US government body paid $1M to hackers who never locked a single file

A US government entity paid around $1m to stop stolen files from being published, according to a case study by researcher Rakesh Krishnan for Ransom-ISAC. The analysis draws on a leaked negotiation [...]

TikTok's ban deadline is coming. What happens next?

TikTok's deadline to sell off or cede its US operations is once again approaching. The 75-day extension delaying the enforcement of a nationwide TikTok ban is set to run out Saturday, April 5, un [...]

Trump's federal Bitcoin reserve order leaves the crypto market unenthused

With US stocks unstable, consumer confidence in the economy plunging and whispers of a potential recession growing less muted, the economy under President Donald Trump's second term has been abou [...]

What makes the best stablecoin payment solution?

Key Takeaways Stablecoin payments help businesses combine blockchain settlement speed with more predictable value. The best stablecoin payment solution should support acceptance, stablecoin settlement [...]

Parasol and Jokers will bring Sega-licensed Code of Joker: Evolutions to Web3

Mysten Labs‘ Parasol and Jokers will bring the Sega-licensed Code of Joker: Evolutions game to Web3 players. Parasol is an end-to-end platform enabling game developers to seamlessly integrate blockc [...]

Diga Labs partners with Ambrus Studio to launch immersive metaverse experiences

Diga Labs, an innovator in the gaming and blockchain space, announced a strategic partnership with E4C, a metaverse game world by Ambrus Studio. [...]

Napster just sold for $207 million

The once-iconic music-sharing platform Napster just sold for $207 million, according to reporting by CNBC. A company called Infinite Reality ponied up the cash. What could Napster offer in 2025 to war [...]

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial says it will launch a stablecoin

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project backed by President Donald Trump’s family, announced plans for a stablecoin pinned to the U.S. dollar, just days after the president called on Congr [...]

Game Informer is back and so is its entire team

Gaming journalism stalwart Game Informer has risen from the ashes. More than thirty years after its debut issue back in August 1991, the media outlet was officially shut down by parent company GameSto [...]