A South Korean crypto exchange operator has been sentenced to four years in prison after a court found them guilty of “leaking military secrets” to North Korean hackers in exchange for Bitcoin (BTC) payments.
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Month: January 2025
Watch: Three freed Israeli hostages arrive in Israel
Doron Steinbrecher, 31, Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24, were seen getting out of a Red Cross vehicle, in footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces.
Watch: Father of freed Romi Gonen in tears as he watches release
The IDF has shared a clip of the family of 24-year-old Romi Gonen as they watched footage of her release.
TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.
Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes
After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.
Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Three Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return.
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Leadership Overhaul at Ethereum Foundation to Boost Technical Focus
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced significant leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation, aiming to prioritize technical expertise.
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SEC Sues Helium Network Creator Nova Labs Ahead of Gary Gensler’s Exit as Chair
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Nova Labs, the creator of the open-source Helium Network.
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Watch: How TikTok ‘went dark’ in the US
BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.
‘It’s a difficult deal, but the hostages have to come back’
People in Jerusalem have mixed feelings as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas begins.