Russian investigators confiscated crypto worth around 649 million rubles ($8.2 million) from the wallets of Dmitry Pavlov, the 35-year-old self-confessed server mastermind behind the Hydra darknet portal.
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Month: June 2025
Ethereum Foundation Lays Off R&D Staff, Restructures Under ‘Protocol’ Banner
The Ethereum Foundation has laid off some R&D staff and rebranded its core development unit as “Protocol” to focus more sharply on scaling and user experience.
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Red Cross says at least 21 killed and dozens shot in Gaza aid incident
Reports say an incident occurred in Rafah in the early hours of Sunday as people were queueing for aid.
UK backs Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara
As part of the deal, the UK will secure lucrative investment projects in the 2030 World Cup.
Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.
UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site
Antonio Guterres says he is “appalled” by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.
Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists
The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.
How Ukraine carried out daring ‘Spider Web’ attack on Russian bombers
On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.
Circle Hikes IPO to $896M as BlackRock Demand Soars, Valuation Could Top $6B
Circle has boosted its IPO, offering 32 million shares at $27–28, which could raise $896 million and value the firm above $6 billion. Orders have topped supply, with BlackRock eyeing 10 % and Ark Invest up to $150 million as the company expands abroad.
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CertiK Says $302M Lost to Web3 Scams, Hacks, and Exploits in May
CertiK has detailed a $302m toll from scams, hacks and exploits in May 2025, a 16.94% month-on-month drop. However, code vulnerabilities have drained $229.6m alone—a 4,483% leap—while DeFi platforms have seen $241m stolen despite a sharp fall in phishing.
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