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forklog.media Law Enforcement Utilises ChatGPT Conversations in Murder Charges

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly employing chat-bot conversations as evidence in criminal cases, according to a report by CNN, citing various cases and expert opinions. In one instance, two graduate students from the University of South Florida went missing in April. A neighbour of one of them posed an unusual question to ChatGPT: "What happens if you put a person in a black garbage bag and throw it in a dumpster," wrote Hisham Abugarbieh. The chat-bot responded that it "sounds dangerous." The suspect then asked another question: "How will they find out?" Among other prompts were: Is it legal to keep a gun at home without a license? How to change a car's VIN number? Have there been cases of survival after a sniper bullet to the head? Can neighbours hear a gunshot? What water temperature causes instant burns? The records have been included in court documents, with Abugarbieh facing charges of double murder. "I think any communications with AI bots are a real treasure trove for law enforcement. [Suspects] believe their interactions with AI will remain confidential or undiscovered, so they often ask direct and candid questions," commented Ilya Kolochenko, a cybersecurity expert and lawyer from Washington. CNN noted that criminal cases highlight the growing use of chat-bots for personal advice and the lack of privacy protection for such conversations. These discussions are not protected by law in the same way as communication with a licensed attorney or doctor. While communication with a specialist is protected by doctor-patient or attorney-client privilege, the developer of ChatGPT is obliged to provide conversations as part of legal proceedings. "In our firm, we treat it like this: anything someone inputs into ChatGPT can be disclosed in a legal process," commented Virginia Hammerly, a lawyer from Texas. Chat Logs in the Courtroom The use of AI conversations in criminal cases is a novel phenomenon, yet it resembles how the law treats Google search queries. Experts assert that this type of electronic evidence can reveal a person's motives, actions, and psychological state. In 2025, Brian Walsh was found guilty of murdering his wife after prosecutors showed the jury Google search queries. These included questions like "10 ways to dispose of a dead body" or "can you be charged with murder without a body." In October, federal prosecutors charged Jonathan Rinderknecht with arson, alleging he initiated a destructive fire in California. Part of the evidence included queries to ChatGPT. Investigations Against OpenAI As the impact of ChatGPT is scrutinised, investigators have begun to focus on the chat-bot's responses. In April, Florida's Attorney General launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI, claiming the company's neural network provided "substantial advice" to a suspect in a mass shooting at a state university. At the end of April, victims of a February school shooting in Canada filed a lawsuit against Sam Altman and his firm, alleging their involvement in the attack. Back in August 2025, OpenAI shared plans to address ChatGPT's shortcomings in handling "sensitive situations." This was prompted by a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chat-bot for a tragedy involving their son.

blockmanity.com Wall Street’s Blockchain Leap: DTCC Unveils October Launch for Tokenized Securities Platform

Wall Street’s Blockchain Leap: DTCC Unveils for Tokenized Securities Platform Big news from the heart of Wall Street. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a key player in U.S. financial markets, has announced a major step into blockchain technology. […] The post Wall Street’s Blockchain Leap: DTCC Unveils October Launch for Tokenized Securities Platform appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com XRP Price Prediction Eyes $1.50 as XRP ETFs Outperform Bitcoin While Pepeto Could Deliver Your First Million This Year

The XRP price prediction is gaining strength after XRP spot ETFs recorded $3.59 million in daily inflows on April 29 while Bitcoin ETFs posted $137 million in outflows and Ethereum funds lost $87 million the same day according to CoinEdition. When XRP funds pull capital while the two largest crypto assets lose it, the market [...] The post XRP Price Prediction Eyes $1.50 as XRP ETFs Outperform Bitcoin While Pepeto Could Deliver Your First Million This Year appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Is Ripple Looking To Put The Oil Market On The XRP Ledger?

