIUS Act regulating stablecoin issuance—Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto […]

bitcoinist.com Crypto Sector Lost $3.1 Billion to Hacks in Q1 2025, Says Hacken Report

The cryptocurrency industry has witnessed over $3.1 billion in losses during the first half of 2025, already surpassing the total for all of 2024. According to a report published by blockchain security firm Hacken, the figure reflects persistent systemic vulnerabilities across both decentralized and centralized finance platforms, driven by outdated codebases, access-control flaws, and the […]

bitcoinist.com Expect A “Biblical Move” Off This Formation; Analyst Tells XRP Investors

Crypto market analyst, JD has issued a high-impact forecast for XRP investors, pointing to a massive breakout brewing on the horizon. Citing rare technical signals and a repeating chart pattern last seen before XRP’s 2017 bull run, the expert predicts a “biblical move” in the coming months.   XRP Poised For Biblical-Level Rally In a recent […]

news.bitcoin.com Nasdaq-Listed UCAR Teams up With Iotex to Tokenize EV Stations

UCAR and Iotex Collaborate on Real-World Asset Tokenization UCAR Partners With Iotex A China-based electric vehicle (EV) company named U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) has joined forces with decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) firm Iotex to tokenize its network of battery swapping and charging stations, according to a Wednesday press release provided to Bitcoin.com. Battery swapping […]