A new wave of speculation is growing in the crypto community about whether Ripple could be positioning the XRP Ledger (XRPL) closer to the global oil market, one of the world’s most valuable commodity markets. An XRP advocate has pointed to the crypto company’s recent expansion in the Middle East, amidst the ongoing shift in […]

news.bitcoin.com DTCC Tokenization Draws 50+ Firms for Live Securities Testing

DTCC will begin limited live tokenized securities trades in July with more than 50 firms participating, ahead of a planned October launch. The initiative brings blockchain-based functionality to DTC-custodied assets while maintaining existing ownership rights and protections. Key Takeaways: DTCC plans July live trades before an October rollout for tokenized securities markets. Participation includes over […]

blockonomi.com Next Big Crypto: BlockDAG, Ethereum, Polygon, & Tron Powering the Next Bull Run

The crypto market in 2026 is less about speculation and more about which networks are actually being used. Chains with real activity, consistent volume, and clear utility are drawing the most attention from both retail and institutional sides. When people search for the next big cryptos, projects like BlockDAG, Ethereum, Polygon, and Tron keep coming [...] The post Next Big Crypto: BlockDAG, Ethereum, Polygon, & Tron Powering the Next Bull Run appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Spartans.com becomes the OFFICIAL iGaming partner of RAF Ahead of Worldwide Rollout on 1st August, 2026

Most gaming start-ups court sports properties to look credible. Spartans.com arrives at the table with credibility already on the ledger. In only sixty days on beta phase, the platform logged more than US $100 million in player deposits, converted that flow into roughly US $40 million in gross gaming revenue, and climbed to 10th place [...] The post Spartans.com becomes the OFFICIAL iGaming partner of RAF Ahead of Worldwide Rollout on 1st August, 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Taco Tech Tuesday Returns to Miami for Consensus Week With Cinco de Mayo Edition at Crysp Studio

This sponsored press release was provided by [Client Name] and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Taco Tech Tuesday (TTT), the flagship blockchain and technology networking series, well known for previous standout events such as Taco Tech Tuesday ETHDenver Edition and […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift

Bitcoin Magazine Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation will pilot tokenized securities trading in July 2026 and launch fully in October, marking a major Wall Street push to bring stocks, bonds, and ETFs onto blockchain rails. This post Wall Street Tycoon DTCC Sets July Pilot, October Launch for Tokenized Securities Shift first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

bitcoinmagazine.com Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase

Bitcoin Magazine Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) said Monday its Bitcoin treasury has topped 15,000 BTC after it acquired 444 bitcoin for $33.9 million at an average price of $76,307 per coin. This post Strive’s (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Spartans Casino Ranks 10th Globally in Beta With Exclusive RAF Deal as Monero Hits $346 And ZCash Sees 406% Spot Volume

Ranking 10th globally in crypto casino while still in Beta is a number worth pausing on. Spartans.com produced $1 billion in wagers, $40 million in Gross Gaming Revenue, and 27,000 first-time depositors in 60 days, then signed a multi-million dollar exclusive iGaming partnership with Real American Freestyle. In the broader crypto market, Monero’s XMR is trading [...] The post Spartans Casino Ranks 10th Globally in Beta With Exclusive RAF Deal as Monero Hits $346 And ZCash Sees 406% Spot Volume appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Here’s Why This Pundit Thinks Ethereum Is Currently One Of The Cleanest In Crypto Space

Ethereum remains one of the leading digital assets ever launched. Despite being around for many years, Ethereum is still seeing major attention and interest from retail and institutional investors across the crypto and financial sectors. A pundit recently flagged the altcoin as one of the cleanest assets currently in the space. Capital is Flowing Back […]

news.bitcoin.com World Liberty Alleges Justin Sun Used Threats and Shorting to Hit WLFI Token

World Liberty Financial has filed a defamation lawsuit against TRON founder Justin Sun in a Miami-Dade County court. The lawsuit alleges that Sun orchestrated a deliberate campaign of misinformation to damage the company’s reputation. Key Takeaways: WLF sued Justin Sun in Miami on May 4, 2026, over claims he defamed the Trump-backed crypto venture. The […]

bitcoinist.com CLARITY Act Next Up: What Happens After The Stablecoin Deal—And Why Mid-May Matters

The CLARITY Act is moving into a tight, time-sensitive phase after the Senate Banking Committee released its draft on Friday. With the stablecoin compromise text now out in the open, attention is shifting to the long-awaited next step: a Senate Banking Committee markup.  CLARITY Act Heads Toward Committee Action As Bitcoinist reported over the weekend, […]

news.bitcoin.com Binance Launches Withdrawal Lock Feature to Block Forced Fund Transfers

Binance added Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals for one to seven days, targeting forced crypto transfers during in-person coercion. The feature keeps trading and account access available while delaying outgoing transfers by default. Key Takeaways: Binance introduced Withdraw Protection to block on-chain withdrawals during user-selected lockdown windows. Coercion risks can bypass passwords, 2FA, and […]

themerkle.com ZachXBT Exposes Alleged Illicit Flows And Market Manipulation Across Tokenlon And Influencer Networks

The cryptocurrency sector is in the spotlight again as ZachXBT has accused decentralized exchange Tokenlon of allowing individuals to trade funds from suspicious financial transactions. His extensive on-chain research suggests that a wide range of criminal activities are associated with a large percentage of Tokenlon’s trading volume. He connects the dots to romance scams, human trafficking rings, investment scam operations, and payments directly correlated with Chinese underbelly marketplaces. The scope and specificity of these assertions have heightened the alarm for compliance, monitoring, and responsibilities on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Why does the majority of your volume originate from pig butchering The post ZachXBT Exposes Alleged Illicit Flows And Market Manipulation Across Tokenlon And Influencer Networks appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com Trade Stadium Launches Competitive Trading Platform, Offering Cash Prizes for Top Traders Worldwide

A new platform where FX and crypto traders compete based on performance, with real rewards and transparent ranking systems Trade Stadium, a new competitive trading platform, announced its global launch. The platform enables users worldwide to participate in trading competitions across FX and cryptocurrency markets, where top performers earn cash rewards based on their results. [...] The post Trade Stadium Launches Competitive Trading Platform, Offering Cash Prizes for Top Traders Worldwide appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Venturing Beyond the Blockchain: Smart Contracts and Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Applications

Venturing : and Revolutionary Applications Blockchain technology started as a simple way to track Bitcoin transactions. But today, it does much more. Enter smart contracts – self-running programs that change how we use money and data. This post dives deep […] The post Venturing Beyond the Blockchain: Smart Contracts and Revolutionary Cryptocurrency Applications appeared first on Blockmanity.

forklog.media Kraken Completes Acquisition of Crypto Platform Bitnomial

Kraken's parent company, Payward, has finalized the acquisition of the Bitnomial platform. This marks the first firm in the United States with a full suite of CFTC licenses for derivatives trading. The parties have not disclosed the final terms of the agreement. In April, Payward valued Bitnomial at up to $550 million. Through this deal, Payward has gained the status of broker, exchange, and clearinghouse. This infrastructure will enable the launch of regulated margin trading, perpetual contracts, and options for Kraken and NinjaTrader clients in the U.S. Kraken's co-leader, Arjun Sethi, noted that the first product under the new structure will be spot margin trading. The company plans to add other derivatives later. Bitnomial will continue to operate within the Payward group, retaining its current licenses and team. External partners—fintech services, banks, and brokers—will be able to offer their clients regulated instruments through Payward Services' infrastructure. With the acquisition of Bitnomial, the company has completed the formation of a global network of licensed platforms. Similar platforms were launched by Payward in the United Kingdom in 2019 and in the European Union in 2025. SOL Strategies Acquires Cross-Chain Aggregator Investment firm SOL Strategies has acquired the cross-chain aggregator HoudiniSwap. The deal was valued at $18 million. HoudiniSwap is a non-custodial platform for exchanging assets across different networks with a focus on privacy. In 2023, the project generated approximately $13 million in revenue. The service selects transaction routes through centralized and decentralized exchanges, as well as blockchain bridges. SOL Strategies stated that the acquisition will help integrate Solana technologies into institutional finance. The company plans to expand its business beyond staking and validator management. It will now focus on infrastructure for transaction routing and cross-chain liquidity. The company's Chief Strategy Officer, Stephen Ehrlich, noted that the acquisition will create an additional revenue stream. According to him, this will make cash flow more resilient and reduce dependence on market cycles. The $18 million deal includes: $8.25 million in cash; a $5.75 million promissory note with a six-month maturity; $4 million in company shares. SOL Strategies emphasized that it will not sell its SOL reserves to finance the purchase. The company currently holds over 524,000 SOL, with an additional 3.8 million SOL managed through validators. Adam Back Invests $1.28 Million in Capital B French public company Capital B has raised €1.1 million ($1.28 million) through the issuance of warrants. The investor was Blockstream CEO Adam Back. The cryptographer purchased 10 million warrants at $0.13 each. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one share of Capital B in the future at a price of $0.98. Following this transaction, Back's stake in the company increased to 9.97% (39.5 million shares). Previously, the creator of Hashcash also supported the British firm Connecting Excellence Group, which received $794,000 from investors. Capital B will use the new funds to expand its Bitcoin strategy. Following the news, the company's shares rose by 6.5% on the exchange. According to BitcoinTreasuries, the firm ranks 25th among public cryptocurrency holders with assets totaling 2,943 BTC. Back in March, Kraken suspended its plans for an IPO four months after the announcement.

news.bitcoin.com Remittance Giant Western Union Ditches Legacy Rails for Its Own Stablecoin

Issued by Anchorage Digital, the Solana-based dollar-pegged stablecoin comes to revitalize the remittances and settlements processes at Western Union, which rely largely on legacy rails that trap idle liquidity to function properly. Key Takeaways: Western Union launched its 1st stablecoin, USDPT, on Solana with Anchorage Digital Bank. Solana’s 24/7 settlement capabilities free up idle liquidity […]

blockmanity.com 3 Crypto Stocks Poised for Big Gains if Bitcoin and AI Keep Winning

3 Crypto Stocks Poised for Big Gains if Bitcoin and AI Keep Winning The world of crypto and blockchain is buzzing again. Investors are hunting for smart plays amid rising energy costs, sticky inflation, and changes in central bank policies. […] The post 3 Crypto Stocks Poised for Big Gains if Bitcoin and AI Keep Winning appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Crypto Market News: Pepeto Raises Above $9.78M as Warsh Clears Senate Committee and Presale Entries Face Off

The crypto market news this week centers on Kevin Warsh clearing the Senate Banking Committee on a 13 to 11 vote to become the next Federal Reserve Chair according to Bloomberg. Bitcoin holds $78,370 with April delivering $2.44 billion in ETF inflows, and the leadership change at the Fed starting May 15 opens a new [...] The post Crypto Market News: Pepeto Raises Above $9.78M as Warsh Clears Senate Committee and Presale Entries Face Off appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time

Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz have addressed recent claims made by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson on the CLARITY Act and XRP. The CEO reiterated his company’s commitment to the XRP community and suggested that the community could benefit when the company finally goes public.  Former Ripple CTO Comments On CLARITY Act Amid XRP […]

cryptobriefing.com Stani Kulechov: The recent bridge exploit posed an existential threat to DeFi, immediate collaboration is essential for recovery, and restoring confidence is more impactful than individual protocol performance | Empire

DeFi's resilience and collaboration are crucial to preventing a crisis worse than the FTX collapse. The post Stani Kulechov: The recent bridge exploit posed an existential threat to DeFi, immediate collaboration is essential for recovery, and restoring confidence is more impactful than individual protocol performance | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.